Panasonic CF-20 operating instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Basic Guide

Personal Computer
	CF-20
Model No.		series
Contents
Getting Started
Introduction.....................................................		2
Description of Parts.........................................		4
First-time Operation.....................................		14
Turning On / Turning Off...............................		20
Useful Information
Handling and Maintenance..........................		21
Installing Software........................................		26

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic)...............................	31

Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT.......	36
Specifications...............................................	40
LIMITED WARRANTY..................................	45
Standard Limited Warranty..........................	52

Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

Appendix

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

Getting Started

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.

indicates Windows 10 Operating System. indicates Windows 7 Operating System.

n Terms and illustrations in these instructions

						:	Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
				:			Useful and helpful information.
NOTE
			:				Press [Enter] key.
Enter
	+				:		Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.
Fn		F5
- [All Apps] :							Click (Start) and then click [All Apps].

(Start) - [All Programs] : Click (Start), and then click [All Programs]. You may need to

	double-click in some cases.
è :	Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.
:	Reference to the on-screen manuals.

•Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit. Some types of software are automatically updated, and differences may occur from descriptions in this manual.

•If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.

•Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.

•In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.

“Windows 10 Pro 64-bit” as “Windows” or “Windows 10”

“Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1” and “Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1” as “Windows” or “Windows 7”

DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”

Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”

“Multilanguage User Interface” as “MUI”

The Digitizer + Touch Screen (Capacitive) as the “digitizer”, and the Touch Screen as the “touchscreen”.

The digitizer pen and the stylus as the “pen (included)”.

“Operating Instructions Reference Manual” and “Operating Instructions Connect to a network” as the “Reference Manual” and “Connect to a network”.

•

Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].

(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are different from the actual screen messages. For example, [Flight mode] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode] in some language preference.)

n Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Corporation assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

n Trademarks

Microsoft®, Windows®, the Windows logo, and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.

Intel, Core and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

SDXC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

n On-screen Manual

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

lOperating Instructions - Reference Manual

This Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance. Update it to the latest version for reference.

lImportant Battery Tips

The Important Battery Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.

lUpdate the on-screen manuals

This describes the procedures to update the on-screen manual.

lOperating Instructions - Connect to a network

This describes the connection procedures using the network devices mounted on this unit.

To access the on-screen manuals, follow the steps below.

Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desktop, and select the manual and click [Open].

1.Double-click the [Panasonic PC Settings Utility] on the desktop screen, and then click [Support] - [Manual] - [Launch Manual Selector].

2.Select the manual and click [Open].

NOTE

[Contents] tab or [Search] tab of the on-screen manuals is displayed on the left side of the window. Select tab and display the desired item.

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Getting Started

Camera	A
B
C
D	F
E	G	Main Unit
		Main Unit
	H
I
J
K
L	R
M	R
M
N	S
O	S	Keyboard Base
O	T	Keyboard Base
P	T
P	U
J	U
Q	V
Q

A:Wireless WAN Antenna / GPS Antenna

è Reference Manual “Wireless WAN”

è Reference Manual “GPS”

B:Microphone

C:Camera Lens

D:Ambient Sensor

E:Camera Indicator

è Reference Manual “Camera”

F:LCD

G:Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth Antenna

H:Wireless LAN Antenna

è Reference Manual “Bluetooth” Connect to a network “Wireless LAN”

I:Tablet Buttons

è Reference Manual “Tablet Buttons”

J:LED Indicator

: Battery Status

: Power Status

Off: Power off/Hibernation Green: Power on Blinking Green: Sleep Blinking green rapidly:

Cannot power on or resume due to low temperature.

:Wireless ready

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

è Connect to a network

: Caps Lock indicator

: NumLk (numeric lock) indicator : ScrLk (scroll lock) indicator

K:Power Switch

L:Detach Lock

M:Release Lever

N:Function (Fn) Keys

è Reference Manual “Function Keys”

O:Keyboard

P:Touchpad

è Reference Manual “Touchpad”

Q:Display Latch

R:Security Lock (Clamshell)

When the main unit is connected, both the main unit and keyboard base can be secured at the same time.

S:Security Lock (Keyboard base)

A Kensington cable can be connected. For further information, read the manual that comes with the cable.

T:USB 3.0 Port

è Reference Manual “USB Devices”

U:LAN Port

è Connect to a network “LAN”

V:Serial Port

è Reference Manual “Serial Port”

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Main Unit (Right Side)

A B C D E

Main Unit (Left Side)

G H I

A:DC-IN Jack

Only the main unit can be charged.

