For more information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen Reference Manual. To access the Reference Manual page 13 “On-screen Manual” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- ent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter- face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
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Read Me First transmitted page or on the first page of the transmis- sion, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entry, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
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If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con- tact 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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Read Me First Information to the User <Only for model with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth> This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre- quency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emit- ted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
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Precautions Usage Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the computer between loca- tions with large temperature difference. Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel The LCD panel should not be exposed to...
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Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. Avoid Heat Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat. Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when...
Description of Parts A : Speaker Reference Manual “Key Combinations” B : Ventilation hole C : DC-IN jack D : USB port Reference Manual “USB Devices” E : IEEE 1394 interface connector Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices” F : PC Card slot Reference Manual “PC Cards”...
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Description of Parts A : Serial port B : Modem port Reference Manual “Modem” C : Ventilation hole D : USB port Reference Manual “USB Devices” E : External display port Reference Manual “External Display” F : External keyboard/Mouse port G : LAN port Reference Manual “LAN”...
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( • AC Adaptor ..1 Model No: CF-AA1683A • Product Recovery DVD-ROM ....1 •...
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]. Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed Select on the taskbar and make the appropriate settings.
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. To access the Important Tips: A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. SD Security Smart Card RAM Module Port Replicator...
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation Storage Humidity: Operation Storage...
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Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Do not use water to clean the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. To remove dust or dirt, do not use a cloth to rub it off since it may leave scratch on the screen. Use a fine brush to sweep dust or dirt, then wipe with a dry soft glass-cleaning cloth.
To cancel partway, press Ctrl + C. The data erasure will be up to that point. Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com- puter. several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- until [IDE MP] is at the top of Enter...
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values. several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- until [IDE MP] is at the top of several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-...
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Reinstalling Software Select the [Exit] menu and then select [Save Current Values], then press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. Turn the computer off by using the power button. If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be necessary to perform additional operations during the following procedure.
RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. page 28).
°F} or higher temperature for about an hour, and then turn on the power once more. Leave it in an environment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, then turn on the power once more. Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support page 28). Administrator password: •...
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A Click [start] - [My Computer] and right-click [Local Disk(C:)], and click [Proper- B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears Options Menu is displayed.
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Troubleshooting (Basic) Touch Pad The cursor does not work. Cannot input using the touch pad. Reference Manual The Reference Manual is not displayed. Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP A serial number is requested when reinstalling. Others No response. When using the external mouse, connect it correctly. Restart the computer using the keyboard.
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.
Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cides- sous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-51PFVDEBM/CF-51PF2DEBM/CF-51PFVEEBM/ CF-51PF2EEBM/CF-51PFVGEBM/CF-51QFVDEBM/CF-51QF2DEBM/CF-51QFVEEBM/CF-51QF2EEBM. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
Specifications Main Specifications Sound WAVE and MIDI playback, Stereo speaker Security Chip TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant) Card Slot PC Card Type I or Type II x 2, or Type III x 1 (3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA) SD Memory x 1 (Data transfer rate = 8 MB per second Card...
This slot does not support the MultiMedia card. Operation has been confirmed for Panasonic SD Memory Cards with up to 2 GB capacity. Theoretical value and not the actual speed. The transfer rate does not become higher even if you use a card that supports the higher transfer rate.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover dam- age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alter-...
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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, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
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