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Panasonic CF-W8 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
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(Precautions)
Useful Information
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Appendix
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Personal Computer
CF-W8
Model No.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-W8 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First (Precautions) ........11 Description of Parts ........13 First-time Operation Useful Information ........16 On-screen Manual ......17 Handling and Maintenance ........20 Expanding Memory ....22 ® Intel...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions 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- 1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules. enced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
  • Page 5 Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with Wireless WAN in an area where it could cause personal injury to the driver or passengers. It is recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driving.
  • Page 6 <Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, Panasonic Corporation declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”...
  • Page 7 Information to the User / Informations destinées aux utilisateurs <Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth> <Uniquement les modèles avec réseau local sans fil, réseau large sans fil et/ou Bluetooth> This product and your Health Ce produit et votre santé This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre- Ce produit, comme tout autre appareil radio, émet de l’éner- quency electromagnetic energy.

  • Page 8: Precautions

    SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/ • Foreign object inside this product DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH • Smoke emitted ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC • Unusual smell emitted WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT •...
  • Page 9 Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole diagnosis. Otherwise, heat will build up inside, possibly resulting in a fire. Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug incidental or consequential damages resulting from the Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a use of this product.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    VZSU52W) with your product. Use of battery packs other than When transporting a spare battery inside a package, those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).

  • Page 11: Description Of Parts

    B :Keyboard tion manual of the cable. The security lock and cable is a C :Touch Pad theft prevention device. Panasonic Corporation will bear Reference Manual “Using the Touch Pad” no responsibility in the event of theft. K :Modem Port D :Bluetooth Antenna •...
  • Page 12 Description of Parts EXT. A :DC-IN Jack H :Microphone Jack B :External Display Port A condenser microphone can be used. If other types If the Mini Port Replicator is connected to the com- of microphones are used, audio input may not be pos- puter, connect the external display to the external dis- sible, or malfunctions may occur.

  • Page 13: 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 •...

  • Page 14: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on until the first-time operation procedure is completed. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
  • Page 15 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 16: On-Screen Manual

    To access the Important Tips: Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. Hard Disk Handling The Hard Disk Handling will provide you with the helpful information on how to use the hard disk.

  • Page 17: 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 18 Handling and Maintenance When using peripheral devices Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices. Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications. Connect to the connectors in the correct direction. If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.
  • Page 19 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 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 20: Expanding Memory

    Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility whatsoever for failures or damage caused by the use of non-rec- ommended RAM modules, or by incorrect installation or removal of such RAM modules. Before installing a RAM module, confirm the product type and the correct installation method.
  • Page 21 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 mod- ule’s direction. Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock into place.

  • Page 22: Intel ® Active Management Technology

    The following procedures are example. It is different according to your environment. Contact your technical sup- port office. A Press Ctrl + P when [Press <CTRL - P> to enter Intel(R) ME Setup] is shown after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears.
  • Page 23 Follow the on-screen instructions. Release AMT configuration Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. If the Supervisor Password is not set, select the [Security] menu, then set Supervisor Password.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    If the power indicator is lit, slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off, then turn on again. 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- F8 . ing the password...
  • Page 25 Starting Up and Standby and Hibernation Mode When logging on (e.g., Perform the following steps to change the audio settings to prevent audio output. resuming the computer), A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices] - [Sounds and Audio Devices], and click [Sounds].
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message Battery The battery indicator is If blinking red: Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and dis- blinking. connect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact your technical support office.
  • Page 27 Standard RAM Failed Contact your technical support office. FAN ERROR The cooling fan does not work correctly. Contact your technical support office. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

  • Page 28: 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 29 Enter Select [On] and press Enter Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold until Please Wait Ctrl “ ” appears at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 30: Restart The Computer

    Hardware Diagnostics When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results. 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 your technical support office.

  • Page 31: Installing Windows Vista

    Even if reinstallation is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset. Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 32 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update. Information about Windows Vista To download the Operating Instructions for Windows Vista: Visit the following web site: http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/cgi-bin/itn/toughbook/dl01.cgi The information about Windows Vista on the Panasonic personal computer Visit the following web site: http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/support/vistaxpdwg1.html...

  • Page 33: Limited Use License Agreement

    DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Panasonic Corporation has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.
  • Page 34 En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes. Panasonic Corporation a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.

  • Page 35: 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. [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No.
  • Page 36 Specifications Model No. CF-W8EWEZZAM CF-W8EWRZZAM Battery Pack Li-ion 10.8 V, 5.8 Ah (typ.), 5.4 Ah (min.) Approx. 8 hours (Economy Mode (ECO) - Disable) Operating Time Approx. 5 hours (Power off)/Approx. 6.5 hours (Power on) Charging Time Power Consumption Approx. 30 W / Approx.
  • Page 37 Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to Panasonic Corporation. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X 240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 hotline at 1-800-LAPTOP5.
  • Page 40 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 41 GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS 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 42 MEMO...
  • Page 44 NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. By enabling available power management settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving the user energy. To learn more about power management, please visit the web site: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management...

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