Panasonic 9TGCF-P21 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Handheld Computer

Model No. CF-P2 Series

Please read this instructions manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. Refer to the provided Safety Precautions regarding precautions for this computer.

Customer's Record

Model No.*

Serial No. or

Code No.

Date of Purchase

* For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-P2T1FDF7E) located on the back of

the computer.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Handheld Computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.

Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or mod-

erate injury.

- [Programs]: This illustration means to tap at the top of the screen, then to tap [Programs].

: Where to go for referred information.

Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand.

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

Contents

Getting Started

What’s in the Box? .................................................. 4

Names and Functions of Parts ............................... 5

First-time Operation ................................................ 9

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down ................................... 12

LCD (Touchscreen) ............................................... 17

Backlight Settings ................................................. 19

Entering Information ............................................. 21

Using T9® Text Input .......................................................... 21

Using the Input Panel ........................................................ 24

Using the Keyboard ........................................................... 25

Changing the Assignment of Program Buttons .... 26

Setting to Resume ............................................................. 26

Quick Menu........................................................................ 27

Battery Power ....................................................... 29

Remaining Battery ............................................................. 29

Setting for Auto Powering Off ............................................ 29

Replacing the Battery Pack ............................................... 30

SD Memory Card/SDIO Card/MultiMedia Card .... 31

Panasonic Backup ................................................ 32

Pocket Internet Explorer ....................................... 35

Connecting to Your Computer ............................... 36

Wireless Functions ............................................... 39

Changing the Wireless Power Status ................................ 39

Setting Up the Remote Network for GPRS ........................ 40

Connecting to Wireless LAN ............................................. 43

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ...................................... 49

Dialer and Telephony ............................................ 53

Customizing the Computer ................................... 58

Troubleshooting

Dealing with Problems .......................................... 61

Resetting Your Computer .................................................. 61

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 62

Diagnostic Tool .................................................................. 65

Appendix

For Effective Use .................................................. 67

Specifications ....................................................... 68

What’s in the Box?

Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items is missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Make sure the provided stylus has been stored to the computer ( page 17).

Fast Travel Charger......................... 1 Battery Pack .................................... 1

Model No: EB-CAD95UK

License Agreement

Model No: CF-VZSU33

............................ 1Safety Precautions ......................... 1

Companion CD*1................................ 1End User License Agreement ........ 1

*1 You can use the Companion CD to install various software, including Microsoft® ActiveSync

( page 36).

Names and Functions of Parts

The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances.

Wireless Power LED Indicator

When wireless power is on, LED indicator is blinking green.

Receiver

Light Sensor

Brightness of backlight changes according to level of ambient light

( page 19).

Program Buttons

By pressing the program button, the program assigned to the button is started up ( page 26).

OFF Hook (Talk) Button

( pages 53)

Cursor Control

( page 8)

Wireless Power Button

Turns GSM/GPRS(Phone) or Wireless LAN or Bluetooth power ON/OFF ( page 39). This button also functions as one of the program buttons ( page 26).

Numeric Keypad

( page 25)

Notification LED Indicator

( page 7)

Power Switch

Stylus

Accessory Connector

LCD (Touchscreen)

( page 18)

SD Card/ MultiMedia Card Slot

( page 31)

SD Card LED Indicator

When the SD card or MultiMedia card is accessed, LED indicator is lighting green.

ON Hook (End) Button

( pages 53)

Backspace Button

Internal Microphone

For detailed settings, tap - [Settings] - [System] tab

- [Audio] ( page 59).

( page 17)

Names and Functions of Parts

GSM/GPRS Antenna Connector

Used for a car mounter (optional) connected to CF-P2.

GSM/GPRS Antenna

(built-in)

Bluetooth Antenna

(built-in)

Wireless LAN Antenna

(built-in)

Speaker

To adjust the volume, tap

on the navigation bar, or press the Volume Up/Down Buttons.

