OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-51 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First ........9 Description of Parts ........11 First-time Operation Useful Information ........13 On-screen Manual ......14 Handling and Maintenance ......16 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........17 Reinstalling Software Troubleshooting ........19...
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.
This equipment is ent from that to which the receiver is connected. designed to be connected to the telephone network or Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- premises wiring using a compatible modular jack enced radio/TV technician for help.
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Read Me First transmitted page or on the first page of the transmis- “ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser sion, the date and time it is sent and an identification of uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 the business or other entry, or other individual sending AWG ou de section supérieure.”...
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Se conformer Contact: aux règlements pertinents quant à l’élimination des Panasonic Services Europe piles. A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the Lithium Battery / Pile au lithium following public network;...
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CAUTION! tems, or other equipment, devices or systems that are THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. involved with ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR- cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE...
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• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet. Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on (attached to your computer or supplied by Panasonic) Top of the Computer may resulting in a fire.
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CF-51. Use of battery packs other than those manu- of time the computer can be run by using a particular factured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).
Description of Parts A : Speaker Hard disk drive status Reference Manual “Key Combinations” Power status B : Ventilation hole (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Blinking green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly: C : DC-IN jack Cannot power on or resume due to low tempera- D : USB port ture.) Reference Manual “USB Devices”...
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Description of Parts A : Serial port I : Multimedia pocket release button B : Modem port Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket” Reference Manual “Modem” J : Expansion bus connector C : Ventilation hole Reference Manual “Port Replicator” D : USB port K : RAM module slot Reference Manual “USB Devices”...
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 29). • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating of the 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 ( page 29). Setup Windows.
The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time. To access the Important Tips: A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
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:...
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Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Do not use water to clean the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. To remove dust or dirt, do not use a cloth to rub it off since it may leave scratch on the screen. Use a fine brush to sweep dust or dirt, then wipe with a dry soft glass-cleaning cloth.
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Reinstalling Software Select the [Exit] menu and then select [Save Current Values], then press Enter At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. Turn the computer off by using the power button. 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.
Press the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the 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 soon after the computer begins the startup procedure.
(The power indicator blinks quickly in green.) You have forgotten the Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support password. page 29). Administrator password: • If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a new password.
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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] at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced boot screen disappears Options Menu is displayed.
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Troubleshooting (Basic) Display The external display does If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work not work normally. normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display. Shutting down Windows does not shut Remove the USB device.
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.
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 cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-51PFVDEBM/CF-51PF2DEBM/CF-51PFVEEBM/ CF-51PF2EEBM/CF-51PFVGEBM/CF-51QFVDEBM/CF-51QF2DEBM/CF-51QFVEEBM/CF-51QF2EEBM/ CF-51RCLDFBM/CF-51RCBDFBM/CF-51RCLEFBM/CF-51RCBEFBM/CF-51RCLGFBM/CF-51RCBJFBM/ CF-51RCBKFBM/CF-51RCLJFBM/CF-51RCLLFBM/CF-51RCBMFBM/CF-51SCLDFBM/CF-51SCBDFBM/ CF-51SCBEFBM/CF-51SCBJFBM/CF-51SCLJFBM/CF-51RCVDNBM. 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. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
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This slot does not support the MultiMedia card. Operation has been confirmed for Panasonic SD Memory Cards with up to 2 GB capacity. Theoretical value and not the actual speed. The transfer rate does not become higher even if you use a card that supports the higher transfer rate.
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Specifications Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> ® Intel PRO / wireless 3945 ABG (802.11 a + b + g) PCI Ex. 1/4 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) Standards Supported IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g Transmission method...
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover dam- age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alter-...
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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.
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