Panasonic CF-25EGC2AAM Operating Instruction

Personal Computer

CF-25 Series

®

Contents

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started

Names and Functions of Parts..................... 6

Operation

Startup and Shutdown .....................................8

Keyboard and Touch Pad .............................. 10

Battery Power ................................................... 12

Replacing.......................................................... 15

Recharging ....................................................... 16

Refreshing ........................................................ 17

Hardware Expansion ...................................... 18

Multimedia Pocket (MP) ................................ 18

PC Cards .......................................................... 19

Memory Expansion ........................................ 20

Expansion Bus Port........................................ 21

Hard Disk Drive
(For technicians at your nearest Panasonic Service Center) ... 22

Infrared Data Transfer .................................... 23

Setup Program
(Windows 95 version: WSET25, MS-DOS version: SETUP25) . 24

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics Program (DIAG25) ............................. 25

Error Codes ....................................................... 25

Dealing with Problems .................................. 26

Reinstalling Windows .................................... 28

Appendix

Floppy Disk Drive ............................................30

Hardware Technical Data .............................. 31

Display Properties........................................... 32

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...... 33

Specifications................................................... 36

LCD and External Display ............................ 37

AC Cord Instruction (for U.S.A) ........................ 38

Index.................................................................... 39

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic's CF-25 series computer. You will find that this computer offers many
convenient functions, and can be connected to a variety of optional peripheral devices. Please read the Operating
Instructions thoroughly for smooth operation of your new computer.

NOTE

Also, please see the README file, as it contains important information.

Checklist

Confirm that the following items are supplied.

Computer
AC adapter and AC Cord (CF-AA1526)
Backup Disk (FD)
Cap Sheet

( P.6)

Windows® 95 System Pack
Operating Instructions
TRANXIT REGISTRATION CARD
TRANXIT ACCESSORY CATALOGUE

For North America

LIMITED WARRANTY (US)
USER REGISTRATION (US)
LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)
WARRANTY STATEMENT (CANADA)

For U.K.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

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.

©Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1996. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computers 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

IBM® is a registered trademark, and PS/2™, OS/2™ and AT™ are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft®, MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks, and Windows® NT™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
of the United States and/or other countries.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.
CardWorks™ is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
TranXit™ is a trademark of Puma Corporation.
Panasonic® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

2

Conventions

For U.S.A.

NOTE

NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor

injury or slightly moderate injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate

injury or serious injury, even death.

Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date,
time, and other data to be stored in it.
Should only be exchanged by service personnel.
Warning! Risk of explosion from incorrect installation or
misapplication!

Litium batteri!

Denna dator innehåller ett lithium batteri som avänds för att
lagra datum, tid och annan data.
Bör endast bytas av servicepersonal. Explosionsfara vid
felaktig hantering.

Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 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.

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 received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3

For U.K.

Warning
This apparatus must be earthed for your safety.

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted
only into a standard three-pin power point which is effec­tively earthed through the normal household wiring.

Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core
and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Wrongly
wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.

The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not
imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation
is completely safe.
For your safety, if you have any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appara­tus may not correspond with the coloured markings identify­ing the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol coloured GREEN
or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

The mains plug on this equipment must be used to discon­nect the mains power.
Please ensure that a socket outlet is available near the equip­ment and shall be easily accessible.

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOW­ING TEXT CAREFULLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains
plug for your safety and convenience.
A 3 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 3 amps and that it is ap­proved by ASTA or BSI to BSI 362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure
that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Important

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:

Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a
screwdriver and replace the fuse.

Warnings

This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT

power system.

(An IT system is a system having no direct connections
between live parts and Earth; the exposed-conducive-parts
of the electrical installation are earthed.

An IT system is not permitted where the computer is di­rectly connected to public supply systems in the U.K.)

Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket when
the computer is not in use.

This equipment is produced to BS8001/1983.

For German

Warnung bezüglich der LIthiumbatterie

(Sicherungsbatterie)

Lithiumbatterie!
Dieser Computer enthält eine Lithiumbatterie zur Sicherung
von Datum und Uhrzeit der eingebauten Uhr sowie anderer
Systemdaten im Speicher bei einer Unterbrechung der
Hauptstromversorgung. Diese Sicherungsbatterie darf nur von
Kundendienstpersonal ausgewechselt werden.
Warnung! Bei falschem Gebrauch besteht Explosionsgefahr!
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.

For France

Avertissement concernant la pile au

lithium (pile de sauvegarde)

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!

4

Precautions

Usage

Keep away from 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 differences.
Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC (41 oF to 95 oF)
Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC (-4 oF to 140 oF)

Avoid Humidity Liquids and Dust

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

Handling

Keep Magnets Away

Keep the computer away from magnetic fields.

Avoid Stacking

Do not place heavy objects on top of the
computer.

Keep Small Object Away

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

Prevent Shock

Do not subject the computer to severe
vibrations or impact. Do not place the computer
inside a car truck.

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

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

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

Do not attempt to disassemble your compuer.

Carrying

Do not carry the computer without first turning off the

power.

Do not hold the computer by the LCD panel if the com-

puter is open.

Do not move the computer while a floppy disk is inserted.

Maintenance

Surface of the LCD Panel

Soak a piece of gauze or soft cloth sufficiently in isopropyl

alcohol only, and wipe the panel gently. Using excessive
force may scratch the panel. Avoid wiping with a dry cloth,
since this can damage the surface of the polarizing plate.
Also, be sure not to use water and perfumes, as these liq­uids can dissolve the coloration of the polarizing plate.

Areas other than the Display

Gently wipe other areas using a soft cloth pre-soaked in

water or a neutral cleaner and wrung out thoroughly. Do
not use solvents like benzine and thinner, nor chemical
cloths.

Handling the AC Adapter

Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing
so may damage the connections.

Use only the specified AC adaptor (Factory Control Num­ber: CF-AA1526) with your computer. Using an AC
adapter 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 as well. If
the cord is kept connected, a very low level of power equiva­lent to approximately 1.5 watts will be consumed.

Problems such as sudden voltage drops/surges may arise

during periods of thunder and lighting. Since this could
adversely affect your computer, the uninterruptible power
supply is highly recommended.

Against Computer Viruses

Anti-virus software is not supplied. However, you should

obtain such software if you plan to transfer files actively or
to use the Internet.

Cables

LCD Panel

The LCD panel should not be exposed to direct sunlight

or ultraviolet light.

Do not apply excessive downward force on the display when
it is completely opened, especially when plugs and/or cables
are connected to the rear of the computer.

CAUTION

However this computer is designed to prepare for shock, liquid and dust, please read the
above precautions carefully on how to handle your computer.

Generally speaking, cables or wiring to/from your com-

puter should not exceed 3 m (118.11 inches).

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front

Display (LCD)

Power Switch

External Mouse/Ke yboard Port

Use this port to connect an external

LED Indicator

P.7

Keyboard

P.10

Battery Indicator

P.13

Infrared Communication
Port (IrDA compliant)

P.23

Handle

T o remove the handle, use a screwdriver to remove
the screws. When replacing the handle make sure

that the screws have been firmly fastened.
After removing the handle, please affix the two
caps from the cap sheet that is supplied.