Expansion Connector

You can connect CF-P2 directly to the Fast Travel Charger, or the computer using the proper cable ( pages 10, 38).

Record Button

Can be recorded while pressing this button.

Headset Jack

( page 8)

Volume Up Button

Volume Down Button

Reset Switch

( page 61)

Battery Pack

( pages 9, 30)

RESET

Names and Functions of Parts

Notification LED Indicator

Status

Not connected to the Fast Travel Charger

or unable to recharge outside the allowable

temperature range.

Connected to the Fast Travel Charger

(No charging)

• Connected to the Fast Travel Charger

• Connected to USB cable, and add a

check mark for [Supply power from PC by

using USB] ( page 29).

(Charging in progress)

*1Examples of notification are shown below.

When the alarm is set in - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Clock & Alarms] - [Alarms] tab and the alarm is ringing. When you miss phone calls, etc.

( page 5)

None

Not lit

Green

Orange

Notification

Given*

Blinking Green

Blinking Orange

Names and Functions of Parts

Headset and 3.5 DIA plug adaptor

Only the CF-VHSP11W (sold separately) can connect to the headset jack. CF-VHSP11W includes A and B. When using a 3.5 DIA plug, B is required. This adaptor can be connected to stereo headphones. Audio output from the internal speaker is disabled when the headset or the 3.5 DIA plug adaptor is connected.

A. Headset B. 3.5 DIA plug adaptor

3.5 DIA plug

*1 Press for about one second to answer/

Front

*1Answer switch

Cursor Control

Using the cursor control, the following operations can be performed.

“Press Center” Operation:

Executes a selected item from a menu, or a selected icon. For example, after an item within a menu is selected, center of the cursor control can be pressed to execute this selected item.

“Press Up/Down Right/Left” Operations:

Performs the same function as the up/down right/left cursor control. For example, the “Press Up” operation can be performed

to select an item towards the top within a menu.

Back

Microphone

hang up voice calls. Function will not operate if the switch is not pressed long enough.

Changing the Cursor Control Settings

The cursor control settings allow you to adjust the interval between the waiting time until the repetition of an input begins (from the first input to the second input) if the cursor control is held down, and the repeat of the input (from the second input and on).

Tap - [Settings] - [Personal] tab - [Buttons] - [Up/Down Control] tab.

Customize the way your cursor control repeats.

Tap [ok].

First-time Operation

Turn your computer over and slide the battery pack cover to remove it.

Install the SIM card.

CAUTION

The contacts of the SIM card slot are extremely sensitive to static electricity. When inserting or removing a SIM card, do not touch the contacts. Doing so has been known to cause damage or electric shock.

SIM Card Slot

Battery Pack Cover

(1) Unlock the Latch and open (A).

(2) Insert the card all the way into (A). Make sure that the

beveled corner of the SIM card matches up with (B).

CAUTION

Insert with care, because if the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the computer will not operate, and the SIM card may be damaged by contact with the battery.

(3) Snap (A) into place by pushing down on it.

(4) Slide the Latch in the direction of the arrow to lock.

Install the battery pack.

(1) Hold the battery pack so that the name “Panasonic” is fac-

ing upwards and the tab (C) is placed as shown at right, and put the battery pack into the computer so that the battery connector and the CF-P2 connector match up.

Latch

(A)

(C)

(B)

Latch

First-time Operation

(2) Set the cover in place and slide it in the direction indi-

cated by the arrow to close.

CAUTION

After changing the SIM card and inserting the battery pack (except for first-time operation), reset the CF-P2.

Connect your computer to a power outlet.

Connect the Fast Travel Charger to CF-P2 with arrow marks facing up. Charging begins automatically.

Charging Time:(Power Off) Approx. 4 hours

(Power On) Varies depending on

the usage conditions.

This computer is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged lithium-ion battery (main battery). This backup battery retains data in memory when the lithium-ion battery is removed, and takes 24 hours to charge when you first use this computer.

