Panasonic CF-29LTQGZBE, CF-29LTQGZL2, CF-29L3QGZBE, CF-29L3QGZL2 Operating Instructions Manual

XP

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-29 Series

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First ................................................. 3

Names and Functions of Parts ........................ 9

First-time Operation ...................................... 11

Reference Manual

• Read Me First

• Key Combinations

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................ 17

Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ........................ 20

Reference Manual ......................................... 21

Useful Information ......................................... 22

• LED Indicators

Getting Started

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer.
Refer to page 21 on how to access the Reference Manual.

Reference Manual

• Touch Pad

• Touchscreen

• Panasonic Hand Writing

• Standby/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

• Computing on the Road

• Battery Power

• Multimedia Pocket

• PC Cards

• SD Memory Card

• SD Memory Card

Security Function

• RAM Module

• Port Replicator

• External Display

• Printer

• USB Devices

• Modem

• LAN

• Wireless LAN

• Hard Disk Drive

• Setup Utility

• Icon Enlarger

• Loupe Utility

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ........................................ 27

Dealing with Problems (Summary) .......................28

Reinstalling Software .................................... 33

Reference Manual

• Technical Information

• DMI Viewer

• List of Error Codes

• Dealing with Problems

(Advanced)

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .......... 35

Hard Disk Backup Function ............................. 37

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

Specifications ................................................... 43

Operation

Troubleshooting

Appendix

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

Customer's Record

Model No.*

Serial No.

or

Code No.

Date of Purchase

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

* For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-29LTQGZBE) located on

the bottom of the computer.

Introduction

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

Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual

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

Getting Started

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.

[start] - [Run]: This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run]. For some applications, you may need to double-

click.

: Where to go for referred information.

: This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is available on your computer.

Refer to page 21 on how to access this manual.

Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation
easier to understand.
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may
not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
In this manual, “Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” is indicated
as “Windows” or “Windows XP”.
Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
The “CD/DVD drive” is a description about drives, such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW and DVD MULTI drives.

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.

© 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

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

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or
other countries.
Intel, Pentium and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

SD Logo is a trademark.
Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies.

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For Europe

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, we declare that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”
Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our
web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact:
Panasonic Services Europe
A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre

Network connection.
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;
In all the countries of European Economical Area;

- Public Switched Telephony Networks

Technical Features.
The terminal equipment includes the following features;

- DTMF dialing

- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s

- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s

This product is designed to interwork with the Public Switched Telecommunication Networks in UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Swe­den, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Italy, Norway and
Austria.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, we declare that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”

Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our web address:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact:
Panasonic Services Europe
A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre

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Compliance Notice - CE Mark

This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive listed below:

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73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
1999/5/EC R&TTE

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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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOW­ING TEXT CAREFULLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug

Getting Started

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 BS 1362.

A S A

Check for the ASTA mark
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.

or the BSI mark on the body

Important

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
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
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.

coloured GREEN or

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 BS800/1983.

Pour la France

Bande de fréquences restreinte: Lors de l’utilisation de cet appareil sur le territoire français, vous ne pouvez le faire qu’en utilisant les
bandes de fréquences 10 et 11 (respectivement 2.457 MHz et 2.462 MHz). L’utilisation de cet appareil sur une autre bande prise en charge
par celui-ci est interdite. Une utilisation à l’extérieur n’est pas autorisée.

Per l’Italia

Per l’uso negli interni è necessaria una licenza. L’uso con le installazioni esterne non è permesso.

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Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre­cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol­lowing:

1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.

2.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) dur­ing an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of elec­tric shock from lightning.

3.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicin­ity of the leak.

4.Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special dis­posal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Information to the User

<Only for models with wireless LAN>

This product and your Health

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

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

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

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant
l'utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En
voici quelquesunes:

1.Ne pas utiliser l'appareil près de l'eau, p.ex., près d'une
baignoire, d'un lavabo, d'un évier de cuisine, d'un bac à
laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d'une piscine.

2.Éviter d'utiliser le téléphone (sauf s'il s'agit d'un appareil
sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter
un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3.Ne pas utiliser l'appareil téléphonique pour signaler une
fuite de gaz s'il est situé près de la fuite.

