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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
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................
Touch Pad .....................................................
Reference Manual .........................................
Useful Information .........................................
• Touch Pad
• Touchscreen*
• Standby/Hibernation
Functions
• Computing on the Road
• Battery Power
• Multimedia Pocket
• DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
• WinDVD
• B's Recorder/B's CLiP
• PC Cards
• SD Memory Card/
MultiMedia Card
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes .........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
• Technical Information
• DMI Viewer
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ......... 32
Hard Disk Backup Function ............................34
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........................... 38
Specifications ................................................. 39
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 41
Personal Computer
CF-73
Model No.
Reference Manual
• LED Indicators
Reference Manual
Function
• RAM Module
• Port Replicator / I/O Box
• External Display
• Printer
• USB Devices
• Modem
• LAN
• Hard Disk Drive
• Setup Utility
• Icon Enlarger
* Only for models with touch-
screen
(Summary).......................
Reference Manual
• List of Error Codes
Series
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
[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 Model No. - Page 2 * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-73NCQTSKM) 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: 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 10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recom- mend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone com- panies report that electrical surges, typically lightning tran- sients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that this is a major na- tionwide problem.
- Page 5 For Europe Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, we and Panasonic Service Europe GmbH (PSE), declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: 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://doc.panasonic-tc.de...
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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 following: 1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. - Page 7 CD Drive Caution CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AVERTISSEMENT! CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.
- Page 8 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 ex- pose it to excessive heat. Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or stor-...
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Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or mag- netic media to come near these areas. • If floppy disks, magnetic memory cards, or other magnetic media ap- proach these areas, there is a risk that data will be destroyed. - Page 10 Names and Functions of Parts Modem “Modem”) I/O Box Connector EXT. For connecting printer, external mouse, keyboard, etc., through the I/O box (optional). “Port Replicator/I/O Box”) Ventilation Hole This hole allows heat to exit. CAUTION Do not block or place the computer in a location that may prevent proper ventilation.
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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 is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. AC Adaptor ... 1 AC Adaptor ... 1 AC Cord ... - Page 12 First-time Operation DC Plug DC-IN Jack DC IN 15.6 V Latch Power Indicator Power Switch Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery pack will be charged automatically. Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours (Varies depending on the usage conditions.) CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation.
- Page 13 Select settings for your region, then select [Next]. Enter your name and organization and then select [Next]. Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. Enter the correct date, time and time zone, then select [Next].
- Page 14 • If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after completing step 10 , select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen.
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Page 15: Starting Up/Shutting Down
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. NOTE You may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on at very low temperatures. - Page 16 Starting Up/Shutting Down Enter Password [ Log on to Windows. After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator ( and input the password, then select computer will not operate. Select your application. You are able to start working on your computer. 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...
- Page 17 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 18: Touch Pad
Touch Pad Work Surface Right Button Left Button Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. Function Operation Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking Dragging Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your fin- ger down (applying pres- sure) and moving it on the work surface. -
Page 19: Reference Manual
How to access the Important Tips Select on the desktop. Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On- Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. NOTE Illustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification. If the illustra- tion is too small, magnify the display. -
Page 20: Useful Information
Useful Information Usage Environment Handling Maintenance Environment Operation: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Storage: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Places not to use your computer Such areas may result in damage to the computer. -
Page 21: Sd Memory Card Security
CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the com- puter, it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged. -
Page 22: Using Antivirus Software
Useful Information Security of the Computer Windows Update To improve the security of the computer, use the following measures. Use antivirus software (commercially available). Use Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall. Update Windows ( below). Getting the newest information about security from the Website of Microsoft Corp. etc. Using Antivirus Software Especially in the following cases, we recommend you to perform a virus check. -
Page 23: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN. If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for encryption. For instructions on settings for wireless LAN and cautions during use, select [start]- [Reference Manual], and refer to “Wireless LAN”. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)
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 . -
Page 27: 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 28 Dealing with Problems (Summary) 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 the computer Unable to input by touching the display Reference Manual The Reference Manual is...
- Page 29 Others No response Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding. Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) hidden behind another window? Use Alt + Tab to check for other windows being displayed. After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds, press the power switch to power on and open the application again.
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Page 30: Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling 1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. ( 2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass- word. - Page 31 11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key. The computer will be shut down. 12 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass- word.
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Page 32: Reference Manual
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS P ANASONIC 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 33 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 ci- dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et condi- tions des présentes.
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Page 34: Hard Disk Backup Function
Hard Disk Backup Function The hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) hard disk contents or restore backed up contents to their original locations. By backing up the data on your hard disk to a backup area, you can protect your data from loss or damage resulting from opera- tional errors or other factors. - Page 35 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 36: Backing Up And Restoring Data
12 After logging on to Windows, a message will appear advising that a new device has been 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 37 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 38: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
1 Turn off the computer. 2 Insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. “Multimedia Pocket”) 3 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. -
Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CF-73NCQTSKM Intel Memory (Expandable to) 512 MB* Video Memory 64 MB* Type 13.3 type (TFT) with Touchscreen Displayed Colors* 65536/16,777,216 colors (800 x 600 dots/1024 x 768 dots) External Display 65536/16,777,216 colors (800 x 600 dots/1024 x 768 dots/1280 x 1024 dots/1600 x 1200 dots/2048 x 1536 dots)* Hard Disk Drive 60GB*... - Page 40 Specifications Main Specifications Model No. Battery Pack Operating Main battery Time* Main battery + Second battery Charging Main battery Time* Main battery + Second battery Clock Battery AC Adaptor* Input Output Power Consumption* Operation Temperature Environ- ment Humidity Storage Temperature Humidity Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) (excluding the carrying handle)
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Page 41: 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 42 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 44 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 © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.