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Panasonic CF-28 series Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic CF-28 series Operating Instructions Manual

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98
NT
2000
[Additional Manual]
Reference Manual
This manual can be accessed on your computer.
Refer to page 19 on how to access the Reference Manual.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First..................................................
First-time Operation ........................................
• Read Me First
• Key Combinations
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................
Reference Manual .........................................
• Touch Pad
• Touchscreen
• Panasonic Hand Writing
• Standby/Hibernation
• Security Measures
• Computing On the Road
• Battery Power
• Multimedia Pocket
• PC Cards

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes .........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
•
Technical Information
•
DMI Viewer
Appendix
Names and Functions of Parts ......................
Specifications ................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................
Personal Computer
CF-28
Model No.
Reference Manual
• LED Indicators
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Reference Manual
• RAM Module
(Advanced)
• Port Replicator
• Printer
• External Display
• USB Device
• Infrared Data Commu-
nications
• Modem
• Hard Disk Drive
• Setup Utility
(Summary) ......................
Reference Manual
•
List of Error Codes
•
Dealing With Problems
(Advanced)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    (Basic Operation) Reference Manual ......... Reference Manual • Touch Pad • RAM Module (Advanced) • Touchscreen • Port Replicator • Panasonic Hand Writing • Printer • Standby/Hibernation • External Display Functions • USB Device • Security Measures • Infrared Data Commu- •...
  • Page 2 Customer's Record Model No. Dealer's Name Serial No. Code No. Dealer's Address Product Key or Product ID Date of Purchase Introduction Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE NOTE CAUTION CAUTION WARNING WARNING Enter Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks...

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    Read Me First For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...
  • Page 4 Read Me First For Canada RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem DE MATÉRIEL EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité...
  • Page 5 Lithium Battery Precautions Lithium Battery! Warnung bezüglich der Lithiumbatterie (Sicherungsbatterie) Avoid Radio Frequency Interference Avoiding low-temperature burns Avertissement concernant la pile au lithium (pile de sauvegarde) Avoid Magnetic Fields Keep Small Objects Away Do Not Disassemble the Computer Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Peripherals Cables...
  • Page 6 Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Avoid Heat Keep Articles Away Do Not Disassemble Do Not Short NOTE Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sunlight Do Not Use With Any Other Computer Do Not Put into a Microwave Stop Using...
  • Page 7 Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator ( ) is on. Save all valuable data to disks. Use the security function for all important data. Hard Disk Lock Saving Data on Disks Do not power down your computer or press the disk eject button while the MP indicator (...
  • Page 8 Read Me First Usage 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) Handling This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the...

  • 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. AC Adaptor .... 1 AC Cord ....1 Battery Pack ...

  • Page 10: Open The Display

    First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing Step 9 on page 12. 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. 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 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 13 Functions”). Be sure to create the Backup Disk. If a Backup Disk is not created, it will be impossible to return the computer to its original state. In this case, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Windows NT ® Install the Acrobat Reader 4.0...

  • Page 14: Starting Up/Shutting Down

    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 Support. If security indicator ( ) is displayed, you must first enter your password ( “Security Measures”)
  • Page 15 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 16 Starting Up/Shutting Down 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.
  • Page 17 After locking/unlocking the computer, we recommend removing the Access Key Access Key from the lock for security purposes. Do not lose the Access Key. If both keys are lost, contact Panasonic Technical Support to replace the Access Keys and the Access Lock. NOTE...

  • Page 18: Touch Pad (Basic Operation)

    Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. Work Surface 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 other implement on the touch pad.

  • Page 19: Reference Manual

    Utility works and other useful information. 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. After reading the agreement, select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual.

  • 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)

    When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The "Reference Manual" also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

  • 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

    If you have not created the BACKUP DISK, you can create by selecting [Create BACKUP DISK] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The optional CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive (Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.) is required for the following reinstallation procedure.
  • Page 26 Reinstalling Software Windows 2000 Windows NT When the message “Insert media 2...” is displayed, insert Setup Windows Product Recovery CD-ROM 2 after removing Product Re- The Software License Agreement will be displayed. covery CD-ROM 1, and then immediately press [OK]. After reading the agreement, select [I Agree].
  • Page 27 Press [Restart Computer]. Press [Close]. The display will ask you to restart Windows, press [Yes]. Select “Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00” and press Enter . The [Begin Logon] display will appear. Perform the operation in step Following the display, press Ctrl + Del .

  • 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 LED Indicators Function Keys Internal Microphone Touch Pad DC-IN Jack Infrared Communication Port PC Card Slots Access Lock Internal Modem Power Switch Speaker Fn + F5 Speaker on/off : Fn + F4 Security Lock LOCK Carrying Handle LED Indicators Multimedia Pocket (Floppy Disk Drive)
  • Page 31 Microphone Jack External Display Port Parallel Port Serial Port Expansion Bus Connector External Keyboard/Mouse Port Headphone Jack USB Port NOTE About the Problem of “Howling”; The problem of “howling” sometimes occurs when a hand approaches the microphone. In such cases, do the following. Or, to prevent this problem, adjust the microphone volume and speaker volume to moderate levels.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications To check the model number: To check CPU speed: To check memory size and hard disk drive (HDD) size: Main Specifications Model No. CF-28MCFAZEM Mobile Pentium ® Processor ® featuring Intel SpeedStep™ Technology L1 Cache Memory: 32 L2 (Second) Cache Memory: 256 Memory (384 Max.
  • Page 33 Touch Pad, Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Finger and stylus (included) touch capable) Internal Microphone Monaural Microphone (built in) Speaker Monaural Speaker (built in) Utility Programs Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Panasonic Hand Writing* Sound , 44.1 PCM/FM Sound Battery Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 , 5.4 Operating Time* Approx.

  • 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 environmen- tal 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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