4.Utiliser seulement le cordon d'alimentation et le type de
piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les piles dans
le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux règlements
pertinents quant à l'élimination des piles.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

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

Pile au lithium!

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

Regulatory Information

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

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Precautions

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF,
NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIP­MENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYS-

1

TEMS

*

. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LI-

ABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARIS­ING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

1

*

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Elec­trical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems when used
during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or
mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are
defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL

(Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, technologies, reliabil­ity, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emis­sion, etc) requirements related to aviation standards that exceed the
specifications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.

This computer is not intended for use in medical equipment in­cluding life-support systems, air traffic control systems, or other

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equipment, devices or systems that are involved with ensuring
human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible in
any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this
computer in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.

The CF-29 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-29’s outstanding engineering has been
tested using the strict MIL-STD- 810F (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.

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

If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC Cord
and the Battery Pack

• Computer is damaged

• Foreign object inside computer

• Smoke emitted

• Unusual smell emitted

• Unusually hot
Continuing to use the computer while any of the above condi­tions are present may result in fire or electric shock.

• If a malfunction occurs, immediately turn the power off and
unplug the AC cord, and then remove the battery pack.

Do Not Touch the Computer and Cable When It Starts Thundering

Electric shock may result.

Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source Other
Than a Standard Household AC Outlet

Otherwise, a fire due to overheating may result. Connecting to
a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC adaptor. On
an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to an AC out­let specifically approved for such use.

Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, the
DC Plug, or the AC Adaptor

Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools, bend,
twist, or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it
tightly.

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Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in fire, short cir­cuit, or electric shock.

Do Not Pull or Insert the DC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet

Electric shock may result.

Clean the DC Plug of Dust and Other Debris Regularly

If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity, etc.
may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result in a fire.

• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long pe­riod of time.

Insert the AC Plug Completely

If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheating or
electric shock may result.

• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.

Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using the Com­puter Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily
Vapors, etc.

The entry of foreign matter may cause a fire or electric shocks.

• If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn
the power off and unplug the AC cord, and then remove the
battery pack. Then contact your technical support office.

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

There are high-voltage areas inside which may give you an electric
shock if you should touch them. Do not touch the pins and circuit
boards inside, and do not allow foreign matter to enter inside.
Also, remodeling or disassembly may cause a fire.

Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small Children

Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury.
In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor immediately.

Do Not Place the Computer on Unstable Surfaces

If balance is lost, the computer may fall over or drop, resulting
in an injury.

Avoid Stacking

If balance is lost, the computer may fall over or drop, resulting
in an injury.

Do Not Leave the Computer in High Temperature Environ­ment Such as in a Sun-Heated Car, for a Long Period of Time

Leaving the computer where it will be exposed to extremely high tem­peratures such as in a sun-heated car or in direct sunlight may deform the
cabinet and/or cause trouble in the internal parts. Continued use in such
a resulting condition may lead to short-circuiting or insulation defects,
etc. which may in turn lead to a fire or electric shocks.

Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Cord

Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a fire or
electric shock.

Do Not Move the Computer While the DC Plug Is Connected

The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock.

• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the DC plug immediately.

Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With Your Computer

Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to
your computer or supplied by Panasonic) may resulting in a fire.

Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact

Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped
may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.

Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour

Using the computer for long periods of time may have detrimen­tal health effects on the eyes or hands.

Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using Headphones

Listening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear for long
periods of time may result in loss of hearing.

Use the Modem with a Regular Telephone Line

Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise switches) of
a company or business office, etc. or to a digital public phone
or use in a country or area not supported by the computer may
result in a fire or electric shocks.

Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable
Other Than the One Specified, into the LAN Port

If the LAN port is connected to a network such as the ones
listed below, a fire or electric shock may result.

• Networks other than 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX or
10BASE-T

• Phone lines (Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on­premise switches), digital public phones, etc.)

Do Not Use with Exposing the Skin to the Computer for a
Long Period of Time

Using the computer with exposing the skin to the heat source
of the computer or AC adaptor for a long period of time can
cause a low-temperature burn.

Do not place the computer near a television or radio re­ceiver.
Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored on the
hard disk may be lost.