Touch Pad

P.11

Headphone Connector

Use this connector to connect
headphones or amplifier-equipped
speakers. Audio output from the in­ternal speaker is disabled when
headphones or outside speakers are
connected.

POWER Indicator

mouse(PS/2 type) or keyboard.

Reset Button

If your computer freezes, press this
button to reset the computer. Use
a narrow object such as the tip of a
ball-point pen to push the button.

CAUTION

Do not use a pencil. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and
damage the computer's circuitry.

DC-IN Connector

Insert the DC plug of the supplied
AC adapter into this connector.

PC Card Slots

P.37

P.8

P.19

Green Power on / CPU normal speed mode
Orange Power on / CPU slow speed mode

(The CPU cools down)

NOTE

When the temperature of the CPU rises, the processing speed is
automatically reduced to protect the CPU from overheating.
When the temperature of the CPU drops, the normal processing
speed is automatically restored.

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Back and Bottom

Names and Functions of Par ts

Ext. Display Port

Use this port to connect an external
display.

Parallel Port

Use this port to connect a

printer or some other parallel

port device.

Expansion Bus Port

P.21

MEMO

Volume adjustment

Serial Port

Use this port to connect a serial mouse or a serial com­munications device such as a modem.

Speaker

Security Lock

Connect a cable (Kensington)
to anchor your computer to a
desk or some other large object
to prevent theft.

Multimedia Pocket Device (FDD)

MP Release

P.18

P.18

Display brightness adjustment

+

Increase volume.

+

Increase brightness.
(Low Middle High)

+

Decrease volume.

+

Decrease brightness.
(High Middle Low)

LED Indicator

Caps Lock NumLK ScrLK

Multimedia PocketKey Pad

Hard Disk

When the LED Indicator goes on, do not turn the computer off. Do not remove/insert a
floppy disk.
When the LED indicator goes on, do not turn the computer off.

CAUTION

Do not allow the ports/connectors to get wet. Always make sure they are covered. If they do
happen to get wet, wipe them using a soft cloth immediately.

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Startup and Shutdo wn

e

w

*

Connecting the AC Adapter

Connecting the supplied AC adapter.

Panasonic

1

3

Power On

Panasonic

1

2

2

3

MEMO

The supplied battery is not charged. When using the computer for the
first time, be sure to charge the battery pack before using the computer.
Connecting the AC adapter automatically starts the charging process.
Check the battery indicator to confirm the current charging status.

Lift the latch and
open up the display .

Power Switch

NOTE

Use only the specified AC adapter (CF-AA1526).

Connect the AC cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the AC cord into an AC outlet.

Plug the AC adapter into the computer.

CAUTION

Do not turn the computer off immediately
after turning it on.
Also, allow at least 10 seconds to elapse
after you have switched off the power and
want to turn the computer back on again.

Slide

First time computer is started onl y

License agreement

<<<<<

Copyright (C) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,LTD. 1992-1996

Thank you for your purchase of Panasonic Product.

Before you use software programs furnished with this product,
Please read through "LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT" written before

"Specification" in Operation Instructions.
If you AGREE to the card, press 'Y' and Enter.
If you NOT AGREE to it, press 'N' and Enter. All the software

installed on the hard disk will not be able to be used.

USER NAME:

>>>>>LICENSE AGREEMENT UTILITY Ver. 3,0

Firstaid FD creation

modifications and unforeseen situations. Make sure you have the

*

respective software installation disks.

*
*

Firstaid FD

*

If you have the floppy disk(s) in hand, press any key and advanc

*

the next step. Any data on these disks will, however, destroyed.

*

If the floppy disks are not currently available, turn off the po

*

until they are.

*

*******************************************************************

Press any key to continue...

Ready to create Firstaid FD.
Insert a floppy disk in drive A and press any key.

1

Read the message displayed on the screen, and follow the instructions.

T ype your name.

Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer
and hold it there for about one second.

NOTE

Make sure to create a "Firstaid FD" that will
allow you to reinstall the operating system if
necessary, for example, if the data on the hard
disk is accidentally erased.
Do not switch the power off or put the com­puter into the suspend (hibernation) mode
while the "Firstaid FD" is being created.

Blank 3.5-inch
floppy disk

( P.30)

Please remove the diskette and write protect it.
Press any key to continue...

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( P.30)

Startup and Shutdow n

Windows 95 Setup

(for beginners)

Startup screen

1 Click [Next].
2 Type your name and the name of your company, then click [Next].
3 The "License of Windows 95" should be displayed. Read through this

and then click [Next].

4 The License Agreement should be displayed. Read the Agreement,

check “I accept the agreement”, and click [Next].
If you do not agree, turn the power off and bring the computer to
your nearest Panasonic Service Center.

5 T ype in the product number printed on the Certificate of Authenticity;

the Certificate is attached to the "Introducing Microsoft Windows 95
book" included in the "Windows 95 system pack". Click [Next].

6 Click [Next] to configure your computer .
7 Click [Finish] to end the setup.
8 Read the instructions and click [OK]. W indows should restart.
9 At this point, you may have to install a disk to add necessary driver(s)

to your computer.

10 If you want to install your printer driver(s), click [Next]. Follow the

prompts on the screen to specify the printer(s). Otherwise, click [Can­cel]. (Note: Printer drivers can also be added later.)

11 Set the correct time and click [Close]. (Note: The clock and time

zone are set to values used in Japan. These settings can also be changed
later.) Click [Next] to create system disks.

12 Create back-up disks of the software preinstalled in your computer with

"Microsoft Create System Disks". Be sure to have 37 2HD-type format­ted floppy disks on hand. Please backup your disks in the following order:

Panasonic Tools Disk 1
Panasonic Tools Disk 2
CardWorks™ INSTALLATION Disk 1
DRIVERS DISK
TranXit Disk 1
TranXit Disk 2

Microsoft Windows 95 Setup disk

13 Follow the instructions that appear on the display.

Shutdown

You can turn your computer off by selecting "Shut Down..." from the
"Start" menu.

MEMO

You can also restart your computer in the MS-DOS
mode by selecting "Restart the computer in the MS­DOS mode?"

9

Keyboard and Touch Pad

The system is equipped with a keyboard and touch pad for input to the computer.

Ke y combinations for accessing special functions

Powers off the computer and nullifies the suspend (hibernation) function. Use this

[Fn] +[Power Switch]

combination only after saving all open files, closing all open applications, and
exiting Windows.

[Fn] +[F5]

[Fn] +[F9]

[Fn] +[F10]

[Fn] +[KeyPad]

[Fn] +

[Fn] +

Toggles the speaker on and off.
Gives the current battery power status.

Powers off the hard disk drive motor and backlight of the display to conserve power.
The backlight goes on again when any key (except the Fn key) is pressed. Power to
the hard disk drive resumes when the hard disk is accessed.

Toggles the numeric key pad on and off. When the key pad is on, the correspond­ing LED indicator lights and numerical values can be input.
Pressing the Fn key when the key pad is on turns it off, and vice versa.
When NumLK is activated in conjunction with the key pad, the shaded keys
operate as shown.

