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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
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(Precautions)
Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Appendix
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Personal Computer
CF-53
Model No.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-53 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First (Precautions) ........11 Description of Parts ........13 First-time Operation Useful Information ........18 On-screen Manual ......19 Handling and Maintenance ........21 Reinstalling Software Troubleshooting ........23 Troubleshooting (Basic) Appendix ....27 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions 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.

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    Read Me First Important Safety Instructions <Only for model with modem> 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precau- vicinity of the leak. tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, 4.

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    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 Lithium Battery Lithium Battery! This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel. Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur. 15-E-1 CD/DVD Drive Caution CAUTION!

  • Page 6: Read Me First

    <Only for model with a “CE ” mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
  • Page 7 This equipment requires minimum 20 cm spacing from all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) in directions of the back and both sides of the LCD display during wireless modes of operation. 60-E-1 Models for UK For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a molded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

  • Page 8: Read Me First

    You may receive an electric shock, or foreign matter may involved with ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic enter and result in a fire. cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages...
  • Page 9 This computer is not intended for a use with connec- tion of medical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis. Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product.

  • Page 10: Read Me First

    Use of battery packs other than those manufac- the battery pack should be replaced with a new one. tured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety When transporting a spare battery inside a package, hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).

  • Page 11: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A : Wireless WAN antenna O : LED indicator <Only for model with wireless WAN> : Caps lock Reference Manual “Wireless WAN” : Numeric key (NumLk) B : Bluetooth antenna : Scroll lock (ScrLk) <Only for model with Bluetooth> : Drive status Reference Manual “Bluetooth”...
  • Page 12 Description of Parts Right side Rear side Bottom A : Battery pack Only for model with 2nd LAN Specified Battery pack: CF-VZSU71U Reference Manual “LAN” B : ExpressCard slot / PC Card slot Only for model with Modem Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” Reference Manual “Modem”...

  • Page 13: First-Time Operation

    Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support. • AC Adaptor ... . . 1 • AC Cord ....1 •...

  • Page 14: Turn On The Computer

    When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating of the 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.
  • Page 15 <For MUI OS model> Select language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit). NOTE The message "Reinstall" is displayed, but language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit) will be prepared by the following steps. A Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next]. The License Agreement screen appears. B Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].
  • Page 16 Before performing the calibration, close Tablet PC Input Panel. NOTE At first, log on to Windows as an administrator and perform this calibration. Alternatively, you can perform the calibration from Dashboard for Panasonic PC. Reference Manual “Dashboard for Panasonic PC”) A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Setting].
  • Page 17 To change the partition structure You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition. This computer has a single partition as default setting. A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

  • Page 18: On-Screen Manual

    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 19: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment 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 damaged. Temperature: Operation : <Model without HDD heater>...
  • Page 20 Handling and Maintenance Battery Recalibration The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction. • Full charge: Approximately 2 hours • Complete discharge: Approximately 2 hours Maintenance If drops of water or other stains get on the surface of the LCD panel, wipe them off immediately. Failure to do so may result in staining.

  • Page 21: Reinstalling Software

    [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. • If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del. • If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

  • Page 22: Reinstalling Software

    [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. • If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del. • If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer ( Refer- ence Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”).
  • Page 24 (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time]. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.
  • Page 25 Display No display. The external display is selected. Press Fn + F3 or + P to switch the display. Wait until the display has been switched completely before pressing Fn + F3 or + P again. When using an external display, •...
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting (Basic) On-screen Document The document of PDF for- Install Adobe Reader. mat is not displayed. A Log on to Windows as an administrator. B Click (Start) and input “c:\util\reader” in [Search programs and files] then press Enter. The “reader” folder opens. C Start up the installation program and follow the on-screen instructions to install Adobe Reader.

  • Page 27: 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 intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configu- ration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
  • Page 29 , Aptio Setup Utility, PC-Diagnostic Utility, Roxio Creator LJB, CyberLink PowerDVD 10, Wireless WAN Connection Manager , Display Selector, Concealed Mode Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility , Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Quick Boot Manager, Power Plan Extension Utility, Camera Utility GPS Viewer...
  • Page 30 DVD-R is compatible with 4.7 GB (for General) playback. DVD-R (for Authoring) playback is compatible with discs Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by Panasonic Cor- recorded using Disc-at-Once recording. poration. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s.
  • Page 31 These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g+n stan- This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has dards. Actual speeds may differ. been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC/ Available when set to “AES”. SDXC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Opera- tion on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.

  • Page 32: Standard Limited Warranty

    • Additional peripherals manufactured by Panasonic (including media bay devices such as CD-Rom drives) - 1 year • Batteries - 6 months. Panasonic Warranty covers the battery for six months. A battery is considered good if it maintains 50% of its charge capacity during the warranty period. If a battery is returned under this contract and testing determines that it has charge capacity greater than 50%, the battery will be returned with an invoice for the retail purchase price of a new battery.
  • Page 33 We strongly recommend that customers backup their data before sending back their unit to an Authorised Service Provider. Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of this warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
  • Page 34 Standard Limited Warranty Contacts Address Panasonic System Communications Company Europe Panasonic Manufacturing U.K. Ltd. Service Centre Building B4, Wyncliffe Road, Pentwyn Industrial Estate, Cardiff, United Kingdom CF23 7XB Web page http://www.toughbook.eu/ Helpdesk English speaking service +44 (0) 8709 079 079...
  • Page 35 MEMO...
  • Page 36 Partner, Panasonic Corporation has determined that this product meets ® 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. ® Outline of the International...

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