Panasonic CF-07 Operation Manual

XP

®

Personal Computer

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Model No. CF-07 Series

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First ..................................... 4

First-time Operation......................... 12

Reference Manual

• LED Indicators

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down .............. 21

Reference Manual ........................... 25

• Standby/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

•

Computing On the Road

• Battery Power

• CD-ROM Drive*

• PC Cards

Reference Manual

• Port Replicator*

• Printer*

• External Display*

• USB Devices

• LAN*

• Setup Utility*

Getting Started

Operation

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes* ......................... 26

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on
your computer.
Refer to page 25 on how to ac­cess the Reference Manual.

Dealing with Problems (Summary) ..... 29

Reinstalling Software....................... 34

Reference Manual

• Technical Information

• DMI Viewer

• List of Error Codes*

• Dealing with Problems

(Advanced)

Appendix

In this manual, the term “exter­nal display” indicates a “wired”
display with an RGB analog
15-pin interface.

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ............ 41

Names and Functions of Parts ........ 43

Specifications .................................. 45

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................... 46

* Only when the port replicator is connected

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

... 37

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Customer's Record

Model No.*

Serial No.

or

Code No.

Date of Purchase

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

* For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-07LZ5ZYKM) located

on the bottom of the computer.

Introduction

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

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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

moderate injury.

WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or

serious injury.

[Start] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Ctrl + Alt : This illustration means to press and hold the [Ctrl] key, then

press the [Alt] key.

: Where to go for referred information.

: This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which

is available on your computer.
Refer to page 25 on how to access this manual.

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.
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may
not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual.
If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.

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.

©2003 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 and Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo­ration of the United States and/or other countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Adobe® and Acrobat® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

3

Read Me First

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

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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 different from that to which the re­ceiver is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or
an experienced 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 computer
is provided with PC Card slots that could be
used with wireless transmitter(s), which will
be specifically recommended, when they be­come available. Other third-party wireless
transmitter(s) have not been RF exposure evalu­ated for use with this computer and may not
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

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, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5
(1-800-527-8675)

CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, For body worn
operation, this product has been tested and
meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when
used with the Panasonic accessories supplied
or designated for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.

For Canada

Industry Canada

This product complies with RSS210 of In­dustry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two con­ditions:

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(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause un­desired operation of the device.

Information to the User

This product and your Health

This product, like other radio devices, emits
radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The
level of energy emitted by this product how­ever is far much less than the electromagnetic
energy emitted by wireless devices like for
example mobile phones.
Because this product operates within the
guidelines found in radio frequency safety
standards and recommendations, we believe
this product is safe for use by consumers.
These standards and recommendations reflect
the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and com­mittees of scientists who continually review
and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use
of this product may be restricted by the pro­prietor of the building or responsible repre­sentatives of the organization. These situa­tions may for example include:

Using this product on board of airplanes,
or
In any other environment where the risk
of interference to other devices or services

is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies
on the use of wireless devices in a specific
organization or environment (e.g. airports),
you are encouraged to ask for authorization
to use this product prior to turning on the
product.

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or tele­vision interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this product. The correction
of interference caused by such unauthorized
modification will be the responsibility of the
user. We and its authorized resellers or distribu­tors are not liable for damage or violation of
government regulations that may arise from
failing to comply with these guidelines.

Getting Started

Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to
enable the date, time, and other data to be
stored. The battery should only be exchanged
by authorized service personnel.
Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect
installation or misapplication may possibly
occur.

Pile au lithium!

Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au
lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines
données comme la date et l’heure notamment.
Elle ne devra être remplacée que par un
technicien qualifié.
Avertissement! Risque d’explosion en cas de
non respect de cette mise en garde!

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Read Me First

Precautions

Usage

Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold

Do not store or use the computer
in locations exposed to heat, direct
sunlight, or extreme cold.
Avoid moving the computer be­tween locations with large tem­perature difference.
Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC

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Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC

Avoid Humidity, Liquids and
Dust

Do not store or use the computer in
locations exposed to high humidity,
liquids (including rain) or dust.

Before putting the computer away,
be sure to wipe off any moisture.

Prevent Shock

Avoid subjecting the computer to
severe vibrations or impact. Do not
place the computer inside a car trunk.

Avoid Radio Frequency Inter­ference

Do not place the computer near a
television or radio receiver.

Avoiding low-temperature burns

Avoid more than casual contact
with any heat producing area of
the notebook computer, AC adap­tor, and any option or accessory
you use with it. Even low heat, if
warmer than body temperature,
can cause a burn, if the skin is ex­posed to the heat source for a long
enough period of time.

{41 oF to 95 oF}

{-4 oF to 140 oF}

Handling

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from
magnets.

Avoid Stacking

Do not place heavy objects on top
of the computer.

Keep Small Objects Away

Do not insert paper clips or other
small objects into the computer.

Do Not Disassemble the Com­puter

Do not attempt to disassemble
your computer.

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Precautions (Battery Pack)

Care should be exercised with regard to
the following in order to avoid the possi­bility of overheating, fire or damage.

