Panasonic CF-47 User Manual

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Personal Computer

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CF-47 Series

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First ................................................. 7

First-time Operation ........................................ 8

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Getting Started

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer. Please
refer to page 19 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 PC Cards

• Adding Memory

• Port Replicator

• Using a Printer

• Using an External Display

• Using USB Devices

• Infrared Data

Communications

• Using Modem

• SuperDisk™ Drive

• Hard Disk Drive

• Using LAN

• Setup Utility

• Technical Information

• List of Error Codes

• DMI Viewer

• Dealing With Problems

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down............................12

Handling and Maintenance ...........................20

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ......................................... 21

Dealing with Problems ..................................23

Reinstalling Software ....................................26

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .......27

Names and Functions of Parts......................29

Specifications................................................ 31

LIMITED W ARRANTY...................................34

Operation

Tr oubleshooting

Appendix

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 11 digit number (for example, CF-47K4CJAAM) located on the
bottom of the computer.

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.
W ARNING: 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.

Windows 95 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 95 users.

Windows 98 : Information for Microsoft Windows® 98 users.

: Where to go for referred information.

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

computer. Please refer to page 19 on how to access this manual.

The descriptions for “Floppy disk drive” in the manual apply to the internal SuperDisk drive. Similarly , the descriptions for
“CD-ROM drive” in the manual apply to the internal DVD drive.

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. 1999. 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
tries.
Intel
SuperDisk
Acrobat
Panasonic

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, MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other coun-

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and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp.

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is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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.

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)

FCC Regulation Notice for modem
This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.

Manufacturer of modem: Xircom
Model No. MPCI2B-56G

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

1.This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On
the computer is a label that contains, among other informa­tion, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence
number(REN)for this equipment. If required, this information
must be provided to the telephone company .

2.An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro­vided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be
connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using
a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See
Installation Instructions for details.

3.The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which
may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response
to an incoming call. In most, but not all area, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the local telephone company .

4.If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone net­work, the telephone company will notify you in advice that tem­porary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advice
notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the cus­tomer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

5. The telephone company may take changes in it’s facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the op­eration of the equipment. If this happens the telephone com­pany will provide advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or
warranty information, please contact Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-800­LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is causing harm
to the telephone network, the telephone company may request
that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is re­solved.

7.There are no user serviceable parts contained in this equipment.

8.This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by
the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject
to state tariffs.

9.

The T elephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlaw­ful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to
send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message
clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted
page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is
sent and an identification of the business or other entry, or other
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the
sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In
order to program this information into your fax software, you should
refer to the manual of the Fax software being used.

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For Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit.
The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit.

EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
telecommunications network protective, operational and
safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate T erminal
Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate
to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it
is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company . The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in
rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.”
“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned
to each terminal device provides an indication of the
maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers
of all the devices does not exceed 5.”

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT
DE MATÉRIEL

“AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel
homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de
sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le
prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
A vant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il
est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être
installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la
conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas
la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être
coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur .
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations
ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause
de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous
les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique,
des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette
précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions
rurales. A vertissement: L ’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire
ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service
d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.”“AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre
maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une
interface. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut
consister en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la
seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la
sonnerie de touts les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.”

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REN: See bottom of the computer

REN: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur

Lithium Battery

Precautions

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.

Warnung bezüglich der Lithiumbatterie
(Sicherungsbatterie)

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

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.
A vertissement! Risque d'explosion en cas de non respect de cette
mise en garde!

CD-ROM Drive Caution

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

WARNUNG!

DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERST AHLUNG.
DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER
ANGEGEBENEN KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER STRAHLUNG
FÜHREN.
REPARATUREN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM
F ACHPERSONAL DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.

AVERTISSEMENT!

CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.
L'UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU
L'EXÉCUTION DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES
SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER UNE EXPOSITION À
DES RADIATIONS DANGEREUSES.
NE P AS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE RÉPARER
SOI-MÊME.
CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D'ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL
QUALIFIÉ.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE1

Bottom

Usage

Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold

Do not store or use the computer in locations
exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
A void moving the computer between locations with
large temperature differences.

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Operation: 5
Storage: -20

C to 35 oC (41 oF to 95 oF)

o

C to 60 oC (-4 oF to 140 oF)

Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel

The LCD panel should not be exposed to direct
sunlight or ultraviolet light.

A void Humidity, Liquids and Dust

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

Prevent Shock

A void subjecting the computer to severe vibrations
or impact. Do not place the computer inside a car
trunk.

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

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

Avoiding low-temperature burns

A void more than casual contact with any heat producing area
of the notebook computer, power adapter , and any option or
accessory you use with it. Even low heat, if warmer than body
temperature, can cause a burn, if the skin is exposed to the
heat source for a long enough period of time.

Handling

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from magnets.

A void Stacking

Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer.

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.

Cables

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

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Precautions

Peripherals

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

CAUTION

The charging terminal of the
battery pack is used with the
battery charger, which is sold
separately.

Never connect anything to the charging terminal other than
the exclusive adapter that is supplied with the battery charger.
Doing so could damage the device connected to the battery
pack, the cable, and the battery pack itself. It could also
result in overheating or bursting.

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.

Charging Terminal

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 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 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.

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.

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 45 °C {32°F to 113 °F})

"Battery 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 less.)
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 (60 °C {140 °F} or more)

of the battery pack (
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 power-saving function off.
T o 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).

