Table of Contents
Advertisement
Dealing with Problems
When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you think it has to do with the software application you are using, please
read the related manual. If for some reason you still cannot figure out the problem, please consult your nearest Panasonic dealer.
# Starting Up
The power indicator or bat¬
tery indicator is not lit
• Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.
page 6
• Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
page 19
• Pressing the reset button will solve the problem.
(y>
page 49
[Enter Password:] or
is displayed
Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, consult your nearest Panasonic dealer.
rm
is not displayed
(Once this icon is executed, it «vil]
not be displayed later)
If before you double-click
it disappears, select [Siart]-[Run], input
(c:\util\avapp\pseiup.bat], and press
|r
I- Follow the message on the screen.
1
^
iis not display^
Select [Start]-[Run], input [c:\util\avapp\manual\seticon.bat], and press
[POST Start Up Error(s)] is
displayed
Q» page 33
The pre-memory count,
Windows startup, or an
operation is extremely •
slow
Run [Load Default Settings (PnP)) in the Setup Utility. This will restore the Setup Utility's
settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility must be
run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The processing
speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the processing
speed to increase.)
The date and time are
incorrect
• You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].
Another way is with the DATE and TIME commands in MS-DOS.
• If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may
need to be replaced. Please consult your nearest Panasonic dealer.
# Battery Indicator
The red battery indicator
lights.
The status LCD indicating
the remaining capacity of
the battery pack flashes.
Repeated beeps sound
while the computer is in use.
The battery level is low. Connect the AC adapter or replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one. If you have neither the adapter nor an extra battery, save your data and power
off your computer.
The red battery indicator
lights, a beep sounds, and
the status LCD battery in¬
dicator displays "
Gl
"
The battery temperature has risen due to electrical discharge caused by a large load. Connect
the AC adapter, set the power-saving function, and turn down the brightness of the display to
reduce the load on the battery.
The red indicator blinks
• The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery
pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.
• If the problem persists, consult your nearest Panasonic dealer.
The red indicator lights
(or
a 99
%
reading is displayed)
for
an extended period of time
When the battery pack is fully charged, turn on your computer, unplug the AC adapter, then
completely discharge the battery.
After the AC adapter is
connected, the orange indi¬
cator blinks flve times
Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range.
page 20
The Orange indicator
blinks
(Recharging is taking too tnuch
time or not happening at all)
Recharging while using the computer:
Disable (remove the check mark of) the [Auto insert notification*] for CD-ROMs.
* Select [Start] • (Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [MATSHITA DVD-ROM SR-
8183] - [Settings],
Advertisement
Table of Contents
