Panasonic CF-30 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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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 ...........................................................

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Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-30 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. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
Page 3: Read Me First
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our web ad- dress: 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 25-E-1-2 Information of Countries intended for radio application:...
Page 4 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Page 6: Information On Disposal For Users Of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equip- Ment (Private Households)
Read Me First Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equip- ment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. Please dispose of this item only in designated national waste electronic collection schemes, and not in the ordinary dust bin.
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 80% charge level for normal tempera- product. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured ture mode. and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).
Page 9: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts A: Bluetooth Antenna : Hard disk drive status <Only for model with Bluetooth> : Power status of the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Bluetooth” : Battery status Reference Manual “Battery Power” B: ExpressCard Slot : Power status Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, C: PC Card Slot Blinking green: Sleep)
Page 10 Description of Parts Right side 1394 Rear side Bottom A: Hard Disk Drive M: External Display Port Reference Manual “External Display” Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” B: SD Memory Card Slot N: Headphone Jack You can connect headphones or ampliﬁ ed speakers. Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”...
Page 11 To ensure waterproof integrity, close the connector covers completely. When closing the covers, push the 4 corners and make sure that the cover ﬁ ts in com- pletely. (The illustration is an example.) Attaching the stylus to the computer (only for model with touchscreen) Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it.
Page 12: First-Time Operation
Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not ﬁ nd the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
Page 13 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. Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.
Page 14 First-time Operation Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes. Go to the next step, conﬁ rming each message on the display. <For MUI OS model> If you select “Bulgarian” “Croatian” “Estonian” “Latovian” “Lithuanian” “Ro- manian” “Serbian Latin” “Slovak” “Slovenian” “Thai” “Ukrainian” or “Chinese- Hong-Kong”...
Page 15 Slovak: [c:\util\reader\sk\setup.exe] Slovenian: [c:\util\reader\sl\setup.exe] Spanish: [c:\util\reader\p\setup.exe] Swedish: [c:\util\reader\s\setup.exe] Turkish: [c:\util\reader\tr\setup.exe] <Only for model with touchscreen> Perform the touchscreen calibration. NOTE At ﬁ rst, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration. 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 Windows Update You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. (Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Update] Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your technical support ofﬁ...
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 Regarding Windows Vista SD Memory Card Wireless LAN...
Page 19 A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. NOTE When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure and update. See http://www.adobe.com/ for the latest version of Adobe Reader.
Page 20: 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 Storage : -20°C to 60 °C Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Page 21: Maintenance
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 22: 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 23: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Preparation Prepare the following items: The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (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 24: Reinstalling Software
Preparation Prepare the following items: The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (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 25 Perform the “First-time Operation” ( page 13). Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update. To change the drive letter of hard disk or CD/DVD drive NOTE Drive letters of hard disk can be changed only when 2 or more partitions have been created on the hard disk drive. The drive letter for the C: drive cannot be changed.
Page 26: Error Code/Message
Slide the power switch for 4 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 27: Troubleshooting (Basic)
Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer Reference Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)”).
Page 28 D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. E Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears at startup, press and hold until the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
Page 29 Operate the following steps. The cursor cannot be con- A Restart the computer and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. B Set [GPS] to [Disable] in the sub-menu of [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] in the trolled properly. [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Page 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Specifications
Speciﬁ cations This page provides the speciﬁ cations for the basic model CF-30FTSAZJE/CF-30FTSAZS2/CF-30F3UAZJE/CF- 30F3UAZS2. 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 SD Memory Cards that support high-speed transfer rates can be used. Windows ReadyBoost function is also supported. Operation has been tested and conﬁ rmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 8 GB.
Page 36 Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. 22-E-1 Importer’s name & address pursuant to the EU GPSD directive 2001/95/EC/Art.5 Panasonic Computer Products Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Straße 43 65203 Wiesbaden Germany ©...

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