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For first-time and basic opera-
tion, refer to the Operating
Instructions (this manual).
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For more information on how
to use this computer, refer to
the onscreen Reference Man-
ual.
page 8
For your technical support
office, refer to the Operating
Instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No.
Contents
Read Me First ..............................................................
Usage Precautions/About Notations............................
How to Use this Manual ...............................................
Features.......................................................................
Names and Functions of Parts .................................
Confirm the Status Using the LEDs ..........................
First-time Operation ..................................................
Getting Started (Basic Operations)
Starting Up/Shutting Down .......................................
Using the Touch Pad.................................................
Using the Fn key .......................................................
Expanding Memory...................................................
Setup Utility...............................................................
Useful Information
Usage / Handling / Maintenance...............................
Wireless LAN ............................................................
Windows ...................................................................
Using CD/DVD ..........................................................
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes....................................................
How to Resolve the Problem ....................................
Dealing with Problems (Summary) ...........................
Information for Installed Applications ........................
Reinstalling Software ................................................
Important Information
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .....................................
Specifications............................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................
Index ............................................................. back cover
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
For first-time and basic opera- tion, refer to the Operating Instructions (this manual). For more information on how to use this computer, refer to the onscreen Reference Man- ual. page 8 For your technical support office, refer to the Operating Instructions. - Page 2 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-W2DWADZBM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read this manual thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be repro- duced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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Page 3: Preparations
Read Me First Precautions Usage Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold Do not store or use the computer in loca- tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperature differ- ence. Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel... - Page 4 Read Me First If a malfunction occurs, immediately unplug the AC cord and the battery pack • Computer is damaged • Foreign object inside computer • Smoke emitted • Unusual smell emitted • Unusually hot Continuing to use the computer while any of the above conditions are present may result in fire or electrical shock.
- Page 5 Precautions (Wireless LAN) Keep the computer at least 22 cm {8.7”} away from heart pacemaker devices Pacemaker operations may be affected by radio waves. Turn off inside of airplanes Radio waves may obstruct the safe opera- tions of the aircraft. Follow the instruc- tions of the airline with regard to use on airplanes.
- Page 6 Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. Avoid Heat Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat. Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hair-...
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Page 7: Usage Precautions/About Notations
Usage Precautions / About Notations Usage Precautions Before using the drive: Do not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens. -
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
How to access the Important Tips Double-click the Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. How to access Windows Help Click [start] - [Help and Support]. page 13). -
Page 9: Features
Features Enjoy videos, music, data exchange, and other “Chapter 4: SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card” in onscreen Reference Manual Enlarge the display of characters and icons on the “Chapter 6: Icon Enlarger” in onscreen Reference Manual Some characters in the application software, homepages and HTML e-mails may not be magnified. -
Page 10: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts Names A Function Keys B Keyboard C Touch Pad D Latch E LEDs F Power Switch G Speaker H Display (Internal LCD) I Security Lock J Modem Port K LAN Port SD Memory Card Indica- M SD Memory Card Slot N PC Card Slot Functions/Reference... - Page 11 Names Wireless LAN Antenna This computer has a built-in antenna for wireless LAN communications. (built-in) “Chapter 5: Wireless LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual B DC-IN Jack Connect the AC adaptor. External Display Port Connect the external display cable. “Chapter 4: External Display” in onscreen Reference Manual Connect the USB cable.
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Page 12: Confirm The Status Using The Leds
Confirm the Status Using the LEDs Indicators Power indicator Not lit: Power off / Hibernation mode Green: Power on Blinking green: Standby mode Battery pack indicator Not lit: Battery pack is not connected or no charging. Orange: Charging in progress. Green: Fully charged. -
Page 13: First-Time Operation
First-time Operation Explains operating procedures from the time of purchase to the start of first Windows operations. CAUTION 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 your technical support office ( page 60). - Page 14 First-time Operation Open the display. A Slide the latch (B) located at the front. B Lift open the display. Do not open the display wider than necessary (135° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display.
- Page 15 Setup Windows. Moving the cursor or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad (A) and left button (B). During operations, it may take some time before the next screen is dis- played. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc. A At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], click [Next].
- Page 16 NOTE If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see: A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. B Click [Icon Enlarger], and click [Large Size] or [Extra Large Size], and click [OK].
- Page 17 Double-click the icon on the desktop, start up Win- ® dows Media Players, and agree to the license agreement. After this, start up the application following the instructions on the screen. During this process, you will be required to agree to the license agree- ment.
- Page 18 First-time Operation Password Reset Function Screen Display etc. When you have forgotten a Windows log-on password. Windows XP has a function to reset a current password and to set a new password. To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the steps below.
