Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-W7 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First ........11 Description of Parts ........13 First-time Operation Useful Information ........17 On-screen Manual ......18 Handling and Maintenance ........21 Expanding Memory ....23 Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function ......24 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........25...
Page 2: Introduction
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.
Page 3: Read Me First
FCC registration number and ringer ent from that to which the receiver is connected. equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- required, this information must be provided to the tele- enced radio/TV technician for help.
Page 4 Read Me First 8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro- Notice for the products using LCD vided by the telephone company. Connection to party This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mer- lines is subject to state tariffs. cury.
Page 5 Models for Canada Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT DE MATÉRIEL This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. “AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. homologué.
Page 6 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 and Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Network connection.
Page 7 Information to the User / Informations destinées aux utilisateurs <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth> <Uniquement les modèles avec réseau local sans fil et/ou This product and your Health Bluetooth> This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre- Ce produit et votre santé quency electromagnetic energy.
Page 8 On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/ involved with ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic charger to an AC outlet specifically approved for such use. cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages...
Page 9 Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product period of time. Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may Insert the AC Plug Completely result in a fire. If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheat- ing or electric shock may result.
Page 10 VZSU52W) with your product. Use of battery packs other tery capacity. than those manufactured 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...
Page 11: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts A :Function Key I : LCD J : Security Lock Reference Manual “Key Combinations” You can connect a Kensington cable. Refer to the instruc- B :Keyboard tion manual of the cable. The security lock and cable is a C :Touch Pad theft prevention device.
Page 12 Description of Parts 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 PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
Page 16 First-time Operation Regarding Windows Vista 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 Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). User Account Control User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer.
Page 17: On-Screen Manual
The Hard Disk Handling will provide you with the helpful information on how to use the hard disk. To access the Hard Disk Handling: Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling]. Supplementary Instructions of Bluetooth <Only for model with Bluetooth>...
Page 18: 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 19 Turn on or restart the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Select the [Security] menu, then select [Computrace (R) Sub-Menu] and press Enter Select [Computrace (R) BIOS Module], and set to [Enable].
Page 20 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 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 21: Expanding Memory
Expanding Memory Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure. RAM module specifications: DDR2 SDRAM, 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, PC2-4200 CAUTION Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer.
Page 22 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 mod- ule’s direction. Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock into place.
Page 23: Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. C When [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold F8. If [Advanced Boot Options] screen is not displayed, the recovery partition may be damaged. In this case, restore the hard disk using Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.
Page 24: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special software.
Page 25: Reinstalling Software
B Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. C Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. D Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
Page 26 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then click [OK] to turn off the computer. 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 27: 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 28 Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation Mode “Remove disks or other A floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive and it does not contain system startup informa- tion. Remove the floppy disk and press any key. media.
Page 29 Display The external display does If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor- mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display. not work normally. The sidebar gadgets are not Log off and log on Windows, and display the sidebar again.
Page 30 If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [Legacy USB Support] to [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.
Page 31: Hardware Diagnostics
During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices. Turn on or restart 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 A Press F10 at step 5. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. B Press Ctrl + F7 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. 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.
Page 33: 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 34 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.
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. [CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No.
Page 36 Specifications Battery Pack Li-ion 10.8 V, 5.8 Ah Approx. 7 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. 60 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state) ×...
Page 37 Average value. May differ depending on models. This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC the pre-installed OS. Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
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 24 hours 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.
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Page 44 NERGY , refer to the following web side: Web Site: www.energystar.gov 22-M-1 Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc. 3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Ontario L4W 2T3 HS0508-0 DFQW5194ZA © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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