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 15 “On-screen Manual” For your technical support office, refer to “LIMITED WARRANTY.” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started...
Page 2: Introduction
Windows Vista -- like the new Windows ware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. • If a hardware driver is required, it will be provided by Panasonic after the release of Windows Vista. Dual Display Clone): The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the external display.
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 8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro- vided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. 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 unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each trans-...
Page 5 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;...
Page 6 Read Me First Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol- lowing: 1.
Page 7 Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this computer in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
Page 8 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 result 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 9 Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU45) with your CF-Y5. Use of battery packs other than those manu- factured 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 10: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts A :Speakers B :Function Key Reference Manual “Key Combinations” C :Keyboard D :LED Indicator : Caps lock : Numeric key (NumLk) : Scroll lock (ScrLk) : Hard disk drive status ECO : Economy Mode (ECO) status Reference Manual “Battery Power” : Battery status Reference Manual “Battery Power”...
Page 11 EXT. A :DC-IN Jack B :Ventilation Hole C :External Display Port If the Mini Port Replicator is connected to the com- puter, connect the external display to the external dis- play port on the Mini Port Replicator. You cannot use the external display port on the computer.
Page 12: First-Time Operation
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact your technical support office. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 Model No: CF-AA1633A •...
Page 13: Turn On The Computer
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION NOTE Regarding Windows XP You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). Windows Update You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Page 14 First-time Operation PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
Page 15: On-Screen Manual
To access the Important Tips: Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. Supplementary Instructions of “Bluetooth” To access the Supplementary Instructions of “Bluetooth”: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Bluetooth Manual].
Page 16: Handling And Maintenance
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright. 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 17 To display enlarged desktop icons, title bar and cursor or magnify the specific part of the screen: Use “Icon Enlarger” or “Loupe Utility”. Reference Manual “Icon Enlarger”, “Loupe Utility” ® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- Enter Enter Enter...
Page 18 Handling and Maintenance If You Spill Water on the Keyboard Note that repairs resulting from liquids being spilled on the computer are not free of charge, and not covered by war- ranty. The keyboard, touch pad, and palm rest on this computer incorporate a drain system (a moisture protection mechanism) that minimizes the amount of liquid reaching the inside of the computer even if water is spilled on the keyboard.
Page 19: Expanding Memory
Refer to various sources for recommended RAM module. If you will use Panasonic brand RAM module CF-BAW0512U, do not attach the included sponge to the RAM module when installing the RAM module into this computer. Even if listed as applicable to the "CF-Y5 Series" in the sponge operating instructions, it is not necessary.
Page 20 Expanding Memory Insert the RAM module parallel to the slot firmly until the gold terminals are invisible. If it is hard to insert the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module’s direction. Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock into place.
Page 21: 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 22 [Run]. The computer restarts, and “Phoenix Always” screen appears. 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 23: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
A Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. C Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
Page 24: Reinstalling Software
A Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will restart. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. C Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
Page 25 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart. Perform the first-time operation ( Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update. while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. page 13).
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Using the following procedure, start up in Safe Mode, and check the error details. A Turn on the computer, and when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears (after enter- ing the password if one is set) hold down...
Page 27 Starting Up and Standby and Hibernation Mode [Executing Battery Recali- The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. To bration] screen appears. start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on. The computer will not auto- If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, perform access point settings.
Page 28 Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message Battery The battery indicator is lights red The battery indicator is blinking The battery indicator is flashing Touch Pad The cursor does not work. Cannot input using the touch pad. Recover Pro Cannot install Recover Pro An unnecessary backup area is present (is left) when Recover Pro is not installed.
Page 29 [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that Alt + Tab to check.
Page 30: Hardware Diagnostics
Hardware Diagnostics If 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 your technical support office. Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility Hardware below can be checked using this utility.
Page 31 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 32: 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 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 cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.
Page 34: Specifications
Specifications To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Start the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. [CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Primary Master]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No.
Page 35 Model No. Power Consumption × × Physical Dimensions (W Weight Environment Operation Temperature Humidity Storage Temperature Humidity Pre-installed Software Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> Data Transfer Rates IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched) Standard Supported IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g...
Page 36 “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. The transfer rate using the SD Memory Card slot on this computer is 8 MB per second.

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