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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-52 series

Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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

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

Useful Information

On-screen Manual.......................................18

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

Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro)(Windows XP) Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function (Windows Vista)

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ...........................25

Reinstalling Software....................................27

..22 ..24

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual  page 18 “On-screen Manual”

Troubleshooting

Error Code/Message ....................................30

Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................31

Hardware Diagnostics...................................36

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............39

Specifications ............................................40

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

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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.

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

 : Reference to the on-screen manuals.

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

• “Microsoft

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“Windows XP”

• “Windows Vista

• “WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”

• “B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC” and “B’s Recorder GOLD9 BASIC” as “B’s Recorder”

• “B’s CLiP 6” and “B’s CLiP 7”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”

 The display modes are referred as follows.

• Internal LCD (Notebook)

• External display (Monitor)

• Simultaneous display (Intel® Dual Display Clone)

• Extended desktop: The extended working area across the internal LCD and the external display.

: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

: Useful and helpful information.

: Press [Enter] key.

: This mark indicates Microsoft

: This mark indicates Windows Vista

Windows® XP Professional Operating System.

Business Operating System.

(Start) - [All Programs]: Click (Start), and then click [All Programs].

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

Business” as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”

: The computer’s display

: External display

: The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the

external display.

( ) indicates the terms in [Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile] screen. (Only for model with Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipsets)

 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. © 2008 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®, Windows Vista® and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, 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.

Computrace

is a registered trademark of Absolute® Software Corp.

PhoenixBIOS, Phoenix Always and Recover Pro™ are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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

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 own companies.

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Models 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 our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact and pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany

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, Nether-

lands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Italy, Norway and Austria.

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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.

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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

Information of Countries intended for radio application: The United Kingdom, The Federal Republic of Germany, The Kingdom of Belgium, The Swiss Confederation, The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, The Republic of Lithuania, The Republic of Estonia, The Republic of Slovenia, The Republic of Iceland, The Republic of Latvia, The Republic of Hungary, The Republic of Poland, The Republic of Cyprus, The Republic of Malta, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, The Netherlands, Portuguese Republic, France, Norway, Austria, Finland, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Bulgaria

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Models for UK

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 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.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body 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.

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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. 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 coloured GREEN or 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.

n How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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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.

Important Safety Instructions

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.

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

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 recommenda-

tions, 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

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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.

Lithium Battery

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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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.

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CD/DVD Drive Caution

CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-

MANCE 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.

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Information on Disposal for Users of 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. Please dispose of this item only in designated national waste electronic collection schemes, and not in the ordinary dust bin.

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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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Precautions

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

CRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS

. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

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 sys-

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tems, 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 unit 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 Plug and the Battery Pack

• This product is damaged

• Foreign object inside this product

• Smoke emitted

• Unusual smell emitted

• Unusually hot Continuing to use this product 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 plug, and then remove the battery pack. Then contact your technical support office.

Do Not Touch This Product 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 AC 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.

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

Electric shock may result.

Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug 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 This Product

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

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

Do Not Disassemble This Product

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 This Product on Unstable Surfaces

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Avoid Stacking

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Do Not Keep This Product Wherever There is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.

Otherwise, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.

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

Leaving this product 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 Plug

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

Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected

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

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

Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product

Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may result 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 this product 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 Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed

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

• Discs that are not round and discs 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.

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-T, 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T

• Phone lines (IP phone, Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise switches), digital public phones, etc.)

Do Not Use With Exposing the Skin to This Product For a Long Period of Time

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

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 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.

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Precautions (Battery Pack)

Do Not Use With Any Other Product

The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the specified product. If it is used with a product 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 Methods Other Than Those Specified

If the battery is not charged using one of the specified methods, 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.

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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 Product With a Battery Pack Other Than the One Specified

Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU29ASU) with your product. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).  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) ( Reference 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 or below.)

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

ened. 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. ( 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.

 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.

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Description of Parts

G H

J K A

M N

C D

E F

A : Speaker

 Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

B : Multimedia pocket

 Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

C : SD Memory Card slot

 Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

D : Battery pack E : Headphone jack

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

F : Microphone jack

A condenser microphone can be used. If other types of microphones are used, audio input may not be possible, or malfunctions may occur as a result.

• When recording in stereo using a stereo microphone:

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Control Panel] and select [Microphone], and then add a check mark for [No Filtering] in [Microphone Enhancements].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound]

- [Sound] - [Recording] - [Microphone] - [Properties], and then add a check mark for [No Filtering] in [Microphone Enhancements].

• When using a monaural microphone with a 2-terminal plug:

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Control Panel] and select [Microphone], and then add a check mark for [Voice Recording] in [Microphone Enhancements]. Otherwise, only audio on the left track will be recorded.

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound]

- [Sound] - [Recording] - [Microphone] - [Properties], and then add a check mark for [Voice Recording] in [Microphone Enhancements]. Otherwise, only audio on the left track will be recorded.

G : Wireless LAN/Wireless WAN antenna

<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN>  Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”

H : LCD

I : LED indicator

Caps lock Numeric key (NumLk) Scroll lock (ScrLk) Multimedia pocket device status  Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket” Hard disk drive status Battery status  Reference Manual “Battery Power” Power status

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

SD Memory Card status (Blinking: During access or a password is requested)



Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

Wireless ready This indicator lights when Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or Wireless WAN are connected and ready. It does not necessarily indicate the On/Off condition of the wireless connection.



Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wire-

less Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth”

Wireless WAN status

J : Power switch K : Function key

 Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

L : Bluetooth antenna

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

M : Keyboard N : Touch pad O : Carrying handle P : Wireless switch

 Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wireless

Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth”

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Description of Parts

Right side

CDBG

EX PC 1394

Rear side Bottom

HJILM

LOCK

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A : Hard disk drive

 Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

B : Smart Card slot

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

C : ExpressCard slot

 Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

D : PC Card slot

 Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

E : IEEE 1394 interface connector

 Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices”

F : USB port

 Reference Manual “USB Devices”

G : DC-IN jack H : External display port

 Reference Manual “External Display”

I : Security lock

A Kensington cable can be connected. For further information, read the manual that comes with the cable.

J : Ventilation hole K : SIM Card slot

<For Wireless WAN model> When the SIM Card is necessary, remove the screw of the cover and then remove the cover to insert/remove the SIM Card.

L : Modem port

 Reference Manual “Modem”

M : LAN port

 Reference Manual “LAN”

N : Serial port O : Expansion bus connector

 Reference Manual “Port Replicator”

P : RAM module slot

 Reference Manual “RAM Module”

Q : Hard disk drive latch

 Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

R : Multimedia pocket release button

 Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

S : Battery latch

NOTE

 When you open the covers

(Example: USB port cover)

of ExpressCard slot, PC card slot, IEEE 1394 interface connector, USB port, External display port, Modem port, LAN port and Serial port, push down and pull the covers.

Dummy cards are set in the PC Card slot and ExpressCard slot respectively.

• Be sure to insert each dummy card when the slots are not in use.

• Insert the appropriate dummy card in the correct card slot. Insert the dummy PC Card in the PC Card slot and dummy ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot. Inserting dummy card in the wrong slot may cause malfunction of the computer.

• Insert and remove each dummy card as the same way as PC Card/ExpressCard. ( Reference Manual “PC Card/ExpressCard”)

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First-time Operation

 Preparation

A Check and identify the supplied accessories.

If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• AC Adaptor . . . . . . 1

• AC Cord . . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Pack . . . . . 1

• Modem Telephone

Cable . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Model No: CF-AA1683A

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

• Product Recovery DVD-ROM . . . . 1, 2

• Product Recovery DVD-ROM . . . . 2, 2

 You will need the serial number when you reinstall B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP ( page 34). Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging (page 39).