NumLK on & KeyP ad on

Increase volume.

Decrease volume.

NumLK off & KeyPad on

10

[Fn] +

[Fn] +

Increase brightness. (Low Middle High)

Decrease brightness. (High Middle Low)

Keyboard and Touch Pad

Touch Pad

Click

The touch pad is used to move the cursor in the same way as a mouse
would.

Work Surface

Left Button
Right Button

Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface to move the cursor.
Tapping lightly on the surface has the same effect as clicking the left
mouse button.

NOTE

If "Left-handed" is selected in the mouse settings, tapping the touch pad will have the same
effect as clicking the left button of the touch pad.

Click the left button once or tap the surface once lightly.

Double click

Drag

Click the left button twice in rapid succession or tap the surface twice lightly in
rapid succession.

Move the cursor to the object you want to drag. Hold down the left button with one
finger while moving another finger over the surface or double-tap the pad without
releasing your finger and drag the object.
Releasing the left button or lifting your finger from the pad, respectively , will "drop"
the object.

CAUTION

Be sure never to press the POWER switch while the suspend (hibernation) process is being
carried out. Also, do not input from the keyboard or the touch pad or move the mouse. The
processing may not be executed correctly.
Movement of the cursor may be affected if oil, etc., gets on the touch pad. Be sure that the
touch pad is clean at all times. Use a clean cloth with some water and a little detergent or
media head cleaner to gently wipe the touch pad.

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Battery Power

This computer contains the following two types of batteries.

Main Battery: (Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack)

Removable battery that runs the computer without the AC adapter.

Clock Battery: Battery that is housed inside the computer and maintains the clock and set-

tings.

NOTE

The battery pack will become somewhat warm during normal use. This is not malfunction.
The operating time may differ from the display depending on the charging and discharging

temperatures and battery wear.

CAUTION

When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that

the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.

Exposure to strong shock (such as being dropped on the floor) can cause the battery pack to

malfunction.

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. Damaged terminals may cause system perfor-

mance failure.

Do not expose the battery pack to open flame.
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or water.
Use the battery pack only with the computer for which it was designed.
Do not directly connect the negative and positive terminal on the battery pack.
If, due to damage, battery electrolyte comes in contact with skin or clothing, wash it off

quickly and thoroughly with water.

Consult with your physician if you feel something is wrong with you physically.

When +

NOTE

An incorrect display may result if the main battery is installed or removed while the power to

the computer is switched off or while the computer is in the suspend (hibernation) mode.

The four indicators blink when the RESET button is pressed or when a battery pack has been

replaced.

Battery

are pressed, the remaining battery charge is shown by the four indicators.

90 ~ 100%

65 ~ 90%

35 ~ 65%

10 ~ 35%

[Blinking]

The battery pack is not installed or the
remaining battery charge is not known.

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Battery Indicator

Battery Power

Battery Indicator

Orange

Green

Red

Blinking red

Blinking orange
Blinking green

Blinking orange
for 5 seconds after
the AC adapter is
connected.

Battery Status

Charging
Fully charged

Power low

Suspend (hibernation) function is enabled:

- The beeper sounds at the same time.

- The computer automatically enters the hibernation
mode approximately 4 minutes after the beeper
sounds.

Suspend (hibernation) function is disabled:

- The beeper sounds approximately 7 minutes later.

- The computer automatically turns off several min­utes after the beeper sounds.

The battery or AC adapter may not have been
connected properly.

Refreshing
Refreshing required

The temperature is outside the range of approximately
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

Action

Please continue normal use
Please continue normal use

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Replace the main battery with a fully charged
one.
If recharging is not possible at this time, imme­diately save any open files on your disk and turn
off the power.
When the indicator remains red for a long time,
proceed with refreshing unless there has been a
sudden change in temperature.

Refer to the Operating Instructions, and make
the proper connections. If the problem persists,
contact the Panasonic Service Center. (Trouble
may have occurred in the battery, charging con­troller, etc.)

Please wait until refreshing finishes. Press ESC
if you wish to abort.

Refresh the battery pack. ( P.17)

Please wait until the temperature falls within the
allowable range.

Conserving Battery Power

"Power management" conserves battery power and enables the computer to be oper­ated to the maximum extent possible. To run this program, select Wset25 in Win­dows or Setup25 in DOS.

The computer enters the standby mode immediately after
In this mode, the HDD motor, CPU* and LCD backlight are turned off.

*Only when Windows is running.

It is recommended that the battery is installed when using the computer.
In the setup program, set "Power Saving" in "Power Management" to "Advanced".

NOTE

Certain applications may not run when "Power Saving" is set to "Advanced". If this is the

case, set “Power Saving” to “Standard”.

When Windows is activated, click the "Start" button, move the cursor to "Settings", and click
"Control Panel". Select "Power" from the "Control Panel" to confirm that the "Advanced"
setting has been selected under "Power Management". The default setting is "Advanced".

+

Standby

are pressed.

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Battery Power

A Shorter Than Expected Battery Drive Time

Your computer may experience a shallow charge-discharge cycle characterized by
computer operation for a short period of time followed by battery charging. Repeti­tion of such cycles will decrease your battery’ s operating time temporarily . The above
should be kept in mind if you decide to run the computer off the battery after it has
been running off the AC adapter for an extended period of time.
The computer automatically determines the need for battery refreshing. In such cases,
the screen will display a message reminding you to refresh the battery , after the com­puter has been started up. In this case, the battery indicator blinks in green to indi­cate the need for battery refreshing. Refreshing is commenced after any key is pressed.
Also, if you leave a fully charged battery for 2 to 4 weeks in temperatures above 35°C
(95°F), the battery’s operating time may decrease temporarily.
These conditions are not due to a fault in the battery. Normal performance can gen­erally be restored by fully charging and then discharging the battery two or three
times in succession. In order to fully discharge the battery in a short period of time, a
battery refresh tool (BATTREF.COM) is provided

battery operating time may vary drastically depending on the types of installed op­tions.

NOTE

Replace the battery pack if the amount of time the computer can be operated on a full charge
drops to approximately one half of the normal duration.

( P.17). Please note that the

Hints on How to Use Battery Pack

If you plan to leave the computer idle for an extended period of time (approximately
two months or more), discharge the battery first by using the “refresh” method,
remove it from the computer and store it in a cool place. (Refer to the Operating
Instructions for information on removing the battery.)
Excessive discharging of the battery can occur if it is left in the computer for ex­tended periods of disuse, possibly shortening its service life or causing damage to
the computer. (Note that the battery will not discharge if the AC adapter is left
connected, so it does not have to be taken out in such cases.)

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Replacing

Removal

Battery Power

The battery pack is an item that at some point will require a replacement. If the
usage time of a battery pack becomes noticeably short, and repeated recharging does
not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one (part
number: CF-VZS250 or CF-VZS251).

T urn the computer off by pressing and holding the power
switch in the 'ON' position simultaneously .

Turn the computer over.

Mounting

Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws located
toward the front of the computer.

Remove the cover.