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Page 19: Starting Up/Shutting Down
Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up NOTE Open the display. A Slide the latch (A) located at the front. B Lift open the display. Do not open the display wider than necessary (135° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display. - Page 20 Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) 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 your technical support office.
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Page 21: Using The Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking Dragging Scroll NOTE A. Work Surface (touch pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function tapping A right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right button. -
Page 22: Using The Fn Key
Using the Fn key If you press a key for a character or symbol contained in a key while pressing the Fn key, the function for the character or the symbol con- tained in that key will be executed. Details of various functions onscreen Reference Manual When using with the Fn key and the Ctrl key functions inter- changed. -
Page 23: Expanding Memory
Expanding Memory Depending on the computer, you can expand the RAM module (sold separately). The increase in memory will improve the processing speed of Windows and other applica- tion software. (Effects may differ depending on your usage conditions.) Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. - Page 24 Expanding Memory C Insert the module parallel to the slot and press firmly until the gold termi- nals are no longer visible. If the RAM module is difficult to insert, do not force it. Check once more to ensure that the module is positioned correctly. The slot may be damaged if the following procedure is performed with- out inserting the module firmly.
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Page 25: Setup Utility
NOTE Turn on or restart the computer. Press the key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. When the password is set, the screen shown at left will be displayed. Enter your password, and press the Enter key. -
Page 26: Information Menu
Setup Utility Key Operations Information Menu To display the corresponding "help" file (Press the F1 key to return to the original screen) To display the [Exit] menu To move among the items (Use these keys when selecting the item) To move among the menus (Use these keys when the [Information], [Main], [Advanced], [Security], [Boot], or [Exit] menu is selected) Select previous item (Use this key when changing setting values) Select next item (Use this key when changing setting values) -
Page 27: Main Menu
Main Menu System Time: System Date: Touch Pad: Fn/Ctrl Key: Display: Display Expansion: CD/DVD Drive Speed: Time is shown in 24-hr. style. Date is shown in order of Month/Day/Year. Parameters (An underline indicates the factory default settings) Touch Pad Fn/Ctrl Key Display Display Expansion CD/DVD Drive Speed... -
Page 28: Advanced Menu
Setup Utility Advanced Menu Modem: LAN: Boot up from LAN: Wireless LAN: Legacy USB Support: NOTE The [Advanced] menu cannot be changed when the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password Parameters (An underline indicates the factory default settings) Modem Select whether to use the internal modem function ([Enable]) or not ([Disable]) (This does not work for the... -
Page 29: Security Menu
Security Menu Password on boot: SD Startup: SD Setting Method: Clear registered SD card: Set Supervisor Password: Setup Utility Prompt: Boot First Menu: Hard Disk Lock: User Password Protection: Set User Password: This is displayed only when an SD memory card has been registered. ( Memory Card Security Function”... -
Page 30: Boot Menu
F6 key. To move a device down by one in the order, select the device with the key, and then press the F5 key. Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03 (optional)) can be used for startup (recommended) Floppy Drive... -
Page 31: Exit Menu
Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Current Values Battery Recalibration This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password. Parameters Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values... -
Page 32: Usage / Handling / Maintenance
Usage / Handling / Maintenance Usage Environment Handling Maintenance Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after disk may become inoperable. Operation: Temperature: 5°C to 35°C {41°F to 95°F} Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Storage:... - Page 33 CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent onto the computer. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be dam- aged.
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Page 34: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN About Turning on/off the Wireless LAN For instructions on settings for wireless LAN and cautions during use, click [start] - [Reference Manual], and refer to “Chapter 5: Wireless LAN”. Before using a wireless LAN, turn it on using the following method (at the time of purchase, the wireless LAN is set to [On]). -
Page 35: Windows
Windows Windows Depending on the settings in Windows installed applications, drivers, menus and other displays may be inoperable. In this case, refer to the items below, and the applied items from this manual, “Chapter 7: Dealing with Problems (Advanced)” in onscreen Refer- ence Manual, Windows Help ( operating instructions, etc. -
Page 36: Antivirus Measures/When Disposing Of This Device
Antivirus Measures/When Disposing of This Device Antivirus Measures/Windows Updates When Disposing of This Device To improve the security of the computer, use the following measures. Use antivirus software (commercially available). Use Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall. Update Windows If you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows Update. This can help protect the computer against virus attacks. -
Page 37: Use Of Peripheral Devices/Internal Hard Disk
Use of Peripheral Devices/Internal Hard Disk When Using Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral devices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the onscreen Reference Manual, carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used. -
Page 38: Using Cd/Dvd
Using CD/DVD About opening or closing the disk cover/cleaning the drive lens When the computer is on, be sure to use the open lever on the left side of the com- puter or perform the ejecting operation through Windows. When using the following software application, you cannot open the cover using the open lever •... -
Page 39: List Of Error Codes
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 your technical support office ( page 60). -
Page 40: How To Resolve The Problem
How to Resolve the Problem When the operation does not start or work properly, check the following items. Does the computer power on? • Click [start] - [Reference Manual], and refer to onscreen Reference Manual. View troubleshooting methods and other informa- tion not included in this manual. -
Page 41: Dealing With Problems (Summary)
Dealing with Problems (Summary) If you encounter a problem, try the following methods. Windows Setup: Starting up: Enter Password: Display: Setup Utility: Shutting Down: Standby/Hibernation Functions: Battery Indicator: Onscreen Reference Manual: Disk Operations: Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP: SD Card Setup (SD Memory Card security function): Fast User Switching Function: Wireless LAN: Expanding Memory:... - Page 42 B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C Click [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down the F8 key when [Panasonic] boot screen disap- pears , and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed.