1 Insert the battery pack.

A Reverse the computer, then press and hold the mark part (A). B Slide and remove the cover. C Insert the battery pack (B) until it securely fits the connector. D Slide the cover back.

 To remove the battery pack

In step C above, slide and hold the latch (C), and pull the tab (D) of the battery pack.

CAUTION

 Make sure the cover is securely attached. Otherwise the battery pack may fall

when you carry the computer.

 Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack and the computer. Doing so can

make the terminals dirty or damaged, and may cause malfunction of the battery pack and the computer.

 Be sure to attach the cover for use.

Model No: CF-VZSU29AS

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2 Connect your computer to a power outlet.

The battery charging starts automatically.

CAUTION

 Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on

until the first-time operation procedure is completed.

 When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device

except the battery pack and AC adaptor.

 Handling the AC adaptor

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.

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A B

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3 Turn on the computer.

A Pull the carrying handle forward. B Push the top of the latch (A) to release it.

C Lift up the display to open. D Confirm the wireless switch (B) is OFF. E Press and hold the power switch for approximately 1 second until the

power indicator lights.

CAUTION

 Do not press the power switch repeatedly.  The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for

4 seconds or longer.

 Once you turn off the computer, wait for 10 seconds or more before you turn on

the computer again.

 Do not perform the following operation until the hard disk drive indicator

turns off.

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

• Pressing the power switch

• Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse

• Closing the display

• Turn on/off the wireless switch

 When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent

overheating of the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

4 <For MUI OS model>

Select OS language.

A Select OS language on “Select Language” screen and click [OK].

The language setting will start by clicking [OK] on the confirmation screen. You can return to the “Select Language” screen by clicking [Cancel]. The language setting will be complete in about 20 minutes.

B Click [OK] on the termination screen.

The power of the computer goes off by clicking [OK].

C Turn on the computer.  Carefully choose your language because you cannot change it later. If you

set a wrong language, you need to reinstall Windows ( page 27).

5 Setup Windows.

A Follow the on-screen instructions.

 After turning on the computer, “Please wait a moment while windows pre-

pares to start for the first time .........” appears, and then a small circle circu-

lates on the screen. This will take a few minutes.

 During setup of Windows, use the touch pad and clicking to move the cursor

and to click an item.

 Do not change the settings on the screen where you select a country or

region. You can set a country, region or keyboard layout in [Clock, Language, and Region] of [Control Panel] after the Windows setup is complete.

 Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes.

Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display.

<For MUI OS model>  If you select “Bulgarian” “Croatian” “Estonian” “Latovian” “Lithuanian” “Roma-

nian” “Serbian Latin” “Slovak” “Slovenian” “Thai” “Ukrainian” or “ChineseHong-Kong” at the language selection in step 4, the language selection screen appears at the setup. Then, set the language selected at the language selection in step 4.

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 For some languages, the characters on the key and inputted character may

not match. Set the keyboard properly after the setup is complete. Then set the password.

CAUTION

 When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to the

next step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait until the screen changes.

 If “An unexpected error has occurred …” (or a similar message) is displayed,

click [OK]. This is not a malfunction.

 Wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turned off. <For MUI OS model>  The keyboard will operate as the US keyboard until the keyboard setting is

changed. Because of this, some alphabets shown on display may differ from inputted ones. To avoid the accidental selections, during setting up Windows,

• Use the touch pad to make some selections.

• Press the NumLock key and input in the Ten-key mode to input numbers.

 To match the languages, change the language settings after setting up Windows

( page 14). Do not change the settings in [To change system or these settings, click Customize] of [Regional and Language Options] during setting up Windows.

 You cannot choose the following words for user name and password: CON,

PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9.

 You can change the user name, password, image and security setting after

setup of Windows.

 Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Win-

dows. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended. The wallpaper for the first logon user has already been set on “5 Setup Windows.”.



When using this computer under the Sun, the screen becomes easily viewable by changing the wallpaper to the white wallpaper.

A Right-click on the desktop, and click [Personalize] - [Desktop Background]. B Select [Solid Colors] at [Picture Location]. C Select the white wallpaper and click [OK].

<For MUI OS model>  When setting up the keyboard, choose the appropriate one to your computer.

Otherwise, input by the keyboard may become unavailable.

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6 <For MUI OS model>

Install Adobe Reader.

NOTE

Install Adobe Reader to read the Important Tips and the Reference Manual.

Click [start] - [Run], input the following, then click [OK]. English: [c:\util\reader\m\AdbeRdr70_enu_full.exe] Chinese (Simplified): [c:\util\reader\sc\AdbeRdr70_chs_full.exe] Chinese (Traditional): [c:\util\reader\tc\AdbeRdr70_cht_full.exe] Croatian: [c:\util\reader\yx\AdbeRdr70_hrv_full.exe] Czech: [c:\util\reader\cs\AdbeRdr70_cze_full.exe] Danish: [c:\util\reader\da\AdbeRdr70_dan_full.exe] Dutch: [c:\util\reader\nl\AdbeRdr70_nld_full.exe] Finnish: [c:\util\reader\fi \AdbeRdr70_suo_full.exe] French: [c:\util\reader\f\AdbeRdr70_fra_full.exe] German: [c:\util\reader\g\AdbeRdr70_deu_full.exe] Greek: [c:\util\reader\el\AdbeRdr70_gre_full.exe] Hungarian: [c:\util\reader\hu\AdbeRdr70_hun_full.exe] Italian: [c:\util\reader\t\AdbeRdr70_ita_full.exe] Japanese: [c:\util\reader\ja\AdbeRdr70_jpn_full.exe]

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Korean: [c:\util\reader\ko\AdbeRdr70_kor_full.exe] Norwegian: [c:\util\reader\no\AdbeRdr70_nor_full.exe] Polish: [c:\util\reader\pl\AdbeRdr70_pol_full.exe] Portuguese: [c:\util\reader\pt\AdbeRdr70_ptb_full.exe] Romanian: [c:\util\reader\ro\AdbeRdr70_rum_full.exe] Russian: [c:\util\reader\ru\AdbeRdr70_rus_full.exe] Slovenian: [c:\util\reader\sl\AdbeRdr70_slv_full.exe] Spanish: [c:\util\reader\p\AdbeRdr70_esp_full.exe] Swedish: [c:\util\reader\s\AdbeRdr70_sve_full.exe] Turkish: [c:\util\reader\tr\AdbeRdr70_tur_full.exe]

Click (Start) and input the following in [Start Search], then press English: [c:\util\reader\m\setup.exe] Arabic: [c:\util\reader\ar\setup.exe] Bulgarian: [c:\util\reader\bg\setup.exe] Chinese (Simplified): [c:\util\reader\sc\setup.exe] Chinese (Traditional): [c:\util\reader\tc\setup.exe] Croatian: [c:\util\reader\yx\setup.exe] Czech: [c:\util\reader\cs\setup.exe] Danish: [c:\util\reader\da\setup.exe] Dutch: [c:\util\reader\nl\setup.exe] Estonian: [c:\util\reader\et\setup.exe] Finnish: [c:\util\reader\fi\setup.exe] French: [c:\util\reader\f\setup.exe] German: [c:\util\reader\g\setup.exe] Greek: [c:\util\reader\el\setup.exe] Hebrew: [c:\util\reader\he\setup.exe] Hungarian: [c:\util\reader\hu\setup.exe] Italian: [c:\util\reader\t\setup.exe] Japanese: [c:\util\reader\ja\setup.exe] Korean: [c:\util\reader\ko\setup.exe] Latvian: [c:\util\reader\lv\setup.exe] Lithuanian: [c:\util\reader\lt\setup.exe] Norwegian: [c:\util\reader\no\setup.exe] Polish: [c:\util\reader\pl\setup.exe] Portuguese: [c:\util\reader\pt\setup.exe] Romanian: [c:\util\reader\ro\setup.exe] Russian: [c:\util\reader\ru\setup.exe] Slovak: [c:\util\reader\sk\setup.exe] Slovenian: [c:\util\reader\sl\setup.exe] Spanish: [c:\util\reader\p\setup.exe] Swedish: [c:\util\reader\s\setup.exe] Turkish: [c:\util\reader\tr\setup.exe]

Enter

7 <For MUI OS model>

Change the language settings.

