Panasonic CF-27 User Manual

95

®

Personal Computer

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CF-27 Series

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First ................................................. 5

First-time Operation ........................................ 6

Getting Started

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer. Please
refer to page 15 on how to access the Reference Manual.

Contents

• Key Combinations

• LED Indicators

• Panasonic Hand Writing

(T ouch Pad)

• Suspend/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

• Computing On the Road

• Battery Power

• Using a Multimedia

Pocket Device

• Using PC Cards

• Adding Memory

• Port Replicator

• Using a Printer

• Using an External Display

• Using USB Devices

• Infrared Data

Communications

• Hard Disk Drive

• Setup Utility

• Technical Information

• List of Error Codes

• DMI Viewer

• Dealing With Prob lems

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down............................10

Handling and Maintenance ........................... 16

Operation

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ........................................ 17

Dealing With Problems.................................. 18

Reinstalling Software .................................... 20

Tr o ubleshooting

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .......23

Names and Functions of Parts...................... 25

Specifications................................................27

Appendix

Customer's Record

Model
No.*

Serial
No.

or
Code

No.

Date
of
Purchase

*For the Model No., insert the 11 digit number (for example, CF-27RJ48AAM) located on the bottom of the computer.

Dealer's
Name

Dealer's
Address

Introduction

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

Illustrations in this manual

NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

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

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

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

: Where to go for referred information.

: This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is available on your com-

puter. Please refer to page 15 on how to access this manual.

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. 1998. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

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

Trademarks

PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or
other countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
PhoenixCard Manager is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Imation, the Imation Logo, the circle-pyramid logo, SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp.
Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

2

For U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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.

Precautions

The CF-27 was developed based on thorough research into the
real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pur­suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to in­novations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration
damped hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal
connections. The CF-27's outstanding engineering has been tested
using the stiff MIL-STD- 810E (for vibration and shock) and IP
(for dust and water) based procedures.
As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken
to avoid any damage. The following usage and handling proce­dures are recommended.

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

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

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from magnets.

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, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

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

Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

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

Keep Small Objects Away

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

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.

Avoid Excessive Force on the Display

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.

Peripherals

Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease
in performance, an increase in temperature and/or damage
your computer. For more information on peripheral devices,
please refer to the Reference Manual.

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!

3

Precautions (Battery Pack)

Care should be exercised with regard to the following in
order to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheat­ing, or bursting.

Avoid Heat

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

Keep Articles Away

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

Do Not Disassemble

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

Do Not Short

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

Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sun­light

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

Do Not Use With Any Other Computer

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

Do Not Put into a Microwave

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

Discontinue Use

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

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty
or damaged.
Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to be­come wet.
If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time
(a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack
until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 50% and
store it in a cool, dry place.
This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re­charging only when the remaining power is less than approx.
95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first
purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first

time. When the AC adapter is connected to the computer,
charging begins automatically.
Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, do
not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with clear
water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as pos­sible.

NOTE

The battery pack may become warm during recharg­ing or normal use. This is completely normal.
Recharging will not commence outside of the allow­able temperature range (0 °C to 35 °C (32°F to 95
°F)). Once the allowable range requirement is satis­fied, charging begins automatically. Note that the re­charging time varies based on the usage conditions.
If the temperature is low, the operating time is short­ened. Only use the computer within the allowable
temperature range.
Although the battery has remaining capacity, the bat­tery indicator may light up red or emit a beep. This
indicates a significant rise in the temperature of the
battery pack. This is typically caused by the fact that
the battery pack has been delivering a high level of
power because the computer has been used with the
display at the brightest setting and with the power­saving function off.
To protect the battery pack from increases in tempera­ture, the brightness of the display automatically de­creases, allowing the temperature of the battery to drop.
In this condition, if the computer is left as is, it will
automatically go off after about three minutes have
elapsed. Within that period, therefore, be sure to con­nect the AC adapter or shut the computer OFF after
saving any open data (if necessary).

4

Read Me First

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

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

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

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to floppy disks.

Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or
should you inadvertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( "Security Measures")

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the
MP indicator ( ) is on.

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

Use care when handling floppy disks.

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

• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

• Exposing the 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.

Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

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

Use the write-protect tab.

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

Computer Viruses

* This computer uses Microsoft

Write-pr otect T ab

Write Enable Write Disable

®

Windows® 95 Operating System.

Getting Started

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

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

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

5

First-time Operation

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

1

Confirm the inclusion of all parts

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

CAUTION

Have 2HD floppy disks prepared to create disks that will allow you to reinstall
the operating system should a problem occur. Be sure that these disks are not
write-protected. (It is not necessary for these disks to be preformatted.)

