Panasonic CF-37LBA2BEM Operating Instruction Supplement Windows NT

Personal Computer

Supplementary Instructions for Windows NT® 4.0

CF-37 Series

This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions and Reference Manual.

Contents

First-time Operation.......................................... 2

Starting Up/Shutting Down............................... 5

Dealing With Pr oblems...................................... 6

Reinstalling Software........................................8

Specifications................................................. 12

The following functions are not supported with Windows NT®. Please ignore the description in the "Operating Instructions" about the following functions.

Display Rotation Tool Battery Monitor ZV and CardBus Card USB Devices Infrared Data Communications Smart Boot

NOTE

An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. The infrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed.

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.

First-time Operation

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

Confirm the inclusion of all accessories (except below Operating Instructions page 9 )

Windows 95 System Pack ... 1

Windows® 95 Book

Product Recovery CD-ROM

Windows NT Workstation System

Pack .................................. 1

Windows NT® Book

Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( Operating Instructions page 22)

Connect the battery pack ( Operating Instructions page 9)

Connect your computer to a power outlet ( Operating Instructions page 10)

Turn your computer on ( Operating Instructions page 10)

Setup Windows NT

The Software License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [I Agree].

Registration Card

CD-ROM

Floppy Disk

Windows NT Service

Pack 5 ........... 1

FIRSTAID CD...1

NOTE

If [I Agree] is selected, the [Certificate of Authenticity] will appear. If [I Disagree] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.

Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad. The Touchscreen cannot be used.

Select [Next].

Input your name and organization, then select [Next]. (It is possible to omit the organization item.)

Input the Product Number written on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located in the Windows NT Book that comes with this computer then select [Next].

To move the cursor to a particular item, press or click the desired box.

Input your computer name and select [Next].

Input an Administrator password and select [Next].

CAUTION

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

7 Select [Next].

Select [Do not connect this computer to a network at this time], then select [Next]. (Settings can be made for a network even after Windows starts up. In this case, be sure to read [When Adding New Software or Hardware Components] in the Reference Manual [Technical Information].)

When establishing settings for a network:

The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. Follow the on-screen instructions. (If the LAN driver is in the floppy disk, install the driver by using the SuperDisk Drive Pack after Windows Setup.)

NOTE

It takes several minutes for the necessary files to be copied. If the computer enters the ECO mode, the power to the LCD is automatically turned off. In this case, press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like .

Select [Restart Computer]. Select "Windows NT W orkstation Version 4.00" and press .

Following the display, press .

Input the password set in step and select [OK], then select [Close] at the [W elcome] display .

Install the Crystal Audio driver by following the on-screen instructions.

Install the CrystalWave SoftSynthesis Installation for NT4 by following the on-screen instructions.

Ctrl + Alt + Del

When the installation completes, select [Cancel].

Install the modem driver by following the on-screen instructions. At the [COM Port Number], select [COM3], then select [OK].

Install the WorldPort utility by following the on-screen instructions.

Ctrl

Enter

Install the Touchscreen driver by following the on-screen instructions. At the [Would you like to restart now], select [No]. Close the [Updd] window.

Install the Phoenix APM 2.0 for NT by following the on-screen instructions.

When the installation completes, select [Don't Restart Now].

Install the Phoenix Card Executive™ for NT by following the on-screen instructions. When the installation completes, select [Restart Now].

The [Begin Logon] display will appear. Perform the operation in step .

Calibration is executed automatically. Touch the center of each red cross by following the on-screen instructions. At this time, a timeout will occur if no

input is made in a ten-seconds period. ( "T ouchscreen"). If the red cross is not touched within the period, select [Calibrate] in [Start] - [Pro-

grams] - [Updd].

Select [Next] at the [Card Executive 2.0 for NT Diagnostics]. Select [Next], then select [Finish]. Windows will restart. Select "W indows NT W orkstation Version 4.00" and press .

The [Begin Logon] display will appear. Perform the operation in step .

Double-click the [Internet Explorer] icon to install Internet Explorer.

Enter

Follow the on-screen instructions.

At the [Installation Option], by clicking , select [Full Installation], then select [Next]. At the [Confirm File Replace], press [No]. Windows will restart. Select "Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00" and press .

Enter

NOTE

Close the unnecessary windows.

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\EN-X86-Q234680], then select [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions. (EN-X86-Q234680.EXE is a file for IE4.01 SP2 Y2K.) If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes].

Set the correct settings for all items in [Control Panel]-[Regional Settings] and [Date/Time] etc.

First-time Operation

Install Acrobat® Reader 4.0

NOTE

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

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\Ar40eng.exe], then press [OK].

Press [Next] and set up the Acrobat® Reader 4.0.

After reading the "Software License Agreement", select [Accept] if you agree to

the terms.

Press [Next].4

At the [Setup Complete], Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish].

Partition the Hard Disk

Create backup disks

Eject Button

Label-side up Insert the shutter-side headfirst.

The hard disk includes an NT file system (NTFS) partition of 4GB. The remaining free hard disk space can be used when necessary by creating more partitions (in [Start] - [Programs] [Administrative Tools (Common)] - [Disk Administrator]).

For reinstallation( page 8), create backup disks. To create backup disks, the optional SuperDisk Drive Pack (CF-VFS371) and 2HD floppy disks are needed.

Turn the computer off, then remove the CD-ROM drive ( "Multimedia Pocket").

Set the SuperDisk Drive Pack in the multimedia pocket and turn the computer on.2

Set a floppy disk and make sure it is not in the write-protected state, then select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create Tool Disk] and follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk.

Names of created backup disks

Tool Disk, Backup Disk*

* There are instances where it is not necessary to create backup disks.

CAUTION

Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your computer to factory default settings should any problems occur.

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").

When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program. When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is displayed, press [OK] then contact Panasonic Technical Support. The Tool Disk cannot be accessed through [My Computer] or by typing the "DIR" command at the Command Prompt, because it uses a special file format.

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