·English ·Arabic ·Bulgarian ·Chinese (Simplified)

·Chinese (Traditional) ·Croatian ·Czech ·Danish ·Dutch

·Estonian ·Finnish ·French ·German ·Greek ·Hebrew

·Hungarian ·Italian ·Japanese ·Korean ·Latvian ·Lithuanian

·Norwegian ·Polish ·Portuguese ·Portuguese (Brazilian) ·Romanian

·Russian ·Slovak ·Slovenian ·Spanish ·Swedish ·Thai

·Turkish

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]

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

• [Languages] - [Details] - [Default input language]

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

NOTE

 When you use MUI OS and localized OS versions together on the same net-

work, use English computer names on localized versions of Windows.

 Some UI (User Interface) strings remain in English even if the user’s UI is set to

another language.

 For more information, refer to “c:\windows\mui\relnotes.txt”.

If you change the language in [Languages] - [Language used in menus and dialogs], the desktop color will be changed when logging on to Windows next time. The desktop color can be changed by following the procedure below. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Desktop] and select color from [Color], then click [OK].

8 Create a new account.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].

CAUTION

 Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Win-

dows operation system. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.

NOTE

 PC Information Viewer

This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 bytes. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above. To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK].

( Reference Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”)

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 When Starting Up/Shutting Down

Do not do the following

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

• Pressing the power switch

• Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse

• Closing the display

• Turn on/off the wireless switch

NOTE

 To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.

• The screen automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.

• The computer automatically enters standby

Refer to Reference Manual “Standby or Hibernation Functions”(Windows XP)/“Sleep or Hibernation Functions”(Windows Vista) about resuming from sleep.

(Windows XP)/sleep*1(Windows Vista) after 20 minutes of inactivity.

 Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the battery pack is fully

charged, the battery will fully discharge in the following period of time:

Windows XP Windows Vista

• When power is off: Approx. 8 weeks

• In standby: Approx. 3 days

• In hibernation: Approx. 6 days

• When power is off: Approx. 7 weeks

• In sleep: Approx. 3 days

• In hibernation: Approx. 4 days

At the time of purchase, “Wake Up from LAN” is enabled. If “Wake Up from LAN” is disabled, the period of time in sleep will become slightly longer, and the period of time in hibernation will become about the same as during power-off.

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First-time Operation

 When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet. Power is con-

sumed simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet. Power consumption in each mode is as follows. (When AC adaptor is connected)

• When the screen is off: <CF-52A/B series> Approx. 18.0 W(Windows XP)/Approx. 20.0 W(Windows Vista) <CF-52C/D series> Approx. 13.0 W

• In standby(Windows XP)/sleep(Windows Vista): Approx. 2.0 W

• The battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off: Approx. 0.9 W

 To change the partition structure

You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition. This computer has a single partition in the default setting.

A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].

 A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Click [Disk Management]. C Right-click the partition for Windows (“c” drive in the default setting), and click [Shrink Volume].

 The partition size depends on the computer specifications.

D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].

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 You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.

E Right-click [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and click [New Simple Volume]. F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish].

Wait until formatting is completed.

NOTE

 You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.  To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C.

Regarding Windows XP/Windows Vista

You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off. This manual explains using the Windows XP/Windows Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).

 Windows Update

You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update].

(Start) - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]

Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your technical support office.

 If the message “Your computer might be at risk”(Windows XP)/“Check your computer security”(Windows

Vista) is displayed

Select (red icon)(Windows XP)/ (red icon)(Windows Vista) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly gives you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer. However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.

 User Account Control

User Account Control is a new security component of Windows Vista to stop unauthorized changes to your computer. The User Account Control message will pop up every time you try making an important change to your computer.

 Windows Sidebar

The Windows Sidebar does not appear in the default setting. To display it, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Windows Sidebar]. To always display the sidebar:

A Right-click the sidebar icon on the notification area, and click [Properties]. B Add a check mark for [Start Sidebar when Windows starts] and click [OK].

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 When Using Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>

If you cannot communicate with the access point or if the access point is not detected, right-click on the notification area and click [Connect to a network], and then click in the [Connect to a network] screen.

 Sound and Video

• Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be inter-

rupted during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back.

• Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback. If this happens, click or

on the notification area, and click [High performance]. This may remedy the problem.

• Depending on the processing status on Windows, sound may be interrupted at Windows startup. You can mute the

sound at startup.

A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds]. B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].

• When you play back DVD-Video and other motion image files, the images may not be played back smoothly.

 When the computer suddenly enters hibernation

When you successively operate application software with CPU load in hot location, the internal temperature control function may work and the computer may enter hibernation. If this occurs, wait for a while (approx. 5 minutes) before you turn on the computer.

 If high-frequency sound occurs around keyboard while using the computer

This symptom is mitigated by changing the settings for the USB power saving function. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password and click [OK].

• Set [USB selective suspend setting] to [Enabled].

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Power Options]. B Click [Change plan settings] of the current power plan. C In [Change settings for the plan:], click [Change advanced power settings]. D In [Advanced settings], double-click [USB settings]. E Double-click the displayed [USB selective suspend setting]. F Change settings of [On battery:] and [Plugged in:] to [Enabled]. G Click [OK] and exit the [Advanced settings] screen.

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On-screen Manual

You can access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips on the computer screen. When you access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips for the first time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed.

 Reference Manual

The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.

To access the Reference Manual:

Click [start] - [Reference Manual].

Double-click on the desktop.

 Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual].

Contents

 Key Combinations  Standby or Hibernation Functions  Security Measures  Battery Power  Multimedia Pocket  CD/DVD Drive  WinDVD  B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

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 PC Card / ExpressCard  SD Memory Card  SD Security

Contents

 Regarding Windows Vista  Key Combinations  Sleep or Hibernation Functions  Security Measures  Battery Power  Customizing the Power Setting  Multimedia Pocket  CD/DVD Drive  WinDVD  B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP  PC Card / ExpressCard

In the description of “Disc Information”, DVD-ROM and DVD-Video may be described as “You can write to the following discs”. However, those discs are only readable. In the description of “Recommend discs for writing”, the disc of MITSUBISHIKAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. may be described as a recommended disc for DVD-R. However, the disc is not recommended.

 Smart Card  RAM Module  Port Replicator  External Display  USB Devices  IEEE 1394 Devices  Modem  LAN  Disabling/Enabling Wireless Com-

munication

 Wireless LAN

 SD Memory Card  Smart Card  RAM Module  Port Replicator  External Display  USB Devices  IEEE 1394 Devices  Modem  LAN  Disabling/Enabling Wireless Com-

munication

 Bluetooth  Hard Disk Drive  Setup Utility  Icon Enlarger  Loupe Utility  DMI Viewer  Recover Pro  Technical Information  Troubleshooting (Advanced)

 Wireless LAN  Bluetooth  Hard Disk Drive  Setup Utility  Loupe Utility  DMI Viewer  Technical Information  Troubleshooting (Advanced)

NOTE



Refer to the following chart due to the version change of B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP.

Location Error Correction

Reference Manual

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 Install B’s CLiP

steps 1 - 2

Reference Manual

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 B’s Recorder

step 1

1 Click (Start), input “c:\util\bha\clip

[Start Search], and press

2 Right-click [setup] in the “clip

click [Run as administrator].