Getting Started

AC Adapter............................1 A C Cord.................................1

CF-AA1639

Battery Pack..........................1

CF-VZSU04

Operating Instructions ......... 1

FIRSTAID CD......................... 1

Windows 95 System Pack .... 1

Windows® 95 Book

CD-ROM

Registration Card

6

Getting Started

7

First-time Operation

Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 23)

4

Before removing the seal covering the power switch, please read the LIMITED USE LI­CENSE AGREEMENT. Removal of this seal indicates agreement to the terms specified.
After you have agreed to the terms, you may turn your computer on.

Po wer Switch

Turn your computer on

5

Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer and hold it for approximately
one second until the power indicator ( ) turns on before releasing it.

Getting Started

CA UTION

After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch the power
switch until Windows setup has started.
Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before
powering it on again.

NOTE

The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch
pad, or the external mouse for two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut (ECO

mode "Computing on the Road" )*.
The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad is used or a key is pressed.

The computer may enter the ECO mode while Windows is setting up or even when
an application software is being installed. In this case, because it is conceivable
that a selection dialog box will be shown, for resuming from the ECO mode, do not
press Enter which may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated to
the direct triggering of a selection, like .

* Except the devices connected to the USB port such as a USB mouse.

Ctrl

Setup Windows 95

6

Select settings for your region, then press [Next].

1

NOTE

Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch
pad. ( page 12)

Select your keyboard layout, then press [Next].

2

(for U.S.A.: United States 101)

3 Enter your name and your company’s name, then press [Next].

(It is possible to omit the company name item.)
The License Agreement will be displayed.

After reading the agreement, select [I accept the agreement] or [I don't accept the

4

agreement], then press [Next].

NOTE

If [I accept the agreement] is selected, the [Certificate of Authenticity] will
appear. If [I don't accept the agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be
aborted.

5

Input the Product Number written on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located in
the Windows® 95 book that comes with this computer then press [Next].

8

6

Press [Finish].

Label-side up
Insert the shutter-side
headfirst.

Eject Button

7

Input the correct date, time and time zone and press [Close].
Y ou can also complete these settings at a later time.

If you wish to complete the printer settings, press [Next]. If not, press [Cancel].8

NOTE

Simply follow the on-screen instructions. You can also complete these settings
at a later time.

9

Press [Next] to install Internet Explorer. Simply follow the on-screen instruc­tions.

Create floppy disks

7

Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, then
select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create FIRSTAID FD] and follow the on­screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk.

Name of created backup disk

FIRSTAID FD

(When the display for creating the BACKUP DISK is shown, create the disk by following the
on-screen instructions.)

Getting Started

CA UTION

Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your
computer to close to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems
occur.
When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program.
When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is dis­played, click [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.

While the MP indicator ( ) is on, do not remove the floppy disk, power down
your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function ( "Suspend/
Hibernation Functions").

Install the Acrobat® Reader 3.0

8

NOTE

Acrobat® Reader is necessary to view the Reference Manual, which explains
detailed operational procedures concerning your computer.

1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\avapp\reader\setup.exe], then press [OK].
2

Press [Next] and set up the Acrobat® Reader 3.0.

3

After reading the "Software License Agreement", select [Yes] if you agree to the
terms.

4

Press [Next].

5

Press [Finish].
Read the [Readme] file as necessary. To close the file, click in the top right

corner of the window.

Press [OK].6

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

9

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Starting Up

4

1

Open the display

Pull the carry handle forward.

2

1

3

Latch

P ower Switch

Operation

1

2

Slide the latch toward the rear of the computer and hold it with one finger.
Lift up the latch with another finger.

3

4

Lift open the display.

Turn your computer on

2

Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer and hold it for approximately
one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it.

CAUTION

The computer will not power on when the display is closed (except when con­necting an external display).
After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, avoid the following
until Windows has completed loading.

• Touching the power switch.

• Performing any keyboard or touch pad (or external mouse) operations.

• Closing the display.
If the display is closed while W indows is starting up, it is possible that color, etc.,
will not be displayed properly . Run the [MS-DOS Prompt] ([Start] - [Programs]

- [MS-DOS Prompt]), and use full screen display mode by pressing Alt +
Enter .
After returning from the full screen mode Alt + Enter again, the display
will be shown correctly .

Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before
powering it on again.
When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to prevent the
CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to cool down
then switch the power on again.
If the computer still does not power on, please contact Panasonic Technical
Support.

10

If security indicator ( ) is displayed,

you must first enter your password. ( "Security Measures")

Upon entering your
password and press­ing Enter .