Slide the battery pack toward the outside edge to remove it.

Drop a new battery pack into the pocket.

Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.

Replace the cover and tighten the two screws.

NOTE

Always switch the computer off and disconnect the AC adapter before replacing a battery

pack.

The battery pack may malfunction if it is exposed to strong shocks. Caution should be exercised.

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Battery Power

Recharging

The battery automatically is charged when the AC adapter is plugged into a socket.
Rapid charging commences when the POWER switch is turned of f. Normal charging
takes place when the POWER switch is turned on.
Charging will terminate (Battery indicator changes from orange to green) automati­cally when the battery is fully charged. In this state, it will remain fully charged as
long as the AC adapter is connected.
The AC adapter will become warm during charging or while in use; this is perfectly
normal.

NOTE

If the battery pack is subjected to temperatures outside of the specified 5°C to 35°C (41°F to
95°F) range, charging will not commence. Under this circumstance, the battery indicator will
blink for 5 seconds. Charging will commence automatically once the temperature falls within
the allowable range. The battery temperature may rise as high as 60°C (140°F) during charging.

CAUTION

Always allow the battery to become completely discharged (low battery alarm sounds) before

recharging .

Since the battery is not pre-charged, be absolutely sure to charge these batteries before using
the computer for the first time. Charging commences automatically after the AC adapter is
connected.

A new battery or a battery that has not been used for a prolonged period of time will not be
fully charged after it has been charged/recharged only once.

It is recommended not to charge a battery that has not been completely discharged first (low
battery alarm sounds).

Do not charge a battery in any other computer or by using a recharger other than the one
specified.

When the duration of a battery’s operation has fallen by half or so, repeat the battery refresh
operation two or three times. If nothing happens even after this, the battery has reached the
end of its life span and should be replaced with a new one.

Installing and attempting to charge a battery pack that is already fully charged, or installing
and removing a battery pack several times in quick succession, can result in overcharging and
cause the battery to heat up. Such treatment can damage the battery pack.

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Battery Power

Refreshing

Battery refreshing involves power discharging and recharging (the latter only if the
AC adapter is connected.) Follow the instructions below to execute the battery re­fresh tool after the battery becomes fully charged. The battery refreshing time ranges
between three and five hours, depending on the state of the battery.

NOTE

Do not execute "BATTREF" at the "MS-DOS" prompt in Windows. Execute this program
after restarting the computer in the MS-DOS mode.

1

Exit any application programs that may be running, click "Start" and then click
"Shut Down". Select "Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode?" and click "Yes".

2

After making sure that the display panel is open and the LCD is 'ON', type the
following at the MS-DOS prompt.

battref .

3

A verification message will appear. Press .

4

The computer is automatically rebooted, and the screen shown below appears.

Press any key to refresh battery, or ESC to boot.

NOTE

If the LCD panel is closed when using the external display, the messages "Please Open LCD
panel." will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.

5

Press any key to start discharging of the battery. The screen shown below appears
during the battery refreshing.
Leave the computer on until the POWER indicator goes off, even if the screen goes off.

Refresh battery.
Don’t touch unit until all LEDs have turned off. LCD will go
off prior to this.

Refresh can take up to 5 hrs. Press ESC to cancel and boot.

When the POWER indicator goes off, battery charging commences automatically. If the
AC adapter is not connected, connect it to charge the battery fully.

NOTE

When charging a completely discharged battery, ensure the proper refresh effect by leaving the
AC adapter plugged in until the battery indicator changes to green (which indicates a complete
recharge).
The battery indicator becomes orange (charging mode) quite quickly, but charging is not per­formed for the first one hour in order to increase the charging efficiency.

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Hard ware Expansion

Multimedia Pocket (MP)

The multimedia pocket houses the floppy disk drive (FDD) that comes with this
computer. The FDD can be replaced with an optional unit.

NOTE

Do not replace a unit in the multimedia pocket with another when the computer is in the sus­pend (hibernation) mode. Doing so could damage the unit or prevent the new unit from being
recognized properly.

Removal

Mounting

Turn the computer off by pressing
computer switch in the on position simultaneously.

Turn the unit over.

Open the cover.

Slide the MP release toward the MP device.

The MP device should slide out.

Pull out the device.

Insert an MP unit into the slot.

and holding the

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Push the unit until it snaps into place.

Confirm that the MP release has returned to its original
position.

)

)

PC Cards

Hardware Expansion

Type I or II

Type III

Mounting

The PCMCIA card slots accept PC cards that conform to the PC card standard.

5mm (0.197")
5mm (0.197" )
5mm (0.197"

Up to three Type I/II (thickness: 5 mm (0.197 inch) or less) cards can be
inserted.

Or, one T ype I/II and one Type III card (1.8-inch hard disk drive, etc.) can

5mm (0.197" )
5mm (0.197"

NOTE

In order to use PC cards, the appropriate PC card device drivers must be installed.
Make sure that the combined operating current of your PC cards does not exceed the maxi­mum allowable current of the card slots. If the output current limit (3.3V, 400mA; 5V,
400mA; 12V, 120mA) is exceeded, malfunction may result.

Only the bottom slot can support a Zoomed Video (ZV) card.

be inserted; the Type III card can only be inserted into the bottom slot.

Insert your PC card and slide it in until it is firmly in place. As
you slide the card in, a button will pop out that enables you to
remove the card. (NOTE: The PC card should have an ar­row indicating how it is to be inserted.)

Removal

Press the button to displace the card.

Button

Remove the card by pulling it out.

NOTE

If you use CardWorks software, please refer to its on-line Quick Reference Guide.
(Click [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[CardWorks Quick Reference Guide].)

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Hardware Expansion

Memory Expansion

A RAM module may be installed in the computer to increase the computer’s memory
(parts number: CF-BA6116 (16MB) or CF-BA6132 (32MB).)

NOTE

Do not add additional memory while the computer is in the suspend (hibernation)
mode. Doing so could damage the unit or prevent the module from being properly
recognized.

Mounting

Turn the computer off by pressing and holding the power
switch in the 'ON' position simultaneously .

Use a screwdriver or to loosen the two screws located to­ward the front of the computer.

Remove the cover.

Put the RAM module into the slot diagonally; the side with
the metal connectors goes into the slot. Then, press down
on the module until it snaps into place and is held firmly down
by the hooks.

Hook

Removal

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Pulls the hooks on both sides outwards.

Gently remove the RAM module from the slot.

Replace the cover and tighten the two screws.

Expansion Bus Port

The expansion bus port gives added functionality to the computer by enabling it to be
connected to an optional port replicator (CF-VEB251).

Expansion Bus
Po rt

Refer to the instruction manuals for the port replicator for details on installation.

Hardware Expansion

Turn the computer off.

Turn the computer over.

Slide completely toward the end to open the cover.

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Hardware Expansion

Hard Disk Drive (For technicians at your nearest Panasonic Service Center)

CAUTION

If your hard disk needs to be replaced, be sure to have it replaced at a Panasonic Service Center.
If you replace the hard disk yourself and later encounter problems, Panasonic will not bear any
responsibility.