Avoid Heat

Do not throw the battery pack
into a fire or expose it to exces­sive heat.

Keep Articles Away

Do not place the battery pack to­gether with articles such as neck­laces or hairpins when carrying or
storing.

Do Not Disassemble

Do not insert sharp objects into the
battery pack, expose it to bumps
or shocks, deform, disassemble, or
modify it.

Do Not Short

Do not short the positive (+) and
negative (-) contacts.

Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and
Direct Sunlight

Do not charge, use or leave the
battery pack for extended periods
where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight, in a hot place (in an au­tomobile on a sunny day, for ex­ample), or in a cold place.

Do Not Use With Any Other
Computer

The battery pack is rechargeable
and was intended for the specified
computer or charger. Do not use
it with a computer other than the
one for which it was designed.

Do Not Put into a Microwave

Do not put the battery pack into a
microwave oven or a pressurized
chamber.

Stop Using

Should the battery emit an abnor­mal odor, become hot to the touch,
become discolored, change shape,
or become in any way different
from normal, remove it from the
computer and stop using it.

Do not touch the terminals on the battery

pack. The battery pack may no longer

function properly if the contacts are dirty

or damaged.

Do not expose the battery pack to water,

or allow it to become wet.

If the battery pack will not be used for a

long period of time (a month or more),

charge or discharge (use) the battery pack

until the remaining battery level becomes

30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry

place.

This computer prevents overcharging of

the battery by recharging only when the

remaining power is less than approx. 95%

of capacity.

The battery pack is not charged when the

computer is first purchased. Be sure to

charge it before using it for the first time.

When the AC adaptor is connected to the

computer, charging begins automatically.

Should the battery leak and the fluid get into

your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immedi-

ately flush your eyes with clear water and

see a doctor for medical treatment as soon

as possible.

Getting Started

7

Read Me First

NOTE

The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is com­pletely normal.
Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to
45 °C {32°F to 113 °F}) “Battery Power”. Once the allowable range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging
time varies based on the usage conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when
the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or less.)
If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer
within the allowable temperature range.
The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount of time the computer can be run

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off a particular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging do
not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.
When transporting a spare battery inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended
that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.
Always power off the computer when it is not in use. Leaving the computer on when
the AC adaptor is not connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.

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Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make
your software applications and data unusable.

Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or hard disk
drive indicator ( ) is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Turn Off Computer]).

Save all valuable data to disks.

Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or
should you inadvertently change or erase data.
Use the security function for all important data. ( “Security Measures”)

* This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional.

Hard Disk Lock

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the
hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also
set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read/
write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly
the same as they were before the hard disk was removed. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock
does not guarantee the complete protection of data.) ( “Security Measures”)

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button
while the floppy disk drive indicator is on.

Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the floppy disk useless.

Use care when handling floppy disks.

To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming
stuck in your computer, avoid the following:

• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

• Exposing the floppy disk to a magnetic field.

• Storing the floppy disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise,
dampness, or dust.

• Applying more than one label on the floppy disk.

Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the floppy disk, because all data on the floppy disk
will be erased.

Use the write-protect tab.

This is a must for preserving
important data.
This prevents your data from
being erased or overwritten.

Write Enable

Write-protect Tab

Write Disable

Getting Started

9

Read Me First

Computer Viruses

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use
them regularly.

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

• After receiving data.

We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such
as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress
them before running a check).

Getting Started

Windows Update

You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows in [Start] - [All programs]

- [Windows Update].

Do not apply “Driver Update” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a
driver update is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 47).

Usage Environment

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Environment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or
allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after
falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Places not to use your computer

Such areas may result in damage to the computer.

Areas with electronic equipment

These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce
strange sounds.

Areas with extremely high/low temperatures

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During opera­tion, the computer may become warm.

When Using Peripheral Devices

Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral
devices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual,
carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used.

Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computer’s specifications.
Connect the devices properly, paying close attention to the condition and position of
the connectors.
If a connection cannot be made easily, do not apply undue force; check once more to
confirm the condition and position of the connector (alignment of pins, etc.) .
If the connector has holding screws, fasten the screws firmly.
Do not carry the computer with cables attached, and do not pull on the cables force­fully.

Handling

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the hard disk drive, etc., but
no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be
extremely careful in the handling.
Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
Remove all cables before transporting your computer.
We recommend preparing a fully charged battery.
When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended
that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.
Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the
computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy
on this issue.
It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you.

Getting Started

Maintenance

Wipe with a soft cloth, after applying water or de­tergent diluted with water to the soft cloth and firmly
wringing out excess water.

CAUTION

Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect
the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available
household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to
the surface.
Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the
computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged.

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First-time Operation

Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding
of some basic computer-related operations.

1 Confirm the inclusion of all parts

Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items
are missing or are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Splitter Cable .......................... 1

Getting Started

USB Cable ............................... 1

Operating Instructions (This book) ........ 1

Windows® Book .................................. 1

NOTE

You cannot use the optional wireless display (CF-VDW07) until the wireless
display is connected.
Be sure to prepare the followings.