* If you are starting from the suspend mode (

nation Functions"), if after three attempts the correct password is not in­put, or if no password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns
to the suspend mode.

If the correct password is input,

Over three incorrect attempts,

Will Start

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

"Suspend/Hiber-

When an application or file that was previously displayed ap-

pears on your screen,

the suspend or hibernation function has been set. (
Functions")

"Suspend/Hibernation

Using the Touch Pad

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.

Work Surface

For instructions on how to handle the touch pad, refer to page 14.
The touch pad has the following two modes of operation.

Select your application

3

Y ou are able to start working on your computer.

NOTE

The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the
touch pad, or the external mouse for two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut
(ECO mode).
The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad is used or a key is pressed.
[System Devices] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device
Manager] may contain a device or devices bearing an exclamation mark or ques­tion mark. This does not indicate a malfunction. Such a mark (exclamation or
question mark) will not be displayed if the operating environment of the device
showing the mark is corrected, by for instance installing the driver of the device.

Right Button

Left Button

Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel Mode

(Setting at the time of purchase)

Wheel mode operations (almost identical to
the case of using the Microsoft® IntelliMouse
for scroll, zoom, etc., operations) are possible
for Microsoft® wheel function-compatible ap­plications.

Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM is a mouse-type de­vice that, in addition to the two conventional
buttons, incorporates a wheel able to rotate
forwards/backwards.

Scrolling Area

Scrolling up/down

For the Pan and Auto Scroll functions, the entire
work surface of the touch pad can be used for scroll­ing.

: Typical mouse operations use this area.

When no check mark is added for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode], [Horizontal] and [Verti­cal] of [Scroll Configuration], the entire surface can be used for typical mouse opera-

tions.

Only scroll operation is possible for appli-

TM

cations not compatible with the Microsoft
wheel function.

Even for applications compatible with the
Microsoft® wheel function, there are cases
where only vertical scrolling or only hori­zontal scrolling is possible in this mode.

Scrolling Area

Scrolling side-to-side

Possible when a check mark

is added for [Horizontal].

Original Mode

Scrolling up/down

Possible when a check mark

is added for [Vertical].

®

Operation

NOTE

When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft® wheel
function or not, try using both modes. Furthermore, depending on the application, there are
cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode.

Changing the mode of the touch pad

1

Select from the taskbar and then select [Motion] or select [Motion] in [Start] - [Set-

tings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse].

2

To set the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode
Add the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration].
To set the original mode
Delete the check mark for [IntelliMouse Wheel mode] of [Scroll Configuration] and
add the check mark for [Horizontal] and/or [Vertical] .

3

Press [OK].

11

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Basic Operation

Wheel

Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode.

Operation

Original

Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode.

Function

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking

Dragging

Wheel
Original

Wheel
Original

Wheel
Original

Wheel
Original

Touch Pad Operation

Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.

or

tapping

or

double-tapping

or

Two quick taps, but on
the second tap leaving
your finger down (apply­ing pressure) and moving
it on the work surface.

When a check mark is added for [use Drag
Lock] *

After the drag operation (above : left side), it is
necessary to determine the destination (i.e., loca­tion of drop) by one tap. Under the condition no
destination is selected, do not use the suspend or
hibernation function. Nothing is shown on the dis­play, even after resuming from the suspend or hi­bernation mode.
In this case, the display will return after a tap or
click is made.

* In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons]

While holding down the
button, moving your fin­ger on the work surface.

clicking

double-c licking

12

Scroll*

Scroll a document
(rotate the wheel)

Auto Scroll*

Automatically scroll a document
(move the mouse after clicking the
wheel)

Wheel
Original

Wheel

Wheel

Original

1 2

Operate after pressing the two buttons simultaneously .

When releasing the auto scroll function:

One tap on the work surface.

Function

Touch Pad Operation

Pan*

Scroll in various directions of a
document
(move the mouse slightly while
holding down the wheel)

Zoom*

Magnify/reduce the display of a
document.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Ctrl )

Data Zoom*

Display or hide a document, or
perform operations to return to or
proceed with Internet Explorer.
(rotate the wheel while holding
down Shift )

Within the parentheses () are operations to follow when using an external Microsoft
IntelliMouseTM.
* Indicates that the movements will differ depending on the application.

CAUTION

When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function) is
connected, a part or all of the additional functions may not function. To use these addi­tional functions, install the driver or application software of the external device by fol­lowing the procedure below. However, once the driver or application software is in­stalled, it is possible that a part of the functions of the touch pad (e.g., auto scroll) will no
longer operate even when the touch pad is enabled again (see the procedure for “When
you want to re-enable the touch pad.”).