1 Double-click

window) / (launcher window) on the desktop.



Alternatively you can click (Start) [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8] (B’s Recorder main window) / [TaskGate] (launcher window).

” in

Enter

” folder and

(B’s Recorder main

1 Click (Start), input “c:\util\bha\clip\

English” in [Start Search], and press

Enter

2 Right-click [setup] in the “English

and click [Run as administrator].

1 Double-click on the desktop to start

up B's Recorder or TaskGate.

 Alternatively you can click (Start) -

[All Programs] - [B.H.A] [B’s Recorder GOLD9] - [B’s Recorder GOLD9] / [Task- Gate].

” folder

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CAUTION

27th line

Reference Manual

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 To access the online

manual

2nd line

Windows-related files, which is mentioned in “Technical Information” on Reference Manual, are placed in folders below.



English

c:\windows\support\en\migwiz, c:\windows\support\en\tools

Arabic

c:\windows\support\AR\migwiz, c:\windows\support\AR\tools

Bulgarian

c:\windows\support\BG\migwiz, c:\windows\support\BG\tools

Chinese -HongKong

c:\windows\support\HK\migwiz, c:\windows\support\HK\tools

Chinese -Simplified

c:\windows\support\XT\migwiz, c:\windows\support\XT\tools

Chinese -Traditional

c:\windows\support\ZH\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ZH\tools

Croatian

c:\windows\support\YX\migwiz, c:\windows\support\YX\tools

Czech

c:\windows\support\CS\migwiz, c:\windows\support\CS\tools

Danish

c:\windows\support\DA\migwiz, c:\windows\support\DA\tools

Dutch

c:\windows\support\NL\migwiz, c:\windows\support\NL\tools

Estonian

c:\windows\support\ET\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ET\tools

Finnish

c:\windows\support\FI\migwiz, c:\windows\support\FI\tools

French

c:\windows\support\FR\migwiz, c:\windows\support\FR\tools

German

c:\windows\support\DE\migwiz, c:\windows\support\DE\tools

Greek

c:\windows\support\EL\migwiz, c:\windows\support\EL\tools

Hebrew

c:\windows\support\IW\migwiz, c:\windows\support\IW\tools

Hungarian

c:\windows\support\HU\migwiz, c:\windows\support\HU\tools

Italian

c:\windows\support\IT\migwiz, c:\windows\support\IT\tools

C Add a check mark for [Disable B’s CLiP]

in [System Setting

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [B.H.A]

- [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC] [User Manual] (user’s manual) / [TaskGate] (TaskGate manual).

], and click [OK].

Japanese

c:\windows\support\JA\migwiz, c:\windows\support\JA\tools

Korean

c:\windows\support\KO\migwiz, c:\windows\support\KO\tools

Latvian

c:\windows\support\LV\migwiz, c:\windows\support\LV\tools

Lithuanian

c:\windows\support\LT\migwiz, c:\windows\support\LT\tools

Norwegian

c:\windows\support\NO\migwiz, c:\windows\support\NO\tools

Polish

c:\windows\support\PL\migwiz, c:\windows\support\PL\tools

Portuguese

c:\windows\support\PT\migwiz, c:\windows\support\PT\tools

Portuguese (Brazilian)

c:\windows\support\XC\migwiz, c:\windows\support\XC\tools

Romanian

c:\windows\support\RO\migwiz, c:\windows\support\RO\tools

Russian

c:\windows\support\RU\migwiz, c:\windows\support\RU\tools

Serbian

c:\windows\support\SR\migwiz, c:\windows\support\SR\tools

Slovak

c:\windows\support\SK\migwiz, c:\windows\support\SK\tools

Slovenian

c:\windows\support\SL\migwiz, c:\windows\support\SL\tools

Spanish

c:\windows\support\ES\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ES\tools

Swedish

c:\windows\support\SV\migwiz, c:\windows\support\SV\tools

Thai

c:\windows\support\TH\migwiz, c:\windows\support\TH\tools

Turkish

c:\windows\support\TR\migwiz, c:\windows\support\TR\tools

Ukrainian

c:\windows\support\UK\migwiz, c:\windows\support\UK\tools

C Add a check mark for [Disable B’s CLiP]

in [System Configuration], and click [OK].

Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [B.H.A]

- [B’s Recorder GOLD9] - [Manuals]

[User Manual] (user’s manual) / [TaskGate] (TaskGate manual).

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 Important Tips

The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.

To access the Important Tips:

Double-click on the desktop.

 Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].

Double-click on the desktop.

 Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].

NOTE

 When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure and update.

See http://www.adobe.com/ for the latest version of Adobe Reader.

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Handling and Maintenance

Operation Environment

 Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is

exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable.

 Temperature: Operation : 5 °C to 35 °C

Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C

Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Storage : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, using for a long time in an extreme environment will result in the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.

 Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.

• Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.

• In extremely high or low temperature.

 As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.

Handling Cautions

This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the hard disk drive and equipped with a dripproof keyboard, but no warranty is provided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when handling

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the computer.  When carrying the computer:

• Turn off the computer.

• Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards and other protruding things.

• Remove a disc in the CD/DVD drive.

• Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects.

• Do not leave the display open.

• Do not grip the display part.

 Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.  When you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked luggage. When using the

computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.

 When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.  The touch pad is designed to be used with a finger tip. Do not place any object on its surface and do not press down

strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).

 Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touch pad. The cursor may not work correctly.  Be careful not to get injured by dropping down or getting hit when carrying the computer.  This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the

illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these areas.

 When using peripheral devices

Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices.

 Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications.  Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.  If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, align-

ment of pins, etc.

 If screws are included, fasten them securely.  Remove the cables when you carry the computer. Do not pull the cables forcibly.

 Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN

<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN>  Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryp-

tion.

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 Computrace® Software

Computrace Perform the following steps before installing Computrace  Computrace

CAUTION

 You will be unable to set [Computrace (R) BIOS Module] to [Disable] once you have set to [Enable]. Do not change

the setting when not used.

• Even if you have set [Computrace (R) BIOS Module] to [Enable], this setting may return to [Disable] after repairs to

NOTE

 Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.  Refer to the following URL for Computrace

service is only available in certain regions. http://www.absolute.com

software tracks your stolen computer.

software is not included or installed in this computer.

the motherboard, etc. have been made.

software.

software for installation and available service regions. Note that this

1 Turn on or restart the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-

played.

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

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2 Select the [Security] menu, then select [Computrace (R) Sub-Menu] and press

Enter

3 Select [Computrace (R) BIOS Module], and set to [Enable].

4 At the confirmation message, select [Execute] and press

5 At the reconfirmation message, select [Execute] and press

6 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer restarts.

F10

Enter

Maintenance

To clean the LCD panel

 Do not use water to clean the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the

screen.

 To remove dust or dirt, do not use a cloth to rub it off since it may leave scratch on the screen.

Use a fine brush to sweep dust or dirt, then wipe with a dry soft glass-cleaning cloth.

 To clean the oily surface, use a soft gauze dipped in camera lens cleaner, and then wipe with a dry soft glass-clean-

ing cloth.

To clean areas other than the LCD panel

Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it thoroughly.

CAUTION

 Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc.

Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

 Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause

malfunction or damage.

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Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro)(Windows XP)

The Recover Pro creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk to back up (store) the hard disk data, and restores the backup data to its original location when it is lost or corrupted by operational errors or other factors. You do not need external media or peripheral devices to back up or restore hard disk data on this computer. At purchase, the Recover Pro is not installed. Install using the instructions below.

The Recover Pro cannot back up or restore data correctly if a hard disk problem occurs during data backup or restoring. If an error occurs due to an unexpected malfunction, incorrect operation, or other reason while data is being restored, the hard disk data (data before restoration) may be lost. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function.