• Optional port replicator (CF-VEB071)

• External keyboard (PS/2 type)

• External mouse (PS/2 type)

• External display (a “wired” display with an RGB analog 15-pin interface)

• Optional wireless display (CF-VDW07)

Battery Packs ......................... 2

Model No : CF-VZSU21

Product Recovery CD-ROM

2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 37)

Before removing the seal covering the power switch, read the LIMITED USE LI­CENSE AGREEMENT.

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3 Insert the two battery packs

Main Battery Pack Slot

1 Turn over the computer, then unlock the cover by

sliding the latch to the right.

2 Slide the latch down, and then without releasing it,

open the cover as illustrated.

3 Firmly attach the battery pack to the connector as

illustrated.

4 Close the cover, then lock it by sliding the latch to

the left.

Second Battery Pack Slot

CAUTION

Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.
Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.
For an improperly attached cover, your battery pack may fall out while you
are carrying around your computer.
Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover.

4 Open the cover of the expansion bus

connector, then connect your com­puter to a port replicator

Bottom

Latch

Cover

Tab

Expansion Bus Connector

1

1

2

4

3

Battery Pack

Getting Started

3

Port Replicator

2

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First-time Operation

5 Connect an external display, external keyboard and exter-

nal mouse to the port replicator

Replicator)

( Operating Instruction of the Port

6 Connect the port replicator to a power outlet

When the AC adaptor is connected to the port replicator, charging begins automati-

cally.

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4

Getting Started

AC Cord*

1

AC Adaptor*

CAUTION

Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera­tion.

Handling the AC adaptor

Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage
the connections.
Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adap­tor other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord
from your AC wall outlet.
Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder
and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an
uninterruptible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless the bat­tery pack is installed.

3

Splitter Cable

* These come with the wireless display.

To the wireless
display

( Page 17)

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7 Turn your computer on

Press the power switch and hold it for approximately
one second until the power indicator turns on before
releasing it.

CAUTION

Do not press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this
will cause the power to be turned off forcibly.
Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before
powering it on again.

8 Setup Windows

NOTE

The message showing an IP address conflict may be displayed before the
wireless display setting ( Step 9 on page 17) is finished. Close the mes­sage and continue operation.

CAUTION

Do not press any key or move the mouse until [Windows XP Professional
Setup] is displayed.

Power Indicator

Power Switch

Getting Started

1 At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next].
2 After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don’t accept

this agreement], then select [Next].

NOTE

If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will
be aborted.

3 Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
4 Enter your name and organization and then select [Next].

5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next].

CAUTION

Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows can­not be operated.

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First-time Operation

6 Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next].

NOTE

It may take two to three minutes until the next screen is displayed. Wait,
and do not press any keys, or touch the mouse, etc.

7 At [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings], then select [Next].
8 At [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No, this computer is not on a

network, or is on a network without a domain], then select [Next].
The computer will restart.

NOTE

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9 Enter your administrator password and select .

10

If “Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain” is se­lected, the following message may be displayed: [An invalid domain was
specified. Would you like to proceed for now and try joining a domain
later?]. In this case, select [Yes]. After selecting [Yes], the computer will
restart automatically, but sometimes the [Starting Windows] message will
remain on the screen, and windows will not start up. If this happens, hold
Alt down while pressing Tab until [Network Identification Wizard]
is displayed on top, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Select [Start]-[Control Panel]-[User Accounts]-[Create a new account] and follow
the instructions on the display to create a user account, then restart the computer.

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CAUTION

Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows can­not be operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (
page 20).

NOTE

When creating a new user account:

If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 20), or
conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you
will be unable to use any previous mail history or settings.
When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer
administrator].
Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can cre­ate additional limited user accounts.
Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Wel­come screen. The account for the administrator created during Windows
setup will not be displayed.

9 Setup the wireless display

1 Slide the latch to the right, and open the cover, then

insert the battery pack in the wireless display. Af­ter inserting the battery pack, close the cover, then
slide the latch to the left.( Operating Instruction
of the wireless display)

CAUTION

Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.

2 Connect the wireless display to a power outlet and

turn on the wireless display.

Latch

connector

Power Switch

Tab

Getting Started

MENU Button MENU

NOTE

<During the setup procedure after reinstalling only>

Press the MENU button on the wireless display, then select [Option] , and
then select [Setup]. (If the Supervisor password has been set, Enter the Su­pervisor Password, then select [Enter].)
Select a profile at [Select profile] and select [OK].

The following screen is displayed.

<Wireless display screen>

Select network type.

AdHoc Infrastructure Cancel

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First-time Operation

3 Select [AdHoc].

The following screen is displayed.

<Wireless display screen>

Change setting on host PC to the following
value, reboot the host PC, then select
"Connect" below.

Wireless LAN card

Network Type : AdHoc

SSID : cfvdw07-43411

WEP Encryption : disable

TCP/IP Class A Class B Class C

Getting Started

CAUTION

Do not select [Connect] until step 8 is completed.

IP Address : 10.57.148.205

NetMask : 255.0.0.0

MeiWDS

AES Encryption : disable

Password : wdsp

AES : Advanced Encryption Standard

Connect Cancel

This screen is a sample.