NOTE

When the backup battery or main battery becomes low, some alert messages and icons will be displayed ( page 14).

CAUTION

Do not remove the main battery before the backup battery is fully charged. Otherwise, data in RAM will be lost. Take care to ensure that the remaining power in the main battery and the backup battery never discharges completely. When any remaining power discharges completely, the computer will no longer function properly, and the computer powers off automatically. Connect the Fast Travel Charger and recharge the battery. If the computer is left for 72 hours or more without recharging, the computer may be fully reset. When the computer is fully reset, all user-added data except for Flash Storage will be lost. The computer will be returned to the condition at the time of purchase except for Flash Storage.

Handling the Fast Travel Charger

Do not twist or pull the Fast Travel Charger cord forcefully. Otherwise, the connections will be damaged. Use only the provided The Fast Travel Charger with your computer. Using a charger other than the one provided might damage the battery and the computer.

First-time Operation

Turn your computer on

(1) Using the provided stylus ( page 17), push the center of the

reset switch straight in for 1 second while holding down on the power switch ( page 12).

CAUTION

When the battery pack is not fully charged, if the Fast Travel Charger is connected, CF-P2 may not turn on. Use only the provided stylus to push the reset switch. Do not push the reset switch with any other sharp-pointed objects, i.e. pencils, and ball point pens. The reset switch or other parts may become damaged.

(2) Tap the screen to set up your Pocket PC.

The Windows*1 alignment screen is displayed.

*1 This computer uses Microsoft® Windows Mobile

for Pocket PC, Premium with Phone Edition.

(3) Align the touchscreen.

(For alignment, tapping operations are required. For information on tapping, refer to page 17.)

"+" is displayed in the center, upper left, lower left, lower right, and upper right portions of the touch screen, in that order. Each time the "+" mark is displayed, tap the center of the "+" mark with the stylus.

2003 Second Edition Software

Reset Switch

NOTE

In this operation, the "+" mark may not move smoothly. This is not a malfunction. Continue the operation.

(4) At [complete], tap the screen to begin using CF-P2.

Set the time and date

(1) Tap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Clock & Alarms]. (2) Set the time zone, time and date.

(3) Tap [ok].

NOTE

You can also set the date and time by tapping on [Today] screen ( page 15).

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Starting Up (from the second time)

Lightly press the power switch once. Programs and files that were previously displayed appear on your screen.

Power Switch

Lightly press the power switch (within 0.5 seconds) to turn on/off CF-P2.

To turn the LCD backlight on/off: Turn on CF-P2, and press the power switch until the LCD backlight goes on/off and release the switch. At the time of purchase, the brightness of the LCD backlight and the keyboard backlight changes according to the level of ambient light. To change this setting, refer to page 19. If the CF-P2 powers off while the backlight is off, the backlight will remain off when the CF-P2 powers on again.

NOTE

When the backlight is on, more power is consumed, and the battery operating time is reduced.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

The Navigation Bar and Command Bar

The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens.

Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the input panel button.

Status Icon ( page 14)

or may be displayed depending

on the program that is running.

Tap to select a program.

Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used. Tap to see additional programs.

Tap to customize CF-P2 ( pages 58-60).

New Button

Menu Names

Buttons (Example for [Notes])

Input Panel Button

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Following are some of the status icons you may see.

Status Icon & Meaning

Turn all sounds on and off

Backup battery is very low

Main battery is charging

Main battery is full

Main battery is low

Main battery is very low

Notification that one or more instant messages were received

Notification that one or more e-mail messages were received

More Notification icons need to be displayed. Tap the icon to view all.

Voice Call in progress

ActiveSync®/CSD Connection in progress

GPRS available

GPRS Connection in progress

Roaming

Radio off

Playing sound disable

Vibrate ON

Missed Call

Full Signal Strength

Wireless LAN data call

Wireless LAN on

Wireless LAN Connection in progress

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Today Screen

You’ll see the Today screen when you turn on the computer for the first time each day (or

after 4 hours of inactivity*1). The Today screen can be displayed by tapping - [Today]. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day.