The Recover Pro provides 3 types of backup as follows:

 Quick Backup: Scheduled backup of the updated data  File Backup: File backup at file save and change  Complete Backup: Backup of the entire data on the internal hard disk

Here, we will explain the procedures for installation, complete backup (backing up hard disk contents in case Windows cannot be booted), and complete restore (recovering the hard disk data to its condition at the time of the complete backup). For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( page 23).

CAUTION



All operations should be executed with the AC adaptor connected. Do not turn the power off while operations are in progress.

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If the power is turned off while installation, backup, or restore operations are in progress, these operations may not function properly, and it may be impossible to start Windows. Also, do not press any keys or slide any switches, including hot keys.

 When restarting the computer, the message “Check file system on C:” may appear. Follow the on-screen instruc-

tions. Do not skip the check process.

 Make sure you allow enough space on the hard disk when choosing settings during installation. To change these

settings you must reinstall Recover Pro. To execute Complete Backup reliably, we recommend performing [Typical] installation in the following cases.

• Hard disk with a single partition

• Immediately after reinstalling software (when more than half of the entire space of the hard disk is available)

( page 27)

 Be sure to use the internal hard disk drive to create the backup area. Never use disk or device other than the internal

hard disk drive.

 Some software (security software, backup software, encryption software, or hard disc accessible specific software,

etc.) may be incompatible with Recover Pro. For further information, refer to: http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/White+Papers-Specs/Recover+Pro/default.htm

 When using Personal Secure Drive ( Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”), do not execute

File Backup for Personal Secure Drive.

 The “Create recovery CD-DVD” function in Recover Pro is designed to help you save complete backup data to CD or

DVD. When using the “Create recovery CD-DVD”, you can view the complete backup data on the hard disk, but take care to avoid accidentally deleting this data.

Installation

Preparation

 Connect the AC adaptor.

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2 Close all programs.

3 Disable anti-virus software.

4 Click [start] - [Run], enter [c:\util\rcvpro\setup.exe], and click [OK].

The InstallShield Wizard screen appears.

5 Click [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions. Carefully read the License Agreement, and click [I accept the agreement.].

 The computer restarts several times to complete installation. appears in the notification area.

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CAUTION

 During the installation, the screen may become black (no display) momentarily. This is not a malfunction.  If you select [Typical] in installation, approximately 40% (max.) of the hard disk drive space is allocated as the

backup area.

 You cannot change the size of backup area after creation.

Complete Backup

Backs up all data on the hard disk.

Preparation

 Connect the AC adaptor.

1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.

2 Close all programs.

3 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Phoenix Recover Pro 6].

“Recover Pro 6” screen appears.

4 Click [Complete Backup], and click [Yes].

 The computer restarts, and “Recover Pro 6” screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

 You can completely backup only one set of the whole data in the hard disk to the backup area.  Do not touch the power switch while using the Recover Pro.

Complete Restore

This function uses the data created during complete backup. It restores the hard disk data to the condition when you performed the complete backup. Files created and changes made to settings after the latest complete backup is made will be deleted.

Preparation

 Connect the AC adaptor.

1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Phoenix Always Launcher], and

click [Run].

 The computer restarts, and “Phoenix Always” screen appears.

Alternatively turn on or restart the computer, and hold down “Phoenix Always” screen appears.

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed until

2 Click [Protect / Recover], and click [Phoenix Recover Pro 6].

 “Recover Pro 6” screen appears.

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3 Click [Complete Restore].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

 Do not touch the power switch while using the Recover Pro.

 To access the online manual

A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Docs], and double-click [UserGuides]. B Double-click the file of Recover Pro user’s guide or Phoenix Always user’s guide.

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Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function(Windows Vista)

[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, which can be used to recover from hardware failure.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function.

Creating a backup of the hard disk data

To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g., external hard disk): Use [Back up computer]. To create a backup of a file or a folder: Use [Back up files]. For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].

NOTE

 Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete.

Restoring the hard disk data

NOTE

 This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows.

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Start and shut down Windows Vista, and then you can use the function.

 Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete.

1 Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold

 If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User

Password.

2 Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed. 3 Press   to select [Repair Your Computer] and press

[System Recovery Options] appears.

Enter

4 Select the keyboard layout and click [Next].

5 Select [User name] and input [Password], then click [OK].

6 Click [Windows Complete PC Restore] and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

 If pressing F8 does not display [System Recovery Options], use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM.

A Perform the steps 1 to 7 of “Reinstalling Software” ( page 27). B Click [Run “System Recovery Options”.] and click [Next]. C Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special software. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely. Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s license agreement.

The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

CAUTION

<For MUI OS model>  To input numbers, press the NumLock key and input in the Ten-key mode.

 For German keyboard, press

 When the hard disk contains the Recover Pro backup data, the Recover Pro backup area is lost as well.

when you need to press Y.

NOTE

 Even if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.  This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.

However, the entire hard disk data including the data of the partition with recovery tools will be erased.

Preparation

 Prepare the following items:

• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)

• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

 Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).  Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.

1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket

( Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).

2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter

4 Select the [Boot] menu, then select [Optical Drive] and press F6 until [Optical Drive] is

at the top of [Boot priority order].

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5 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

6 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer restarts.  If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User

F10

Password.

7 Press 2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].

 To cancel this operation, press 0.

8 At the confirmation message, press Y.

Enter

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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

9 When [<<< Start menu >>>] is displayed, press

The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.

10 Press

At the confirmation message, press The hard disk erase process starts. When the operation is completed, the [Hard disk data has been deleted.] message will appear. If a problem has occurred during the operation, an error message will appear.  To cancel partway, press

Space

Enter

Ctrl

+ C. The data erasure will be up to that point.

Enter

11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com-

puter.

7 Click [Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security] and click [Next].

8 At the confirmation message, click [YES].

9 Click [Continue].

10 Click [Continue] again.

11 Click [YES].

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Erasing the hard disk data starts.

12 After erasing is completed, remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and click [OK].

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Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk data will be erased. (In the case of Windows XP, the backup data of the Recover Pro will be erased.) Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.

CAUTION

Do not delete the partition with recovery tools on the hard disk. The disk space in the partition is not available to store data.

NOTE

 Even if reinstallation is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset. <For MUI OS model>  To input numbers, press the NumLock key and input in the Ten-key mode.

 For German keyboard, press

when you need to press Y.

Hard disk

Partition with recovery tools (approximately 2 GB)

Area usable by Windows

 If you have installed the Recover Pro ( page 22),

• Select [1] or [2] in the step 10 ( page 28). If you select [3], the Recover Pro will no longer function properly.

• Only when you want to save the data which you stored in the separate partitions other than the first partition and

the Recover Pro backup area, select [3] in the step 10 ( page 28) and perform the following steps.

A After reinstallation, backup the data to external media (e.g., removable disc). B Perform the reinstallation procedure again, and select [1] or [2] in the step 10. C Return the data backed up in external media to the internal hard disk.

Preparation

 Prepare the following items:

• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)

• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

 Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).  Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.

1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket

( Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).

2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter

4 Select the [Boot] menu, then select [Optical Drive] and press F6 until [Optical Drive] is

at the top of [Boot priority order].

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5 Select the [Security] menu and set [DVD Operation] to [Enable].

6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

7 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer will restart.

F10

8 Press 1 to execute [1. [Recovery]].

The License Agreement screen appears.  To cancel partway, press

9 Press 1 to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!].

Enter

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Reinstalling Software

10 Select the settings.

 [2]: Enter the size of operating system partition and press

(The size of data partition will be determined by subtracting the operating system partition size from the maximum size.)

[3]: Windows will be installed in the first partition.

(The size of the first partition must be 20 GB or more. If smaller, installation will not be possible.)