1

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

2

Select [General] in [Mouse Properties], and then select [Change].

3

Select [Show all devices].

4

Select [(Standard mouse types)] for [Manufacturers:], select [Standard PS/2 Port

Mouse] for [Models:], then select [OK].

5

Select [Close]. At the message asking whether to restart the computer, select [No].

6

Power off your computer ( page 14) and connect the external mouse or trackball

device to the computer.

7

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). In [System

Setup], set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] and close the Setup Utility.

8

Following the operating instructions for the connected external mouse, install the

necessary driver.

After the installation, be sure to [Disable] setting for [Touch Pad] of the Setup Utility.

Wheel

Wheel

Wheel

Operate while holding down the two buttons.

Magnify

Ctrl +

Shift +

Reduce

®

Operation

When you want to re-enable the touch pad;

1

Perform steps 1 to 5 of the procedure shown above.

2

Power off your computer ( page 14) and remove the external mouse or trackball

device.

3

Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). In [System

Setup], set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility.

4

Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure shown above, select [Matsushita] for [Manufac-

turers:] and [Touch Pad] for [Models:], then select [OK].

5

Select [Close]. At the message asking whether to restart the computer, select [Yes].

13

Starting Up/Shutting Down

NOTE

The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed, even if the setting for [Double­click Speed] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [T ap and Buttons] is changed.

Handling the Touch Pad

When using a key combination such as Fn + F5 , do not touch the touch pad. If a key
combination is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the key combination
will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor will be lost and the cursor
will not show proper movements. In such cases, the computer has to be restarted by using

the keyboard (e.g., ).
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed
objects (i.e. nails), hard objects or objects leave marks (i.e. pencils and ball point pen).
Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not work
properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first
applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

Shutting Down (power off your computer)

This procedure is shutting down without using the suspend or hibernation function.

Operation

(

1

2

"Suspend/Hibernation Functions"

Display the shut down screen

After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the
[Start] menu.

NOTE

From the keyboard,

You may choose to press down on , then select the menu with or .

Confirm shut down

Select [Shut down].
Your computer will power off automatically.

(In the OFF state, if you are not recharging your battery pack or if the pack is fully charged, your computer
consumes approximately 1.5 W.)

)

14

Restarting your computer (without shutting down)

Select [OK] after selecting [Restart].

NOTE

To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down,

The suspend or hibernation function is available. (
bernation Functions"

)

"Suspend/Hi-

About the Reference Manual

The Reference Manual can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, it is
also possible to print.
This manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the computer, such as how to add
peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works and other useful information.

CAUTION

When you read the Reference Manual, it is necessary to install the Acrobat® Reader 3.0.
( page 9)

Run the Reference Manual

Turn your computer on

1

Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [P anasonic]

2

Zoom-in

Hand tool

To move around
the current page.

Display the page

Go forward or back a
page, or to the beginning
or end of a document.

Cancel or correct an operation

Change the display size

Perform a “find” operation

Exit

Operation

Table of Content (Items)

By clicking an item, the corre­sponding page will be displayed at
100%.

Mova ble splitter bar

This bar can be dragged, for ex­ample, to the right to enlarge the
display of the Table of Contents.

Display of
the manual

(The display may be changed without notification.)

Change the display size

You can choose to magnify/de-magnify the
display.

Page indicator

A desired page can be displayed by inputting
the page number after clicking here.

CAUTION

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

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Operation

16

List of Error Codes

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

error. ( "List of Error Codes")

0200 Failure Fixed Disk
0210 Stuck key
0211 Keyboard error

*0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP
*0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset :
*0231 System RAM Failed at offset :
*0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset :

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
*0260 System timer error
*0270 Real time clock error

0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

02B0 Diskette drive A error

02B1 Diskette drive B error

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

02F0: CPU ID:
*02F4: EISA CMOS not writable
*02F5: DMA Test Failed
*02F6: Software NMI Failed
*02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed

device

address Conflict
Allocation Error for:
CD ROM Drive
Entering SETUP ...
Failing Bits :
Fixed Disk
Invalid System Configuration Data
I/O device IRQ conflict
PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

nnnn

kB Extended RAM Passed

nnnn

Cache SRAM Passed

nnnn

kB Shadow RAM Passed

nnnn

kB System RAM Passed

Operating system not found

*Parity Check 1
*Parity Check 2

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous
Press <F2> to enter Setup
PS/2 Mouse:
System BIOS shadowed
UMB upper limit segment address :
Video BIOS shadowed

nnnn

n

device

nnnn
nnnn

nnnn

nnnn

nnnn

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nnnn

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Dealing With Problems

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. The Reference Manual also contains detailed information. If you still cannot
troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic T echnical Support.