"Battery Power"). This is

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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 down your computer while software applications are running or HDD
indicator (

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")

) is on.

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the
FDD indicator (

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.

Windows 95 : This computer uses Microsoft

*

Windows 98 : This computer uses Microsoft

) is on.

Write-protect T ab

Write Enable

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Windows® 95 Operating System.

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Windows® 98 Operating System.

Write Disable

Computer Viruses

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.
We 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).

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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.

Confirm the inclusion of all parts

1

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.

1

Cover

AC Cord ....... 1AC Adapter.....1 Battery Pack...1

CF-AA1639

Windows System Pack ....... 1

Product Recov­ery CD-ROM

Windows® Book

Connect the battery pack

2

Remove the outside cover for the battery pack.

1

Registration Card

Modem Telephone Cable

CF-VZSU09

Operating Instructions ...1

.1

Tab

2

Battery Pack

Label-side up

Push the pack in until it is in place.

2

3

Reattach the outside cover.
Be sure the tab does not get caught when
closing the cover.

CAUTION

Be sure the battery pack is properly
connected to the connector.
If the battery indicator goes ON when
the AC adapter is connected (
9, Step 3 ), this indicates that the bat­tery pack is properly connected.

page

CAUTION

If the cover is not attached properly,
the battery may fall out while the com­puter is being carried.

8

2

Connect your computer to a power outlet

3

3

1

2

1

Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing Step 8 on page 11.

Handling the AC adapter

Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the
connections.
Use only the specified AC adapter with your computer. Using an AC adapter
other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord
from your AC wall outlet.
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 the battery pack is installed.

Open the display

4

To open the display , slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display.

Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 27)

5

Before removing the seal covering the power switch, please read the LIMITED USE LI­CENSE AGREEMENT .

Turn your computer on

6

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

Po wer Indicator

Po wer Switc h

CAUTION

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.

NOTE

Windows 95

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 LCD is powered off (ECO mode).
The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad or the external mouse 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, instead, press a key unrelated to the
direct triggering of a selection, like the key.

Windows 98

The power saving mode ([Power Scheme] in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]) is
factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or an external mouse (when one
is connected) for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD is cut, and the power to
the hard disk is shut off. In addition, when the computer is left alone, it automatically

enters the suspend* mode (
The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad is used or a key, or an external
mouse is pressed.
The power to the LCD may be turned off 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, do not press the Enter key to attempt
to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection, but instead, press
a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like the Ctrl key .

*With W indows 98, "Suspend" is called "Standby".

"Suspend/Hibernation Functions").

Ctrl

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First-time Operation

Setup Windows

7

NOTE

Model with both an internal modem and an internal LAN port

Please read the attached sheet for the Windows Setup procedure.

Moving the cursor (

Windows 95

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

1
2

Select your keyboard layout, then press [Next].
(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.

4

After reading the agreement, select [I accept the agreement] or [I don't accept
the agreement], then press [Next].

) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad ( page 14).

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.

Input the Product Number (Key) written on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located in

5

the Windows

6

Press [Finish].

7

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

8

Press [Next] to complete the printer setup or [Cancel] to skip.

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book provided with this computer then press [Next].

Label-side up
Label on the top surface, and
inserting the shutter-side
headfirst.

10

Eject Button

Windows 98

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

1

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

2

Enter your first name and last name, then press [Next].
Select [Skip] at the [Using Your Modem to Connect].

3

Select [Yes] at the [Cancel Dialing], then press [Next].

4

The License Agreement will be displayed.

5

After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I do not accept the
agreement], then press [Next].

NOTE

If [I accept this agreement] is selected, the [Certificate of Authenticity] will appear. If
[I do not accept the agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.

6

Input the Product Number written on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located in the
Windows

7

Press [Finish].

Input the correct date, time and time zone and press [Close].

8

You can also complete these settings at a later time.

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book provided with this computer, then press [Next].

NOTE

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

Create floppy disks

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

Name of created backup disk

FIRST AID FD

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

CAUTION

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 floppy disk drive indicator is on, do not remove the floppy disk, power

down your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function (
pend/Hibernation Functions").

"Sus-

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

NOTE

When using the files in the following folders available on the retail version of the
Windows CD-ROM, it is necessary to run a separate file decompression program.

Windows 95

T o uncompress the file, it is necessary to have approximately 150 MB
/80 MB ( ) of free disk space available on the hard disk.
T o use the CD-ROM drive in MS-DOS mode, perform the operation below after modi­fying config.sys and autoexec.bat. ( page 18)
File decompression method:

1

Turn your computer on.

Windows 95 Windows 98

2

When [Starting Windows 95] is dis­played, press F8 .

3

Select [Command prompt only].

4

Insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM.

5

At the prompt, input the following:

L:\en\addfile Enter

Follow the message on the screen.
(If the computer enters the ECO mode while copying, press Ctrl . )

Windows 95 Windows 98

After this program is executed, the con­tents of the above folders will be decom­pressed to the c:\util\win95add folder.

\admin
\datalink
\drivers
\help
\other

Windows 98

Windows 98

2

When [Press <F2> to enter SETUP]
is displayed, immediately press
Ctrl (until the menu is displayed).

After this program is executed, the con­tents of the above folders will be decom­pressed to the c:\util \win98add folder.

\tsclient
\tools

( )

Windows 95

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