The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock; dropping it (not the computer)
from a height of about 3 cm (1 inch) onto a hard surface can permanently damage it.
Also, the internal electronic circuitry can be easily damaged by exposure to static
electricity.

NOTE

Do not remove the hard disk while the computer is in the suspend (hibernation) mode. In this
case, data may be lost when the hard disk is removed.

Removal

Mounting

Turn the computer off by pressing

and holding the power

switch in the 'ON' position simultaneously .

Turn the computer over.

Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws located toward
the front of the computer.

Remove the outer cover.

Remove the dampers protective cover.

Lift out the hard disk.

Detach the cable connected to the hard disk.

Attach a new hard disk.

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Return the hard disk into the computer. Be sure that the damper
does not get entangled at the bottom of the hard disk.

Place the damper protective cover back onto the computer .

Replace the cover and tighten the two screws.

Infrared Data Transfer

Using the computer’s built-in infrared communication port (IrDA compliant), you
can transfer data to and from other computers with an infrared port.

Infrared Communication Port

NOTE

Assuming two computers, it is necessary to make the appropriate settings on both computers so
that the addresses of the infrared communication ports can be used. It is recommended that the
distance between the two infrared communication ports is between 20 cm (0.65 feet) and 50 cm
(1.64 feet).
Data transfer may be affected if there is a TV, VCR, wireless headphone set, incandescent bulb,
or stove nearby, or if the computers are in direct sunlight.

Select [Start]-[Programs]-[TranXit]-[TranXit].

NOTE

Infrared data transfer requires that
the handle not be blocking the
channel of communications.

TranXit can be used to perform data synchronization (updating the file and data
information on both computers to the latest version) and to transfer files between
two computers.

NOTE

TranXit must be installed on both computers for data transfer. Also, it is necessary to assign
a different "Computer Name" to each computer; use [Setup]-[Computer Name] to change the
name.

If you use TranXit software, please refer to its on-line Quick Reference Guide.

(Click [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[TranXit Quick Reference Guide].)

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Setup Program

(Windows 95 version: WSET25, MS-DOS ver sion:SETUP25)

Follow the procedure below to specify operating environment settings (device port
addresses and IRQs, passwords security, drive protection and reduced power con­sumption) for the computer.

Windows 95 version

MS-DOS version

c:\WINDOWS>

Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[Setup25 Windows] to specify
your operating environment settings (device port addresses and IRQs,
password security, drive protection and power consumption).

For more details, please click [Help].

Exit Windows 95 and restart the computer in the MS-DOS mode. Type
the following at the DOS prompt.

SETUP25

Setup Main Menu

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1. System Setup

2. Power Management

3. Supervisor Setup

ESC
Exit

F1
Help

Enter
Select

Move cursor

MEMO

If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk, boot it from the "Firstaid FD". Insert the
"Firstaid FD" into the floppy disk drive first and then turn on the computer.

1 Boot
2 Restore HDD to factory default

A:\WINDOWS\COMMAND>

Type the following:

SETUP25

Diagnostics Pr ogram (DIAG25)

Follow the procedure below to determine whether or not the various components of
the computer are functioning normally.

Insert the "Firstaid FD" into the floppy disk drive and restart the com­puter.

1 Boot
2 Restore HDD to factory defaut

A:\WINDOWS\COMMAND>

T ype the following:

DIAG25

Error Codes

During POST (power on self test) the following error codes may be displayed. They
are also displayed if a hardware failure occurs.

ERROR CODE

XXX
Press F1 key to continue.

Code Description

062 Boot failure--default configuration used Default configuration in use
101 System Board Failure Interrupt controller failure
102 System Board Failure Timer 2 test failure
106 System Board Failure Diskette controller failure
114 Adapter ROM Error Adapter ROM checksum error
151 System Board Failure Real-time clock failure
161 Bad CMOS Battery Dead battery
162 Configuration Change Has Occurred Configuration error
162 Configuration Error CMOS checksum error
163 Date and Time Incorrect Real-time clock is not updating
173 Configuration Change Has Occurred ROM configuration has changed
177 The security passwords have been corrupted Password is corrupted (CMOS RAM is broken)
201 Memory Size Error Memory size/data error
301 Keyboard Error Keyboard failure
303 Keyboard Error Keyboard controller failure
604 Diskette Drive Error Diskette drive 0 failure
605 Diskette Drive Error Diskette unlocked problem
1780 Hard Disk Error Fixed disk 0 failure
1800 PCI Error No more IRQ available
1801 PCI Error No more room for optional ROM
1802 PCI Error No more I/O space available
1803 PCI Error No more memory (above 1 MB) available
1804 PCI Error No more memory (below 1 MB) available
1805 PCI Error Checksum error or 0 size Opt. ROM
8601 Pointing Device Error Pointing device failure
I9990301 Hard disk failure
I9990305 An operating system could not be found

Press and one of these messages follows.

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Dealing with Prob lems

Read this section if your computer is not operating properly. Note that some prob­lems may be caused by the software in your system. If you are ultimately unable to
correct a problem, contact the Panasonic Service Center.

Startup

Is the AC adapter plugged into the power supply connector of the computer and
an AC outlet?

Power does not come on.

Is the battery pack sufficiently charged and mounted correctly?
Does the computer operate normally after it has been restarted by pressing the
reset button?

Nothing appears on the display
screen.

Can't remember password. Contact the Panasonic Service Center.

"Please run Setup, Press F1" is
displayed.

Memory counting speed is very
slow.
Windows start up and processing
speed is very slow.

If the low power consumption function has caused the display to dim, pressing

the space bar will restore it.

Have you selected an external display using the Setup program?

Pressing causes Windows to start. Exit Windows and restart the computer in
the MS-DOS mode. Type SETUP25 /F. This will restore the Setup program's set-

tings to their default values (except the password settings), then the Setup program
must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment
settings.

Type SETUP25 /F. This will restore the Setup program's settings to their default values
(except the password settings), then the Setup program 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.)

During operation

Use [Control Panel] in Windows 95 or the DATE and TIME commands in the

Date or time display is in­correct.

MS-DOS mode to set the date/time to their proper values. If problems persist,
contact the Panasonic Service Center.

The clock battery (lithium battery) may be running low on power. Contact the

Panasonic Service Center.

Computer stops working.

Red battery indicator lights.
Repeated beeps sound while
the computer is in use.

Red battery indicator lights
and a beep sounds.

Red battery indicator flashes on
and off.

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If you are running the computer off the battery pack, the battery may be out of
power. Connect the AC adapter.

The battery power is low. Connect the AC adapter or replace the battery pack with
a fully charged battery.

The battery temperature has risen due to the electrical discharge caused by a large
load. Connect the AC adapter to reduce the load on the battery.

Are the AC adapter and battery pack both correctly connected? If the red indicator
flashes even after reconnecting them, contact the Panasonic Service Center.

Dealing with Problems

The battery indicator remains
red for a long time.

The POWER indicator becomes
orange and the CPU processing
speed drops.

Display

An afterimage appears.

Drives

Cannot access floppy disk drive.

Cannot write to floppy disk.
Cannot format floppy disk.