*1To change the setting, tap - [Settings] - [Personal] tab - [Today] - [Items] tab.

Tap to switch to a program.

Tap to change date and time. Tap to open an item.

Your day at a glance.

Displayed when synchronizing with a host

Tap to create a new item.

computer using Microsoft® ActiveSync®. Tap to view connection status.

is displayed when Panasonic Bluetooth has

started.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Pop-up Menus

With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.

(1) To access a pop-up menu:

Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu.

(2) Lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform.

Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action.

Shutting Down (power off)

Lightly press the power switch once (within 0.5 seconds). CF-P2 shutdown is the same as the standby state of a computer. (Standby state is a function allowing you to turn off the power without closing applications. The settings before the power was turned off are stored in the memory, so when the power is turned back on, the screen is the same as it was before the power was turned off (the same applications and files are opened) and you can start working immediately.)

Power Switch

CAUTION

Check to see the SD card LED indicator if the SD card/MultiMedia Card is not being accessed before turning off the power. If the power is turned off while the

card is being accessed, the data stored on the card may be damaged and the computer may stop working properly.

LCD (Touchscreen)

Using the Stylus

Use the provided stylus to perform operations on the touchscreen. The stylus is located in the stylus holder at the upper right of the computer, and can be held like a pen or a pencil. The following operations are possible on the touchscreen.

Tapping

You can select an item on the screen by tapping it with the stylus. This operation is called a “tap”.

Dragging

You can drag on an item on the screen by holding the stylus down over the item and then moving the stylus. This operation is called a “drag”.

Tapping and Holding

You can tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for the item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Handling the Stylus

Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the operation of the stylus. Use the provided stylus only on the screen or when pushing the reset switch. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen.

LCD (Touchscreen)

Handling the Touchscreen

Use the provided stylus with CF-P2. Do not use an implement other than the stylus provided with the computer. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that may become damaged (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the LCD. Do not allow substances such as oil to contact the LCD. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.

Aligning the Touchscreen

Align the touchscreen if the cursor does not correctly move to the position where the stylus touches the touchscreen of the computer.

Tap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Screen] and tap [Align Screen].

You can also align the screen when + center of the cursor control are pressed.

"+" is displayed in the center, upper left, lower left, lower right, and upper right portions of the touchscreen, in that order.

Each time the "+" mark is displayed, tap the center of the "+" mark with the stylus. The alignment procedure is executed after the five "+" marks are touched.

NOTE

When performing a full reset, the "+" mark may not move smoothly in this operation. This is not a malfunction. Continue the operation.

Backlight Settings

Adjust the LCD Brightness

Screen brightness can be adjusted in accordance with the usage conditions.

Tap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Backlight].

Tap the [Brightness] tab and adjust the brightness with the slider.

Tap [ok].

CAUTION

If there are check marks at [Advanced] tab (see below), this function may not work. In such a case, remove those check marks and adjust the brightness with the slider.

Settings of the Backlight Automatically

The backlight can be set automatically.

Tap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Backlight].

Tap the [Advanced] tab.

Tap [ok].

Add the check mark so that the sensor detects the amount of light, and the backlight automatically become dimmer so that the LCD screen is not too bright when using CF-P2 in a car or other dark places.

Add the check mark so that the dimming function is enabled only when CF-P2 is docked in its car mounter’s cradle.

Add the check mark so that when LCD backlight turns on, keyboard backlight turns on automatically at dark place.

Add the check mark so that the sensor detects the amount of light, and the backlight automatically turn off at bright places.

Backlight Settings

LCD Backlight ON/OFF

Turn on CF-P2, and press the power switch until the LCD backlight goes on/off and release the switch. (Depending on the setting under the [Advanced] tab, the LCD backlight may not be turned on.)

