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Panasonic Toughbook CF-74JDMBD2M Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic toughbook cf-74jdmbd2m: user guide
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
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Useful Information

Troubleshooting
Appendix
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Personal Computer
CF-74
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual page 14 “On-screen Manual” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started ...2...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    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.
  • Page 4 Read Me First 10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.
  • Page 5 R&TTE, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9 (2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany Network connection.
  • Page 6 Read Me First Information to the User <Only for model with wireless LAN/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.
  • Page 7 Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
  • Page 8 Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU43AU) with your product. Use of battery packs other than those man- ufactured 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.

  • Page 9: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A :Speaker Reference Manual “Key Combinations” B :USB port Reference Manual “USB Devices” C :Stylus holder D :Multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket” E : Hard disk drive Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” F : Carrying handle G :Wireless LAN antenna <Only for model with wireless LAN>...
  • Page 10 Description of Parts Right side EX PC Rear side A :ExpressCard slot Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” B :PC Card slot Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” C :Smart Card slot <Only for model with Smart Card slot> Reference Manual “Smart Card” D :USB port Reference Manual “USB Devices”...

  • Page 11: First-Time Operation

    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 • AC Cord ..1 Model No: CF-AA1683A •...

  • Page 12: Turn On The Computer

    CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( Setup Windows. A Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 13 [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 (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings.

  • Page 14: On-Screen Manual

    To access the Important Tips: A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. NOTE When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure and update.

  • Page 15: Handling And Maintenance

    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: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage: -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
  • Page 16 Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage. ® software. ® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- Enter Enter Enter...

  • Page 17: Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro)

    Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro) The Recover Pro creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk to back up (store) the hard disk data, and restores the backup data to its original location when it is lost or corrupted by operational errors or other factors. You do not need external media or peripheral devices to back up or restore hard disk data on this computer.
  • Page 18 [Run]. The computer restarts, and “Phoenix Always” screen Alternatively turn on or restart the computer, and hold down F4 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed until “Phoenix Always” screen appears. Click [Protect / Recover], and click [Phoenix Recover Pro 6].

  • Page 19: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

    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- Enter until [Optical Drive] is...

  • Page 20: Reinstalling Software

    Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted. Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com- puter. page 17), several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- until [Optical Drive] is...
  • Page 21 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. Perform the first-time operation ( Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- page 11). Enter...

  • Page 22: Error Code/Message

    Press the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the extended 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. page 36). Solution page 36).

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    (The power indicator blinks quickly in green.) You have forgotten the Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support ( 36). password. Administrator password: • If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the •...
  • Page 24 A Click [start] - [My Computer] and right-click [Local Disk(C:)], and click [Properties]. 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 at startup, press and hold Menu is displayed.
  • Page 25 Display During Simultaneous dis- When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD. play, one of the screens If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display by clicking [start] - [Con- becomes disordered.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting (Basic) Recover Pro Cannot install Recover Pro An unnecessary backup area is present (is left) when Recover Pro is not installed. Some parts of the hard disk cannot be File Backed up. Others No response. Recover Pro cannot be installed when four primary partitions exist. Reduce the number of primary partitions to three or less before installation.

  • Page 27: Hardware Diagnostics

    If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility Software cannot be checked using this utility.
  • Page 28 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Ctrl When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components. If the password is requested, enter the password.

  • Page 29: The Computer

    If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support ( If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally.

  • Page 30: 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 31 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 cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-74GCDADBM / CF-74GCDCDBM / CF-74GCDEDBM / CF-74HCDAZBM / CF-74GCDBDBM / CF-74GCDDDBM / CF-74GCDFDBM / CF-74HCDBZBM. 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.
  • Page 33 Main Specifications RAM Module Slot 200-pin, 1.8 V, SO-DIMM, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 Compliant Interface USB port (4-pin, USB 2.0) x 2, Serial Port (Dsub 9-pin male), Modem port (RJ-11), LAN port (RJ-45), External display port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female), Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated 65-pin female), Microphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Stereo), Headphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Impedance 32 Keyboard / Pointing Device...
  • Page 34 For information on TPM, click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”, and refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 36 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free 24 hour hotline at 1-800- LAPTOP5.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
  • Page 39 MEMO...
  • Page 40 For information about ENERGY STAR, refer to the following web site: Web Site : www.energystar.gov Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan ®...

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