Fully charge the battery pack, switch on the computer, disconnect the AC adapter,
and allow the battery pack to discharge completely.

The CPU processing speed will slow automatically to protect the CPU from over­heating. The CPU will return to its normal processing speed once it has cooled.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear.
This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is
displayed.

Is the floppy disk drive properly installed?
Has the floppy disk been inserted correctly?
Has the floppy disk been correctly initialized?
Has the floppy disk drive been installed properly?
Has the Setup program been used to disable the floppy disk drive?

Is the floppy disk write-protected?
Did you enter the correct command and parameters?

Cannot access hard disk drive.

Contact the Panasonic Service Center.

P eripheral equipment

Is the cable connected properly?

Printer does not work.

External mouse does not work.

The RAM module cannot be used. Check the orientation of the card, and make sure it is firmly in place.

Is the printer powered on?
Is the printer on-line?
Has the Setup program been used to set "Parallel Port Address" to "Automatic

(PnP)", "378" or "3BC"?

Is the cable connected properly?
Is the mouse's device driver running? Refer to the manual accompanying your

mouse.

Is the mouse connected to both the serial port and the ext. mouse/keyboard port?
Has the Setup program been used to set "Touch Pad" to "Disable"?

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Reinstalling Windows

If the situation calls for a reinstallation of W indows, please follow the instructions below .

CAUTION

Prepare the 37 floppy disks (Firstaid FD (1), Panasonic Tools Disk (2), CardWorks Installation

Disk (1), Drivers Disk (1), TranXit Disk (2), Windows Setup Disk (30)) that you saved as backup.

Please be aware of thefollowing:

- All data in your computer willbe lost. Be sure to back up all files before proceeding.

- Remove all external devices: the ports/connectors must be free. Also remove all PCMCIA
cards from their slots.

For Beginners (Returning to near-factory default settings)

1

With the power 'OFF', insert the "FirstaidFD" into the drive. Then, turn the power 'ON'.
The following screen will appear:

2

1. Boot

2. Restore HDD to factory default

Select option 1.
Type the following:

3

A:\windows\command\Setup25 /F

4

The following screen will appear:

1. Boot

2. Restore HDD to factory default

Select option 2.
From this point on, follow the instructions on the display.
The computer will be restarted several times during the reinstallation process. When an indica­tion appears on the screen after a restart, select option 2.

5

When your computer asks you to insert the "Panasonic T ools FD", Please do so. (It will then ask you
to reinsert the"Firstaid FD"; simply follow the instructions).
Insert the "Microsoft Windows 95 Setup Boot Disk" when instructed to do so. Follow the instruc-

6

tions on the display. (Note: This step takes approximately one hour.)

NOTE

For each selection, choose the default setting.
Be sure to select "Sound, MIDI or Video Capture Card" from the "Analyzing

Your Computer" screen during the installation.

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After the reinstallation, in the following sequence click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Sys-

7

tem]-[Device Manager].

8

Delete all items from each of "Ports (COM&LPT)" and "Sound, video and game controller", and
then insert the "DRIVERS DISK" into the drive.
Double click "PCI bridg" from "Other devices". In the following sequence, click [Driver]-[Change

9

Driver...]-[Other devices] and then click "Have Disk..." For the"Copy manufacturer's files from:"
message, type "A:\PCI" and then click "OK" to return to the "Device Manager" display.
Double-Click "Unknown device" of "Other devices". In the following sequence select [Driver]-

10

[Change Driver...]-[Sound video and game controller] and click "OK". Click "Have Disk...", and
type "A:\ESS" at the"Copy manufacturer's files from:" message. Click "OK" to return to the
"Device Manager" display.
Double-click [Chips & Tech Super VGA] of [Display adapters]. In the following sequence, click

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[Driver]-[Change Driver...]. Click "Have Disk...", and type "A:\CHIPS" at the "Copy manufacturer's
files from:" message.Click "OK". The message to restart Windows appears.
Remove the floppy disk and click"OK". After Windows restarts, go to [Start]-[Run], type

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"C:\INSTALL.BAT", and then click "OK".
Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Add New Hardware], and then click [Next].

13

After Windows restarts, select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[System]-[Device Manager].
Double-click [PCIC or compatible PCMCIA controller]. In "Device Usage" of "General", set

14

<Undocked (Current)> (i.e., add a check mark). Click "OK" and follows the instructions on the
display (Use default values).
Restart the computer and delete the"C:\INSTALL.BAT" file.

15

Reinstalling Windows

For Advanced Users (Returning drive C to its default condition)

CAUTION

This is possible when the hard disk is partitioned. If the hard disk is compressed, please uncompress it.

With the power 'OFF', insert the "Firstaid FD" into the drive. Then, turn the power 'ON'.

1

The following screen will appear:

2

1. Boot

2. Restore HDD to factory default

Select option 1.

3

Type the following:

A:\windows\command\Setup25 /F

The following screen will appear:

4

1. Boot

2. Restore HDD to factory default

Select option 1. Then, type the following:

CD A:\MKD
REINST

Follow steps 5 to 15 above; from the "For Beginners" section.

5

MEMO

If necessary, install CardWorks and TranXit using the following procedure.

Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.

1

<For CardWorks>

<For TranXit>

2

Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Add/Remove Programs].

3

Select [Install/Uninstall].

4

Click [Install].
Type in the frame.

5

<For CardWorks>

<For TranXit>

A:\SETUP
A:\INSTALL

From this point on, follow the instructions that appear on the display.

"CardWorks"

"TranXit 1"

Display

Wallpaper

Color palette

Monitor Type

Show Suspend command
on Start menu

Desktop area

Keyboard
(only U.K. model)

Regional Setting
(only U.K. model)

Autoexec.bat

NOTE

When reinstallation is performed, the computer does not return to the same settings for some
Windows programs. If these programs are required, check the necessary items in [Control
Panel]-[Add/Remove Programs]-[Windows Setup], add the "Infrared" utility in [Control Panel]­[Add New Hardware] and uncheck the "Infrared" item.

Default settings

Tile

PANA_G.BMP

High Color
Super VGA

1024 x 768
Always

800 x 600

After the reinstallation

Center

None

16 Colors

Unknown

Never
640 x 480

How to return to depault settings

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Display]-[Background]

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Display]-[Background]

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Display]-[Settings]

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Display]-[Settings]

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Power]

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Display]-[Settings]

U.K

English (British)

U.S

English (United States)

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Keyboard]

[Start]-[Settings]-[Control panel]­[Regional Setting]

Path = C:\util\AVAPP No Path edit C:\Autoexec.bat

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Floppy Disk Drive

Compatible floppy disks

2HD (Double sided, High density, Double track) High 1.44 MB
2DD (Double sided, Double density, Double track) Low 720 KB

Preventing accidental erasure of data

Set the tab to write protect to prevent your data from being erased or overwritten
accidentally.

Write enable Write disable

Data recording capacityData recording densityType

Inserting and removing floppy disks

Insertion

Label side up

NOTE

Handling a disk in the following ways can cause data to become corrupted or can result in the
disk becoming stuck in the drive.

