Panasonic Toughbook CF-T2DWATZKM Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic toughbook cf-t2dwatzkm: user guide

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.
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 .........................................
RAM Module .................................................
Useful Information .........................................
• Touch Pad
• Touchscreen
• Standby/Hibernation
Functions
• Security Measures
• Computing on the Road
• Battery Power
• SD-MovieStage
• PC Cards
• S D M e m o r y C a r d /
MultiMedia Card

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes .........................................
Reinstalling Software ....................................
• Technical Information
• DMI Viewer
Appendix
Hard Disk Backup Function...........................
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ..........................
Specifications ................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................
Personal Computer
CF-T2
Reference Manual
• LED Indicators
Reference Manual
• SD Memory Card
Security Function
• External Display
• USB Devices
• Modem
• LAN
• Setup Utility
• Icon Enlarger
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Reference Manual
• List of Error Codes
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    [Additional Manual] Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on your computer. Re- fer to page 20 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-T2DWATZKM) 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.
  • 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 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 For Europe Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, we and Panasonic Testing Centre (Europe) GmbH (PTC), 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...
  • Page 6 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a re- placement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
  • Page 7 Information to the User This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers.
  • Page 8 Read Me First 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 locations with large temperature difference. Operation: 5 C to 35 Storage: C to 60 Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel...
  • Page 9 Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or dam- age. 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 ar- ticles such as necklaces or hairpins when carry-...
  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Speaker To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off : Fn + F4 CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic me- dia to come near the speaker. Keyboard LED Indicators “LED Indicators”) Power status Battery pack status...
  • Page 11 Wireless LAN page 26, “Wireless LAN”) DC-IN Jack DC IN 16V External Display Port “External Display”) USB Ports “USB Devices”) “LAN”) Modem “Modem”) SD Memory Card Slot SD memory card status “SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card”) Battery Pack “Battery Power”) CAUTION Do not cover the computer with a thick cloth, such as a blanket.
  • Page 12: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation Battery Pack Latches Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations. 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 your technical support office ( AC adaptor ...
  • Page 13 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 opera- tion. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de- vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
  • Page 14 If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after completing step 8, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon En- larger]. This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen.
  • Page 15 If the cursor can not be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [TouchScreen]. NOTE Information for Windows XP ® Start up Windows Media Player. Log on with the administrator authority, and select After this, start up the application following the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 16: Starting Up/Shutting Down

    Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up Open the display. Slide the latch (A) located at the front. Lift open the display. CAUTION Do not open the display wider than necessary (160° or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display.
  • Page 17 Enter Password [ How to Use the Hand Strap The hand strap is convenient for computing while standing. To carry the computer, put your hand between the computer and the hand strap to prevent it from falling, and firmly hold the computer when using it. NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad, touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval...
  • 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: , U , and select [Turn Off] with Press Enter .
  • Page 19: Touch Pad

    Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking Dragging Scroll Operation tapping double-tapping Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your fin- ger down (applying pressure)
  • 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 Acrobat Reader may be displayed.
  • Page 21: Ram Module

    RAM Module Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly. RAM module specifications: ( 172 pins, Micro DIMM, 2.5 V, DDR SDRAM, PC2100 Contact your technical support office to confirm recommended memory.
  • Page 22 RAM Module 2 Place the RAM module lightly in parallel with a slot. (The gold terminals (F) are visible) 3 Insert the module parallel to the slot and press firmly until the gold terminals are no longer visible. The slot may be damaged if the following procedure is performed without inserting the module firmly.
  • Page 23: Useful Information

    Useful Information Usage Environment Environment Handling This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful in the handling. When carrying the computer, be sure to keep to the following: Turn off the computer.
  • Page 24 Useful Information Maintenance Saving Data on the Hard Disk When Using Peripheral Devices Display (LCD) Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.) When areas excluding the display/the touch pad become dirty: Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.
  • Page 25: Using Antivirus Software

    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. Even if you delete data or initialize the hard disk through normal Windows commands, data can still be read using special software.
  • Page 26: Wireless Lan

    Useful Information Windows Update Wireless LAN Windows Update enables you to update Windows on your computer by applying the latest patches and service packs for Windows. Connect the Internet and perform it from [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update]. Do not apply “Driver Updates”...
  • Page 27: List Of Error Codes

    How to run the Setup Utility Restart the computer. Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. Action If an external keyboard or mouse is connected, disconnect these devices. Run the Setup Utility and load the default values, then change the settings to the appropri- ate values as needed.
  • Page 28: Dealing With Problems (Summary)

    Dealing with Problems 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 your technical support office ( page 44).
  • Page 29 Windows Advanced Option 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...
  • Page 30: Shutting Down

    Dealing with Problems Display (continued) The external display no longer displays properly When you want to display the fonts or icons at a larger size When an MPEG file is being ® played with Windows dia Player, the display desti- nation cannot be switched using Fn + F3 During simultaneous dis-...
  • Page 31: Battery Indicator

    Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replac- ing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.
  • Page 32: Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

    Dealing with Problems Others No response When trying to play back ® video files using Windows Media Player, the message [Codec required] appears, and the file cannot be played back The shortcut icon for the Windows ® Media Player is not displayed on the desktop Two shortcut icons for the ®...
  • Page 33: Reinstalling Software

    Reinstalling 1 Turn off the computer and connect the DVD-ROM & CD- R/RW drive to the computer. 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 34 Reinstalling Software 10 At the confirmation message, press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts auto- matically. (The operations take about an hour.) CAUTION Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation procedure cannot...
  • Page 35: [Additional Manual] 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 36 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.
  • Page 37: Reference Manual Hard Disk Backup Function

    Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W) Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Disconnect or remove all peripheral devices (except for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive), SD memory cards, and MultiMedia cards.
  • Page 38 1 Turn off the computer and connect the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to the computer. 2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD/DVD 4 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the DVD-ROM &...
  • Page 39 Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed. 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up.
  • Page 40 Hard Disk Backup Function 3 Select the operation to be executed from the menu. 4 When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press <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 .
  • Page 41: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

    Procedure 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to the computer. 3 Turn the computer on, 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 42: Specifications

    Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CPU/Cache Memory Video Memory Hard Disk Drive Type Displayed Colors* External Display Slots PC Card Slot Allowable current RAM Module Slot* SD Memory Card Slot Interface External Display Port Microphone Jack Headphone Jack USB Ports Modem Wireless LAN Keyboard/Pointing Device...
  • Page 43 Main Specifications Operating System Utility Programs The Product Recovery CD-ROM is required. Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional with Service Pack 1a ® ® ® Adobe Acrobat Reader, Intel PROSet, SD-MovieStage, SD Utility, Icon Enlarger, Touch Pad Utility, DMI Viewer, PC Information Viewer, Hotkey Settings Setup Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility* , Hard Disk Backup tool*...
  • Page 44: 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 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 environ- mental 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 46 Memo...
  • 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 © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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