Setting of the LCD Backlight

The LCD backlight can be set to turn off automatically (e.g., for conserve power) by setting the timeout function. Individual settings can be made for battery use and The Fast Travel Charger use.

Tap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Backlight].

Battery use setting: Tap the [Battery Power] tab. The Fast Travel Charger use setting: Tap the [External Power] tab.

Add a check mark so that when the device is not operated, the LCD backlight switches off automatically when the timeout expires.

Timeout

(Example for [Battery Power])

Tap [ok].

Add a check mark so that tapping the screen turns the LCD backlight on.

Entering Information

You can use the following options to enter information:

Use the numeric keypad to input typed text by using T9 ( below) or the number shown on the key top. Use the input panel to input typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. Write directly on the screen.* Draw pictures on the screen.* Speak into the internal microphone to record a message.* Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from a host computer to CF-P2. For more information on Microsoft® ActiveSync®, see ActiveSync® Help on the host computer ( page 36).

*1 For more information, tap - [Help] - [Settings] - [Input].

Using T9® Text Input

With T9® Text Input software, you can enter text easier and faster than with the “Multitap”

method of text entry. Instead of pressing a key repeatedly to enter a letter, you press a key

only once for each letter.

Changing the text entry mode

(1) Tap the arrow (A) and tap [Alphabetic T9].

(2) Tap (B) and select a text entry mode.

The current mode is indicated at (B). CF-P2 has four text entry modes:

(T9): Used to enter letters,

(ABC): Used to enter letters and numbers. You press keys repeatedly to

(123): Used to enter numbers.

numbers, and symbols. You press a key only once for each letter.

cycle to the desired character.

(B)

Help

(A)

(Symbols): Used to enter symbols and punctuation marks.

To change the text entry mode, press for more than one second or tap (B)

repeatedly until the icon of the mode you want is displayed.

Entering Information

Entering Letters in T9 Mode

Important T9 concepts:

• Type to the end of the word if it does not appear after you enter the first few letters.

• Don’t be concerned about what appears on screen while entering a word.

• Press the up/down cursor control to scroll through word choices.

• You can enter words that contain capital letters ( page 23 “Changing the Shift State”).

• You can use the Smart Punctuation feature to quickly add punctuation to words ( page 23 “Entering Symbols”).

(1) Press the corresponding number key one time. For example, to enter the letter c, press

once. Although each key represents several letters, T9 determines from the keys

abc

you press which letter you want.

(2) If the word displayed is the one you want, press

word.

(3) Press center of the cursor control to enter the word.

The following section describes what to do if T9 doesn’t display the word you want.

When the Word You Want Isn’t on Screen

Sometimes the word T9 displays isn’t the one you want. For example, to enter “cat” you

would press the keys

. For this key sequence, however, “act” is the most

abc

tuv

abc

likely matching word. Although T9 displays “act”, it has prepared a list of all the words that match the key sequence. To view the next matching words, press the up/down cursor control. Pressing this cursor control replaces the current word with the next matching word.

to add a space and begin the next

When the Word Isn’t in T9’s List

Sometimes the word you want to enter isn’t in T9’s list of matching words. In this situation,

you can switch to ABC mode by pressing until is displayed and enter the word.

Return to T9 mode by pressing until is displayed. T9 automatically also adds

words input in ABC mode to its dictionary.*

Entering Completed Words*

Sometimes T9 places in the selection list completed words. Completed words match the keys you’ve entered but contain additional characters. If the completed word isn’t the one you want, just keep entering letters. T9 will remove the completed portion of the word for you automatically. If the completed word is the one you want, press

to add a space

and begin the next word.

*1 This setting can be changed as follows.

1 Tap the arrow on the command bar. 2 Tap [Options] - [Input Method] tab - tap [Options]. 3 Add/remove a check mark from each setting. 4 Tap [ok].

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