B:Pen Holder

C:Pen

D:Tether Hole

E:Security Lock (Main Unit)

A Kensington cable can be connected. For further information, read the manual that comes with the cable.

F:Speaker

The speaker contains a magnet and magnetic products. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these areas.

G:SD Memory Card Indicator

(Blinking: During access or a password is requested)

H:microSD Memory Card Slot

Keep microSD Memory Cards away from infants and small children.

è Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

I:Headset Jack

A headset or headphone can be connected.

J:USB 3.0 Port (CHG)

Do not insert any foreign object in the USB port.

è Reference Manual “USB Devices”

K:HDMI Port

è Reference Manual “External Display”

L:LAN Port

è Connect to a network “LAN”

Keyboard Base (Left Side)

A:DC-IN Jack

B:SD Memory Card Indicator

(Blinking: During access or a password is requested)

C:SD Memory Card Slot

Keep SD Memory Cards away from infants and small children.

è Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

D:HDMI Port

è Reference Manual “External Display”

E:USB 2.0 Port

è Connect to a network “USB Devices”

F:VGA Port

è Reference Manual “External Display”

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Keyboard Base (Bottom Side)

G H

A:Carrying Handle

B:External Antenna Connector (CH2)

C:External Antenna Connector (CH1)

D:Expansion Bus Connector

è Reference Manual “Port replicator”

E:Battery Cover

F:Battery Cover Latch

G:LED Indicator

: Battery Status

è Reference Manual “Battery Power”

H:Battery Pack Latch

è Reference Manual “Battery Power”

Main Unit (Bottom Side)

A B C

Rear Camera

A:Camera Indicator

B:Camera Light

C:Camera Lens

è Reference Manual “Camera”

D:Back Cover

The shape of this may vary depending on the model.

E:Release Latch

F:microSIM Card Slot

è Connect to a network “Wireless WAN”

G:Battery Pack Latch

è Reference Manual “Battery Power”

H:LED Indicator

: Battery Status

è Reference Manual “Battery Power”

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Main Unit (Top Side)

Getting Started

A B B C A

A:Tether Hole

B:LED Indicator

: Battery Status

: Power Status

Off: Power off/Hibernation Green: Power on Blinking Green: Sleep Blinking green rapidly:

Cannot power on or resume due to low temperature.

C:Barcode Reader

è Reference Manual “Barcode Reader”

Detaching the main unit from the keyboard base

After Detach the main unit from the keyboard base, you can use the main unit as a tablet or reattach it in the reverse direction.

CAUTION

•Before detaching the main unit, confirm the following things.

--Save the necessary data.

--Close files you have opened from removable disks and network drives.

--Remove peripheral devices connecting to the main unit.

•Do not detach the main unit in the conditions below.

•When the SD Memory Card indicator is on.

•When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.

•When playing a DVD-Video.

•When writing to a disc.

•When using communication software or network functions.

A To detach the main unit while it is turned on, perform the following.

CAUTION

zzBefore detaching the main unit, check the remaining battery power by pressing the Fn and

F9 keyboard keys at the same time.

When the battery status of the “Battery 1” becomes 5% or less, can not detach the main unit from the keyboard base.

Windows 10
Click	in the taskbar of the desktop screen, and then click	- [Eject Keyboard Base
Device].

Click in the notification area, and then click - [Eject Keyboard Base Device]. “Undock Complete” appears at the bottom right of the screen.

NOTE

zzA confirmation message may appear if an SD memory card is inserted in the keyboard base. If “Undock Complete” appears, click [OK] in the confirmation message, and proceed to step B.

The same operation can be performed by pressing the Fn and 1 keyboard keys at the same time.

NOTE

zzTo cancel detachment, press the Fn and 1 keyboard keys at the same time after the above operation

B Release the detach lock (A).

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Getting Started

Description of Parts

C Slide the release lever (B) in the direction of the arrow.

2 3

RELEASE

A B

D Detach the main unit from the keyboard base.

CAUTION

• When detaching the main unit from the keyboard base, hold the position at the locations dashed line circled in the illustration.

The main unit can be attached facing the reverse direction.

CAUTION

•Depending on the shape of the main unit’s rear, you may not be able to operate the unit with the main unit attached in the direction illustrated. Be sure to verify this before actual use.

NOTE

• Do not attach/detach the main unit in the rain.

Attaching the main unit to the keyboard base

APush the main unit at the locations dashed line circled in the illustration in a downward direction.

Release lever (B) will return to the direction of the arrow.

BRaise detach the lock (A) above.