Starting Up

The power indicator or bat­tery indicator is not lit

or is displayed

[POST Startup Error(s)] is
displayed

The pre-memory count,
Windows startup, or an op­eration is extremely slow

The date and time are
incorrect

When the previous item is
not the cause

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

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

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). This will restore the Setup
Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setu p Utility

must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The
processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the
processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].
If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to
be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Press F9 in the Setup Utility (

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Display

No display after powering
on

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

The resolution of the display
cannot be changed

An afterimage appears

The motion of the mouse
cursor is not smooth

The cursor does not move in
scrolling area of the touch
pad

At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you connect an
external display, the screen is displayed on the external display .
When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.
Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .

When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by using
the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD unless the external
display is connected when operations are resumed. In this case, connect the external dis­play.

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?
To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key.
To save power , your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or hibernation

mode. (

Set [None] for [W allpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background],
and then press [OK]. Then, once again try changing the resolution. After the change, be sure
to restart the computer.

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.

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and add the check mark
for [Show trails].

When the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the touch
pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad. In
this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface excluding the right part or
bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of the touch pad can be used for cursor
operations. ( page 11)

"Computing On the Road")

The cursor cannot be con­trolled

Disk Operations

Cannot read/write to a
floppy disk

Unable to write to a floppy
disk

How to format a floppy
disk is unclear

Unable to read/write to the
hard disk

When the previous item is
not the cause

Was the touch pad touched while a key combination (such as Fn + F5 ) was being used?
In this case, restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g., ).

Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted?
Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted?

Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Floppy Operation] to [Enable]? (
Utility")

Your floppy disk content may be corrupted.

Is the floppy disk write-protected?

Select [Format] in [My Computer] - [3 1/2 Floppy (A:)] - [File]. After confirming the disk
volume and format type, start formatting.

Your drive or file may not have been properly set.
Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files.
Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Try testing another drive or media.

"Setup

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19

Reinstalling Software

Before Reinstallation

Preparing

You will need the FIRSTAID CD, CD-ROM included in the Windows 95 System Pack and the FIRSTAID FD you made
earlier.

NOTE

If you have not created the FIRST AID FD, you can create by selecting [Create FIRSTAID FD] in [Start] - [Programs]

- [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

The CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD271) and FDD cable (CF-VCF271) are required for the following reinstallation procedure.
Mount the CD-ROM pack in the multimedia pocket and connect the FDD cable to the floppy disk drive. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the CD-ROM pack and FDD cable for details.)

NOTE

When using a CD-ROM drive other than CF-VCD271 (e.g., by connecting it through a PC Card);

For the CD-ROM drive to be properly recognized
It is necessary to copy the CD-ROM driver to the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. However, after hard
disk is formatted, the operation below is not possible.
Before performing the operation below , we recommend creating a duplicate of the FIRSTAID FD with the DISKCOPY
command.

1

Start Windows and insert the FIRSTAID FD.

2

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [NotePad] and open [a:\config.sys].

3

Rewrite the following line and save.

REM ***************************************
Device=A:\UP\WINDOWS\COMMAND\ATAPICD.SYS /D:MSCD000

Rewrite this driver for the driver of your CD-ROM drive. Please refer to
the operation manual that accompanies the CD-ROM drive.
If you connect a CD-ROM drive through a PC card, the driver for the PC
Card will be necessary. Refer to the operation manual that accompanies
the CD-ROM drive.

4

Copy the CD-ROM driver file (i.e., the driver file rewritten in step 3) of the CD-ROM drive below
[a:\up\windows\command] of the FIRST AID FD.

5

Set the floppy to the write-protect state.

When using a CD-ROM drive not supported by Windows 95
After reinstalling Windows 95 (after step 11 on page 21), there is a need to install the proper driver software. Refer
to the operation manual that accompanies the CD-ROM drive.

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Important

There are cases the reinstallation procedure will slightly differ .

Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the installation will be lost. The reinstalla-

tion will return the computer to close to the conditions at time of purchase.

Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD-ROM drive and FDD cable).
Be sure the AC adapter is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.

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Reinstalling

Windows 95 (HDD format)

CAUTION

If data on your hard disk is compressed, the data should
be uncompressed.

1

Insert the FIRST AID FD, and turn the computer on; this
screen should appear.

