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This is the Service Manual for the following areas. M …for U.S.A. Model Number Reference The following models are numbered in accordance with the types of CPU and HDD etc. featured by product. Model No. CF-07 1: CPU type ® ® L: for Intel...
2 Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. Power Switch Security Lock LOCK Before using the computer for the first A Kensington cable can be con- time, carefully read the [Limited Use Li- nected to prevent theft of your cense Agreement].
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PC Card Slot DC-IN Jack Main Battery Pack Slot Expansion Bus Connector DIGITAL Mini USB Port External (Serial) Port This connects to the USB de- EXT. vice with the included USB cable.
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 Panasonic Technical Sup- port.
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<Only when the port replicator (external display, exter- nal keyboard) is connected> If [Enter Password] is displayed, you must first enter your password Upon entering your password and pressing Enter If the correct password is input, The computer [Enter Password] will start Over three incorrect attempts, The computer...
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Select your application You are able to start working on your computer. NOTE The power to the wireless display may be turned off while Windows is set- ting up or even when an application software is being installed. <When the wireless display turned off> •...
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Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function. Display the shut down screen After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu. NOTE From the keyboard, Ctrl + Esc , then select the menu with You may select to press Confirm shut down...
4 Setup the wireless display Latch Slide the latch to the right, and open the cover, then insert the battery pack in the wireless display. Af- ter inserting the battery pack, close the cover, then slide the latch to the left. CAUTION Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.
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Select [AdHoc]. The following screen is displayed. <Wireless display screen> Change setting on host PC to the following value, reboot the host PC, then select "Connect" below. Wireless LAN card Network Type : AdHoc SSID : cfvdw07-43411 Encryption : disable TCP/IP IP Address : 10.57.148.205 NetMask : 255.0.0.0...
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Windows 98 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Network] - [TCP/IP PRISM2 IEEE 802.11 PC CARD Adapter] - [Properties] - [IP Address]. The following screen is displayed. <External display screen> Add the check mark for [Specify an IP address], match the settings of the computer with the informa- tion displayed on <Wireless display screen>...
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Select on the taskbar, select [Password]: The following screen is displayed. <External display screen> Input [wdsp], then select [OK]. Select [Connect] on <Wireless display screen> of the step The wireless display can be used. NOTE Do not remove the port replicator until step is completed.
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Input [wdsp], then select [OK]. The following screen is displayed. <Step 1> This screen is a sample. Set the necessary items, select [Next]. The following screen is displayed. <Step 2> This screen is a sample. Select on the taskbar, set the parameters in [Configuration] or [Encryption]. NOTE After this, if [Connection Timeout] is displayed, select [OK].
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Windows 98 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Network] - [TCP/IP PRISM2 IEEE 802.11 PC CARD Adapter] - [Properties] - [IP Address], set the param- eters by following the above <Step 3> screen, then select [OK]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Dial-up Connec- tions] -[Local Area Connection 2] - [Properties] -[Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] - [Properties], set the parameters by following the above <Step 3>...
9 Power-On Self Test (Boot Check) Outline of POST The set has a boot check function called POST (Power-On Self Test) in it. The condition of the main body is diagnosed by checking beep sound or error code. z Start .....Test begins automatically when power switch is set to ON. z Normal finish ..After memory checking, a beep sound is issued once and the set is placed into automatic stop.
If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 02F0: CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. 02F4: EISA CMOS not writable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
11 Diagnosis 1. MAIN UNIT DIAGNOSIS (1/2) Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result YES Go to No. 1-4 No power is sent to the Is 15V applied to pins 2 of unit.
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Date or Time cannot be input. IC11 Date and Time does not Replace the Main PCB. Main PCB change properly. RTC battery Date and Time are not displayed. Memory count is too large IC5 ~ 8 Replace the Main PCB.
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Real time Clock is not Does resetting the date/time Error during updating 13-1 SETUP correct SETUP problem? Main PCB IC11 Memory size/data error Replace the expansion RAM Expansion RAM card. card 14-1 Does operation return to normal? (Go to “NO”...
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Re-setting for Wireless LAN YES Settings and Display Go to No. 5.1~5.6 Replace the Wireless LAN YES Wireless LAN PCB IC509 (CF-07/ CF-VDW07) IC514 Go to No. 5.1~5.6 No display after powering Has the computer or wireless display been set to the Settings...
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4. KEYBOARD, MOUSE DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Key top cannot be pressed. Keyboard is broken. Keyboard Key top does not spring back after pressing.
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5. HDD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Does not boot from HDD. Go to No. 1-2 Has the HDD been partitioned? Improper setting Go to No.
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result An operating system could Format data Does executing FDISK not be found destroyed correct the problem? Go to No. 8-2 Replace the HDD. Does operation return to Go to No. 8-3 normal? Replace the HDD cable.
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7. PRINTING DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Data does not print from YES Main PCB (CF-VEB071) Does the printer pass its the printer.
(10) Floppy Disk containing file DIAG --------------------------------------------- 1 pc. 2. Preparation (1) Connect the computer (CF-07) to the port replicator (CF-VEB071). (2) Connect the AC Adapter and External Equipments. (3) The System Setup should be set to the factory setting values by executing the "SETUP UTILITY"...
13 Self Diagnosis Test 1.Floppy disk is included for the self-diagnostic tests that should be performed before using this product. 2.Connect Keyboard (PS/2) and External Display (CRT) with Port Replicator CF-VEB071 for diagnosis test. Important notice 1. System password If the password function has been turned on, you will need to ask the user for the password before performing the self- diagnostics.
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1.1. List of main test items The Selection item displays the items selected under Automatic test. If you select Automatic test, these test items will be performed automatically. You can use Selection test to choose items from the menu screen that you want to have tested. These items are shown below.
Speaker test, VESA test The speaker test involves listening to music and choosing OK or Not okay. The VESA test involves looking at the display to see if it is satisfactory then choosing OK or Not okay. Serial loop back test The Automatic test´s initial settings are set so that the serial loop back test will be executed.
CD-ROM test This tests the internal CD-ROM drive functions. Choose CD-ROM test and press Enter. LAN test This test checks for existence of LAN device (LAN Port) on CF-07. Test result : Device ID=2449. Vender ID=8086 “OK” Wireless LAN test This test checks for existance of wireless LAN device on CF-07.
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Example: "ALT" + "F" brings up the File menu. Input screen Order of test flow selection 16-5...
5. Error Messages and Troubleshooting The table below explains the parts that may be faulty or damaged should an error message occur while performing the various test items of the self diagnostics program. Test classification Screen display test items Contents Possible damaged or faulty part A20 GATE TEST Address 20 line...
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15 Disassembly/Reassembly <A torque for tightening screws> Please refer to the torque described on Exploded View. 1. Removing the Battery Packs 1. Slide the battery cover lock knob back and open the battery cover. 2. Remove the 2 battery packs. 3.
4. Removing the Main Board 4.2. Removing the Upper Main Board Block 1. Remove the 3 screws. Screw 1. Remove the main board block from the bottom cabinet. <A>:DFHE5025YA 2. Remove the Lithium Battery from the Battery Holder. 4.1. Removing the Wireless LAN Board Removing the PC Card Ejector and the Power Button Guide.
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4.3.1. Removing the DU Connector 4.4. Removing the Battery Holder Board 1. Remove the 4 screws <A>. 1. Remove the DU Connector board from the DU board. 2. Remove the 4 hexagonal screws <B> and release the Battery Holder. Screw <A>:XYN2+J6FZ <B>:DXHM00342A 2.