At the confirmation message, press Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 30 - 75 minutes.)

 Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing

wise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com-

puter.

12 Turn on the computer, and press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-

played.

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

13 Press F9.

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At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values.

Enter

Ctrl

Alt

Del

. Other-

14 Select the [Exit] menu and then select [Save Current Values], then press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter

15 Turn the computer off by using the power switch.

 If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be necessary to perform

additional operations during the following procedure.

16 Perform the First-time Operation ( page 12).

17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.

8 Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears.

9 Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].

10 Select the settings and click [Next].

 [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.]

You will have a single partition.

 [Reinstall Windows to the operating system partition.]

You can keep the partition structure.

11 At the confirmation message, click [YES].

Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 30 - 60 minutes.)  Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise reinstallation may become

unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

12 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then click [OK] to turn off the computer.

13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.  If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

14 Press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values.

15 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart.

F10

Enter

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16 Perform the “First-time Operation” ( page 12).

17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.

18 Perform Windows Update.

 To change the drive letter of hard disk or CD/DVD drive

NOTE

 Drive letters of hard disk can be changed only when two or more partitions have been created on the hard disk drive.  The name of the C: drive cannot be changed.  Change the drive letters before installing applications.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools], and double-click [Compu-

ter Management].

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools], and double-click [Compu-

ter Management].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Click [Disk Management] from [Storage]. C Right-click the hard disk partition or the CD/DVD drive name, and click [Change Drive Letter and Paths...]. D Click [Change...]. E Click [Assign the following drive letter] and select the new drive letter, and then click [OK].

At the confirmation message, click [Yes].

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Installing Windows Vista

NOTE

 This computer is provided the license of Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business (including a downgrade right to

Microsoft

Follow the steps below to install Windows Vista.

Windows® XP Professional).

1 Reinstall Windows XP to the whole HDD to factory default. ( page 27, step 1-10)

2 When the message [[Recovery] is complete.] appears, remove the Product Recovery

DVD-ROM for Windows XP, and set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.

3 Press any key to turn off the computer.

If you turn off the computer without replacing the Product Recovery DVD-ROM or performing first-time operation for Windows XP, refer to step 1-7 “Reinstalling Software” ( page 27), and boot the computer from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.

4 Turn on the computer. 5 Perform the reinstallation for Windows Vista from step 8 ( page 28).

NOTE

 The information about Windows Vista on the Panasonic personal computer

Visit the following web site:

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/itn/support/vistaxpdwg1.html

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Error Code/Message

Follow the instructions below when an error message or code appears. If the problem persists or if the error code/message is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Error Code/Message Solution

0211 Keyboard error  Disconnect external keyboard or mouse.

0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used

0271 Check date and time settings

0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Press <F2> to Setup  Write down the error details and press

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Operating System not found

RAM Module Failed When the RAM module is not inserted correctly or the RAM module is not conforming to the

An error has occurred in the memory of Setup Utility settings. This occurs when the memory content is changed by an unexpected program operation, etc.  Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the

settings as necessary.

 If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

The date and time settings are not correct.

 Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time.  If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

Startup has failed repeatedly, so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to the default values to startup the computer.  Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the

settings as necessary.

to start the Setup Utility. Change the settings if

necessary.

The operating system is not installed in the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are going to boot from.

 If using a floppy disk, change the disk to the one you can use for boot.  If using the hard disk, check if the hard disk is recognized in [Information] menu of the

Setup Utility. If the hard disk is recognized, perform the reinstallation ( page 27). If not, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

 If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or

[Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

 If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set [Express-

Card slot] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

computer’s specifications, so a beep will sound and the “RAM Module Failed” message will be displayed when you turn the power on.  Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the

RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it.

 To start the Setup Utility

A Restart the computer.

B Press

several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact

Panasonic Technical Support . You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer ( Refer- ence Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”).

 Starting Up

Cannot start up. The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit.

The power is turned on but “Warming up the system (up to 30 minutes)” appears.

Cannot turn on the computer. The computer does not resume from standby(Windows XP)/sleep(Windows Vista). (The power indicator blinks quickly in green.)

You have forgotten the password.

“Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart” or a similar message appears.

Windows startup and operation is slow.

The date and time are incorrect.

 Connect the AC adaptor.  Insert a fully charged battery.  Remove the battery pack and the AC adaptor, then connect them again.  If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or

[Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

 If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set

[ExpressCard Slot] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

 The computer is warming up before start up. Wait for the computer to start up (takes

up to 30 minutes). If, “Cannot warm up the system” is displayed, the computer failed to warm up and does not start. In this case, turn off the computer, leave it in an environment of 5 °C or higher temperature for about an hour, and then turn on the power once more.

 Leave it in an environment of 5 °C or higher temperature for about an hour, then turn

on the power once more.

 Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support.  Administrator password:

• If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a new password.

• If you do not have a password reset disk, reinstall ( page 27) and set up Windows, and then set a new password.

 A floppy disk is in the drive and it does not contain system startup information.

Remove the floppy disk and press any key.

 If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or

[Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

 If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set

[ExpressCard Slot] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

 If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

 Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 30 “To start the Setup Utility”) to return the

Setup Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. (Note that the processing speed depends on the application software, so this procedure may not make Windows faster.)

 If you installed a resident software after purchase, turn off the residence.  Disable Indexing Service in the following menu.

Click [start] - [Search] - [Change preferences] - [Without Indexing Service].

 Make the correct settings.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time].

Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Clock, Language, and Region]

- [Date and Time].

 If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support.

 When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.  The 2100 A.D. or later year will not be correctly recognized on this computer.

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 Starting Up

[Executing Battery Recalibration] screen appears.

[Enter Password] does not appear when resuming from standby(Windows XP)/ sleep(Windows Vista) nation.

Cannot resume.  An error may occur when the computer automatically enters the sleep or hibernation

/hiber-

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Other startup problems.  Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( page 30 “To start the Setup Utility”) to return the

 The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time.

To start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on.

 The password you have set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. To use

the password security at resuming, set the Windows password.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account, and set

the password.

B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options]

- [Advanced] and add a check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Add or remove user accounts] and select the

account, and set the password.

B Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Maintenance] - [Require a

password when the computer wakes] and add a check mark for [Require a password].

mode while the screensaver is active. In this case, turn off the screensaver or change the pattern of the screensaver.

Setup Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again.

 Remove all peripheral devices.  Check to see if there was a disk error.

 Entering Password

On the [Enter Password] screen, a beep sounds and the password cannot be entered.

Even after entering the password, [Type your password] is displayed again.

A Click [start] - [My Computer] and right-click [Local Disk(C:)], and click [Proper-

ties].

B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start].

A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display.

B Click (Start) - [Computer] and right-click [Local Disk (C:)], and click [Proper-

ties].

C Click [Tools] - [Check Now...].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. E Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer.

 Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic]

boot screen disappears Options Menu is displayed.

When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. As soon as you enter the password and press

 The computer may be in ten-key mode.

If the NumLk indicator lights, press then input.

 The computer may be in ten-key mode.

If the NumLk indicator lights, press then input.

 The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.

If the Caps Lock indicator lights, press mode, and then input.

at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced

Enter

, press and hold F8.

NumLk

Caps Lock

to disable the ten-key mode, and

to disable the Caps Lock

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 Shutting down

Windows does not shut down.

 Display

No display.  The external display is selected. Press Fn + F3 to switch the display. Wait until the

The screen is dark.  The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Press Fn + F2 and

The screen is disordered. <Only for model with Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipsets>

During Simultaneous display, one of the screens becomes disordered. <Only for model with Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipsets>

 Remove the USB device and the ExpressCard.  Wait 1 or 2 minutes. It is not a malfunction.

display has been switched completely before pressing

 When using an external display,

• Check the cable connection.

