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Panasonic CF-53 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Read Me First
Safety Precautions .....................................................
Regulatory Information ...............................................
Getting Started
Introduction ...............................................................
Description of Parts ..................................................
First-time Operation ..................................................
Turning On / Turning Off ...........................................
Useful Information
On-screen Manual ....................................................
Handling and Maintenance .......................................
Installing Software ....................................................
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................
Specifications ...........................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-53 series Model No. Contents Read Me First Safety Precautions ............. Regulatory Information ..........Getting Started Introduction ............... Description of Parts ..........First-time Operation ..........Turning On / Turning Off ........... Useful Information On-screen Manual ............ Handling and Maintenance ........

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, mal- DANGER function, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions. Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or Explanation of symbol word panels rupture of the Battery Pack may result.
  • Page 3 Low-temperature burns may result. WARNING „ Do Not Use This Product in Close Contact With Your Body For a Long Period of Time Fire or electric shock may result. Ö Do not use this product with exposing the skin to the heat source of this product or AC „...
  • Page 4 Burns, low-temperature burns, or frostbite may re- human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible in sult. any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
  • Page 5 NOTE l The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. l Recharging will not commence if internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F to 122 °F}). (è...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information <Uniquement les modèles avec réseau local sans fil et/ou Blue- Important Safety Instructions / tooth> Importantes Mesures De Sécurité Ce produit et votre santé Ce produit, comme tout autre appareil radio, émet de l’énergie <Only for model with modem> radioélectrique.
  • Page 7 Panasonic assumes no liability for Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if customer failure to comply with these precautions.
  • Page 8 Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 9 For disposal or recy- internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected cling information, please visit Panasonic website: together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call areas.
  • Page 10 Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec l’antenne de ré- Please see the Panasonic website for further infor- seau étendu sans fil (WWAN) avec un gain maximum de 4 dBi mation on collection centers, etc.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. In these instructions, the names are referred as follows. ® indicates Windows 8 Operating System. ® indicates Windows 7 Operating System. „ Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 12: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A: Wireless WAN antenna O: LED indicator <Only for model with wireless WAN> : Caps lock Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” è : Numeric key (NumLk) B: Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna : Scroll lock (ScrLk) <Only for model with Bluetooth> : Drive status Reference Manual “Bluetooth”...
  • Page 13 Right side Rear side Bottom A: Battery pack O: 2nd LAN Port / Modem Port / IEEE 1394 Interface Specified Battery pack: CF-VZSU71U/CF-VZSU72U Connector / Rugged USB 2.0 Port Only for model with 2nd LAN B: ExpressCard slot / PC Card slot Reference Manual “LAN”...

  • Page 14: First-Time Operation

    A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 37 - 41). • AC Adaptor ....1 •...

  • Page 15: Turn On The Computer

    CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 37 - 41). l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until...

  • Page 16: Restart The Computer

    First-time Operation Setup Windows. Follow the on-screen instructions. l The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait until the drive indicator has turned off. l After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 17: Before Using Wireless Function

    „ Before using wireless function A Slide the wireless switch to ON. B Display “Charm” and click - [Change PC Settings] - [Wireless]. Set [Airplane mode] to [Off], and then; set [Wi-Fi] in “Wireless device” to [On] (for wireless LAN). set [Mobile broadband] to [On] (for wireless WAN).

  • Page 18: Turning On / Turning Off

    Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch (è page 12) until the power indicator (èpage 12) lights. NOTE l Do not press the power switch repeatedly. l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer. l Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on the computer again.

  • Page 19: On-Screen Manual

    Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desktop screen, and select the Reference Manual. l Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual]. „ Important Tips The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.

  • Page 20: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation environment l Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become dam- aged.
  • Page 21 „ Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN> l Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryp- tion. „ Battery Recalibration l The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction. <When performing “Battery Recalibration”...

  • Page 22: Installing Software

    [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del . l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 23 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . Computer will restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Select the [Exit] menu, then select [Recovery Partition] and press Enter Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].

  • Page 24: Using Recovery Disc

    Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del . l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 25 At the confirmation message, click [YES]. Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes.) l Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del . Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 37 - 41). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è Reference Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)”).
  • Page 27 B Click [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time]. l If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 37 - 41). l When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.
  • Page 28 E Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. F Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot F8 until the Windows Advanced Options...
  • Page 29 „ Display Fn + F2 and adjust The screen is dark. l The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Press the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases. You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when not connected.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (Basic) „ CD/DVD Drive The tray does not come out l A pin of 1.3 mm in diameter is recommended to remove a disc using the emergency hole (A). When the diam- although inserting a pointed eter of the pin is smaller than this, insert the pin slightly object to the emergency downward.

  • Page 31: Limited Use License Agreement

    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 intend- ed results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. l To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. l To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (è...

  • Page 34: Main Specifications

    Specifications „ Main Specifications Model No. CF-53SALZYBM CF-53SSLZYBM Modem Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps Sound WAVE and MIDI playback, Intel ® High Definition Audio subsystem support Security Chip TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant) Card Slots PC Card Slot or x 2 , Type I or Type II, Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA ExpressCard x 1, ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54...

  • Page 35: Wireless Lan

    1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes / 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by Panasonic Corporation. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s.
  • Page 36 Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for the pre-installed OS and the OS which is installed by using the Re- covery disc provided by Panasonic. Some parts of the software in the Recovery disc may not be installed depending on a model.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware PSCNA, referred hereafter as “Panasonic” will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in a Global Panasonic designated service location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 38 Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software Panasonic warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.
  • Page 39 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, mishan- dling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
  • Page 40 GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utili- sation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
  • Page 41 Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
  • Page 42 MEMO...
  • Page 44 NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. By enabling available power management settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving the user energy. <For U.S.A.> To learn more about power management, please visit the web site: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management...

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