Panasonic Toughbook CF-29N3LG6BM Operating Instructions Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First .................................................
Names and Functions of Parts ........................
First-time Operation ......................................
• Read Me First
• Key Combinations
Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................
Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ........................
Reference Manual .........................................
Useful Information .........................................
• Touch Pad
• Touchscreen
• Panasonic Hand Writing
• Standby/Hibernation
Functions
• Security Measures
• Computing on the Road
• Battery Power
• Multimedia Pocket
• PC Cards
• SD Memory Card
• SD Memory Card
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes ........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
• Technical Information
• DMI Viewer
• List of Error Codes
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..........
Hard Disk Backup Function .............................
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ............................
Specifications ...................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................
Personal Computer
CF-29
Model No.
Reference Manual
• LED Indicators
Reference Manual
• RAM Module
• Port Replicator
• External Display
• Printer
• USB Devices
• Modem
• LAN
• Wireless LAN
• Hard Disk Drive
• Setup Utility
• Icon Enlarger
• Loupe Utility
(Summary) .......................
Reference Manual
• Dealing with Problems
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Starting Up/Shutting Down ... Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ... Reference Manual ... Useful Information ... Reference Manual • Touch Pad • Touchscreen • Panasonic Hand Writing • Standby/Hibernation Functions • Security Measures • Computing on the Road • Battery Power • Multimedia Pocket •... - Page 2 * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-29LTQGZBM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
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Page 3: Read Me First
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced ra- dio/TV technician for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. - Page 4 Read Me First 9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine un- less such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entry, or other individual sending the...
- Page 5 If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact: Panasonic Services Europe A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
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Page 6: Lithium Battery
Read Me First Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the follow- ing: 1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. - Page 7 Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With Your Computer Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your computer or supplied by Panasonic) may resulting in a fire. Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
- Page 8 Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU29A) with your CF-29. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
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Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. (Only for models with touchscreen: “Touchscreen”) Function Keys For information on the key combinations avail- able “Key Combinations” Keyboard Touch Pad page 19) Power Switch POWER Hard Disk Drive “Hard Disk Drive”) - Page 10 Names and Functions of Parts Headphone Jack Use this jack to connect head- phones or amplifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the internal speaker is disabled when headphones or external speakers are connected. USB Port “USB Devices”) Depending on the shape of the plug, some USB devices cannot be connected to the USB port.
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Page 11: 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 are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( AC Adaptor ... 1 Model No : CF-AA1653A Battery Pack ... -
Page 12: Operation
First-time Operation DC-IN Jack DC IN 15.6 V DC Plug Latch Power Indicator Power Switch POWER Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place. CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. - Page 13 Setup Windows. Moving the cursor or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad. ( NOTE The touchscreen does not work properly during the Windows setup. CAUTION Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed.
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Page 14: Operation
• If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after complet- ing step 8 , select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen. - Page 15 Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inop- erable. Check with your system administrator for details. You can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu.
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Page 16: 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. ( page 44) NOTE When the power is turned on in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message “Warming up the system. - Page 17 NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad, the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off.
- Page 18 Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) Save important data and close each application. Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Select [Turn Off]. Your computer will power off automatically. Restarting your computer (without shutting down): Select [Restart]. To shut down using the keyboard; Press , U , and select [Turn Off] with U .
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Page 19: Touch Pad (Basic Operation)
Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. For more Work Surface details, refer to Function Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking Right Button Left Button Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking Dragging Handling the Touch Pad By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. -
Page 20: Reference Manual
Select on the desktop. Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On- Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is accessed for the first time, the License Agree- ment of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. -
Page 21: Useful Information
Useful Information Usage Environment Environment Places not to use your computer Handling This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. -
Page 22: Security Function
If the Protective Film becomes damaged, it may be time to replace your Protective Film. The Protective Film is a disposable item. To find out the model number of your Protective Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to the “Operating Instruc- tions” that come with the Protective Film.) -
Page 23: Security Function
You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact to Panasonic Technical Support. ( [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] (red icon) on the taskbar, and make the appropriate settings. -
Page 24: Reference Manual
Useful Information Saving Data on the Hard Disk Saving Data on Floppy Disks Write-protect Tab Write Enable Write Disable When Using Peripheral Devices Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable. - Page 25 When Changing Hard Disk Partitions When using the hard disk backup function, divide the hard disk into partitions when a backup area is created. ( backup area, the backup area cannot be created. When Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of This Device When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data.
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Page 26: List Of Error Codes
When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (... -
Page 27: 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 28 Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Hold down F8 soon after inputting the password and pressing Enter .
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Page 29: Shutting Down
Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and dis- connect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or charg- ing circuit may be defective. - Page 30 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Battery Indicator (continued) The battery indicator blinks green and orange alternately The orange indicator blinks Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) The cursor cannot be con- trolled properly Unable to input using the touch pad Unable to point correctly with the stylus included with...
- Page 31 Fast User Switching function Some applications may not When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following work properly problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly. • Key combinations with Fn may not work. •...
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Page 32: Reinstalling Software
Before Reinstallation Preparing • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (optional: Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.) Important Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). - Page 33 11 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key. The computer will be shut down. 12 Remove the CD/DVD Drive. 13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up.
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Page 34: Limited Use License Agreement
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC 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 35 Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic cence 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 conditions des présentes.
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Page 36: Hard Disk Backup Function
Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (optional: Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.) Disconnect or remove all peripheral devices (except for the CD/DVD drive) and SD Memory Cards, as the backup area may not be created properly while these devices are connected. - Page 37 1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”) 2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. You cannot register [Boot] menu with a User Password.
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Page 38: Backing Up And Restoring Data
12 After logging on to Windows, a message will appear advising that a new device has been in- Backing Up and Restoring Data 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. 2 Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press Enter . - Page 39 3 Select the operation to be executed from the menu. <To back up hard disk contents to the backup area> 1 Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]]. (When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.) 2 At the confirmation message, press Y .
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Page 40: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (optional: Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.) NOTE Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed. - Page 41 11 At the confirmation message, press Enter . The operation of erasing the hard disk will start. (If necessary, the “hard disk data erase” operation can be cancelled after it has begun by pressing Ctrl + C . If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part of data will not be erased.) 12 After the operation is complete: Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has...
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Page 42: Specifications
Only a RAM module designed for PC2-3200 can be added. This slot does not support the MultiMedia card. Operation has been confirmed for Panasonic SD Memory Cards with up to 1 GB capacity. Use only a monaural condenser microphone. The settings for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command. - Page 43 DMI Viewer Microsoft ® Windows ® Media Player 10 Adobe Reader ® Intel PROSet/Wireless Software* Panasonic Hand Writing PC Information Viewer Hard Disk Backup Utility* Hard Disk Data Erase Utility* CF-29NTQGZBM CF-29N3LGZBM CF-29PTQGZBM CF-29P3LGZBM TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)* (Approx. 7 hours* (Approx.
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Page 44: Limited Warranty
Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic’s entire liability, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Center, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period. - Page 45 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.
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- Page 48 The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.