• Turn on the display.

• Check the settings of external display.

 The display is turned off by the power-saving function. To resume, do not press the

direct selection keys, but press any other key like

 The computer entered standby(Windows XP)/sleep(Windows Vista) or hibernation

by the power-saving function. To resume, press the power switch.

adjust the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases.

 You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and

when not connected.

 Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart

the computer.

 Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the

computer.

 When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external dis-

play as those used by the LCD. If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile] - [Display Devices].

Ctrl

+ F3 again.

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Right-click on the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties...] - [Display Devices].

 Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during

Setup Utility, etc.).

 When the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen” by pressing

picture is displayed on one of the screens only. When the window display is restored

Alt

by pressing

The external display does not work normally.

 Touch Pad

The cursor does not work.  When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.

Cannot input using the touch pad.

 If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work

normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.

 Restart the computer using the keyboard.

Press ,

Press and press  3 times, and press  to select [Restart] and press

 If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response”

( page 35).

 Set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.  The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad. Check your mouse’s operat-

ing instructions.

Enter

, and R to select [Restart].

, the picture is displayed on both screens.

Alt

Enter

, the

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

 Reference Manual

The Reference Manual is not displayed.

 CD/DVD Drive

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The tray does not come out although inserting a pointed object to the emergency hole.

 Install Adobe Reader. <For localized OS model>

A Log on to Windows as an administrator.

B Click [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\AdbeRdr70_enu_full.exe], then click

[OK].

C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.

If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click [Help] - [Check for updates now].

B Click (Start) and input “c:\util\reader\AdbeRdr80_en_US.exe” in [Start

Search] then press

C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.

If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click [Help] - [Check for Updates...].

 page 13

 A pin of 1.3 mm in diameter is recommended to

remove a disc using the emergency hole (A). When the diameter of the pin is smaller than this, insert the pin slightly downward.

Enter

 Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

A serial number is requested when reinstalling.

 Input the following serial number

B’s Recorder: B’s CLiP:

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 Recover Pro

Cannot install Recover Pro  Recover Pro cannot be installed when four primary partitions exist. Reduce the

number of primary partitions to three or less before installation. You can check the number of the primary partitions in the order of [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Disk Management].

 Recover Pro cannot be installed when a backup area is remaining on the hard disk.

Try one of the following methods:

• If the backup area has complete backup data and you want to restore that data: Follow the “Complete Restore” instructions in “Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro)” ( page 22) to restore the data.

• To return the computer to its condition at the time of shipment: Reinstall the software ( page 27).

•In step 10, do not select “3. Reinstall Windows to the first partition.”

• If you do not need the data in the backup area, or if it is corrupted, or if does not include complete backup data: A Access [http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/Utilities/

Recover+Pro+6.htm#Where], and download/install “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”.

B Delete the backup area using “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”. C Reinstall Recover Pro.

In this case, all data in the backup area will be lost.

An unnecessary backup area is present (is left) when Recover Pro is not installed.

Some parts of the hard disk cannot be File Backed up.

 Perform the following steps.

A Access [http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/Utilities/

Recover+Pro+6.htm#Where], and download/install “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”.

B Delete the backup region using “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”.

 The hard disk area encrypted by security software may not be backed up. Exclude

the area from the File Backup object.

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 Others

No response.  Press

that is not responding.

 An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind

another window. Press

 Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to shut down the computer, and then

press the power switch to turn it on. If the application program does not work normally, uninstall and reinstall the program. To uninstall,

click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

Cannot enter characters correctly.

 Select the same language setting for Windows and the internal keyboard

( page 12 “5 Setup Windows.”).

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

to open Task Manager and close the software application

Alt+Tab

to check.

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Hardware Diagnostics

If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Software cannot be checked using this utility.

Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility

 CPU  Memory  Hard Disk  CD/DVD Drive  Video Controller  Sound  Modem  LAN  Wireless LAN  Wireless WAN  Bluetooth  USB  IEEE 1394  PC Card Controller

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 SD Card Controller  Smart Card  Serial Port  Keyboard  Touch Pad

*1 *2 *3 *4 *5

 When the video diagnostic check is running, the display may be distorted, and when the audio diagnostic check is

The beep will not sound if mute is using Windows. Only for model with wireless LAN Only for model with wireless WAN Only for model with Bluetooth Only for model with Smart Card slot

running, sounds may be generated from the speaker. These are not malfunctions.

Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility

NOTE

 For the hard disk and memory only, you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic check.

When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will run the standard diagnostic check.

 We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations. When not using the touch pad, you can operate using the

internal keyboard instead.

Operations Touch pad operations Internal keyboard operations

Select icon Place the cursor above the icon Press

Click the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Press

Complete the PC-Diagnos-

Click (close) tics Utility and then restart the computer

 If the touch pad does not operate properly, press

Ctrl+Alt+Del

to restart the computer, or press the power switch

to turn the power off, and then restart the PC-Diagnostic Utility.

Space



( (close) cannot be selected)

Space

Ctrl+Alt+Del

Press

, and then press   

above the icon

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Running the Diagnostic Check

Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow a hardware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray.

1 Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch. ( page 9)

During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices.

2 Turn on or restart the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-

played.

The Setup Utility starts up.

 If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.  If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase, we recom-

mend that you make a note of the settings that are changed.

3 Press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter

4 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press The computer will restart.

5 Press

When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components.

 If the password is requested, enter the password.  The touch pad and the internal keyboard cannot be used until alternating blue and yellow col-

 By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:

 You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

NOTE

 Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component,

or run an extended diagnostic check on the memory or the hard disk (The extended diagnostic check is only for the memory and hard disk). The extended diagnostic check is more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time to run.

A Click to stop the diagnostic check. B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked

When running a check on the memory or the hard disk, clicking the icon once will turn on the extended diagnostic check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the icon will be displayed in gray (D).

C Click to start the diagnostic check.

F10

Enter

Ctrl+F7

ors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

• : Start the diagnostic check from the beginning

• : Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )

• : Display help (click the screen or press

• Aqua: Not running diagnostic check

• Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors differs depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running. During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process is complete.

• Green: No problems discovered

• Red: Problems discovered

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

Space

to return to the original diagnostic check screen)

, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).

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e.g. hard disk

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Hardware Diagnostics

6 When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results.

If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally. Continue using the computer as is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall the software ( page 27).

NOTE

 If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check

Result TEST FAILED” is displayed: Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.

7 After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press

the computer.

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Ctrl+Alt+Del

to restart

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LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.

LICENSE

A. MEI hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the Programs in

accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, concepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with MEI or its suppliers.

B. You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs.

C. You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs. You may not distrib-

ute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or otherwise, without the prior written consent of MEI.

D. You may not copy or reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the Programs or related documentation for

any purpose, except that you may make one (1) copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You shall not modify, or attempt to modify, the Programs.

E. You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single

Product which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party. At the time of such a transfer, you must also transfer all copies, whether in printed or machine readable form, of every Program, and the related documentation, to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred.

F. You may not remove any copyright, trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you

must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program.

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YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY TRACE THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.

YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, ALTER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE.

IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

TERM

This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminated. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions thereof set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein. Upon any such termination, you agree to destroy, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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Specifications

This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-52AJCBUAE / CF-52AJCBUN2 / CF-52AJCBUJE / CF52AJCBUS2 / CF-52CCABVAE / CF-52CCABVN2 / CF-52CCABVJE / CF-52CCABVS2. The model number is different according to the unit configuration.

 To check the model number:

Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.