Interface Cable

Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not
recommended.

Precautions (Battery Pack)

Do Not Use with Any Other Computer

The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the speci­fied computer or charger. If it is used with a computer other
than the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leakage, gen­eration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Charge the Battery Using the Methods Other Than
Indicated in This Manual

If the battery pack is not charged using one of the methods indi­cated in this manual, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ig­nition or rupture may result.

Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It to
Excessive heat

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for Example)

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty
or damaged.
Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to be­come wet.
If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time
(a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack
until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and
store it in a cool, dry place.
This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharg­ing only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95%
of capacity.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first
purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first
time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer,
charging begins automatically.
Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, do not
rub your eyes. 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 if internal temperature of
the battery pack is outside of the allowable temperature
range (0 °C to 50 °C {32°F to 122 °F}). (
tery Power”) Once the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the
recharging time varies based on the usage conditions. (Re­charging takes longer than usual when the temperature is
10 °C {50 °F} or below.)
If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened.
Only use the computer within the allowable temperature
range.
This computer has a high temperature mode function that
prevents the degradation of the battery in high tempera­ture environments. (
corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature
mode is approximately equivalent to an 80% charge level
for normal temperature mode.
The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount of
time the computer can be run by using a particular bat­tery pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated re­charging does not restore its performance, the battery pack
should be replaced with a new one.
When transporting a spare battery inside a package, brief­case, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic
bag so that its contacts are protected.
Always power off the computer when it is not in use.
Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not con­nected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.

“Battery Power”) A level

“Bat-

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Do Not Insert Sharp Objects into the Battery Pack, Expose
It to Bumps or Shocks, Disassemble, or Modify It

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result. Do not place
the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hair­pins when carrying or storing.

Do Not Use This Computer with a Battery Pack Other Than
the One Specified

Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU29A) with your CF-29. Use
of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic
may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).

For Used in Motor Vehicle

Warning: Check the following Commission Recommendation
to determine proper installation and usage of this product while
operating within a motor vehicle.
“Commission Recommendation on safe and efficient in-vehicle
information and communication systems: A European statement
of principles on human machine interface.”
Commission Recommendation is available from Official Jour­nal of the European Communities.

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802.11a Wireless LAN channel Information on Disposal for Users of

Use the following channels for the 802.11a Wireless LAN.

• U.K., Italy, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Norway

Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 (available indoors only)
Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136,
140

• Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64
Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136,
140

• Austria

Channels 36, 40, 44, 48 (available indoors only)

• France, Belgium

Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 (available indoors only)

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Waste Electrical & Electronic Equip­ment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompa­nying documents means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling,
please take these products to designated collec­tion points, where they will be accepted on a free

of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries
you may be able to return your products to your local retailer
upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local author­ity for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste,
in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please
contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the Eu­ropean Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Names and Functions of Parts

The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances.

LCD

(Only for models with touchscreen:

“Touchscreen”)

Function Keys

For information on the key combinations avail-

( “Key Combinations”).

able

Keyboard

Touch Pad

(

page 20)

Power Switch

Hard Disk Drive

( “Hard Disk Drive”)

SD Memory Card Slot

( “SD Memory Card”
and “SD Memory Card Security
Function”)

<Only for models with wireless LAN>

Wireless LAN Antenna

( “Wireless LAN”)

POWER

HDD

SD Memory Card Status Indicator

( “LED Indicators”)

CAUTION

Do not allow metallic objects or
magnetic media to come near
this area.

PC Card Slots

( “PC Cards”)

Modem

(

“Modem”)

DC-IN Jack

USB Port

( “USB Devices”)
Depending on the shape of the plug, some
USB devices cannot be connected to the
USB port. In this case, use a commercially­available USB extension cable.

LAN

( “LAN”)

DC IN 15.6V

CAUTION

Do not connect the modem telephone
cable into the LAN port.

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Multimedia Pocket (Floppy Disk Drive)

( “Multimedia Pocket”)

LED Indicators

(

“LED Indicators”)

Caps lock
Numeric key lock (NumLk)
Scroll lock (ScrLk)
Multimedia pocket device status
Hard disk drive status
Power status of the multimedia pocket

LED Indicators

( “LED Indicators”)

Battery pack status
Power status

Carrying Handle

For enhanced portability and
in-the-field efficiency.

