Panasonic CF18KHHZXBM Operating Instructions Manual

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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

Touchscreen

Operating in Tablet Mode ..............................

Reference Manual .........................................

Useful Information .........................................

• Tablet Buttons

• Touch Pad

• Touchscreen

• Software keyboard

• Panasonic Hand Writing

• Display Rotation

• Standby/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

• Computing on the Road

• Battery Power

• PC Cards

• SD Memory Card

Security Function

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ........................................

Dealing with Problems

Reinstalling Software ....................................

• Technical Information

• DMI Viewer

• List of Error Codes

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .......

Hard Disk Backup Function .............................

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ..........................

Specifications ................................................

LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................

Personal Computer

CF-18

Model No.

Reference Manual

• LED Indicators

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(Basic Operation)

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(Basic Operation)

Reference Manual

• RAM Module

• Port Replicator

• External Display

• USB Devices

• Modem

• LAN

• Wireless LAN

• Bluetooth

• Wireless Switch Utility

• Hard Disk Drive

• Setup Utility

• Icon Enlarger

• Loupe Utility

(Summary)

Reference Manual

• Dealing with Problems

(Advanced)

Series

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• Port Replicator • Touch Pad • External Display • Touchscreen • USB Devices • Software keyboard • Modem • Panasonic Hand Writing • LAN • Display Rotation • Wireless LAN • Standby/Hibernation Functions • Bluetooth • Wireless Switch Utility •...
Page 2 * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-18KHHZXBM) 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 provides a useful fact or helpful information.
Page 3: Read Me First
1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules. On the Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced ra- computer is a label that contains, among other information, dio/TV technician for help.
Page 4 Read Me First 9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it Notice for the products using LCD unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a device to send any message via a telephone fax machine un- small amount of mercury.
Page 5 If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact 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 For France and Italy <Only for models with Bluetooth> Communication using Bluetooth outdoor is against the law. Do not use Bluetooth outdoors. Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions Certaines mesures de sécurité...
Page 7 Precautions (Battery Pack) Precautions The CF-18 was developed based on thorough research into the Care should be exercised with regard to the following in or- real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit der to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innova- Avoid Heat tions such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped...
Page 8 Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) For Used in Motor Vehicle / Pour L’utilisation Dans Un Véhicule If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack Motorisé...
Page 9: Names And Functions Of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. <Only for models with Bluetooth> <Only for models with wireless LAN> Bluetooth Antenna Wireless LAN Antenna “Bluetooth”) “Wireless LAN”) Stylus ( page 21) Keyboard page 21) LED Indicators “LED Indicators”) Function Keys...
Page 10 Names and Functions of Parts External Display Port “External Display”) Security Lock LOCK A cable can be connected. For more in- Serial Port formation, read the manual provided Use this port to a serial mouse or serial with the cable. communication devices.
Page 11 Expansion Bus Connector “Port Replicator”) CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or mag- netic media to come near these areas. RAM Module Slot “RAM Module”) 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 on the bottom sur-...
Page 12 Names and Functions of Parts Using the Tether The tether can be attached to the bottom right or bottom left corner of the display. It prevents the stylus (included) from falling accidentally. Attaching the Tether Tether CAUTION When closing the display, be careful not to catch the tether between the display and main part of the computer.
Page 13: 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 are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Battery Pack ..1 AC adaptor ..1 AC Cord ....
Page 14 First-time Operation DC-IN Jack Connect your computer to a power outlet. DC IN 16 V CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation. 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 15 5 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]. NOTE It may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen of step 7 is displayed.
Page 16 • If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after com- pleting step 9 , select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen.
Page 17: 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 When the power is turned on in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message “Warming up the system.
Page 18 Starting Up/Shutting Down Log on to Windows. After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator has turned off, select the user and input the password, then select . Until the correct password is entered, the computer will not operate. Select your application. You are able to start working on your computer.
Page 19 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 .
Page 20: Touch Pad (Basic Operation)
Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. Work Surface For more details, refer to “Touch Pad”. Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.
Page 21: Touchscreen (Basic Operation)
Touchscreen (Basic Operation) Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same opera- tions as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).) The operation settings can be changed.
Page 22: Operating In Tablet Mode
Operating in Tablet Mode In addition to being used as a regular notebook computer (Laptop mode), this computer can also be operated in Tablet mode. Simply turn the display around 180°, and close the computer with the display facing up. In Tablet mode, the computer can be operated using the touchscreen ( page 21), the software keyboard and the tablet buttons ( “Tablet Buttons”), instead of the internal keyboard and the touch pad.
Page 23 (included). For detailed information, refer to “Software Keyboard”. NOTE You can also start up the software keyboard using the following procedure. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard]. When using the touchscreen function, use only the stylus included with the computer.
Page 24: 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]. When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is accessed for the first time, the License Agree- ment of the Adobe Reader may be displayed.
Page 25: Useful Information
Useful Information Usage Environment 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) Even within the temperature and humidity ranges noted above, using the computer for long periods of time in an environment with exceptionally low or high temperatures or high humidity may result in deterioration of the product, which can lead to a reduction in...
Page 26: Touch Pad
If the Protective Film becomes damaged, it may be time to replace your Protective Film. The Protective Film is a disposable item. To find out the model number of your Protective Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to the “Operating Instruc- tions” that come with the Protective Film.)
Page 27 You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 46)
Page 28: Wireless Lan
Useful Information When Using Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral devices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual, carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used. Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computer’s specifications.
Page 29: 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 46).
Page 30: 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 46).
Page 31 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 32 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 33 Battery Indicator (continued) The orange indicator blinks Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state.
Page 34 Dealing with Problems (Summary) SD Memory Card Cannot log on with the SD Windows logon user name and password are not set in the SD Memory Card correctly. Memory Card Enter the Windows user name and password without using the SD Memory Card. After logging on, set the same user name and the password on the SD Memory Card and Windows, using the following operation.
Page 35: Reinstalling Software
8 Press 1 to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above the USB port. and wish to continue!]. This screen should appear. 2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Select a number The Setup Utility will start up.
Page 36 11 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key. The computer will be shut down. 12 Remove the CD/DVD drive. 13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up.
Page 37: Limited Use License Agreement
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ® THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) ("PROGRAMS") FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PRODUCT ("PRODUCT") 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 38 Contrat de licence d'usage limité ® Le(s) logiciel(s) (les "Logiciels") fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le "Produit") sont exclusivement concédés en 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 conditions des présentes.
Page 39: Hard Disk Backup Function
Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W or CF-VDRRT3W) Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Disconnect or remove all peripheral devices (except for the CD/DVD drive) and SD Memory Cards, as the backup area may not be created properly while these devices are connected.
Page 40 Create a Backup Area 1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port. 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.
Page 41 1 Turn the computer on, 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 or the User Password.
Page 42 Hard Disk Backup Function 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 .
Page 43: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional: USB CD/DVD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W or CF-VDRRT3W) NOTE Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed. This utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks.
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-18KHHZXBM/CF-18KHHZBBM. The model number will change depending on the configuration of the unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size, Operating System, LCD type, and whether a wireless LAN or Bluetooth is built in or not.
Page 45 PC2-3200-compliant RAM module. This slot does not support the MultiMedia card. Operation has been confirmed for Panasonic SD Memory Cards with up to 1 GB capacity. Use only a monaural condenser microphone. The settings for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command.
Page 46: 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 47 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 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 Panasonic Canada Inc. 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,...

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