 To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size:

Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. [CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size

 Main Specifications

Model No. CF-52AJCBUAE / CF-52AJCBUN2 /

CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7300

Chipset Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipsets Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipsets

Memory

Video Memory

*1*2

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Hard Disk Drive

CF-52AJCBUJE / CF-52AJCBUS2

(2.0 GHz, 4 MB*1 L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)

1 GB (4 GB Max.)

512 MB (without expanded memory)*3/UMA (1024 MB Max. with expanded memory)

expanded memory)*3/UMA(1919 MB Max. with expanded memory)*3

120 GB 80 GB

UMA(767 MB Max. without

CF-52CCABVAE / CF-52CCABVN2 / CF-52CCABVJE / CF-52CCABVS2

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.8 GHz, 2 MB*1 L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)

UMA (384 MB Max.)

UMA (251 MB Max./

358 MB Max. with expanded memory)

Approx. 2 GB is used as a partition with recovery tools. (Users cannot use this partition.)

CD/DVD drive  page 41

Display Method 15.4 WUXGA type (TFT) 15.4 WXGA type (TFT)

Internal LCD

External Display

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

LAN IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T

Modem Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps

Sound WAVE and MIDI playback, Stereo speaker, Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem support

Security Chip

Card Slot PC Card Type I or Type II x 1 (3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA)

RAM Module Slot 200-pin, 1.8 V, SO-DIMM, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 Compliant

Interface

Keyboard / Pointing Device 88 keys / Touch Pad

Power Supply AC adaptor or Battery pack

AC Adaptor

Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 V, 7.8 Ah

ExpressCard ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 x 1

SD Memory Card

Smart Card

*14

*13

65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1600 × 1200 dots/1920 × 1080 dots/ 1920 × 1200 dots)

65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1280 × 1024 dots/ 1600 × 1200 dots/1920 × 1080 dots/1920 × 1200 dots/2048 × 1536 dots)

 page 42

TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)

*11

x 1, Data transfer rate = 8 MB per second

x 1

USB port (4-pin, USB 2.0) x 4, Serial Port (Dsub 9-pin male), Modem port (RJ-11), LAN port (RJ-45), External display port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female), Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated 100-pin

female), IEEE1394a Interface Connector (4-pin × 1), Microphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Stereo), Headphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Impedance 32

Input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, Output: 15.6 V DC, 8.0 A

*10

65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1280 × 800 dots)

*12

Ω

, Output Power 4 mW × 2, Stereo)

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 Main Specifications

Model No. CF-52AJCBUAE / CF-52AJCBUN2 /

Operating Time

Charging Time

*16

Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V

Power Consumption

*17

Physical Dimensions (W × H × D) (including the carrying handle)

Weight (including the carrying handle)

Operation Environment Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C

Storage Environment Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C

Operating System

Utility Programs

CF-52AJCBUJE / CF-52AJCBUS2

Approx. 4.5 hours Approx. 4.0 hours

Approx. 4 hours

Approx. 60 W

*18

/ Approx. 100 W

(Maximum when recharging in the ON state)

355.7 mm × 50.7 - 51.9 mm × 286.8 mm

Approx. 3.35 kg

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Microsoft

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security

Technologies (NTFS File System), Windows Vista® Business

DMI Viewer, Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer, Loupe Utility, Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA*9,

Wireless Switch Utility, Hotkey Settings, Battery Recalibration Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package

*19

Setup Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

SD Utility, Icon Enlarger, WinDVD less Software*8, Recover Pro™ 6

WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version),

CF-52CCABVAE / CF-52CCABVN2 / CF-52CCABVJE / CF-52CCABVS2

*15

Approx. 45 W

Approx. 7.5 hours Approx. 7.0 hours

*18

/ Approx. 100 W

(Maximum when recharging in the ON state)

*20

, PC-Diagnostic Utility

™ 5 (OEM Version), Intel® PROset / Wire-

*19

B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC, B’s CLiP 6

B’s Recorder GOLD9 BASIC, B’s CLiP 7

*15

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*19

 CD/DVD Drive

CD/DVD Drive DVD MULTI Drive

*23

*22

DVD-ROM: 8X (Max.), CD-ROM: 24X (Max.)

CD-R: 4X/10X/10-16X/10-20X/10-24X CD-RW: 4X High-Speed CD-RW: 4X/10X Ultra-Speed CD-RW: 10X/10-16X/10-20X/10-24X DVD-R: 1X/2X/2-4X/2-6X/2-8X DVD-R DL: 2X/2-4X DVD-RW: 1X/2X/2-4X/2-6X DVD-RAM: 2X/3X/3-5X +R: 2.4X/2.4-4X/2.4-6X/2.4-8X +R DL: 2.4X/2.4-4X +RW: 2.4X/2.4-4X High-Speed +RW: 3.3X/3.3-6X/3.3-8X

DVD-R DL (8.5 GB), DVD-RW

2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), +R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7 GB), CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-RW, CD TEXT, CD-EXTRA

DVD-RW

*24

(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), DVD-RAM

+R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7 GB), CD-R, CD-RW

Data Transfer

*21

Rate

Supported Discs/

Format

Reading

Writing

Reading DVD-ROM (4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, 9.4 GB, 17 GB), DVD-Video, DVD-R (1.4 GB, 3.95 GB, 4.7 GB),

Writing DVD-R (1.4 GB, 4.7 GB for General), DVD-R DL (8.5 GB),

*24

(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), DVD-RAM

*25

(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB),

*25

(1.4 GB,

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Specifications

 Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>

Intel® Wireless WiFi link 4965 AGN (802.11 a + b + g)

Data Transfer Rates

*27

IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)

Standards Supported IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g

Transmission method OFDM system, DSSS system

Wireless Channels Used IEEE802.11a: Channels 36 to 64, 100 to 140

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: Channels 1 to 13

RF Frequency Band IEEE802.11a: 5.18-5.32 GHz, 5.50-5.70 GHz

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: 2.412-2.472 GHz

 Bluetooth™ <Only for model with Bluetooth>

Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR

Transmission method FHSS system

Wireless Channels Used Channels 1 to 79

RF Frequency Band 2.402-2.48 GHz

1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes

You can physically expand the memory up to 4096 MB, but

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the total amount of usable memory available will be less depending on the actual system configuration.

Regarding to the capacity beyond 512 MB, a segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.

A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.

1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.

A 16,777,216 color display is achieved by using the dithering function.

Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display. Display may be impossible using some connected external displays.

Only for model with wireless LAN

Only for model with Bluetooth

*10

For information on TPM,

click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”.

click (Start) and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”

Enter

in [Start Search] and press

Refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.

*11

Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed. This computer is not compatible with MultiMediaCards. Do not insert this kind of cards.

*26

*12

Theoretical value is not the actual speed. The transfer rate does not become higher even if you use a card that supports the higher transfer rate.

*13

Only for model with Smart Card slot

*14

<Only for North America> The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. The computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord.

*15

Measured at LCD brightness: 60

20-M-2-1

cd/m2

Varies depending on the usage conditions, or when an external device is attached.

*16

Varies depending on the usage conditions.

*17

Approx. 0.9 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off.

*18

Rated power consumption 23-E-1

*19

You need to install to use the feature.

*20

The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.

*21

The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s. The data transfer rate of CD per 1X speed is 150 KB/s.

*22

If an unbalanced disc (e.g., the balance has been displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating.

*23

Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.

*24

Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.

*25

Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.

*26

It does not correspond to IEEE802.11n.

*27

These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g standards. Actual speeds may differ.

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has

determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Outline of the International ENERGY STA R® Office Equipment Program

The international

ENERGY STAR

Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy

saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissem-

ination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which busi-

ness proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers,

displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

Importer’s name & address pursuant to the EU GPSD directive 2001/95/EC/Art.5

Panasonic Computer Products Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Hagenauer Straße 43 65203 Wiesbaden Germany

22-E-1

UK0108-0

CPE01775ZA