Panasonic 9TGCF 307 Users Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No.

CF-30

series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction .................................................................

Read Me First .............................................................

Description of Parts ..................................................

First-time Operation ..................................................

Useful Information

On-screen Manual ....................................................

Handling and Maintenance .......................................

Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro) ..............

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

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

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Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

For further information about the com­puter, you can refer to the on-screen
manual.
To access the on-screen manual

page 16 “On-screen Manual”

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Troubleshooting

Error Code/Message ................................................

Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................

Hardware Diagnostics ..............................................

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................

Specifi cations ...........................................................

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

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

Read Me First

Models for U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre­quency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer­ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and

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receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-

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ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-

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enced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter­face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
Also, any changes or modifi cations not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:

This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that could

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be used with wireless transmitters, which will be specifi -
cally recommended when they become available.
Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been
RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and
may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

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limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment has been approved for mobile operation,

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and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental
instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires
minimum 20 cm spacing be provided between antenna(s)
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This equipment may use multiple installed transmitters,

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which may be capable of simultaneous transmission.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op­eration is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

FCC Regulation Notice for modem
This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.

1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules.

2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug

3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices

4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the tele-

5. The telephone company may take changes in its facili-

6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair

7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this

8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro-

including interference that may cause undesired op­eration.

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On the computer is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If re­quired, this information must be provided to the tele­phone company.

is provided with this equipment. This equipment is
designed to be connected to the telephone network
or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack
which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instruc­tions for details.

which may be connected to the telephone line. Ex­cessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all area, the sum of RENs should not ex­ceed fi ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices
that may be connected to a line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

phone network, the telephone company will notify you
in advice that temporary discontinuance of service
may be required. But if advice notice isn’t practical, the
telephone company will notify the customer as soon
as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
fi le a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is neces­sary.

ties, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
the telephone company will provide advance notice
in order for you to make necessary modifi cations to
maintain uninterrupted service.

or warranty information, please contact Panasonic
Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE
1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect the equip­ment until the problem is resolved.

equipment.

vided by the telephone company. Connection to party
lines is subject to state tariffs.

Getting Started

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Read Me First

9.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes
it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other
electronic device to send any message via a telephone
fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or
on the fi rst page of the transmission, the date and time
it is sent and an identifi cation of the business or other
entry, or other individual sending the message and
the telephone number of the sending machine or such
business, other entity, or individual. In order to program
this information into your fax software, you should refer
to the manual of the Fax software being used.

10. According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we
recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor
in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected.
Telephone companies report that electrical surges,
typically lightning transients, are very destructive to
customer terminal equipment connected to AC power
sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.

“Caution : To reduce the risk of fi re, use only No.26 AWG or

larger telecommunication line cord.”

“ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser

Getting Started

uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26
AWG ou de section supérieure.”

Notice for the products using LCD

This product has a fl uorescent lamp that contains mercury.
Disposal may be regulated in your community due to envi­ronmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org/>

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Models for Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved
modem unit.
The Industry Canada label is affi xed on the modem unit.

EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifi es certifi ed
equipment. This certifi cation means that the equipment
meets telecommunications network protective, opera­tional and safety requirements as prescribed in the ap­propriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that
it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the
local telecommunications company. The equipment must
also be installed using an acceptable method of connec­tion. The customer should be aware that compliance with
the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certifi ed equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the elec­trical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be par­ticularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should
not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection author­ity, or electrician, as appropriate.”
“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned
to each terminal device provides an indication of the maxi­mum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a tele­phone interface. The termination on an interface may consist
of any combination of devices subject only to the require­ment that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5.”
REN: See bottom of the computer

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RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT
DE MATÉRIEL

“AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifi e le matériel
homologué. Cette étiquette certifi e que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de
sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme
le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est
permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale
de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé
en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la con­formité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche
pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coor­données par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de répa­rations ou de modifi cations effectuées par l’utilisateur ou
à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que
tous les fi ls de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie
électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations
d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble.
Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir
recours à un service d’inspection des installations élec­triques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.”
“AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné
à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La
terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en
une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condi­tion que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de
touts les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.”
IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur

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Description of Parts

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K
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A: Bluetooth Antenna

<Only for model with Bluetooth>

Getting Started

Reference Manual “Bluetooth”

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B: ExpressCard Slot

Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

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C: PC Card Slot

Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

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D: Multimedia Pocket

Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

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E: Battery Pack
F: Wireless LAN Antenna

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”

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G: LCD

<Only for model with touchscreen>

Reference Manual “Touchscreen”

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H: Function Key

Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

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I: Keyboard
J: Touch Pad
K: LED Indicator

: Caps lock
: Numeric key (NumLk)
: Scroll lock (ScrLk)

: Multimedia pocket device status or the second

battery status

Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

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“Battery Power”
: Hard disk drive status
: Power status of the multimedia pocket

: Battery status

Reference Manual “Battery Power”

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: Power status

(Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on,
Blinking green: Standby)

: Wireless ready

This indicator lights when Wireless LAN, Blue­tooth, and/or Wireless WAN are connected and
ready. It does not necessarily indicate the On/Off
condition of the wireless connection.

Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” “Blue-

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tooth” “Disabling / Enabling Wireless Commu­nication”

: Wireless WAN status

<Only for model with wireless WAN>

Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless

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device

L: Power Switch
M: Wireless Switch

Reference Manual “Disabling / Enabling Wire-

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less Communication”

N: Carrying Handle
O: Stylus Holder

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<Only for model without both wireless LAN and Bruetooth>

Both Wireless Switch and Wireless ready indicator are
equipped with models without Wireless device as well.
Wireless ready indicator lights up when Wireless Switch
is turned on, or [Wireless Switch] is set to [Disable] ([En­able] in the default setting) on Setup Utility [Advanced]
menu, but Wireless function does not work. (Do not
change [Wireless Switch] setting.)

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A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

L’appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une batterie au lithium-ion.
Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le
1-800-8-BATTERY.