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NOTE

The wireless display will turn off automatically after 10 minutes have
elapsed. In this case, start the procedure from step 2 .

4 Select on the taskbar of the external display, then select [Configuration].

The following screen is displayed.

<External display screen>

Select [802.11.AdHoc].

Match the settings of the computer with
the information displayed on <Wireless
display screen> of the step 3 .

This screen is a sample.

5 Select [Apply Changes], then select [OK].

6 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet Connections] - [Network

Connections] - [Local Area Connection 2] - [General] - [Properties] - [Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)] - [Properties].
The following screen is displayed.

<External display screen>

Select [Use the following IP ad­dress], match the settings of the
computer with the information dis­played on <Wireless display
screen> of the step 3 .

This screen is a sample.

7 Select [OK], then select [Close].

8 Select [Connect] on <Wireless display screen> of the step 3 .

The wireless display can be used.

<When using except default settings with the wireless display>

Settings other than the default setting are also possible for the Wireless LAN, TCP/IP and
MeiWDS. For more information, refer to the Operating Instructions of the wireless display.

Getting Started

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

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First-time Operation

Information for Windows XP

CAUTION

Do not use the Fast User Switching function, as it is not supported.
Do not add the check mark for [Use Fast User Switching] in [Start] - [Control Panel]

- [User Accounts] - [Change the way users log on or off].

Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and
other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk)
may be inoperable.

Getting Started

You can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu.
The procedure in this manual uses the method or view of the Windows XP default
setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).

You can change the way a user logs on or off in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [User
Accounts] - [Change the way users log on or off]. However, when using the wire­less display, you cannot select [Hibernation] from the shut-down screen (
“Standby/Hibernation Functions”) if the Welcome screen is enabled.
To select [Hibernation] from the shut-down screen, delete the check mark for [Use
the Welcome screen].

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Resetting the password

Windows XP has a function to reset a forgotten password.
To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following
the steps below.

1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your computer.
2 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from [Related Tasks] menu of the account

you have logged on to and create a password reset disk following the on-screen
instructions.
Store the password reset disk in a safe place.

· Only the logon password for each account can be reset.

The password set in the Setup Utility cannot be reset.

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Starting Up

CAUTION

Do not maximize the Command Prompt screen. Once maximized, the connection
with the wireless display is interrupted. The connection cannot be re-established
and the computer no longer operates. In such cases, the computer must be powered
off. Data may be lost.

1 Turn your computer on

Press the power switch and hold it for approximately
one second until the power indicator turns on before
releasing it.

2 After confirming the display status in-

dicator lit, turn on the wireless
display( Operating Instructions of the wireless

display)

Power Switch

Display Status
Indicator

Operation

CAUTION

After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, avoid the following
until Windows has completed loading.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Touching the power switch.

• Performing any keyboard or external mouse operations.
Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before
powering it on again.
When the computer is turned on in a low-temperature environment, start-up
may take longer than usual, in order to ensure stable operation of the
computer’s systems.
When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to prevent
the CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to cool
down then switch the power on again.
If the computer still does not power on, contact Panasonic Technical Sup­port.

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Starting Up/Shutting Down

<Only when the port replicator (external display, exter­nal keyboard) is connected>

If [Enter Password] is displayed

Enter your password*1 and press Enter . ( “Security Measures”)

The correct password

Enter Password [ ]

1

*

Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not
the Windows password).

Three incorrect attempts

No password for about a minute

When an application or file that was previously displayed
appears on your screen

The standby or hibernation mode ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”)
has been set.

Operation

3 Log on to Windows

After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off, select the

user and input the password, then select . Until the correct password is entered,
the computer will not operate.

Will Start

or

Will Not Start

(Power off)

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4 Select your application

You are able to start working on your computer.

NOTE

The power to the wireless display may be turned off while Windows is set­ting up or even when an application software is being installed.

<When the wireless display turned off>

• If the power indicator lights, the wireless display will resume operation
when the touchscreen is used.

• If the power indicator does not light, the wireless display will resume op­eration when the power switch is pressed.

<When the external display turned off>

The external display will resume operation when the external keyboard or
mouse is used.
When the computer is left alone, it automatically enters the standby or hi­bernation mode ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”). The com­puter will resume by pressing the power switch.

Operation

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Starting Up/Shutting Down

Shutting Down (power off your computer)

This procedure is for shutting down the computer without using the standby or hiberna­tion function ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”).

1 Save important data and close each application
2 Select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer]
3 Select [Turn Off]

Your computer will power off automatically.

Restarting your computer (without shutting down)

Select [Restart].

4 When [Windows is shutting down] is displayed, select [OK]

Operation

The wireless display and your computer will power off automatically.
Confirm the power indicator of the computer turns off.

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CAUTION

Do not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Touching the power switch.

• Performing any keyboard, touchscreen or external mouse operations.

NOTE

To shut down using the keyboard,

You may select to press Ctrl + Esc , or then select the menu
with .

