For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual page 17 “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 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.
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.
Page 4
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.
Page 5
IMPORTANT! Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN 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 must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Page 6
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: Panasonic Services Europe A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
Page 7
Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol- lowing: 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 8
Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
Page 9
Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor with This Product Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a fire. Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
Page 10
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU47) 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). A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have pur- chased.
Description of Parts A :Function Key Reference Manual “Key Combinations” B :Keyboard C :LED Indicator : Caps lock : Numeric key (NumLk) : Scroll lock (ScrLk) : Hard disk drive status ECO : Economy Mode (ECO) status Reference Manual “Battery Power” : Battery status Reference Manual “Battery Power”...
Page 12
Description of Parts EXT. A :DC-IN Jack B :External Display Port If the Mini Port Replicator is connected to the com- puter, connect the external display to the external dis- play port on the Mini Port Replicator. You cannot use the external display port on the computer.
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 • AC Cord ..1 Model No: CF-AA1623A •...
First-time Operation NOTE PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
Page 15
When Starting Up/Shutting Down CAUTION Do not do the following • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor • Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch • Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse • Closing the display NOTE When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet.
Page 16
G Click [OK] and exit the [Advanced settings] screen. • Set the USB power saving function to [Disable]. A Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility]. B Click [Disable], and click [OK]. C Click [OK].
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.
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)
Page 19
Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage. ® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- Enter Enter Enter...
Expanding Memory Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure. RAM module specifications: DDR2 SDRAM, 172 pins, Micro DIMM, 1.8 V, PC2-4200 CAUTION Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer.
Page 21
Insert the RAM module parallel to the slot firmly until the gold terminals are invisible. If it is hard to insert the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s direction. Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock into place.
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.
A Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. C Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
A Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will restart. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. C Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
Page 25
Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart. Perform the first-time operation ( Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
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 B Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed, and with Enter .
Page 27
Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation Mode [Executing Battery Recali- The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. To bration] screen appears. start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on. The computer will not auto- If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, perform access point settings.
Page 28
B’s CLiP: The restoration program does not run after Windows Anytime Upgrade is executed. For further information, access the following web site: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/itn/support/vistainfo.html Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that Press is not responding.
Page 29
[Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Solution F2 to start the Setup Utility. Change the settings if necessary.
Touch pad operations Place the cursor above the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Click (close) while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Internal keyboard operations Press Space and then press (close) cannot be selected) Press Space above the icon...
Page 31
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Ctrl When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components. If the password is requested, enter the password.
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 33
Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.
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. [CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Primary Master]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No.
Page 35
Enter , and refer to the Platform Module (TPM)”. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB. The transfer rate using the SD Memory Card slot on this computer is 8 MB per second. (This is a theoretical value, and differs from actual speeds.)
Page 36
Specifications Use a condenser-stereo microphone. <Only for North America> The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord. Measured at LCD brightness : 60 cd/m Varies depending on the usage conditions, or when an optional device is attached.
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 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 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.