Microsoft Windows 95 Startup Menu

1. Boot

2. Initialize the HDD for the Hibernation function

3. Restore the HDD to factory default

Enter a choice: 1

2

To use the hibernation function, follow this procedure
and be sure to create the hibernation partition.
If you decide not to create the hibernation partition, go
on to step 4 after restarting the computer by pressing
Alt + Ctrl + Del .

1

Select [2.Initialize the HDD for the Hibernation
function].

At the confirmation message, press .

2
3

When the message [Press any key to continue...]
is displayed, confirm that the FIRSTAID FD has
been set in the floppy drive, and then press a key.
The computer will reboot.

Y

4

When the message [Press F2 for Setup] is dis­played, press F2 and then run the Setup Utility.

5

Press F9 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and
press Enter .

6

Select [Power] menu and set [Power Management
Mode] to [Off] and [Power Switch] to [Off].

7

Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and
press Enter . The computer will reboot, and
will then return to the display shown in step1.

Windows 95 (reinstalling)

3

Select [3. Restore the HDD to factory default].

4

At the confirmation message, press any key.

5

When your computer prompts you to insert the
FIRSTAID CD, please set the specified CD and press
any key .

6

When your computer prompts you to insert the "Win­dows 95 CD", please set the specified CD and press
any key.

7

When the [T o continue, press ENTER...] appears, press
Enter .
After Microsoft ScanDisk completes, the computer will
automatically return to the Windows 95 setup.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions .

NOTE

With the exception of the instruction below, please
select all default values displayed by the Setup Wiz­ard. Be sure to add the check mark to [Sound,
MIDI, or Video Capture Card] at the [Analyzing
Your Computer].
Have a floppy disk on hand to create a "Windows
95 Startup Disk". Immediately after creating this
disk, enter the FIRSTAID FD into the floppy disk
drive and press [OK]. (Note: A system error will
result if the FIRSTAID FD is not inserted. If this
occurs, insert the FIRST AID FD and press [Retry].)

Device manager 1

14

In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] ­[Device Manager], select [PCIC or compatible
PCMCIA controller] in [PCMCIA socket]. Remove

the check for [Disable in this hardware profile] in
[Properties] - [General] and then press [OK].

15

Press [Next] at the display for the [W elcome to the PC
Card (PCMCIA) Wizard], press [Next] again and then
press [Finish].

16

The display will ask you to restart Windows, press
[No].

17

Check [View devices by connection] at [Device Man­ager] and select [PCI bus] in [Plug and Play BIOS],
press [Remove], then press [OK] . The display will ask
you to restart Windows, press [Yes]. Rebooting will
be done automatically. If the computer asks you to
insert the Windows 95 Disk, press [OK]. Input
[c:\cabs], then press [OK].

Then, when the [Version Conflict] appears, select
[Yes].

18

Press [Next] at the [Update Device Driver Wizard of
PCI Universal Serial Bus] and [Finish].
If the display asks you to restart Windows, press [Yes].

19

Press [Next] at the [Update Device Driver Wizard of
Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)] and [Finish].
If the display asks you to restart Windows, press [Yes].
(This message may be displayed several times.)

Sound driver

20

In [Control Panel] - [System] -[Device Manager], for
each item in [Sound, video and game controller], press
[Remove] to delete it, then press [OK] to confirm the
deletion.

If the display asks you to restart Windows, press
[No].

21

Press [Refresh] and press [Next] at the [Update De­vice Driver Wizard of Unknown Devices].

22

Select [Other Locations], input [c:\util\drivers\sound],
then press [OK].

23

At the [Update Device Driver Wizard of YAMAHA
OPL3-SAx Sound System], press [Finish].

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8

At the [Finishing Setup], remove the floppy disk and
press [Finish]. Windows will restart after all the set­tings have automatically been made. If the com­puter asks you to insert the Windows 95 Disk, press
[OK]. Input [c:\cabs], then press [OK].

9

At the [Date/Time Properties], press [Close].

10

At the [Add Printer Wizard], press [Cancel].

11

When the display appears indicating the establishment
of the system settings, press [OK]. The computer will
reboot.

System setup

12

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\install.bat], then press
[OK]. Rebooting will be done automatically.
It may take several minutes to reboot the computer.

13

In [Start] - [Programs] - [Windows Explorer], delete
the "c:\install.bat" and "c:\install.pif" files.

Video driver

24

In [Device Manager] - [Display adapters] - [Standard
PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)] - [Driver] - [Update
Driver], select [Yes (Recommended).], then press
[Next].

25

Select [Other Locations], input [c:\util\drivers\video],
press [OK], then press [Finish]. The display will ask
you to restart Windows, then press [Yes].