To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down,

The standby or hibernation function is available ( “Standby/Hi­bernation Functions”).

Reference Manual

The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer. When a
printer is connected, these manuals can also be printed.

The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the computer,
such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works, and other useful
information. (Refer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents included.)
Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which
is necessary for computing away from your home or office.

Opening the Reference Manual or Important Tips

Reference Manual
Select [Reference Manual] in [Start].

Important Tips
Select on the desktop.

Important Tips can also be accessed from the following menu.
Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]

When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is started up for the first time, the License
Agreement of the Acrobat Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after reading the agree­ment, select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual or Important Tips.

NOTE

Illustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification. If the illustra­tion is too small, magnify the display.
When the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader, set the maxi­mum display window size.
If a printer is connected, we recommend printing pages. The illustrations and dis­play samples may not print with a high quality.

Operation

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List of Error Codes

<Only when the port replicator is connected>

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during
POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory
installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
Following the list are explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.
If your system displays any of the below error messages other that the ones marked with an
asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your
system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and
install Setup defaults or correct the error.

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached
properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. Requires repair of system board.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

0230 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0231 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Extended RAM Failed at address line : nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS backup battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

Troubleshooting

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program
that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not
want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system
battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. Requires repair of system board.

0271

Check date and time settings

Real-time clock is illegal. Run Setup and set the date and clock.

or address line nnnn.

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*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run
Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot
will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can also termi­nate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the wait-state
configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from EISA CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from EISA CMOS.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

02F0: CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

02F5: DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

02F6: Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device address Conflict

Address conflict for specified device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.

Failing Bits : nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test.

Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the

failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

Operating System not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed

disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the

screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors

in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been corrupted.

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List of Error Codes <Only when the port replicator is connected>

Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the

screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to

enter a Setup and change the settings. Write down and follow the information shown on the

screen.

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Troubleshooting

Dealing with Problems (Summary)

When a problem occurs, power off the wireless display, then connect the optional port
replicator (CF-VEB071), external keyboard and external display and refer to this page. The
“Reference Manual” also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related
to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot
the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Starting Up

The power indicator
or battery indicator
is not lit

[Enter Password] is
displayed

POST Startup
Error(s) is displayed

Windows startup, or
an operation is ex­tremely slow

The date and time
are incorrect

The cursor cannot be
controlled

Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor.
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor,
then connect them again.

Input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Pana­sonic Technical Support.

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( “Setup Utility”).
This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default
values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Util­ity must be run once again for you to input the appropriate
operating environment settings. (The processing speed de­pends on the application software used, so this operation may
not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Control Panel] ­[Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date
and Time].

When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the

date and time of the server.

If you continue to experience problems, the internal bat-

tery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Con­tact Panasonic Technical Support.
This computer will not correctly recognize the date and
time starting from the year 2100 A.D.

Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g.,
Ctrl + Esc , or ).
When the port replicator is not connected, turn off the
computer.

Troubleshooting

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Dealing with Problems (Summary)

When resuming
from the standby or
hibernation mode,
[Enter Password]
does not appear even
if a password has
been set in the Setup
Utility

The DISPLAY
READY indicator
does not go on even
when the HDD indi­cator goes off

When the adminis­trator password is
forgotten

When the previous
item is not the cause

Troubleshooting

Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility,
[Enter Password] does not appear when the computer re­sumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
If you want to use the security function when using the
standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password
as follows:
Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User
Accounts] and set the password, then add the check mark
for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from
standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Mainte­nance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Press the MENU button of the wireless display, then set
the password ( Operating Instructions of the wireless
display).

A problem possibly occurred during startup.
After powering off the computer, connect the port replicator
and restart the computer.

If you have created a password reset disk ( page 20), a
message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the pass­word. Follow the message’s instructions and set the password
again by using the password reset disk.
If you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstall­ing, setup Windows and then set the password again.

Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( “Setup Util­ity”). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their
default values (except the password settings).
Try removing all peripheral devices.
1 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [S tart] -

[My Computer], and select [Properties].

2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now].
3 Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check

disk options].

At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the
Safe mode.

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Battery Indicator

The red indicator
lights

The red indicator
blinks

The orange indicator
blinks

The green indicator
blinks

Reference Manual

The Reference Manual
is not displayed

The battery level is very low (the charge is less than approx.
9% capacity).
Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the
indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save
your data and power off your computer. After replacing the bat­tery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on.

Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Re­move the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then
connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
The battery pack or recharging function may be defective.

Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the inter­nal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the accept­able temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable
range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automati­cally. Your computer can be used normally.

Battery is discharging to prescribed charging level in high
temperature mode.

Is Acrobat Reader installed? If Acrobat Reader is not in­stalled, run [c:\util\reader\acroreader51_enu_full.exe] in
[Start] - [Run] to reinstall the program. When installing the
program, do not change the installation destination folder. If
the destination folder is changed, the Reference Manual can­not be opened from the [Start] menu.

Wireless Display (except below Operating Instructions of the wireless display)

Wireless connection
is interrupted

Cannot connect im­mediately after “Dis­connected by log off”
is displayed

Select on the taskbar of the external display, then select
[Configuration], and then set [Tx Rate] to [Auto 1 or 2 Mb].

