Panasonic CF-51 User Manual 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-51 series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction.................................................2

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

Description of Parts .......................................9

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

Useful Information

On-screen Manual.......................................14

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

For more information about the com­puter, you can refer to the on-screen
manual.
To access the on-screen manual.

Î page 14 “On-screen Manual”

Handling and Maintenance.............................15

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ...........................17

Reinstalling Software....................................18

Troubleshooting

Error Code/Message ....................................20

Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................21

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT..............24

Contrat de licence d’usage limité ......................25

Specifications ............................................26

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................29

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

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc­tions carefully.

 Terms and illustrations in these instructions

CAUTION
NOTE

Enter
Fn

+ F5 : Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.

[start] - [Run] : Click [start], and then click [Run]. You may need to double-click in some cases.

Î : Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.

z Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
z If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
z Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.
z In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.

• “Microsoft
“Windows XP”

• “WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

• “B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC” as “B’s Recorder”

• “B’s CLiP 6” as “B’s CLiP”

• DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive and DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”

• Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”

: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

: Useful and helpful information.

: Press [Enter] key.

: Reference to the on-screen manuals.

®

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” as “Windows” or

 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.
© 2007 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
and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, Viiv, Centrino 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.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
InterVideo, WinDVD™, the InterVideo logo, Ulead and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel
Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.

Panasonic
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
own companies.

, Windows® and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States

®

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

2

Read Me First

Models 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:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-

enced 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:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

<Only for model with wireless LAN>
FCC RF Exposure Warning:

z This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

z This equipment must be installed and operated in

accordance with provided instructions and minimum

1.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna

and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

z This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

z This computer is provided with a PC Card slot that

could be used with wireless transmitter(s), which will
be specifically recommended, when they become
available. Other third-party wireless transmitter(s)
have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this
computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure

requirements.
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the fre­quency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for

harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys­tems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the

5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These
radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage
this product.

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

1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 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 its 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 Panasonic
Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1­800-LAPTOP5 (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 Telephone 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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

3

Read Me First

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.

10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we
recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor
in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected.
Telephone companies report that electrical surges,
typically lightning transients, are very destructive to
customer terminal equipment connected to AC power
sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.

“Caution : To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line cord.”

Models for Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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 Terminal 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.”

REN: See bottom of the computer

“ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser
uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26
AWG ou de section supérieure.”

Notice for the products using LCD

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mer­cury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org/>

For U.S.A.-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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.
Avant 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. Avertissement: 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.”

IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur

4

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

Industry Canada

This product complies with RSS210 Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

Models for Europe

<Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of
the computer>

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 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.

Compliance Notice - CE Mark

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

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
Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen-

dant 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

Lithium Battery / Pile au lithium

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, notamment la
date et l’heure. La pile ne doit être remplacée que par un
technicien qualifié.
Danger !
Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de cette mise
en garde!

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Information to the User

<Only for model with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth>

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.

5

Read Me First

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:

z Using this product on board of airplanes, or
z 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.

Regulatory Information

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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.

CD/DVD Drive Caution

CAUTION!

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

Laser safety information is appropriate only when drive
with laser is installed.

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 PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE
RÉPARER SOIMÊME.
CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D’ENTRETIEN À UN
PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

Les mesures de sécurité relatives au laser ne s’appli­quent que lors de l’installation d’une unité avec laser.

Bottom

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/SYSTEMS
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY 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 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.

This computer has been designed so as to minimize
shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liq­uid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty
is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision
instrument, be extremely careful in the handling.

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.

*1

. PANASONIC WILL

6

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.
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.

Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on
Top of the Computer

If water or other liquid spills, or if paper clips, coins, or for­eign matter get inside the computer, fire or electric shock
may result.

• 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 Keep the Computer Wherever There is a Lot of
Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.

Otherwise, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.

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.

Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole

Otherwise, heat will build up inside, possibly resulting in a
fire.

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 Look into the CD/DVD Drive

Looking directly at the internal laser light source may
result in damage to eyesight.

Do Not Use Disks That Are Cracked or Deformed

Because the disks rotate at high speeds, damaged disks
may break apart causing injury.

• Disks that are not round and disks that have been
repaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, and
so should not be used.

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.

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

7

Read Me First

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.)

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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 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-51. Use of battery packs other than those manu­factured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety
hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).

z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The

battery pack may no longer function properly if the
contacts are dirty or damaged.

z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to

become wet.

z 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.

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.

z Do not place the computer near a television or radio

receiver.

z Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored

on the hard disk may be lost.

z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by

recharging only when the remaining power is less than
approx. 95% of capacity.

z 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.

z 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

z The battery pack may become warm during recharging

or normal use. This is completely normal.

z 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}) (Î Ref-

erence Manual “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
below.)

z If the temperature is low, the operating time is short-

ened. Only use the computer within the allowable tem­perature range.

z This computer has a high temperature mode function

that prevents the degradation of the battery in high
temperature environments. (Î Reference Manual
“Battery Power”) A level corresponding to a 100%

charge for high temperature mode is approximately
equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal tempera­ture mode.

z 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.

z 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.

z 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.

8

Description of Parts

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

A : Speaker

Î Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

B : Ventilation hole
C : DC-IN jack
D : USB port

Î Reference Manual “USB Devices”

E : IEEE 1394 interface connector

Î Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices”

F : PC Card slot

Î Reference Manual “PC Cards”

G : Security lock

You can connect a Kensington cable. Refer to the
instruction manual of the cable.

H : Wireless LAN antenna

<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Î Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”

I : Smart Card slot

<Only for model with Smart Card slot>
Î Reference Manual “Smart Card”

J : LCD
K : LED indicator

Caps lock
Numeric key (NumLk)
Scroll lock (ScrLk)
Multimedia pocket device status or the second

battery status
Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

“Battery Power”

Hard disk drive status
Power status

(Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on,
Blinking green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly:
Cannot power on or resume due to low tempera­ture.)

Battery status

Î Reference Manual “Battery Power”

SD Memory Card status

(Blinking: During access or a password is
requested)

Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

Î

L : Power button
M : Function key

Î Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

N : Bluetooth antenna

<Only for model with Bluetooth>
Î Reference Manual “Bluetooth”

O : Keyboard
P : SD Memory Card slot

Î Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

Q : Headphone jack

You can connect headphones or amplified speakers.
When they are connected, audio from the internal
speakers is not heard.

R : Microphone jack

You can use a stereo condenser microphone. Con­necting other type of microphone may interrupt audio
input or may cause a malfunction.

S : Touch pad

CAUTION

z Do not put a metallic object or magnetic media close to the speakers.

9

Description of Parts

Getting Started

A : Serial port
B : Modem port

Î Reference Manual “Modem”
C : Ventilation hole
D : USB port

Î Reference Manual “USB Devices”

E : External display port

Î Reference Manual “External Display”

F : External keyboard/Mouse port
G : LAN port

Î Reference Manual “LAN”

H : Multimedia pocket

Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

CAUTION

z Do not block the ventilation hole with a thick cloth etc. Select a position with good ventilation.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

I : Multimedia pocket release button

Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

J : Expansion bus connector

Î Reference Manual “Port Replicator”

K : RAM module slot

Î Reference Manual “RAM Module”

L : Hard disk drive

Î Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

M : Battery latch
N : Hard disk drive latch

Î Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

O : Battery pack

10

L’appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une batterie au lithium-ion.
Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le
1-800-8-BATTERY.