- Page 43 Display No display after powering on The power has not been turned off, but after a certain period of time, there is no display When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected An afterimage appears (e.g., the key green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not dis-...
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Page 44: Shutting Down
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display When a video such as an MPEG file and a DVD video is being played ® with WinDVD or Windows Media Player, the display destination can- not be switched using the Fn + F3 The notification area icons on the bottom right of the screen are hidden and cannot be seen Setup Utility... -
Page 45: Battery Indicator
Battery Indicator The red indicator is lit The red indicator blinks The orange indicator blinks Onscreen Reference Manual The Reference Manual is not dis- played Disk Operations If the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive vibrates excessively or is noisy Cannot eject disk Cannot play back TV programs recorded on a commercial DVD recorder... -
Page 46: Other Problems
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work properly Wireless LAN Wireless LAN cannot be used Access point is not detected Expanding Memory You do not know the available RAM module Cannot tell whether the RAM module has been correctly installed The RAM module has not been rec- ognized... - Page 47 You can save a copy of the screen currently being displayed to a file in bitmap format (.bmp). NOTE A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.
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Page 48: Information For Installed Applications
• E-mail address: support@intervideo.com Other pre-installed software Contact the Panasonic technical support office as listed in the “LIMITED WAR- RANTY” in this manual. Confirm the contact information for the Panasonic technical support office using the following procedure: A Click [start], right-click on [My Computer], and click on [Properties]. -
Page 49: Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any crit- ical data on your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition. - Page 50 If you change the status of the computer from that at the time of purchase, we recommend that you make a note of the settings that are changed. A Turn on the computer, and press the F2 key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
- Page 51 Use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to execute reinstallation. A Press the 1 key to execute [1. [Recovery]]. (All of the screens below are only examples). The provision to perform the reinstallation will be displayed. B If you agree, press the 1 key. If you do not agree, press the 2 key.
- Page 52 Return the Setup Utility to its settings at the time of shipment to ensure proper setup of Windows. A Turn on the computer, and press the F2 key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up.
- Page 53 Setup Windows. ( Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where neces- sary. (The Setup Utility settings will return to their default values. Even the security settings with the exception of the password(s), date and time will return to their default values.) If you can connect to the Internet, after the Internet Connec- tion Firewall setting is enabled (...
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Page 54: Limited Use License Agreement
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC 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 55: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk. Completely Erasing Data A Turn the computer on, and press the F2 key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. - Page 56 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility F Press the Y key. Hard Disk Data Erase Utility will start. (All of the screens below are only examples.) G When [<<<Start menu>>>] is displayed, press the Enter key. H The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed. Press the Space key.
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Page 57: Specifications
Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CPU/ Secondary cache memory Chip Set Main Memory Video Memory Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive *4*5 Continuous Data Transfer Speed Playback *4*5 Continuous Data Transfer Speed Recording Compatible Disk and Compatible For- mats /Playback Compatible Disks and Compatible For- mats... - Page 58 Specifications Main Specifications Interface Keyboard/Pointing Device Power AC Adaptor Battery Pack Operating Time Charging Time Power Consumption × × Physical Dimensions (W Weight Temperature Operation Humidity Environment Temperature Storage Humidity 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.
- Page 59 Main Specifications Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft ® Pre-installed Software Adobe Utility, DMI Viewer, PC Information Viewer, WinDVD™5 (OEM Version), B’s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC, B’s CLiP 5 Setup Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for the pre-installed OS. Preinstalled B’s CLiP does not support CD-R.
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Page 60: 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 61 DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO SIXTY (60) DAYS. PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WAR-...
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Page 64: Index
Usage Precautions ... 7 Emergency Hole ... 38 Enter Password (Dealing with Problems) ... 42 Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan...