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Panasonic CF-48 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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2000
[Additional Manual]
Reference Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First..................................................
First-time Operation ........................................
Reference Manual .........................................
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Read Me First
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Key Combinations
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................
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Standby/Hibernation
Functions
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Computing On the
Road
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Battery Power
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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
Drive
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SuperDisk
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PC Cards

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes .........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
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Technical Information
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DMI Viewer
Appendix
Names and Functions of Parts ......................
Specifications ................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................
Personal Computer
CF-48
Model No.
(Basic Operation) ...................................
Reference Manual
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LED Indicators
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Touch Pad
Reference Manual
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RAM Module
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Port Replicator
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Printer
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External Display
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USB Devices
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Modem
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LAN
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Hard Disk Drive
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Drive
TM
Setup Utility
(Summary) ......................
Reference Manual
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List of Error Codes
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Dealing With Problems
(Advanced)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CF-48 Series Model No. Contents Getting Started Read Me First..........First-time Operation ........Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ........2000 Reference Manual ......... Reference Manual • • Read Me First LED Indicators • • Key Combinations Touch Pad (Advanced) Operation...
  • Page 2 For Product Key or Product ID, write down the Product Key or Product ID shown on the “Cer- tificate of Authenticity” located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminologies in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    FCC if you from that to which the receiver is connected. believe it is necessary. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced ra- 5. The telephone company may take changes in it’s facilities, dio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 4 Read Me First For Canada RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem DE MATÉRIEL This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. “AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.
  • Page 5 Lithium Battery Precautions Usage Lithium Battery! Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, Do not store or use the computer in locations and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
  • Page 6 Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in or- If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time der to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheating, or (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack bursting.
  • Page 7 Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software appli- cations and data unusable. Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator ( ) is on. Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).
  • Page 8 Read Me First Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Places not to use your computer...

  • Page 9: First-Time Operation

    Confirm the inclusion of all parts Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Battery Pack..1 AC adaptor ..1 AC Cord ....1...
  • Page 10 First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing Step 9 on page 13. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections.
  • Page 11 Setup Windows Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad ( page 15). Windows 98 Select settings for your region and your keyboard layout, then press [Next]. (for U.S.A.: United States 101) Enter your name, then press [Next]. Select [Skip] at the [Using Your Modem to Connect].

  • Page 12: Lan Port

    First-time Operation <Model with only an internal modem port> Windows 2000 Perform the following steps <Model with both an internal modem and internal LAN port> Perform the following steps CAUTION Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Professional Setup] is displayed.
  • Page 13 Create Backup Disks for reinstallation Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, then select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create Backup Disk] and follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk.
  • Page 14 First-time Operation NOTE Windows 98 When using the files in the following folders available on the retail version of the Win- dows CD-ROM, it is necessary to run a separate file decompression program. \tsclient \tools To uncompress the file, it is necessary to have approximately 80 MB of free disk space available on the hard disk.

  • Page 15: Nt Touch Pad (Basic Operation)

    Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Work Surface Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. For instructions on how to operate, refer to “Touch Pad (Advanced)”. NOTE The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad.

  • Page 16: Reference Manual

    ® page 13). Run the Reference Manual Turn your computer on Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] Windows 98 Windows 2000 When the Reference Manual is started up for the first time, the License Agreement will be displayed.

  • Page 17: Starting Up/Shutting Down

    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 Support. If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce an unusual sound at start up.
  • Page 18 Starting Up/Shutting Down Windows NT Select your operating system Select “Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00” and press Enter . Windows NT Logon Press Ctrl + Alt + Del . Windows 2000 Windows NT Input your password Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the HDD access has been completed, and input the user name and password, then press [OK].
  • Page 19 Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function. “Standby/Hibernation Functions”) Display the shut down screen After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu. NOTE From the keyboard, You may choose to press down on...

  • Page 20: List Of Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 21 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. device address Conflict Address conflict for specified device.

  • Page 22: Dealing With Problems (Summary)

    Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. is displayed Input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support. POST Startup Error(s) is page 20...

  • Page 23: Battery Indicator

    The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The orange indicator blinks Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. (...

  • Page 24: Shutting Down

    [File] - [Open]. For the Reference Manual, this procedure does not need to be followed. The Reference Manual can be opened by selecting [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Pro- grams] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Shutting down Unable to shut down Win- Do not shut down Windows during music playback.

  • Page 25: Reinstalling Software

    NOTE If you have not created the FIRSTAID FD, you can create by selecting [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Important Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the installation will be lost. The reinstal- lation will return the computer to close to the conditions at time of purchase.
  • Page 26 Reinstalling Software Windows NT 9 After the reinstallation procedure completes, the follow- ing message will appear on the display. Setup Windows after reinstalling Windows 98 Windows NT The Software License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [I Agree]. All data on the whole HDD has been restored to the factory default.
  • Page 27 Press [Restart Computer]. Select “Windows NT NOTE Workstation Version 4.00” and press Enter . Windows NT Following the display, press Ctrl + About Differences between Factory Condition and Del . Input the password set in step and select After Reinstallation [OK], then select [Close] at the [Welcome] display.

  • Page 28: Limited Use License Agreement

    LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC ® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
  • Page 29 Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en ® licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci- dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et condi- tions des présentes.

  • Page 30: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. LED Indicators “LED Indicators”) Function Keys Caps Lock For information on the key combi- Numeric key (NumLk) nations available. Scroll lock (ScrLk) “Key Combinations” CD-ROM/DVD-ROM status Floppy disk/SuperDisk status Hard disk status Power status...
  • Page 31 Parallel Port “Printer”) USB Port “USB Devices”) DC-IN Jack External Display Port External Keyboard/Mouse Port “External Display”) Serial Port Ventilation Hole These holes allow heat to exit. Internal Modem CAUTION “Modem”) Do not block or place the computer in a loca- tion that may prevent proper ventilation.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed: Use DMI Viewer in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. To check memory and the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) size: Access the HDD’s “Properties”...
  • Page 33 Other Specifications Keyboard 87 keys Floppy Disk Drive 720 KB/1.44 MB (two-mode) CD-ROM Drive 24X speed (MAX) PC Card Slots Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA Slots (total for two slots) RAM Module Slot*...

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or attempted to modify any Program.
  • Page 35 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 environ- mental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
  • Page 36 The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Personal Computer Company, Panasonic Canada Inc. 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,...

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