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Wait for a while and try connecting again.
Turn off the wireless display and turn it on again by press­ing the power button.

Troubleshooting

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Dealing with Problems (Summary)

External Display

No display after pow­ering on

The power has not
been turned off, but
after a certain period
of time, there is no
display

An afterimage ap­pears

The external display
no longer displays
properly

The screen becomes
disordered

When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?
To resume operation of your computer from the condi­tion the power of the display is off (for energy conserva­tion purposes), use the touchscreen or an external key­board or mouse.
To save power, your computer may have automatically
entered the standby or hibernation mode. Press the power
switch.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an
afterimage may appear. This is not a malfunction. Set the
screen saver.

When an external display not compatible with the power
saving mode is used with the computer, the external dis­play may no longer display properly when the computer
enters the condition the power of the display is off (for en­ergy conservation purposes). In such cases, turn off the
power to the external display.

Changing the number of colors of the display may affect
the screen. Restart the computer.

Shutting down

Windows cannot be

Troubleshooting

shut down or restarted

If a USB device is connected, try removing it.

Fast User Switching Function

“MeiWDS doesn’t
support Fast User
Switching” is dis­played.

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Do not use the Fast User Switching function, as it is not sup­ported.
Remove the check mark for [Use Fast User Switching] in
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Change the way
users log on or off].

Others

No response

Unable to install

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and
close the software application which is not responding.
After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more
than four seconds, press the power switch to power on
and open the application again.
If the program no longer works normally, Select [Start] ­[Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] to delete
the program using the following procedure. Then rein­stall the program.

Install the software after powering off the computer and the
wireless display and then connecting the port replicator, op­tional USB floppy disk drive, external keyboard and exter­nal display.

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Troubleshooting

Reinstalling Software

Before Reinstallation

Preparing

You will need the followings:

• Product Recovery CD-ROM

• Optional port replicator (CF-VEB071)

• External keyboard

• External mouse

• External display

Important

Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the
installation will be lost. The reinstallation will return the computer to close to the
conditions at time of purchase.
Before the reinstallation procedure, remove unnecessary peripherals.
Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.

Reinstalling

1 Turn the computer off and connect the port replicator, external display, external key-

board and external mouse.

2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .

4 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at the

top of the [Boot] menu.

5 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD-ROM drive.

Troubleshooting

6 Press F10 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Select a number

---------------------------------------------------------------------

1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows.

2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.

0. [ Cancel ] Cancel.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

7 Select [1.[Recovery]].

The License Agreement screen should appear.

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8 Select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!].

This screen should appear.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Select a number

---------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to factory default.

2. Reinstall Windows to the first partition.

0. Cancel

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Reinstalling : Windows(R) XP Professional

9 Make a selection from the menu.

To select [2], the initial partition size must be 3 GB or more of the hard disk size.
Reinstallation cannot be performed with a small partition size.

10 At the confirmation message, press Y .

The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations
take about 20 minutes.)

CAUTION

Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion, for example
by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may

prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the
reinstallation procedure cannot be executed.
When a message appears instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the re­covery CD showing the next number in the sequence, and then select [OK].
If the message “The media does not contain the correct file” appears, select
[OK]. A message will appear instructing you to insert the next CD.
Confirm that the proper recovery CD has been inserted by opening the tray of
the CD-ROM drive and then close the tray, then select [OK].

11 After the reinstallation procedure completes, this screen should appear.

Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Recovery] is complete.
Windows(R)XP Professional install wizard will start after reboot.
Please Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM, and press
Ctrl + Alt + Del (Delete) to reboot.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

12 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del and press F2 while

[Panasonic] screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.

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Reinstalling Software

13 Press F9 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . (The Setup
Utility settings will return to their default values. Even the security settings with the
exception of the password(s) will return to their default values.)

14 Press F10 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .

15 Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following the instructions on the screen

( page 15).

16 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary.

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Troubleshooting

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LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

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Appendix

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Contrat de licence d’usage limité

Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le “Produit”)
sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent
être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci-dessous. En utilisant
les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses
et conditions des présentes.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) 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.

Licence

A. MEI vous octroie par les présentes le droit et la licence personnels, non

cessibles et non exclusifs d’utiliser les Logiciels conformément aux termes,
clauses et conditions de ce Contrat. Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu’un
droit limité d’utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et
vous vous engagez à n’obtenir aucun droit de titre, propriété ni aucun autre
droit vis-à-vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les accompagnant ni vis­à-vis des algorithmes, concepts, dessins, configurations et idées représentés
par ou incorporés dans les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant,
dont les titres, propriété et droits resteront tous à MEI ou à leurs propriétaires.

B. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est

accompagné par les Logiciels.

C. Vous et vos employés ou agents êtes requis de protéger la confidentialité

des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni distribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la docu­mentation les accompagnant à la disposition d’un tiers, par partage de temps
ou de quelque autre manière que ce soit, sans l’autorisation écrite préalable
de MEI.

D. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduc-

tion des Logiciels ni de la documentation les accompagnant pour quelque fin
que ce soit, à l’exception d’une (1) copie des Logiciels à des fins de sauvegarde
uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique
qui est accompagné par les Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter
de modifier les Logiciels.

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Contrat de licence d’usage limité

E. Vous ne pouvez céder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence à une autre

partie qu’en rapport avec votre cession du Produit unique qui est accompagné
par les Logiciels à cette autre partie. Au moment de cette cession, vous devez
céder également toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprimée ou lisible
par la machine, de tous les Logiciels ainsi que de la documentation les
accompagnant, à la même partie ou détruire les copies non cédées.

F. Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d’auteur, marque ou autre

ni aucune identification de produit des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et
inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes les copies
des Logiciels.

Vous ne pouvez assembler en sens inverse, compiler en sens inverse ni retracer
les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies, de façon électronique ou mécanique, en
tout ou en partie.

Vous ne pouvez utiliser, copier, modifier, altérer ni céder les Logiciels ni aucune de
leurs copies, en tout ou en partie, à l’exception de ce qui est expressément stipulé
dans ce contrat.

Si vous cédez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel à une autre partie, à
l’exception de ce qui est autorisé au paragraphe E ci-dessus, votre licence est
automatiquement résiliée.

Termes, clauses et conditions

Cette licence n’est effective que pour la durée de possession ou de crédit-bail du
Produit, à moins d’une résiliation antérieure. Vous pouvez résilier cette licence à
tout moment en détruisant, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation les
accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Cette
licence sera également résiliée, avec application immédiate, si les conditions de
résiliation définies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont réalisées ou si vous ne respectez
pas les termes, clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues. Au moment de la
résiliation, vous acceptez de détruire, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation
les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit.

Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat, en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir
accepté de respecter ses termes, clauses et conditions. Vous reconnaissez en

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outre qu’ils sont la description complète et exclusive du contrat conclu entre nous,
contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat précédent, écrit ou oral,
et toute autre communication entre nous, relativement à l’objet du présent contrat.

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

This computer is equipped with a utility for erasing hard disk data.
When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in
order to prevent the theft of hard disk data following the steps below.

The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an “overwriting” method, but there is a
possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be com­pletely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has
been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recom­mend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result
of the use of this utility.

Preparing

• Product Recovery CD-ROM

• Optional port replicator (CF-VEB071)

• External keyboard

• External display

NOTE

Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.
This utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data
from external hard disks.
This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk.
This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.

Procedure

1 Turn the computer off and connect the port replicator, external display, external key-

board.

2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility will starts up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at the top

of [Boot] menu.

4 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD-ROM drive.

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

5 Press F10 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Select a number

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1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows.

2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.

0. [ Cancel ] Cancel.

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6 Select [2. [Erase HDD]].

7 At the confirmation message, press Y .

8 At the start menu, press Enter .

9 The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.

Press Space .

10 At the confirmation message, press Enter . The operation of erasing the hard disk

starts.
(If necessary, the “hard disk data erase” operation can be cancelled after it has begun
by pressing Ctrl + C .
If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part of data will not be erased.)

11 After the operation is complete:

Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] will be displayed.
If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed.

12 Remove the recovery CD, then turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power

switch for more than four seconds.

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Names and Functions of Parts

The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances.

Power Switch

Security Lock

A Kensington cable can be con­nected to prevent theft of your
computer. For more information,
please read the manual that comes
with the cable.

LED Indicators

( “LED Indicators”)

LOCK

Hard disk drive status
Battery pack status

Power status

Wireless display status

Before using the computer for the first
time, carefully read the [Limited Use Li­cense Agreement]. If you agree to the
conditions, remove the seal.

Second Battery Pack Slot

( “Battery Power”)

NOTE

If a battery pack is inserted when the computer is off (under the condition there is no
battery pack in the computer), LED indicators will blink five times. You can confirm the
remaining battery power by looking at the LED indicators. Since the remaining battery
power is displayed for one battery pack, insert battery packs one at a time for confirma­tion purposes. You can also confirm the remaining battery power in the same way when
the computer is on after a battery pack is inserted.

LED Indicators

Non-blinking
One indicator-blinking
Two indicators-blinking
Three indicators-blinking
Four indicators-blinking

Remaining battery power

0%
1% ~ 20%
21% ~ 50%
51% ~ 80%
81% ~ 100%

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Names and Functions of Parts

PC Card Slot

( “PC Cards”)

Mini USB Port

DIGITAL

I/F

This connects to the USB de­vice with the included USB
cable.

( “USB Devices”)

DC-IN Jack

Main Battery Pack Slot

Expansion Bus Connector

( “Port Replicator”)

External (Serial) Port

( “Battery Power”)

EXT.

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A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for informa-

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tion 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.

