Panasonic CF71MYCKDEM Operating Instruction

Personal Computer

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CF-71 Series

Contents

Getting Started

Read Me First ................................................. 6

First-time Operation ........................................ 7

Getting Started

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer. Please refer to page 18 on how to access the Reference Manual.

Contents

• Key Combinations

• LED Indicators

• Panasonic Hand Writing

(T ouch Pad)

• Suspend/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

• Computing On the Road

• Battery Power

• Using a Multimedia

Pocket Device

• Using PC Cards

• Adding Memory

• Port Replicator

• Using a Printer

• Using an External Display

• Using USB Devices

• Infrared Data

Communications

• Hard Disk Drive

• Setup Utility

• Technical Information

• List of Error Codes

• DMI Viewer

• Dealing With Prob lems

Operation

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

Usage, Carrying and Maintenance ...............19

Operation

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ........................................ 20

Dealing With Problems.................................. 23

Reinstalling Software .................................... 25

Tr o ubleshooting

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .......26

Names and Functions of Parts...................... 28

Specifications................................................30

Appendix

Customer's Record

Model No.*

Serial No.

or Code

No.

Date of Purchase

*For the Model No., insert the 11 digit number (for example, CF-71GYAGBAM) located on the bottom of the computer.

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

Introduction

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

Illustrations in this manual

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

[Start] - [Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

: Where to go for referred information.

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

puter. Please refer to page 18 on how to access this manual.

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.

Disclaimer

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

Trademarks

PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. PhoenixCard Manager is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Imation, the Imation Logo, the circle-pyramid logo, SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

For U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 T el No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675)

Precautions

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

Usage

Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold

Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperature differences. Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC (41 oF to 95 oF) Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC (-4 oF to 140 oF)

Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel

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

A void Humidity, Liquids and Dust

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

Prevent Shock

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

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

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

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

Handling

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from magnets.

Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored in it. The battery should only be exchanged by service personnel. Warning! Risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication!

Avertissement concernant la pile au lithium (pile de sauvegarde)

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

A void Stacking

Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer.

Keep Small Objects Away

Do not insert paper clips or other small objects into the computer.

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.

Avoid Excessive Force on the Display

Do not apply excessive downward force on the display when it is completely opened, especially when plugs and/or cables are connected to the rear of the computer.

Precautions

Peripherals

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

CAUTION

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

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

Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheating, or bursting.

Avoid Heat

Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat.

Keep Articles Away

Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.

Do Not Disassemble

Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disassemble, or modify it.

Do Not Short

Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-) contacts.

Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sunlight

Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for extended periods where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, in a hot place (in an automobile on a sunny day, for example), or in a cold place.

Do Not Use With Any Other Computer

The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the specified computer or charger . Do not use it with a computer other than the one for which it was designed.

Do Not Put into a Microwave

Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or a pressurized chamber.

Charging Terminal

Discontinue Use

Should the battery emit an abnormal odor, become hot to the touch, become discolored, change shape, or become in any way different from normal, remove it from the computer or

charger and discontinue use. Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to become wet. If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place. This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity. The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first

purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected to the computer,

charging begins automatically. Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.

NOTE

The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 45 °C (32°F to 113 °F))

"Battery Power". Once the allowable range re-

quirement 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 (48 °F) or less.) If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range. Although the battery has remaining capacity, the battery indicator may light up red or emit a beep. This indicates a significant rise in the temperature (60 °C (140 °F) or more)

of the battery pack typically caused by the fact that the battery pack has been delivering a high level of power because the computer has been used with the display at the brightest setting and with the power-saving function off. To protect the battery pack from increases in temperature, the brightness of the display automatically decreases, allowing the temperature of the battery to drop. In this condition, if the computer is left as is, it will automatically go off after about three minutes have elapsed. Within that period, therefore, be sure to connect the AC adapter or shut the computer OFF after saving any open data (if necessary).

"Battery Power". This is

CAUTION!

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

AVERTISSEMENT!

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

WARNUNG!

DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERSTAHLUNG. DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER ANGEGEBENEN KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER STRAHLUNG FÜHREN. REPARA TUREN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.

V ARNING

Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisnig specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen for laserklass 1.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE1

Read Me First

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable.

Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator ( ) is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to floppy disks.

Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( "Security Measures")

Getting Started

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the MP indicator ( ) is on.

Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the disk useless.

Use care when handling floppy disks.

To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following:

• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

• Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness, or dust.

• Applying more than one label on the disk.

Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be erased.

Use the write-protect tab.

This is a must for preserving important data. This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten.

Computer Viruses

* This computer uses Microsoft

Write-protect T ab

Write Enable Write Disable

Windows® 95 Operating System.

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly.

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

• After receiving data. W e recommend that you check data received on floppy disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, please uncompress them before running a check).

First-time Operation

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

Confirm the inclusion of all parts

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

CAUTION

Have 2HD floppy disks prepared to create disks that will allow you to reinstall the operating system should a problem occur. Be sure that these disks are not write-protected. (It is not necessary for these disks to be preformatted.)

A C Adapter............................1

CF-AA1639

Battery Pa ck ..........................1

CF-VZSU09

Operating Instructions ......... 1

Using a CD-ROM pack

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

CD-ROM Pack........................1

CF-VCD711

Windows 95 System Pack .... 1

Windows® 95 Book

Product Recovery CD-ROM

"Using a Multimedia Pocket Device"

Registration Card

Getting Started

Connect the battery pack

Slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display.

Latch

First-time Operation

Insert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left side of the com-

Cover

Open Slot

Connector

puter.

Open the cover.

Pull the tab outside the frame of the computer, and insert the non-connector-side of the battery pack into the computer with the label- side up.

Insert the connector-side of the battery pack into the computer to secure the connector.

Getting Started

Tab

Label-side up

Flat Cable

Tab

Press down on these areas firmly.

CAUTION

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector. If the tab is set under the battery pack, the battery pack will be difficult to remove later. Do not touch the battery connector on the computer and flat cable. The computer may not operate properly.

Close the cover until it clicks into place; be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover.

CAUTION

When closing the cover;

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover. There are instances the right side of the cover will float. In such cases, attempt to close the cover again by pushing the projection.

Projection

Connect your computer to a power outlet

CAUTION

Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing Step 8 on page 10.

Handling the AC adapter

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

Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 26)

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

Turn your computer on

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

Po wer Indicator

Po wer Switch

CA UTION

After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch the power switch until Windows setup has started. Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before powering it on again.

NOTE

The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or the external mouse for two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut (ECO mode). The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad or the external mouse is used or a key is pressed. The computer may enter the ECO mode while Windows is setting up or even when an application software is being installed. In this case, because it is conceivable that a selection dialog box will be shown, for resuming from the ECO mode, do not press Enter which may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like .

Setup Windows 95

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

NOTE

Getting Started

Shift

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

Select your keyboard layout, then press [Next].

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

3 Enter your name and your company’s name, then press [Next].

(It is possible to omit the company name item.) The License Agreement will be displayed.

After reading the agreement, select [I accept the agreement] or [I don't accept the

agreement], then press [Next].

NOTE

If [I accept the agreement] is selected, the [Certificate of Authenticity] will appear. If [I don't accept the agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.

Input the Product Number written on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located in the Windows® 95 book that comes with this computer then press [Next].

Press [Finish].

First-time Operation

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

If you wish to complete the printer settings, press [Next]. If not, press [Cancel].

NOTE

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

Create floppy disks

Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, then

Label-side up Insert the shutter-side headfirst.

select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create FIRSTAID FD] and follow the onscreen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk.

Name of created backup disk

FIRSTAID FD

Getting Started

Eject Button

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

CAUTION

Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your computer to close to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems occur. When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program. When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is displayed, click [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.

While the MP indicator ( ) is on, do not remove the floppy disk, power down your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function ( "Suspend/ Hibernation Functions").

Install the Acrobat® Reader 3.01

NOTE

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

In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\avapp\reader\ar32e301.exe], then press [OK].

When the [This will install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01. Do you wish to continue?] appears, press [Yes].

Press [Next] and set up the Acrobat® Reader 3.01. After reading the "Software License Agreement", select [Yes] if you agree to the

terms. Press [Next].

Press [Finish].

Read the [Readme] file as necessary. To close the file, click in the top right corner of the window.

Press [OK].6

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

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