For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual page 16 “On-screen Manual” For your technical support office, refer to “LIMITED WARRANTY.” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions 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.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- ent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter- face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
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Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
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IMPORTANT! Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN modem operate using radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls. Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN modem must be switched on and in a coverage area with adequate cellular signal strength.
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<Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
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<Pour modèles avec modem uniquement> Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen- dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes: 1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à...
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MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/ DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
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This computer is not intended for a use with connection of medical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis. Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product.
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Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU61U) with your product. Use of battery packs other than those man- ufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Replace It...
You can connect a Kensington cable. Refer to the instruc- tion manual of the cable. The security lock and cable is a theft prevention device. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility in the event of theft. J : External Display Port Reference Manual “External Display”...
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Description of Parts A :Modem Port <Only for model with modem> Reference Manual “Modem” B :LAN Port Reference Manual “LAN” C :DC-IN Jack D :Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) E : HDMI Port Reference Manual “External Display” F : USB Ports Reference Manual “USB Devices” G :Wireless LAN Antenna <Only for model with wireless LAN>...
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact your technical support office. • AC Adaptor ..1 Model No: CF-AA6373A • Operating Instructions (This book) ....... . 1 •...
First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on until the first-time operation procedure is completed. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
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NOTE PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.
The Hard Disk Handling will provide you with the helpful information on how to use the hard disk. To access the Hard Disk Handling: Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling]. NOTE When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure to update.
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright. 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)
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Click on the notification area and click • When changing to [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)], the following settings will change. - Change to [High Speed] from [Standard] in [Fan control mode]. Rotation of the cooling fan will become faster and the computer can be cooled down. Note that the battery oper- ating time will be shorter.
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If You Spill Water on the Keyboard Note that repairs resulting from liquids being spilled on the computer are not free of charge, and not covered by war- ranty. The keyboard on this computer incorporate a drain system (a moisture protection mechanism) that minimizes the amount of liquid reaching the inside of the computer even if water is spilled on the keyboard.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows which you install into the CD/DVD drive.
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Turn on the computer. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Perform the “First-time Operation” ( Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update. Confirming kind of Operating System The kind of the system can be confirmed, click page 14).
Using the following procedure, start up in Safe Mode, and check the error details. A Turn on the computer, and when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears (after enter- ing the password if one is set) hold down...
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Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation Mode [Enter Password] does not Select [Enabled] in [Password On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility appear when resuming from The Windows password can be used instead of the password set in the Setup Utility. sleep hibernation.
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Troubleshooting (Basic) Display The screen is disordered. The external display does not work normally. Battery The battery indicator is lights red. The battery indicator is blinking. The battery indicator is flashing. Touch Pad The cursor does not work. Cannot input using the touch pad.
DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Panasonic Corporation has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.
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En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes. Panasonic Corporation a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.
Specifications To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Start the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No.
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Specifications Model No. Interface Keyboard/Pointing Device Power Supply AC Adaptor Battery Pack Operating Time Charging Time Power Consumption × × Physical Dimensions (W Weight Environment Operation Temperature Humidity Storage Temperature Humidity Pre-installed Software Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> Data Transfer Rates IEEE802.11a : 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11b : 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched)
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GB. Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by Panasonic Corporation. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s. The data transfer rate of CD per 1X speed is 150 KB/s.
All modems must be approved by the wireless carrier prior to use. Any use or attempted use of a wireless modem not approved and activated by the carrier for use on their network is strictly prohibited and is not sanctioned or warranted by Panasonic and may result in legal action.
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This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic shall have no obligation for any...
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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 specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
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GARANTIE LIMITEE - SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit a l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de defauts de pieces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une periode de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de reception indiquee sur la preuve d’achat.
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As an NERGY this product meets enabling available power management settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving the user energy. To learn more about power management, please visit the web site: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management Outline of the International...