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Panasonic CF-MX4 series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
Introduction .....................................................
Description Of Parts ........................................
First-Time Operation ........................................
Turning On / Turning Off ..............................
Useful Information
Handling And Maintenance ..........................
Installing Software .......................................

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (Basic) ...............................
Appendix
Specifications ..............................................
Standard Limited Warranty ..........................
Basic Guide
Personal Computer
CF-MX4
Model No.
series
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Basic Guide Personal Computer CF-MX4 Model No. series Contents Getting Started Introduction ............. Description of Parts ........First-time Operation ........Turning On / Turning Off ......Useful Information Handling and Maintenance ......Installing Software ........Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) ....... Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..

  • Page 2: Introduction 4

    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 8.1 Operating System. ® indicates Windows 7 Operating System. ® ■...
  • Page 3 Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to ® Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 4: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A: Speaker N: HDMI Port Reference Manual “External Display” è B: Function Keys O: USB 3.0 Port Reference Manual “Key Combinations” è USB 3.0 Port (USB Charging) C: Keyboard Reference Manual “USB Devices” è D: Windows Button •...
  • Page 5 A: HOLD Button I: SD Memory Card Slot You can press the HOLD button to disable Keep SD Memory Cards away from infants the keyboard and touchpad or only the and small children. touchpad. Reference Manual “SD Memory Card” è B: Touchpad J: Rotation Lock Button Reference Manual “Using the Touch Pad”...
  • Page 6 Description of Parts Description of Parts Bottom side A: Battery Pack Reference Manual “Battery Power” è B: Battery Latch C: Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) D: Dust Cover...

  • Page 7: Insert The Battery Pack

    First-time Operation ■ Preparation Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact your support office. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...

  • Page 8: Open The Display

    First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet The battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION ● Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on until the first-time operation procedure is completed. ● When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
  • Page 9 If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è page 41). ● Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.
  • Page 10 First-time Operation Setup Windows Select language and click [Next]. Turn on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. ● The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the keyboard or touchpad, and wait until the drive indicator has turned off. ● After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 11 Create a recovery disc A recovery disc allows you to install OS and restore its factory default condition, in case, the recovery partition of the HDD is damaged. We recommend creating a recovery disc before you begin using the computer. Refer to è...
  • Page 12 First-time Operation NOTE ● PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause in the case when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
  • Page 13 NOTE ● You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space. ● To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step ■ <For MUI OS model> To select language To select a language other than the one you have selected during the first-time operation, follow the steps below.
  • Page 14 Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Slide and hold the power switch (è page 5) until the power indicator (è page 5) lights. NOTE ● Do not slide the power switch repeatedly. ● The computer will forcibly be turned off if you slide and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 15 Precautions against Starting Up/Shutting Down ● Do not do the following • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor • Sliding the power switch • Touching the keyboard, touchpad, touchscreen <only for model with touchscreen> or external mouse • Closing the display •...

  • Page 16: 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.
  • Page 17 , and click [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)]. • When changing to [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)], the following settings will change. Change to [High Speed] from [Standard] in [Fan control mode]. Rotation of the cooling fan will become faster and the computer can be cooled down. Note that the battery operating time will be shorter.
  • Page 18 Handling and Maintenance ■ When using peripheral devices Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices. ● Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications. ●...
  • Page 19 To clean the inside of the dust cover Clean the inside of the dust cover once a month. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adaptor. Close the display, and turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack. Remove the screw (B), and remove the dust cover (C) in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 20 Handling and Maintenance Handling and Maintenance ■ Remove the built-in battery 1. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adaptor. Do not remove the built-in battery when the computer is in the sleep/hibernation mode. 2. While pressing the HOLD button, slide and hold the power switch for 5 seconds or longer. This operation will stop the output from the built-in battery.

  • Page 21: Installing Software

    Installing Software Installing software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the software, the hard disk data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before installation. CAUTION ● Do not delete the Recovery Partition on the hard disk.
  • Page 22 Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”. Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. ● If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del .
  • Page 23 Click [Next]. <Only for model with onboard drive> If the installation drive is displayed, confirm it. If the option is displayed, select the setting and click [Next]. ● [Initialize and reinstall Windows to the whole Disk] Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After installation, you can create a new partition.
  • Page 24 Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”. Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. ● If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del .
  • Page 25 Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. ● If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Select the [Exit] menu, then select CD/DVD drive or commercially Enter available optical drive in [Boot Override] and press The computer will restart.
  • Page 26 Installing Software At the confirmation message, click [YES]. Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes.) ● 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 27: 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 (è...
  • Page 28 Perform the installation and return the flash memory drive to its condition at the time of purchase. (è page 21) If the problem persists even after the reinstallation, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ● The date and time are Make the correct settings.
  • Page 29 ■ Starting Up ● [Enter Password] does not Select [Enabled] in [Password On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”). appear when resuming from ● The Windows password can be used instead of the password set sleep / hibernation.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (Basic) ■ Starting Up ● Other startup problems. Check to see if there was a disk error. Remove all peripheral devices including an external display. Perform either of the following procedures. ● For the desktop screen: 1. Right-click at the bottom left corner of the Desktop screen.
  • Page 31 ■ Display ● When the screen becomes When you set [Display power saving function] of Power Plan Extension Utility to [Enabled], if you do the following operations, black for a moment. the screen becomes black for a moment, but this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 32 Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove blinking. the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective. ●...
  • Page 33 ■ Others ● No response. Ctrl Shift Press to open Task Manager and close the software application that is not responding. ● An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Press to check. ●...

  • Page 34: Limited Use License Agreement

    Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, concepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.
  • Page 35 TERM This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminated. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions thereof set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein.
  • Page 36 Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. ● To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. ●...
  • Page 37 ■ Main Specifications Camera Resolution FHD 1080p Effective number Max. 1920 x 1080 of pixels Microphone Built-in (Microphone Array) Ambient light sensor Equipped Magnetic sensor Equipped Gyro sensor Equipped Acceleration sensor Equipped Power Supply AC adaptor or Battery pack AC Adaptor Input: 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, Output: 16 V DC, 4.06 A Built-in Battery (not replaceable) (For hot swap only) Battery Pack...
  • Page 38 ® ® Technology , Battery Recalibration Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package , Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Dashboard for Panasonic *20 *21 PC, Power Plan Extension Utility, Camera Utility , Manual Selector, Microsoft Office Trial , Touch Screen Mode Setting Utility, Intel My WiFi ®...
  • Page 39 A SIM card (15 mm × 25 mm) must be inserted in the SIM card slot. This slot is compatible with UHS- Ι / UHS- ΙΙ . Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.
  • Page 40 Specifications Specifications Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for the pre-installed OS and the OS which is installed by using the hard disk recovery and the recovery disc. This system is preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional software and also comes with a license for ®...

  • Page 41: Standard Limited Warranty

    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 42 Data Storage Media is the media on which the Operating System, drivers and programs originally installed by Panasonic on the main unit are stored. This media is originally provided with the unit. Panasonic warrants to you only that the disc(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 43 Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic assumes no risk of and shall not in any case be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, any special,...
  • Page 44 Panasonic Corporation Osaka, Japan Importer’s name & address pursuant to the EU legislation Panasonic System Communications Company Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Straße 43 65203 Wiesbaden Germany 55-E-1 PB0315-0 P-2015-0092 © Panasonic Corporation 2015...

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