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Contents
LED Indicators ...................................................
Standby/Hibernation Functions .......................
Security Measures.............................................
Computing on the Road .................................
Battery Power .................................................
CD-ROM Drive* ...............................................
PC Cards .........................................................
Port Replicator* ..............................................
Printer* ............................................................
External Display * ...........................................
USB Devices ...................................................
LAN * ................................................................
Setup Utility* ...................................................
Technical Information ....................................
DMI Viewer ......................................................
List of Error Codes* .......................................
* Only when the port replicator is connected
. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a click
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-07 Series Model No. Contents LED Indicators ........... Standby/Hibernation Functions ....... Security Measures..........Computing on the Road ......... Battery Power ..........CD-ROM Drive* ..........PC Cards ............Port Replicator* ..........Printer* ............External Display * ........... USB Devices ...........

  • Page 2: Led Indicators

    Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and discon- nect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Tech- nical Support. Blinking orange* : Battery cannot be recharged because the inter- nal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging.

  • Page 3: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your computer, you can do so by using either the standby or hibernation function. Differences between the standby and hibernation functions Function Where data is saved to Speed...
  • Page 4 Standby/Hibernation Functions Precautions Before entering the standby or hibernation mode Save all data. When a file in an external device such as a CD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is opened, close the file. Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following condi- tions.

  • Page 5: Using The Power Switch

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Using the Power Switch Setting Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op- tions] - [Advanced]. Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press the power button on my com- puter], then select [OK]. Shutting down Press the power switch;...
  • Page 6 Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Press the power switch After confirming that the DISPLAY READY indicator is lit, and then waiting for about 30 seconds, turn on the wireless display. CAUTION Until resuming is complete (requires about 30 seconds), avoid the following: •...

  • Page 7: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use Reference You do not want your computer to be used without permission Password of the computer below Password of the wireless Operating Instructions of the wireless display display...
  • Page 8 CAUTION Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another...
  • Page 9 Security Measures <Only when the port replicator is connected> Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) NOTE When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page Run the Setup Utility page...
  • Page 10 At [Caution], press Enter . To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Disable] and press Enter Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter CAUTION If your computer requires repair Contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to set [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].

  • Page 11: Computing On The Road

    Select to view important tips for using the battery pack. You can also view important tips using the following procedure. Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Four Important Points POINT Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

  • Page 12: Battery Power

    Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Sup- port. Possible failure in the battery pack or charging circuit. Blinking orange*...
  • Page 13 Battery Power Getting a detailed reading Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Meter] NOTE In the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining bat- tery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery ca- pacity.
  • Page 14 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low The following is factory default setting. When remaining battery capacity falls to 10% When remaining battery capacity falls to 5% [Low battery alarm] [Critical battery alarm] Displays a message indicating the low Displays a message indicating the low battery level.
  • Page 15 Battery Power Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery ca- pacity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity re- quires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again.
  • Page 16 Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack.

  • Page 17: Cd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM Drive <Only when the port replicator is connected> Usage Precautions Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens. Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a read or write malfunction.
  • Page 18 CD-ROM Drive <Only when the port replicator is connected> Setting a Disc Turn on your computer Title-side up Press the disc eject button and slowly pull out the tray Place the disc securely on the center holder Close the tray CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray.

  • Page 19: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your computer has one PC Card slot. This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you to use one Type I or Type II card. CAUTION Check the PC Cards’...

  • Page 20: Removing A Pc Card

    PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Note that the operation of removing the PC Card may not be com- plete, depending on the status of the PC Card or device connected to the PC Card, such as when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer.

  • Page 21: Port Replicator

    Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB071). This device allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone, etc. The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your computer. For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the port replicator.

  • Page 22: Printer

    Printer <Only when the port replicator is connected> Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect your computer to the optional port replicator Operating Instructions of the port replicator, page Port Replicator Connect the printer to the port replicator NOTE...

  • Page 23: External Display

    External Display <Only when the port replicator is connected> Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect your computer to the optional port replicator Operating Instructions of the port replicator, page Port Replicator Connect the external display to the port replicator...

  • Page 24: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Installing a USB device Open the cover, then connect the included USB cable to Mini USB Port the mini USB port Turn the screw in the clockwise direction to fasten it. Connect the USB device to the cable CAUTION When inserting a USB device for the first time, the device will only work after being recognized by the computer.

  • Page 25: Removing A Usb Device

    USB Devices Removing a USB device CAUTION Save important data and close each application. Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop] Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 26: Lan

    <Only when the port replicator is connected> When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. Connecting LAN Power off your computer “...
  • Page 27 <Only when the port replicator is connected> Wake up from LAN This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer on from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. To use this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN.

  • Page 28: Setup Utility

    Operating Instructions of the port replicator, page Turn on the computer Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When a User Password is entered, some contents cannot be changed (...
  • Page 29 Setup Utility <Only when the port replicator is connected> Main Menu Model No: xxxxxxxxxxxx Serial No: xxxxxxxxxx BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx]* System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx]* System Memory: xxx MB Primary Master: xx GB Secondary Master: CD Drive Environment: [Normal Temperature] Refresh Battery Time is shown in 24-hr.
  • Page 30 Setup Utility <Only when the port replicator is connected> Advanced Menu Device Configuration : [BIOS] Serial Port A: [Auto] Serial Port B: [Auto] Wireless Modem: [Auto] GPS: [Auto] Parallel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] LAN: [Enable] Wake up from LAN: [Disable] VDW07 Controller: [Enable] Legacy USB Support:...
  • Page 31 Setup Utility <Only when the port replicator is connected> Security Menu NOTE When the port replicator is not connected, the computer will start up without the pass- word even if the password has been set in Setup Utility. Refer to page Password on boot [Enable]...
  • Page 32 Setup Utility <Only when the port replicator is connected> Power Menu HDD Motor Timeout: [Enable (Always)] Power Switch: [Standby] CD Drive Speed: [High] Parameters : Default) HDD Motor Timeout* Disable Enable (Battery) Enable (Always) Power Switch* Standby CD Drive Speed High Does not operate for Windows.
  • Page 33 The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during computer start-up. After the computer is turned on, and Esc is pressed at “Panasonic” boot screen, [Boot Menu] (the device selection display) will appear. When the setting of [Boot] menu is changed, the selection screen display will also change.

  • Page 34: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communica- tions software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or perfor- mance may be adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer. Be sure to close the communications software before using the power saving function.

  • Page 35: Dmi Viewer

    CPU and memory. Running DMI Viewer Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.

  • Page 36: List Of Error Codes

    If your system displays any of the below error messages other that the ones marked 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 37 List of Error Codes <Only when the port replicator is connected> device address Conflict Address conflict for specified device. Allocation Error for: device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device. Failing Bits : nnnn The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test.

  • Page 38: Dealing With Problems

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) When a problem occurs, power off the wireless display, then connect the optional port replicator (CF-VEB071), external keyboard and external display, and then refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
  • Page 39 Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. The orange indicator...
  • Page 40 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Wireless Display Operating Instructions of the wireless display External Display No display after powering When there is no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the external display. • Confirm your display is powered on. •...
  • Page 41 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Connecting Peripherals The cursor does not move Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from the keyboard. from mouse operations From the keyboard, you may select to press Ctrl + Esc , then select [Shut Down]. The device connected to Check the connection.
  • Page 42 Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files. Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When the previous item Try testing another drive or media.
  • Page 43 Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® ® Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PCE0132A_XP...

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