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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction .................................................................

Read Me First .............................................................

Description of Parts ..................................................

First-time Operation ..................................................

Useful Information

On-screen Manual ....................................................

Handling and Maintenance .......................................

Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function ........................

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .....................................

Reinstalling Software ................................................

Troubleshooting

Error Code/Message ................................................

Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................

Hardware Diagnostics ..............................................

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................

Speciﬁ cations ...........................................................

LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................

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Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-19 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Introduction ..............Read Me First ............. Description of Parts ..........First-time Operation ..........Useful Information On-screen Manual ............ Handling and Maintenance ........Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function ......Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........Reinstalling Software ..........
Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information.
Page 3: Read Me First
1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules. ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. On the computer is a label that contains, among other Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- information, the FCC registration number and ringer enced radio/TV technician for help.
Page 4 Read Me First 9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes Notice for the products using LCD it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other This product has a ﬂ uorescent lamp that contains mercury. electronic device to send any message via a telephone Disposal may be regulated in your community due to envi- fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a ronmental considerations.
Page 5 If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con- tact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact and pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9 (2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany Network connection.
Page 6 Read Me First Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen- precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique aﬁ n de réduire of ﬁ...
Page 7 Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached tor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a an AC outlet speciﬁ cally approved for such use.
Page 8 ( Reference Manual product. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard “Battery Power”) A level corresponding to a 100% (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). charge for high temperature mode is approximately Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack.
Page 9 For Used in Motor Vehicle /Pour L’utilisation Dans Un Véhicule Motorisé Warning: Notebook Computer may be installed in a mo- Avertissement : L’ordinateur bloc-notes peut être installé tor vehicle and visible to the driver only if used to support dans un véhicule motorisé et dans le champ de vision du vehicle related functions such as vehicle information, conducteur uniquement en tant que dispositif d’aide aux system control, rear or side observation and navigation.
Page 10: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts A: Wireless LAN Antenna G: LCD <Only for model with wireless LAN> <Only for model with touchscreen> Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” Reference Manual “Touchscreen” B: Bluetooth Antenna <Only for model with digitizer> <Only for model with Bluetooth> Reference Manual “Digitizer”...
Page 11 Left side Rear side Bottom A: DC-IN Jack L: Microphone Jack B: USB Port A condenser microphone can be used. If other types of microphones are used, audio input may not be pos- Reference Manual “USB Devices” sible, or malfunctions may occur as a result. C: IEEE 1394 Interface Connector To output microphone audio from the internal Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices”...
Page 12 Description of Parts Switching to the Tablet mode A Lift up the display so it stands perpendicular to the body. B Slide and hold the display release latch (A), and rotate the display clockwise until it clicks. C Close as the display faces up and ﬁ x it using the latch (B). Attaching the stylus to the computer Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it.
Page 13: First-Time Operation
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not ﬁ nd the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 37). • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
Page 14 When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating of the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 37). Setup Windows.
Page 15 <Only for model with touchscreen> Perform the touchscreen calibration. NOTE At ﬁ rst, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration. Return the rotated display to [Primary Landscape] before the touchscreen cali- bration. A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Additional Options] - [Tablet Calibration]. B Using the stylus, touch each of the 9 “+”...
Page 16 First-time Operation To change the partition structure You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new parti- tion. This computer has a single partition in the default setting. A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].
Page 17 If high-frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer This symptom is mitigated by changing the settings for the USB power saving function. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click [OK]. Set [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enable]. A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Power Options].
Page 18: On-Screen Manual
The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance. To access the Reference Manual: A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual]. Contents Key Combinations PC Card / ExpressCard Disabling/Enabling Wireless Com-...
Page 19: Handling And Maintenance
Handling and Maintenance Operation environment Place the computer on a ﬂ at stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation : 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage : -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Page 20 Note that this service is only available in certain regions. http://www.absolute.com Turn on or restart the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Page 21: Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete. Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password.
Page 22: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Preparation Prepare the following items: The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.
Page 23: Reinstalling Software
Preparation Prepare the following items: The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available) Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.
Page 24 Reinstalling Software Perform the ﬁ rst-time operation ( page 14). Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update.
Page 25: Error Code/Message
Slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, conﬁ rm that the RAM module conforms to the speciﬁ cations, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
Page 26: Troubleshooting (Basic)
The computer does not re- sume from sleep. (The power indicator blinks quickly in green.) You have forgotten the pass- Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 37). word. Administrator password: If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a new password.
Page 27 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot F8 until the Windows Advanced Options...
Page 28 Troubleshooting (Basic) Display The screen is disordered. Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the computer. Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the com- puter. During Simultaneous display, When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD.
Page 29: Hardware Diagnostics
If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Software cannot be checked using this utility.
Page 30 Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch. During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices. Turn on or restart the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up.
Page 31 If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Conﬁ rm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally.
Page 32: Limited Use License Agreement
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ® THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PRODUCT (“PROD- UCT”) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
Page 33: Contrat De Licence D'usage Limité
Contrat de licence d’usage limité ® Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cides- sous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière déﬁ nitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.
Page 34: Specifications
Speciﬁ cations This page provides the speciﬁ cations for the basic model CF-19CHGAXJM/CF-19CDGAXJM. The model number is different according to the unit conﬁ guration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
Page 35 When using ExpressCard/34, the card slot cover cannot be closed. Operation has been tested and conﬁ rmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 The transfer rate using the SD Memory Card slot on this computer is 8 per second.
Page 36: Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period speciﬁ ed below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
Page 37: Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions
This limited warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free 24 hour hotline at 1-800- LAPTOP5.
Page 38 No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmental conditions other than those speciﬁ ed by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishan- dling, modiﬁ...
Page 39 GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utili- sation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
Page 40: Energy Star
, refer to the following web site: http://www.energystar.gov 22-E-2 Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc. 3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Ontario L4W 2T3 HS0607-0 © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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