Battery Pack

(

“Battery Power”)

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Names and Functions of Parts

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.

USB Port

(

“USB Devices”)
Depending on the shape of the plug, some USB devices
cannot be connected to the USB port. In this case, use a
commercially-available USB extension cable.

Security Lock

A Kensington cable can be connected.

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For more information, read the manual that comes with the cable.

LOCK

External Display Port

( “External Display”)

Parallel Port

( “Printer”)

Serial Port

Expansion Bus Connector

( “Port Replicator”)

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.

NOTE

When using an external microphone, do not remove
the check mark for “Mute” under “Microphone Bal­ance” of the Volume Control dialog box and do not
increase the playback volume. Howling may result.
Howling may occur in the same way when discon­necting an external microphone. (The microphone of
“Volume Control” is in the state of mute at the time
of factory shipment. This is not shown at the time of
factory shipment.)

RAM Module Slot

( “RAM Module”)

CAUTION

Do not cover the computer with a thick cloth, such as a blanket.

Speaker

To adjust the volume:

Fn + F5

Speaker on/off : Fn + F4

/ Fn + F6

CAUTION

Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic me­dia to come near the speaker on the bottom sur­face of the computer.

• Because the speaker contains a magnet, metal
objects may become attached to the bottom
surface of the computer. This may cause the
computer to be unstable, or may mark the sur­face of the desk on which it is sitting.

• If floppy disks, magnetic memory cards, or
other magnetic media approach the speaker,
there is a risk that data will be destroyed.

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First-time Operation

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

1

Confirm the inclusion of all parts.

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

AC Adaptor................................ 1 AC Cord ..................................... 1

Model No : CF-AA1653A

Battery Pack .............................. 1 Modem Telephone Cable .......... 1

Model No : CF-VZSU29A

Latch

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

Windows

Product Recovery CD-ROM ....................... <For localized OS model> 3

<Only for models with touchscreen>

Soft Cloth .................................. 1 Stylus ..................................... 1

*1If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be neces-

sary to perform additional operations during the following procedures.

2

Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. ( page 35)

Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal
on the computer’s packaging.

3

Insert the battery pack.

1 Unlock the cover by sliding the latch to the right.

®

Book ...................................................................................... 1

<For MUI OS model> 4

( “Touchscreen”)

Getting Started

Cover

Slide the latch down, and then without releasing it, open the cover as illustrated.

2

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First-time Operation

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

4

3

4 Close the cover until it clicks into place.

5 Lock the cover by sliding the latch to the left.

5

Getting Started

DC-IN Jack

DC IN 15.6 V

4

Connect your computer to a power outlet.

CAUTION

Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
Also, the computer may not operate properly.
Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.

CAUTION

Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. If you carry your computer
without the latch lock in place, the battery pack may fall out.
Before using the battery pack, carefully read “Precautions (Battery Pack)”
(

page 6-7).

CAUTION

DC Plug

3

Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation.
When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de­vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.

Handling the AC adaptor

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

Latch

2

1

5

Open the display.

1 Pull the carrying handle forward.
2 Press the latch as illustrated.
3 Lift up the latch and open the display.

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Power Indicator

Power Switch

POWER

6

Turn your computer on.

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

CAUTION

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

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Setup Windows.

Moving the cursor or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad. ( page 20)

NOTE

The touchscreen does not work properly during the Windows setup.

CAUTION

Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional
Setup] is displayed.

<For MUI OS model>

Use the touch pad to make selections (e.g., “License Agreement”). Do not use the
keyboard during the Windows setup because accidental selections may be made.
The keyboard will operate as a US keyboard during the Windows setup. Because of
this, alphabets that are input may differ from the keyboard display. When inputting
numbers, press the NumLock key, and enter numbers in the ten-key mode.

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

agreement], then select [Next].

NOTE

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

Getting Started

3 Select settings for your region, then select [Next].

<For MUI OS model>

Do not change the settings in [To change system or these settings, click Customize]
of [Regional and Language Options] when setting up Windows. The settings will
not be properly established.