- Sliding the shutter on the disk manually.

- Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

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

- Applying more than one label on the disk.

Removal

Floppy Disk
Eject Button

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Hardware Technical Data

To install expansion cards in the computer, follow the procedure below to obtain an
address map. The, select values for the interrupt level (IRQ), I/O port address and
memory range and DMA channel that are not being used.

Displaying an address map

1

Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[System].

2

Select [Device Manager].

3

Click [Properties].

Printing an address map

1

Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[System].

2

Select [Device Manager].

3

Click [Printer].

4

Click the [System Summary] box and then click [OK].

The standard I/O addresses are listed below.

0000H - 00FFH (System Board)
x1F0H - x1F7H (Hard disk drive)
x220H - x22FH (Sound controller)
x2F8H - x2FFH (Infrared communication port)
x378H - x37FH (Parraller port)
x388H - x38BH (FM synthesizer)
x3B0H - x3BBH (Dispaly controller)
x3C0H - x3DFH (Dispaly controller)
x3E0H - x3E3H (PC card controller)
x3F0H - x3F7H (Floppy disk drive)
x3F8H - x3FFH (COM port)

An "X" at the beginning of an address indicates that the address cannot be used,
regardless of its value.

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Display Properties

The display resolution, number of colors, etc. can be set as followings.

1

Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel].

2

Select [Display].

3

Select [Settings].

4

Set [Color palette], [Desktop area] and [Font size], and click [OK].

NOTE

The display settions can be changed by selecting [Change Display Type].

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ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MAT­TER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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Beschränkten Nutzungslizenzvertrages

Das (die) mit diesem Panasonic®-Produkt (im weiteren als "Produkt" bezeichnet) gelieferte(n) Programm(e) (im weiteren
als "Programme" bezeichnet) wird (werden) nur für den Gebrauch durch den Endnutzer (im weiteren als "der Käufer"
bezeichnet ) lizenziert und darf (dürfen) ausschließlich gemäß den unten aufgeführten Lizenzbedingungen benutzt
werden. Der Gebrauch der Programme durch den Käufer gilt als konkludente Zustimmung des Käufers zu den
Bestimmungen dieser Lizenz.

Die Programme wurden von Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (im weiteren als "MEI" bezeichnet) entwickelt oder
sie wurden auf andere Weise von MEI erworben, und MEI lizenziert die Programme hiermit für den Gebrauch des
Käufers. Der Käufer übernimmt die alleinige Verantwortung dafür, daß die Wahl des Produkts (einschließlich der
zugehörigen Programme) die beabsichtigten Zwecke erfüllt, sowie für die Installation, den Gebrauch und die damit
erzielten Ergebnisse.

A. Hiermit erteilt MEI dem Käufer das persönliche, nicht übertragbare und nicht ausschließliche Recht und die

Lizenz zur Nutzung der Programme gemäß den Bestimmungen und Bedingungen dieser Vereinbarung. Der
Käufer bestätigt, daß er lediglich eine BESCHRÄNKTE LIZENZ ZUM GEBRAUCH der Programme und der
dazugehörigen Dokumentation erhält und daß mit dieser Lizenz kein Rechtsanspruch, kein Besitzanspruch
und keine anderen Rechte verbunden sind, weder auf die Programme und die dazugehörige Dokumentation,
noch auf die Algorithmen, Konzepte, Ausführungen und ldeen, die von den Programmen und der dazugehörigen
Dokumentation dargestellt werden oder in diese aufgenommen sind, und daß alle Rechte bei MEI verbleiben.

B. Der Käufer darf die Programme nur mit genau dem Produkt verwenden, zu dessen Lieferumfang die Programme

gehören.

C. Der Käufer und seine Angestellten und Bevollmächtigten sind zum Schutz der Vertraulichkeit der Programme

verpflichtet. Der Käufer darf die Programme und die dazugehörige Dokumentation ohne vorherige schriftliche
Genehmigung von MEI nicht an Dritte weitergeben oder sie auf andere Weise, einschließlich von Time-Sharing,
Dritten zugänglich machen.

Lizenz

D. Der Käufer darf die Programme und die dazugehörige Dokumentation zu keinerlei Zwecken kopieren oder

reproduzieren und darf auch nicht zulassen, daß sie von anderen kopiert oder reproduziert werden, außer daß
der Käufer eine (1) Kopie der Programme ausschließlich für Sicherungszwecke und nur zur Unterstützung der
Verwendung der Programme mit genau dem Produkt erstellen darf, zu dessen Lieferumfang die Programme
gehören. Der Käufer darf die Programme weder modifizieren noch solche Modifikationen versuchen.

E. Der Käufer darf die Programme und eine diesbezügliche Benutzerlizenz nur zusammen mit der Übergabe

genau des Produktes, zu dessen Lieferumfang die Programme gehören, an einen Dritten übergeben. Zur
Zeitpunkt einer solchen Übergabe ist der Käufer verpflichtet, sämtliche von ihm erstellten Kopien, sowohl in
gedruckter, als auch in Maschinensprache abgefaßter Form, jedes einzelnen Programms und der dazugehörigen
Dokumentation an die gleiche Person zu übergeben und alle nicht übergebenen Kopien zu zerstören.

F. Der Käufer darf kein Copyright, Warenzeichen oder keine andere Bekanntmachung oder Produktkennzeichnung

von den Programmen entfernen und muß jede solche Bekanntmachung oder Produktkennzeichnung auf jeder
Kopie eines der Programme reproduzieren.

Der Käufer darf die Programme und davon erstellten Kopien, weder insgesamt noch teilweise, nicht im Reversierverfahren
assemblieren, kompilieren oder auf mechanischem bzw. elektronischem Wege abtasten. Der Käufer darf die Programme
und deren erstellte Kopien, weder insgesamt noch teilweise benutzen, kopieren, modifizieren, verändern oder
weitergeben, es sei denn dies ist im Rahmen dieser Lizens gestattet.

Falls der Käufer eine Kopie eines der Programme, außer gemäß Absatz E, an Dritte weitergibt, wird diese Lizenz
automatisch außer Kraft gesetzt.

Laufzeit der Lizenz

Diese Lizenz ist nur so lange gültig, wie der Käufer das Produkt zu eigen hat oder im Leasing-Verfahren betreibt, falls
sie nicht vorher widerrufen wird. Der Käufer darf diese Lizenz zu einem beliebigen Zeitpunkt aufheben, indem er die
Programme und die dazugehörige Dokumentation zusammen mit allen davon in jeglicher Form erstellten Kopien auf
eigene Kosten zerstört. Diese Lizenz wird außerdem mit sofortiger Wirkung aufgehoben, wenn eine der oben
aufgeführten Bedingungen eintritt oder der Käufer irgenwelche Bestimmungen oder Bedingungen dieser
Lizenzvereinbarung verletzt. Der Käufer verpflichtet sich, nach einer solchen Aufhebung der Lizenz die Programme
und die dazugehörige Dokumentation zusammen mit allen davon in jeglicher Form erstellten Kopien auf eigene
Kosten zu zerstören.