Touch pad driver

26

In [Start] - [Settings]- [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Gen­eral] - [Change] - [Have Disk], input
[c:\util\drivers\mouse] and press [OK]. Select [touch
pad], press [OK] and then press [Close]. The display
will ask you to restart Windows, then press [Yes].

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Reinstalling Software

Power management

27

Device manager 2

28

29
30

31

32

Display driver

33

34

35

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DMI Viewer setup

36
37

Panasonic Hand Writing setup

38
39

Delete the check mark for [When powered by AC
power] and [When powered by batteries] in [Control
Panel] - [Power] - [Disk Drives], then press [OK].

Add the check mark for [DMA] in [Control Panel]

- [System] - [Device Manager] - [CDROM] ­[MATSHITA UJDA150*] - [Settings].

Depending on the CD-ROM drive, there are cases in

which the check mark can not be added for [DMA].
Set [L:] for [Reserved drive letters], then press [OK].
Add the check mark for [DMA] in [Device Man­ager] - [Disk drives] - [GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE**]

- [Settings], then press [OK].
Set [Mobile or docking system] in [Performance] - [File
System] - [Hard Disk] - [Typical role of this machine],
then press [OK].
At the [System Properties], press [Close]. The display
will ask you to restart Windows, then press [Yes].

Select [Super VGA 1024 X 768] for [Models] in [Con­trol Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Proper­ties] - [Monitor] - [Change], then press [OK].

Confirm that there is a check mark for [Automati-

cally detect Plug & Play monitors] in [Options] for the
[Monitor], and then press [Close].
Set [High Color (16 bit)] for the [Color palette], set
[800 by 600 pixels] for the [Desktop area] and then press
[OK].

If [Compatibility W arning] is displayed, select [Ap­ply the settings without restarting?] and press [OK].
After that, select [OK] at the [Display Properties],
and select [YES] at the [Do you want to keep this
setting?].
If after a short period of time no action is taken for
the [Do you want to keep this setting?], the [Win­dows has restored your original display settings] will
appear. Select [OK] and perform the display set­tings again.

Insert the FIRSTAID CD.
In [Start] - [Run], input [L:\en\dmi\setup.exe], then
press [OK].
DMI Viewer setup will start automatically. The dis­play will ask you to restart Windows; press [Finish].

Insert the FIRSTAID CD.
In [Start] - [Run], input [L:\en\writing\setup.exe], then
press [OK].
Panasonic Hand W riting Setup will start automatically.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

Infrared

40

Select [Control Panel] - [Add New Hardware].

41

Press [Next] at the [Add New Hardware Wizard].

42

Select [No], then press [Next].

43

Select [Infrared] in [Hardware types] and press [Next].

44

Press [Next], and press [Next] again.

45

Select [Generic Ir Serial Port [COM2]] in [Select the

port that infrared device.....].

46

From here on, follow the instructions given on the dis­play followed by pressing [Next].
If the computer asks you to insert the Windows 95
Disk, press [OK]. Input [c:\cabs], then press [OK].

47

Press [Finish].

Installing Internet Explorer 4.0

Reinstalling W indows causes an older version of Internet Ex­plorer to be installed.
To return the computer to the state it was in when you pur­chased it, follow the steps below to install the newer version
of Internet Explorer.

1

Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM included in the Windows
95 System Pack.

2

In [Start] - [Run], input [L:\win95\ie4setup.exe], then press
[OK].

3

At the [Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Setup], press [Next].

4

Read the [License Agreement] and select [I accept the agree­ment], then press [Next].

5

At the display for [Installation Option], by selecting ,
select [Full Installation] and then press [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the message indicating the end of the installation
operation appears, select [OK].

If a display with the message [Setup was unable to close
all programs automatically .] appears, when there is a pro­gram in operation, save all data and then select [OK].

6

The display will ask you to restart Windows, then press
[Yes].

Installing Acrobat® Reader 3.0

page 9, Step

8

Por t Replicator (Option)

After reinstalling the software on the hard disk, different set­tings are necessary when using the port replicator. For more
information, please refer to the operating instructions that ac­company the port replicator.

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Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat, en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accepté de respecter ses termes,
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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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Names and Functions of Parts

Function Keys

( "Key Combinations")

LCD

Touch Pad

page 11

LED Indicators

( "LED Indicators")

Infrared Communication Port

( "Infrared Data Communications")

DC-IN Jack

Carrying Handle

For enhanced portability
and in -the -field efficiency.

Battery Indicator

( "Battery Indicator")

POWER Indicator

( "LED Indicator")

PC Card Slots

( "Using PC Cards")

External Keyboard/Mouse Port

USB Port

Headphone Jack

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

Microphone Jack

Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack). Using an
input source other than a monaural condenser microphone may not al­low audio to be input or may damage the equipment.

