Panasonic Toughbook CF-51LCMDDBM Operating Instructions Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First ........................................................3
Names and Functions of Parts ..............................7
First-time Operation ...............................................9
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ..................................13
Touch Pad ...........................................................16
Reference Manual ...............................................17
Useful Information................................................18
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes...............................................23
Dealing with Problems (Summary) ......................24
Reinstalling Software ...........................................28
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............30
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ................................31
Specifications.......................................................32
LIMITED WARRANTY .........................................35
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-51 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Read Me First ............3 Names and Functions of Parts ......7 First-time Operation ..........9 Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down ........13 Touch Pad ............16 Reference Manual ..........17 Useful Information..........18 Troubleshooting List of Error Codes..........23 Dealing with Problems (Summary) ......24 Reinstalling Software ...........28 Appendix... - Page 2 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-51LCMDDBM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
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Page 3: Read Me First
1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- On the computer is a label that contains, among other enced radio/TV technician for help. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Read Me First Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1- ware, you should refer to the manual of the Fax soft- 800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is ware being used. causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone 10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we company may request that you disconnect the equip- recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor... -
Page 5: Lithium Battery
authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines. Lithium Battery Lithium Battery! This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel. - Page 6 Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the damage.
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Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts... - Page 8 Names and Functions of Parts...
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Page 9: First-Time Operation
Confirm the inclusion of all parts. Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 35) AC adaptor . - Page 10 First-time Operation CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera- tion. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully.
- Page 11 • If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after completing step , select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen.
- Page 12 First-time Operation Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. Check with your system administrator for details. You can select Classic View for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu.
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Page 13: Starting Up/Shutting Down
When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to prevent the CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on again. If the computer still does not power on, contact Panasonic Technical Support page 35). - Page 14 Starting Up/Shutting Down You may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on at very low temperatures. These functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may occur at low temperatures. Situation Action The computer turns on, and the mes- The computer is warming up before start up.
- Page 15 Shutting Down (power off your computer) Save important data and close each application. Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Select [Turn Off]. Your computer will power off automatically. Restarting your computer (without shutting down): Select [Restart]. To shut down using the keyboard: , U , and select [Turn Off] with U.
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Page 16: Touch Pad
Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. -
Page 17: Reference Manual
Important Tips can also be accessed from the following menu. Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manu- als]. When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is accessed for the first time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. -
Page 18: Useful Information
Useful Information Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable. Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Operation Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) - Page 19 Maintenance Display Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. <When cleaning dust/dirt> Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen. Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.
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Page 20: Windows Update
You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 35) [start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]... - Page 21 Do not carry the computer with cables attached, and do not pull on the cables force- fully. Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable.
- Page 22 Useful Information Wireless LAN <Only for models with wireless LAN> To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.
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Page 23: List Of Error Codes
When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Sup- port. (... -
Page 24: Dealing With Problems (Summary)
(or a similar mes- If the message still appears even after trying the above measure, this may be an sage) is displayed indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. [Executing Battery Recali-... - Page 25 Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed. Start the com- puter in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Hold down...
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Page 26: Shutting Down
Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective. The green indicator blinks... - Page 27 Battery Indicator The orange indicator blinks Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state. When using the application, power consumption is high;...
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Page 28: Reinstalling Software
A Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. (⇒ Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”) B Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility will start up. - Page 29 K After the reinstallation procedure completes, the screen should appear. Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key. The computer will be shut down. L Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility will start up.
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Page 30: Limited Use License Agreement
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ® THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) 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 31: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
A Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. (⇒ Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”) B Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility will start up. -
Page 32: Specifications
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-51LCMDDBM/CF-51LCCDDBM. The model number will change depending on the configuration of the unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size, Operating System, LCD type, and whether a DVD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or a DVD MULTI drive or a floppy disk drive is included or not. - Page 33 Main Specifications Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III Slots PC Card Slots 3.3 V: 400 mA Allowable current 5 V: 400 mA (total for two slots) RAM Module Slot 200-pin, SO-DIMM, PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM Interface Parallel Port Dsub 25-pin female External Display Port Mini Dsub 15-pin female...
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Page 34: Wireless Lan
Specifications Multimedia Pocket Model No. CF-51LCMDDBM/CF-51LCCDDBM DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Drive Supports DVD-ROM (4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, 9.4 GB, 17 GB) (1.4 GB, 3.95 GB, 4.7 , DVD-R *2*4 *3*5 (1.4 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB) (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, , DVD-RW , DVD-RAM 2.6 GB, 5.2 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB) -
Page 35: Limited Warranty
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover dam- age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alter-... - Page 36 It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 TA0405-0 ©...