Panasonic 9TGCF 744 Users Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-74 series
Contents
Getting Started
Introduction.................................................2
Read Me First ..............................................3
Description of Parts .......................................9
First-time Operation .....................................11
Useful Information
On-screen Manual.......................................13
Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix
For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen
manual.
To access the on-screen manual
page 14 “On-screen Manual”
Handling and Maintenance.............................14
Hard Disk Backup Function ............................16
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ...........................19
Reinstalling Software....................................20
Troubleshooting
Error Code/Message ....................................22
Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................23
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT..............26
Contrat de licence d’usage limité ......................27
Specifications ............................................28
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................30
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Terms and illustrations in these instructions
CAUTION
NOTE
Enter
Fn
+ F5 : Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.
[start] - [Run] : Click [start], and then click [Run]. You may need to double-click in some cases.
: Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.
Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.
In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.
• “Microsoft
“Windows XP”
• “WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”
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• “B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC” as “B’s Recorder”
• “B’s CLiP 6” as “B’s CLiP”
• DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, and DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”
• Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”
The display modes are referred as follows. ( ) indicates the terms in [Intel
Mobile] screen. To display the screen, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA
Drive for Mobile].
• Internal LCD (Notebook): The computer’s display
• External display (Monitor): External display
• Simultaneous display (Intel
• Extended desktop: The extended working area across the internal LCD and the external display.
: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
: Useful and helpful information.
: Press [Enter] key.
: Reference to the on-screen manuals.
®
Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” as “Windows” or
®
Dual Display Clone): The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the
external display.
®
Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer
Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.
Trademarks
®
Microsoft
United States and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.
SD Logo is a trademark.
Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
PhoenixBIOS, Phoenix Always and Recover Pro are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.
Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
WinDVD™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Panasonic
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
own companies.
, Windows®, the Windows logo and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the
®
is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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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.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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-
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 modifications not expressly
approved 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
be used with wireless transmitters, which will be specifically 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/wireless WAN/Bluetooth>
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment has been approved for mobile opera-
tion, 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,
which may be capable of simultaneous transmission.
25-M-4-3
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this
product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to
5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to
co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the
5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These
radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage
this product.
25-M-W-1
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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
6-M-1
FCC Regulation Notice for modem
This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.
1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules.
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.
2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug 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.
3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices
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 five (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.
4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone 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 file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
5. The telephone company may take changes in its facilities, 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 modifications to
maintain uninterrupted service.
6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair
or warranty information, please contact Panasonic
Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1800-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.
7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this
equipment.
8. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party
lines is subject to state tariffs.
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