P ower Switch

Before using the computer for the first time,
carefully read the [LIMITED USE LICENSE
AGREEMENT]. If you agree to the condi­tions, remove the seal.

Reset Button

When resetting your computer, use a dull pointed object. Do
not use a pencil. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer
and damage the computer's circuit.

( "Using USB Devices")

POWER

Expansion Bus Connector

( "Port Replicator")

External Display Port

( "Using an External Display")

Parallel Port

( "Using a Printer")
You may use the floppy disk drive as an ex-

ternal drive that is connected through the par­allel port, by using an optional FDD cable.

( "Using a Multimedia Pocket Device")

Serial Port

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

Floppy Disk Drive (Multimedia Pocket)

( "Using a Multimedia Pocket Device")

Security Lock

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

LOCK

Appendix

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Names and Functions of Parts

Speaker

Ram Module Slot

(

To adjust the volume*, select on the taskbar,
then [Volume Control].

* You may also use the function keys to adjust the volume:

Fn + F5 or F6

Speaker on/off : Fn + F4

Battery Pa ck

Switch for Optional device

This switch is reserved.

MP Release Button

( "Using a Multimedia Pocket Device")

Hard Disk Drive

( "Hard Disk Drive")

MP

RELEASE

Appendix

26

Specifications

Main Specifications

Model No. CF-27RJ48AAM CF-27RG48AAM
CPU Pentium
Cache Memory (second cache memory) 32 KB (512 KB)
Main Memory (Expandable to) 32 MB (96 MB Max. )
Video Memory 2 MB
LCD Type 12.1" (TFT) 10.4" (TFT)

Displayed Colors*

1

256/65536/262144 colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots)

Hard Disk Drive (including about 200 MB used 4 GB*

specifically by the system)

1

*

800 x 600 16-color resolution is not supported. If this resolution is selected, the message "There is an error in the display
settings" will appear when you reboot. Start up again, selecting 256 Color, High Color (16 bit), or Tr ue Color (24 bit),

following the on-screen instructions.
Besides this phenomenon, you might encounter some unexpected behavior. Do not select 16 color mode in any resolution.

2

*

1GB = 109 bytes

Other Specifications

Keyboard Windows 95 keyboard (87 keys)
Floppy Disk Drive 720 KB/1.44 MB (two-mode)

PC Card Slots Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III

Slots Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA,

RAM Module Slot 144-pin, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM or EDO
Parallel Port Dsub 25-pin female
External Display Port Mini Dsub 15-pin female
Serial Port Dsub 9-pin male
Microphone Jack

Interface Headphone Jack Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA

Infrared Communication Port IrDA 1.1 compliant, 4 Mbps data transmission speed*
External Keyboard/Mouse Port Mini DIN 6-pin female

Expansion Bus Connector Dedicated 80-pin female
USB Port 4-pin

Pointing Device Touch Pad
Speaker Monaural Speaker (built in)

Sound 16 bits, 44.1 kHz PCM/FM sound (Sound Blaster PRO Compatible)

Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 95 (FAT32 File System)

Software Utility Programs Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Panasonic Hand Writing,

Battery Pack Lithium Ion 10.8 V, 3750 mAh
Operating Time Approx. 3.0 - 5.0 hours*

Battery Charging Time Power On Approx. 5.5 hours*

Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V

A C Adapter*
Po wer Consumption Approx. 42 W*
Physical Dimensions
Weight Approx. 3.5 kg (Approx. 7.7 lbs.) + the carrying handle 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs.)

1

*

Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack).

2

*

A communications software is necessary.

3

*

Varies depending on the usage conditions.

4

*

The AC adapter is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC.
This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord.

5

*

Approx. 1.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is OFF.

4

(W X H X D)

Input 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Output 15.6 V DC, 3.85A

5

301 mm X 58 mm X 241 mm (11.8 " X2.3 " X 9.5 ") (Not including the carrying handle)

®

Processor with MMXTM technology 266 MHz

2

(total for two slots) 12 V: 120 mA

1

*

Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
Input impedance 600 Ω, Input voltage range 0.01 Vp-p

Impedance 32 Ω, Output P ower 4 mW (Impedance 32 Ω) x 2

PhoenixCard ManagerTM for Windows® 95

2

Power Off Approx. 2.5 hours*

Operating Time Approx. 7 years

(maximum when recharging in the ON state)

3

3

Appendix

27

As an

ENERGY STAR

meets the

®

Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product

ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy ef ficiency.

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 tar geted products are of fice equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.

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