Set the language(s) after Windows is set up. (
To match the keyboard layout with the language, select [Details] in [To view or

change your current configuration, click Details] of [Regional and Language Op­tions], and make the setting. (
(This setting is reflected after the completion of Windows Setup.)

4 Enter your name and organization and then select [Next].
5 Enter your computer name and select [Next].

page 15)

page 15)

NOTE

If you cannot input the character you want because of the difference in key­board layout, change it after restarting the computer.

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

NOTE

It may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen of step 7 is
displayed. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc.
If “An unexpected error has occurred...” (or a similar message) is displayed,
select [OK]. This is not a malfunction.

The computer will restart.

Wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turned off.

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First-time Operation

7 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
8 Create a password by following the on-screen instructions.

8

Getting Started

<For MUI OS model>
Install the Adobe Reader

CAUTION

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

NOTE

When Windows setup is completed, the following message will be displayed at
the bottom right of the screen: “Your computer might be at risk.” Continue to
the next step.
The message is generated by the [Security Center] function in [Control Panel],
and does not indicate an error or malfunction. For more information about [Se­curity Center]:

page 23.

NOTE

Adobe Reader is necessary to read the Important Tips and the Reference Manual,
which explains detailed operational procedures concerning your computer.

In [start] - [Run], input the following and select [OK].
English: [c:\util\reader\m\AdbeRdr70_enu_full.exe]
French: [c:\util\reader\f\AdbeRdr70_fra_full.exe]
German: [c:\util\reader\g\AdbeRdr70_deu_full.exe]
Italian: [c:\util\reader\t\AdbeRdr70_ita_full.exe]
Spanish: [c:\util\reader\p\AdbeRdr70_esp_full.exe]
Swedish: [c:\util\reader\s\AdbeRdr70_sve_full.exe]
Dutch: [c:\util\reader\nl\AdbeRdr70_nld_full.exe]
Finnish: [c:\util\reader\fi\AdbeRdr70_suo_full.exe]
Norwegian: [c:\util\reader\no\AdbeRdr70_nor_full.exe]
Install Adobe Reader by following the instructions on the screen.

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Create a new account.

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].
2 Enter a name for the new account, then select [Next].
3 Select [Computer administrator], then select [Create Account].
4 <When you want to create a password for the new account>

Select the new account you have created and select [Create a password].
Follow the instructions on the screen to create a password.

5 Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer.

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

When creating a new user account:

• If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (
other related operations before creating the user account, you will be unable to use
any previous mail history or settings.

• When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer administrator].
Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can create addi­tional limited user accounts.
Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Welcome screen.
The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will not be dis­played.

page 16).

page 16), or conduct

NOTE

<Only for models with touchscreen>
If the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, calibrate the touchscreen fol­lowing the procedure below.

1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] -

[TouchScreen] - [Calibration].

2 Touch the “+” mark on the calibration screen with the stylus (included) for about

one second.

3 After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine “+” marks are

touched), the procedure ends when Enter is pressed.

4 Select [OK].

About the Icon Enlarger:

• If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after complet­ing step
allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the screen.

• The [Icon Enlarger] can be set separately for each account.

You can also use [Loupe Utility], which enlarges a part of the screen. ( “Loupe
Utility”)
<Only for models with wireless LAN>
If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to the Reference Manual’s “Wireless LAN”.

9

, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This will

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

Getting Started

Setting Languages <For MUI OS model>

<Languages installed in this computer>

·English ·French ·German ·Italian ·Spanish ·Swedish

·Dutch ·Finnish ·Russian ·Turkish ·Norwegian

Change the language settings in the following menu.
[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional and Lan­guage Options]

[Regional Options] - [Standards and Formats]:

The currency, weights and measures, and so on, will be displayed according to the locale.

[Languages] - [Language used in menus and dialogs]:

The menus and help files of Windows will be displayed in individual languages.

[Advanced] - [Language for non-unicode Programs]:

If you will be running non-Unicode programs on the MUI (Multilingual User Interface) system,
you should set this menu to match the language of the non-Unicode programs. Since this is a
system wide setting, only one language is supported concurrently on the system.
Note that only a user with the administrator authority can change this setting.

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