Panasonic CF-31 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-31 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 ............
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 The CF-31 was developed based on thorough research into the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innova-...
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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. l Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning 1.
Page 9 USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community motorisé. Vérifiez les lois fédérales et nationales qui régissent due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recy- l’utilisation légale de cet appareil à l’intérieur d’un véhicule mo- cling information, please visit Panasonic website: torisé. http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 35-M-1 1-888-769-0149 <For USA-California Only>...
Page 10 Regulatory Information “AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à For Canada chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de termi- naux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison <Only for model with modem> d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combinai- Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem son de quelques dispositifs, à...
Page 11 850 MHz, 3 dBi dans la bande de 1 700 MHz when disposing of this product. et 3 dBi dans la bande de 1 900 MHz. Les règlements d’Indus- Please see the Panasonic website for further infor- trie Canada interdisent l’utilisation d’une antenne WWAN dont mation on collection centers, etc.
Page 12: 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 13: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts Left side A: Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth Antenna : Power status <Only for model with wireless LAN> (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” è Blinking green: Sleep) J: Power Switch <Only for model with Bluetooth> K: Carrying Handle Reference Manual “Bluetooth”...
Page 14 Description of Parts Right side Rear side Bottom A: Hard Disk Drive J: USB Port (2.0) Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” Reference Manual “USB Devices” è è B: HDMI Port K: External Antenna Connector Reference Manual “External Display” L: Expansion Bus Connector è...
Page 15 l This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic me- dia in contact with these areas.
Page 16: First-Time Operation
„ Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 39 - 43). • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
Page 17: Opening The Display
Attaching the stylus to the computer (only for model with touchscreen) Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it. There are holes (A) to attach it. CAUTION l Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The stylus may hit the computer, person’s body or other objects when released.
Page 18: Restart 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 39 - 43). l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.
Page 19 NOTE l 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. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.
Page 20: Turning On / Turning Off
Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Slide and hold the power switch (è page 13) until the power indicator (è page 13) lights. NOTE l Do not slide the power switch repeatedly. l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you slide 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 „ 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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28: 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 (è pages 39 - 43). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è...
Page 29 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 30 Troubleshooting (Basic) „ Entering Password Even after entering the pass- l The computer may be in ten-key mode. NumLk to disable the ten-key mode, and then word, password input screen If the NumLk indicator lights, press input. is displayed again. l The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.
Page 31 <Only for model with GPS> l Operate the following steps. The cursor cannot be con- A Starting the Setrup Utility F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- trolled properly. Restart the computer and press played. B Set [GPS] to [Disable] in the sub-menu of [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Page 32 Troubleshooting (Basic) „ Others No response. Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application l Press that is not responding. l An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another Alt + Tab to check.
Page 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36: Main Specifications
Specifications „ Main Specifications Model No. CF-31XFLAXBM CF-31WFLAXBM CF-31YFAAXBM Card Slots PC Card Slot × 1, Type I or Type II, Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA ExpressCard × 1, ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 Slot SD Memory Card ×...
Page 37: Wireless Lan
Package , Aptio Setup Utility, PC-Diagnostic Utility, Display Selector, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility , Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Power Plan Exten- sion Utility, Camera Utility , GPS Viewer , Manual Selector, Video switch Utility, External...
Page 38 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 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 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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