Specifications

Model No. CF-07LZ5ZYKM CF-07LZAZYKM CF-07LZBZYKM
CPU Mobile Pentium

L1 Cache Memory 32 KB
L2 (Second) Cache Memory

256 KB

Memory (Expandable to) 128 MB (256MB)
Video Memory 8 MB
External Display 65536 / 16 M colors

(800 × 600 dots / 1024 × 768 dots)

Hard Disk Drive 5 GB*

1

Slots PC Card Slot Type I or Type II

Interface

Allowable current
RAM Module Slot 144-pin, µ DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM, PC 100 Compliant
Mini USB Port 4-pin
Serial Port Dsub 9-pin female

3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

Battery Battery Pack Li-ion 7.4 V, 1.7 Ah

Operating Time

Charging Time*2Power On: Approx. 4.0-10.0 h

Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V

Operating Time

Power Consumption*
Software

Operating System
Utility Programs Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Wireless Display Setup Utility,

*2Approx. 4.0 h

Power Off: Approx. 4.0 h

Approx. 7 years

3

Approx. 13 W*4 / Approx. 30 W*
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 1

MeiWDS Setup Utility, Wireless LAN Configuration Utility,
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*

Environment In use Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Not in use Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Physical Dimensions 200 mm × 91.6 mm × 52 mm {7.9" × 3.6" × 2.0"}

(W × H × D)

Weight Approx. 960 g {Approx. 2.1 lb.}

*11GB = 109 bytes
*2A value when two batteries are set. Varies depending on the usage conditions.
*3Approx. 0.2 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off.
*4Rated power consumption.
*5Maximum when recharging in the ON state.
*6The Product Recovery CD-ROM is required.

®

III Processor 300 MHz

1

10 GB*

5

6

20 GB*

1

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For U.S.A.

PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Computer Solution Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than
software, which is covered by a separate warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A.
for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries and all other options and accessories
which are covered for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of
original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal
use. It does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not
supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or
other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, im­proper maintenance, modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or autho­rized Panasonic Service Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Limits and Exclusions:

There are no other express warranties except as listed below.

PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WAR­RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with your product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact
our representatives at 1-800-LAPTOP5. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
the Consumer Affairs Division at the address indicated below.

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SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Computer Solution Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(s)
or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in materials 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.

This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions con­tained in the Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninter­rupted or error free.

Panasonic’s entire liability, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replace­ment, in the United States, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Autho­rized Service Center, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period.

Anything in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any
defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage
thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media otherwise than on
the Product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration, acci­dent, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer con­trols, improper maintenance, modification of damage that is attributable to acts of God. In addition,
Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or
attempted to modify any Program.

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO SIXTY (60) DAYS.

PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAM­AGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOODWILL, PROFITS
OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIP­MENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, SERVICES, DOWN­TIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF ANY PARTY DEALING WITH YOU FOR SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

This Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of­laws rules.

* * *

To obtain service or technical assistance within the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.

DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5

Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to:
Panasonic Computer Solution Company
50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For Canada

PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY

Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer

product (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below,
during the period of warranty coverage specified.

Scope of Coverage

Whole Product (except Batteries),
AC adaptor and CD-ROM (if factory
installed)

Batteries, CD-ROM (unless factory
installed), Port Replicator, Extra
Memory Modules and all other Pe­ripherals, Options and Accessories

Remedy – In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty
period, identifying the nature of the defect claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.,
Eastern Time Zone, Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) for instructions on how to obtain service. A purchase
receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Defec­tive parts covered by this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt
parts on an exchange basis. Warranty replacement or repair is subject to the terms of this Limited
Warranty for the balance of the original period of warranty coverage.

No Coverage – This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada. Neither does
it cover damage to, failure of, or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling, improper instal­lation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the
product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton. Include details of defect claimed and
proof of date of original purchase. No liability is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in
transit, if you chose your own transportation carrier.

Period of Coverage

Three (3) Years from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase

One (1) Year from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase

Type of Failure Coverage

Defective Materials or Work­manship

Defective Materials or Work­manship

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SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY

Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s)

or other media on which software program(s) is/are supplied will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt as evi­denced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.

THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA. PCI does
not warrant the software. Please refer to the software licensor’s written warranty (accompanying the copy
of the software) for any software warranty claim.

Claim Procedure – In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty (60)
day warranty period, and you return it, transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer
Products Marketing, at the above address, within the warranty period, together with a copy of your pur­chase receipt, and an explanation of the suspected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective
disk(s) or other media.

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 consequential 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, mishandling, 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.

GENERAL

NO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE ME­DIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIM­ITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT, OR FROM THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PROD­UCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, PROFIT OR GOODWILL.

IN ANY EVENT, PCI’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT
ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE COMPUTER PRODUCT.

NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2)
YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE.

Statutory Warranties – Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not
apply to you.

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Appendix

As an

ENERGY STAR

determined that this product meets the

®

Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has

ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for en-

ergy efficiency.

Outline of the International ENERGY STA R® Office
Equipment Program

The international

ENERGY STAR

®

Office Equipment Program is
an international program that promotes energy saving through the
use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which
business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products
are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles,

and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.

Panasonic Computer Solution Company

50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

© 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,

Ontario L4W 2T3

DFQX5417ZAU