NOTE

zzConfirm that the red signs near the detach lock and the release lever can not be seen.

Getting Started

2	RELEASE

A B

First-time Operation

nPreparation

ACheck and identify the supplied accessories.

If you do not find the described accessories, contact your support office.

• AC Adaptor. .	1	• AC Cord. . . . 1		• Battery Pack . . 1*1

Getting Started

Model No: CF-AA6413C	Model No: CF-VZSU0QW
• Soft Cloth. . . . 1	• Tether. . . . . 1

<Only for model with digitizer>	<Only for model with touchscreen>
• Digitizer pen. . 1	• Stylus. . . . . 1

• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Read Me First . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

*1 Stored in the main unit at the time of packing.

1 Attaching the pen (included) to the computer

Use the tether to attach the pen (included) to the computer so you will not lose it. There are holes (A) to attach it.

CAUTION

•Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The stylus may hit the computer, person’s body or other objects when released.

2 Connect your computer to a power outlet

AOpen the cover.

BConnect your computer to a power outlet. The battery charging starts automatically.

CAUTION

•Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the first-time operation procedure is completed.

•When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.

•Handling the AC adaptor

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 running from the battery pack alone.

•When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your electrical outlet. Power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet.

3		3	Open the display
3	3	1	A Pull out the handle.
	3		A Pull out the handle.
			• If you do not pull out the handle before opening the
			display, the computer may fall over due to the weight
			of the display.
	2		B Push down on the latch (B), and pull it out to release it.
	2		C Hold the corners with both hands, and lift the display
			slightly.
	B		D Hold the side of the computer with either of your hands
			and then lift up the display to open.
		CAUTION
		• Do not open the display wider than necessary (180° or
			more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do
			not open or close the computer holding the edge of the LCD
			segment.

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First-time Operation

Getting Started

4	4	Turn on the computer
4	Press and hold the power switch		(C) until the power indicator
	Press and hold the power switch		(C) until the power indicator
		(D) lights.
C	CAUTION
	• Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
	• The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold
D		the power switch for four seconds or longer.
D	•	Do not perform the following operation until the First-time
E	•	Do not perform the following operation until the First-time
E		Operation is completed.
F		• Touching the release lever (E) and detach lock (F)
		• Detaching the main unit from keyboard base
		• Disconnecting the AC adaptor
		• Pressing the power switch
		• Closing the display
		• Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility
	• Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more
		before you turn on the computer again.
	• When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not
		start up to prevent overheating of the CPU. Wait until the
		computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If
		the computer does not power on even after cooling down,
		contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 45 - 51).

Select language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit)

CAUTION

•Carefully choose your language because you cannot change it later. If you set a wrong language, you need to reinstall Windows.

A Select language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit) on “Select OS” screen and click [OK].

The language setting will start by clicking [OK] on the confirmation screen.

The language and OS setting will be completed in about 15 minutes.

B When termination screen is displayed, click [OK] to turn off the computer.

6 Setup Windows

	Select language and click [Next].
	Turn on the computer.
	Follow the on-screen instructions.
	•The computer restarts several times.
	•After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black
	or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction. Wait
16	for a moment until the Windows setup screen appears.
16

•During setup of Windows, use the touchpad and clicking to move the pointer and to click an item.

•Setup of Windows will take approximately 5 minutes / 20 minutes.

Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display.

•You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Windows is complete.

If “Let’s get connected” is displayed, select “Skip this step”.

“Join a wireless network” screen may not ap-

pear.

• Follow the steps below.

AWhen “Enable sensors” is displayed, click [Enable this sensor].

BWhen the [User Account Control] screen is displayed, click [Yes].

CAt the [Display Rotation Tool] confirmation screen, click

[Yes].

The computer restarts automatically, and the setting is enabled.

CAUTION

•You can change the user name, password, image and security setting after setup of Windows.

•Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use Windows. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.

•Use standard characters as a computer name: numbers 0 through 9, uppercase and lowercase letters from A to Z, and the hyphen (-) character. If the error message “The computer name is not valid” appears, check if characters other than the above are not entered. If the error message still remains on the display, set the key entry mode to English (“EN”) and enter characters.

•Do not use the following words and characters for user name: CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9,

LPT1 to LPT9, LPT, &, space, @.

•

In particular, if you create a user name (account name) that includes the “@” mark, a password will be requested at the log-on screen, even if no password has been set. If you try to log on without entering a password, “The user name or password is incorrect.” may be displayed and you will not be able to log on to Windows (è page 33).

Getting Started

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