Panasonic 9TGCF-P21 User Manual

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puter.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Handheld Computer

Model No. CF-P2 Series

Customer's Record

Serial No.

Model No.*

Code No.

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

Date of Purchase

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

the computer.

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.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Handheld Computer. Read the operating instruc-

tions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.

Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual

Contents

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

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).

You can use the Companion CD to install various software, including Microsoft

ActiveSync

( page 36).

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

Model No: CF-VZSU33

License Agreement

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

Model No: EB-CAD95UK

Companion CD*

................................ 1End User License Agreement ........ 1

Names and Functions of Parts

The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances.

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

- [Audio] ( page 59).

Power Switch

( page 18)

LCD (Touchscreen)

By pressing the program

button, the program as-

signed to the button is

started up ( page 26).

( page 17)

Stylus

Wireless Power LED

Indicator

Notification LED

Indicator

( page 31)

When wireless power is on, LED

indicator is blinking green.

SD Card LED

Indicator

When the SD card or

MultiMedia card is ac-

cessed, LED indicator is

lighting green.

Backspace Button

Internal Microphone

Light Sensor

Brightness of backlight

changes according to

level of ambient light

( page 19).

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).

Wireless Power

Button

ON Hook (End)

Button

( pages 53)

( page 7)

SD Card/

MultiMedia

Card Slot

Receiver

Program Buttons

Cursor Control

( page 8)

OFF Hook (Talk)

Button

( pages 53)

Accessory

Connector

( page 25)

Numeric Keypad

( pages 9, 30)

You can connect CF-P2 directly to the

Fast Travel Charger, or the computer

using the proper cable ( pages 10, 38).

Names and Functions of Parts

Battery Pack

Headset Jack

Record Button

GSM/GPRS Antenna Connector

Reset Switch

GSM/GPRS Antenna

( page 8)

( page 61)

Expansion Connector

Volume Up

Button

Used for a car mounter (optional)

connected to CF-P2.

Can be recorded

while pressing this

button.

Volume Down

Button

RESET

(built-in)

To adjust the volume, tap

on the navigation bar, or press

the Volume Up/Down But-

tons.

Bluetooth Antenna

(built-in)

Wireless LAN Antenna

(built-in)

Speaker

Names and Functions of Parts

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)

Notification LED Indicator

None

Not lit

Green

Orange

Given*

Blinking Green

Blinking Orange

( page 5)

Notification

Examples 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.

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.

Answer switch

Microphone

Front

Back

3.5 DIA plug

A. Headset B. 3.5 DIA plug adaptor

Press for about one second to answer/

hang up voice calls. Function will not

operate if the switch is not pressed

long enough.

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.

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].

Cursor Control

Turn your computer over and

slide the battery pack cover to

remove it.

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

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

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

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

First-time Operation

Battery Pack Cover

Install the SIM card.

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

CAUTION

Insert with care, because if the SIM card is not in-

serted correctly, the computer will not operate, and

the SIM card may be damaged by contact with the

battery.

SIM Card Slot

(A)

(B)

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 bat-

tery connector and the CF-P2 connector match up.

Latch

(A)

(C)

Latch

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.

NOTE

When the backup battery or main battery becomes low, some alert messages and

icons will be displayed ( page 14).

Do not remove the main battery before the backup battery is fully charged. Other-

wise, 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 connec-

tions 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.

CAUTION

First-time Operation

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.

(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 op-

eration), reset the CF-P2.

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).

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

The Windows*

alignment screen is displayed.

This computer uses Microsoft

Windows Mobile

2003 Second Edition Software

for Pocket PC, Premium with Phone Edition.

(3) Align the touchscreen.

(For alignment, tapping operations are required. For informa-

tion 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.

(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].

Reset Switch

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

NOTE

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

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.

CAUTION

First-time Operation

NOTE

In this operation, the "+" mark may not move smoothly. This

is not a malfunction. Continue the operation.

Starting Up (from the second time)

Lightly press the power switch once.

Programs and files that were previously displayed appear

on your screen.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Power Switch

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.

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

reduced.

NOTE

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

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.

or may be displayed depending

on the program that is running.

Status Icon ( page 14)

New Button

Menu Names

Buttons (Example for [Notes])

Input Panel Button

Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used.

Tap to select a program.

Tap to see additional programs.

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

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Following are some of the status icons you may see.

Turn all sounds on and off

Backup battery is very low

Main battery is charging

Main battery is very low

Main battery is low

Main battery is full

Status Icon & Meaning

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.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Voice Call in progress

ActiveSync

/CSD Connection in

progress

Roaming

Radio off

Playing sound disable

GPRS available

GPRS Connection in progress

Vibrate ON

Missed Call

Full Signal Strength

Wireless LAN Connection in progress

Wireless LAN data call

Wireless LAN on

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*

). The Today screen can be displayed by tapping - [Today].

On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day.

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

Tap to switch to a program.

Tap to create a new item.

Tap to change date and time.

Tap to open an item.

Your day at a glance.

Displayed when synchronizing with a host

computer using Microsoft

ActiveSync

Tap to view connection status.

is displayed when Panasonic Bluetooth has

started.

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 com-

puter. (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.)

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 com-

puter may stop working properly.

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.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Power Switch

CAUTION

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”.

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.

Handling the Stylus

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.

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.

Handling the Touchscreen

Use the provided stylus with CF-P2. Do not use an implement other than the stylus pro-

vided 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

LCD (Touchscreen)

When performing a full reset, the "+" mark may not move smoothly in this opera-

tion. This is not a malfunction. Continue the operation.

NOTE

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 bright-

ness with the slider.

Tap [ok].

Backlight Settings

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 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 be-

come 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 sensor detects the

amount of light, and the backlight automatically turn

off at bright places.

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.

Add the check mark so that the dimming function is

enabled only when CF-P2 is docked in its car mounter’s

cradle.

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.

Tap [ok].

Add a check mark so that when the device is not oper-

ated, the LCD backlight switches off automatically

when the timeout expires.

Add a check mark so that tapping the screen turns the

LCD backlight on.

(Example for [Battery Power])

Timeout

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.)

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).

For more information, tap - [Help] - [Settings] - [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.

The current mode is indicated at (B).

CF-P2 has four text entry modes:

(T9): Used to enter letters,

numbers, and symbols.

You press a key only once for each letter.

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

cycle to the desired character.

(123): Used to enter numbers.

(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.

Using T9

Text Input

Changing the text entry mode

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

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

(B)

(A)

Help

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

abc

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

you press which letter you want.

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

to add a space and begin the next

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

abc

tuv

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

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.

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.

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].

Entering Information

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