Panasonic CF-31 Series Operating Instructions Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Getting Started
Introduction .................................................................
Read Me First ............................................................
(Precautions)
Description of Parts ..................................................
First-time Operation ..................................................
Useful Information
On-screen Manual ....................................................
Handling and Maintenance .......................................
Reinstalling Software ................................................
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................
Specifications ...........................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-31 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Introduction ..............Read Me First ............(Precautions) Description of Parts ..........First-time Operation ..........Useful Information On-screen Manual ............ Handling and Maintenance ........Reinstalling Software ..........Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) .......... -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. n 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
Read Me First Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité <Only for model with modem> <Pour modèles avec modem uniquement> When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de shock and injury to persons, including the following: choc électrique et de blessures. - Page 4 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. When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem off, if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas.
- Page 5 20 cm spacing between external antenna(s) and from that to which the receiver is connected. all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and l Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced feet) during wireless modes of operation. radio/TV technician for help.
- Page 6 For disposal or recy- determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone cling information, please visit Panasonic website: company. http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone...
- Page 7 Models for Canada <Only for model with modem> minaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La ter- minaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de touts les unit.
- Page 8 For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a nearby autho- rized collection center, registered dismantler or recycler, or Panasonic service center when disposing of this product. Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc.
- Page 9 Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury. The CF-31 was developed based on thorough research into the In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor imme- real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit Ÿ...
- Page 10 Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other Than Only.use.the.computer.within.the.allowable.temperature. the One Specified range. Use.only.the.specified.battery.pack.(è.page.11).with.your.prod- l. This.computer.has.a.high.temperature.mode.function.that. uct..Use.of.battery.packs.other.than.those.manufactured.and. prevents.the.degradation.of.the.battery.in.high.temperature. supplied.by.Panasonic.may.present.a.safety.hazard.(generation. of.heat,.ignition.or.rupture). environments..(è. .Reference Manual.“Battery.Power”).A.. level.corresponding.to.a.100%.charge.for.high.temperature. When the battery pack has become degraded, replace it with a new one mode.is.approximately.equivalent.to.an.80%.charge.level.for.
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Page 11: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts Left side : Multimedia pocket device status or the second battery status. : Battery status Reference Manual “Battery Power” è A: Wireless LAN Antenna : Power status <Only for model with wireless LAN> (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”... - Page 12 Description of Parts Right side Rear side Bottom A: Hard Disk Drive J: USB Port (2.0) Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” Reference Manual “USB Devices” è è B: HDMI Port K: External Antenna Connector Reference Manual “External Display” L: Expansion Bus Connector è...
- Page 13 l This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic me- dia in contact with these areas.
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Page 14: First-Time Operation
First-time Operation n Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 33 - 37). • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 • Battery Pack . . . 1... -
Page 15: Opening The Display
Attaching the stylus to the computer (only for model with touchscreen) Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it. There are holes (A) to attach it. CAUTION l Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The stylus may hit the computer, person’s body or other objects when released. - Page 16 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 (è pages 33 - 37). l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.
- Page 17 D Click [OK]. l Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used. NOTE l 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 in the case when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
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Page 18: On-Screen Manual
Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual]. n Important Tips 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. -
Page 19: Handling And Maintenance
Handling and Maintenance Operation environment l Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become dam- aged. l Operating environment Temperature: Operation : -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2) Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) - Page 20 Handling and Maintenance n Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN> l Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryp- tion. n Battery Recalibration l The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity.
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Page 21: Reinstalling Software
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete. Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. - Page 22 Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete. Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting (Basic)
Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, con- tact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 33 - 37). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è... - Page 24 D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. E Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer. l Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears at startup, press and hold...
- Page 25 If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Selector]. l Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during Setup Utility, etc.). The external display does l If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor- not work normally.
- Page 26 Operate the following steps. The cursor cannot be con- A Restart the computer and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- trolled properly. played. B Set [GPS] to [Disabled] in the sub-menu of [Serial and Parallel Port Settings] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
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Page 27: 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 intend- ed results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom. - Page 28 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.
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Page 29: Specifications
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. l To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. l To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (è... - Page 30 , PC-Diagnostic *33 *35 Utility, Wireless Manager Mobile Edition 5.5f , Quick Boot Manager, Fan Monitoring Util- ity, Dashboard for Panasonic PC, GPS Viewer , Camera Utility , System Interface Manager, Video switch Utility , External Antenna Setting Utility, Wireless Antenna switch Utility, Recovery...
- Page 31 For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)” by the following procedure. Enter Click (Start) and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\index.hta” in [Search programs and files] and press This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed. Only for model with Smart Card slot. Does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible peripherals.
- Page 32 Specifications When reinstalling Windows using the data of the recovery area on the hard disk, you can select the OS to be installed (either Windows 7 (32-bit) or Windows 7 (64-bit)). An OS that has been installed at the time of purchase or an OS that has been in- stalled using the hard disk recovery function or the recovery disc can be supported.
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Page 33: Limited Warranty
Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware PSCNA, referred hereafter as “Panasonic” will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in a Global Panasonic designated service location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. - Page 34 Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software Panasonic warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.
- Page 35 Remedy – PCI’s entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the media only. It does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or profit loss, or special, indirect or conse- quential damages, or other claims, whether or not of similar character. 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, mishan- dling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God. PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program, data or removable storage media.
- Page 36 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’utili- sation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
- Page 37 Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
- Page 38 MEMO...
- Page 40 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. <Only for U.S.A.> To learn more about power management, please visit the web site: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management...