Der Käufer bestätigt, diese Vereinbarung gelesen und verstanden zu haben, und verpflichtet sich, ihre Bestimmungen
und Bedingungen einzuhalten. Der Käufer bestätigt weiterhin, daß es sich bei der vorliegenden Vereinbarung um
eine vollständige und ausschließliche Aufzeichnung der Vereinbarung zwischen dem Käufer und MEI handelt, die
alle Vorschläge oder früheren Vereinbarungen, in mündlicher oder schriftlicher Form, sowre jegliche Unterredungen
zwischen dem Käufer und MEI in Bezug auf die Gegenstände der vorliegenden Vereinbarung ablöst.

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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 ci­dessous. 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 vis-à-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.

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 reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documen-

tation 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.

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 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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Specifications

Model No. CF-25EGC2AAM / CF-25EGC2AAE*
CPU Pentium® Processor (133 MHz, 2.9 V) Pentium® Processor (100 MHz, 2.9 V)
LCD 10.4" Non Glare Active Matrix (TFT) 800 X 600
VRAM 1 MB
Memory 8 MB (Expandable to 40 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive 1.44 MB (Double-sided, High-density, Double track)

Hard Disk Drive*
Sound 16 bits 44.1 KHz
Speaker Mono Speaker (built in)
Keyboard Windows 95 Keyboard (for U.S.A.: 87keys, for U.K.: 89keys)
Pointing Device Touch Pad
Indicator LED X 8 (Battery, Power, CapsLK, NumLK, ScrLK, Key Pad, MP, HD)
Slots PC (PCMCIA) Card Slots: 3 Slots for Type I or II / 1 Slot for Type III (supports

Ports Parallel Port: Dsub 25-pin female

Battery Battery Pack: Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hybride) rechargeable battery pack,

Power Saving Suspend (hibernation) function, Standby function
Software Operating Environment: Microsoft® Windows® 95 (pre-installed)

AC Adapter AC100 V-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Auto Sensing / Switching DC 15 V, 2.6 A
Security Password function (Supervisor Password, User Password, Coffee break Password)
Physical Dimensions 299 mm (11.8") X 59 mm (2.4") X 237 mm (9.3")
(Width X Height X Depth) (Not including protrusions)
Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) + handle 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)
Environment (Temperature/ Operating: 5oC to 35oC (41oF to 95oF) / 30% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Humidity range) Storage: -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to 140oF) / 30% to 90% RH (no condensation)

2

720 KB (Double-sided, Double-density, Double track)

1.35 GB*3 (16 msec / Enhanced IDE)

ZV Port (bottom slot)), Expansion RAM Slot, Multimedia Pocket Slot
Output current limit: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA , 12 V: 120 mA

Serial Port: Dsub 9-pin male
Ext. Display Port: Mini Dsub 15-pin female
Ext. Mouse / Keyboard Port: Mini DIN 6-pin female
Expansion Bus Port: Dedicated 80-pin female
Headphone Connector: Stereo output (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA)

DC-IN Connector: Mini jack
Infrared Communication Port: IrDA compliant Speed: 115200 bit/sec

Clock Battery: Coin type lithium battery, 3.0 V,

Utility Programs: Setup, Diagnostics, CardWorksTM, TranXitTM,

1

Impedance 32 Ω
Output power 4 mW (impedance 32 Ω) X 2

9.6 V, 3200 mAh
Operating Time: 1.5-2.5 hours (Depending on the conditions)
Charging Time : Power on : approx. 4 hours*

Operating Time: approx. 10 years

CF-25 CG82AAM / CF-25 CG82AAE

840 MB*4 (16 msec / Enhanced IDE)

5

Power off : approx. 2 hours*

5

*1M = U.S.A. model, E = U.K. model
*3 1 GB = 109 bytes *5 These values serve only as guidelines.

*41 MB = 106 bytes

*2 The hard disk drive contains a partition (approx. 90 MB) for system use.

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LCD and External Display

Specifications

LCD

800 X 600

* LCD supports only 262144 colors.

Resolution
(Pixels)

640 x 480 256 85 60
640 x 480 High Color 85 60
640 x 480 True Color* 85 60
800 x 600 256 85 60
800 x 600 High Color 85 60

1024 x 768 256 85 60

Color

Refresh Rate (Hz)

CRT (Max.)

LCD/SIM (Max.)

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AC Cord Instruction (for U.S.A.)

Model: CF-25 series for U.S.A.

1.For use with 100-125 VAC. Select power supply cord rated 125 V, 7A.

2.For use with 200-240 VAC. Select power suppply cord rated 250 V, 6A.

3.The power supply cord length is 1.0 m (minimum).

4.If you use the power supply cord, please refer to the following lists.

PLUG
CONFIGURATION

UL LISTED

USAGE

North America

Universal Europe

United Kingdom

Australia

NOMINAL VOLTAGE
and
CURRENT RATING

120 V, 60 Hz
7 Amp. (max.)

220 V, 50 Hz
6 Amp. (max.)

240 V, 50 Hz
6 Amp. (max.)

240 V, 50 Hz
6 Amp. (max.)

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Switzerland

220 V, 50 Hz
6 Amp. (max.)

Index

A

AC Adapter .....................................................................8

AC Cord .....................................................................8,38

B

Battery Indicator ......................................................... 6,13

Battery...........................................................................12

Battery Power ................................................................12

C

CardWorks.....................................................................19

Click ..............................................................................11

D

DC-IN Jack ......................................................................6

Diagnostics Program ......................................................25

Display (LCD) .................................................................6

Double Click ..................................................................11

Drag ..............................................................................11

E

Error Codes ...................................................................25

Expansion Bus Port.....................................................7,21

Ext. Mouse/Keyboard Port ...............................................6

Ext. Display Port..............................................................7

F

Firstaid FD ......................................................................8

Floppy Disk Drive..........................................................30

H

Hard Disk Drive.............................................................22

Hardware Expansion ......................................................18

Headphone Connector ......................................................6

I

Infrared Communication Port (IrDA Compliant).........6,23

Infrared Data Transfer ...................................................23

k

Keyboard .................................................................... 6,10

Key Combinations..........................................................10

L

License Agreement ..........................................................8

M

Multimedia Pocket ......................................................7,18

Memory Expansion ........................................................20

MP Release .................................................................7,18

MS-DOS Mode ................................................................ 9

P

Parallel Port .....................................................................7

PC Card Slots ............................................................. 6,19

Port Replicator ...............................................................21

Power Indicator ................................................................6

Power Switch ................................................................6,8

Precautions ......................................................................5

R

RAM Module.................................................................20

Reinstalling Windows ....................................................28

Reset Button ....................................................................6

S

Serial Port........................................................................7

Setup Program ...............................................................24

Shutdown .........................................................................9

Speaker (Built-in) ............................................................7

Specifications.................................................................36

Startup .............................................................................8

T

Touch Pad ...................................................................6,11

TranXit ..........................................................................23

W

Windows 95 Setup ...........................................................9

Model
No.

Serial
No.

or
Code

No.

Date
of
Purchase

Customer's Record

Dealer's
Name

Dealer's
Address

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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Outline of the International ENERGY STAR 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.

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