Panasonic CF-74JDMFD2M, CF-74GCDADJM, CF-74GCDCDJM, CF-74GCDEDJM, CF-74HCDAZJM Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Personal Computer

Model No. CF-74 series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction

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

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

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

.................................................2

Useful Information

On-screen Manual.......................................15

Handling and Maintenance.............................16

Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function ..................18

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ...........................19

Reinstalling Software....................................20

Troubleshooting

Error Code/Message ....................................22

Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................23

Hardware Diagnostics...................................26

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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

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page 15 “On-screen Manual”

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

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT..............29

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................34

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.

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

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

• “Windows Vista

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

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

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• “B’s CLiP 6” as “B’s CLiP”

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

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

z The display modes are referred as follows. ( ) indicates the terms in [Intel

Mobile] screen. To display the screen, right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties].

• Internal LCD (Notebook): The computer’s display

• External display (Monitor): External display

• Simultaneous display (Intel

• 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.

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

: Reference to the on-screen manuals.

®

Business” as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”

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Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for

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Dual Display Clone): The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the

external display.

 Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

 Disclaimer

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

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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
PhoenixBIOS is a trademark and/or registered trademark 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
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
own companies.

, Windows®, Windows Vista, the Windows logo and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-

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is a registered trademark of Absolute® Software Corp.

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

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Read Me First

Models for U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre­quency Interference Statement

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

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

receiver.

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

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-

enced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter­face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
Also, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Exposure Warning:
<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth>
z This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

z This equipment has been approved for mobile opera-

tion, and unless otherwise advised in separate supple­mental instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s),
requires minimum 20 cm spacing be provided between
antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities
of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of oper­ation.

z This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that could

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

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<Only for model with wireless LAN>
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires
this product to be used indoors for the frequency range

5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful inter­ference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High
power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to

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

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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

This device must accept any interference received,

(2)

including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

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

1.

This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules. On
the computer is a label that contains, among other infor­mation, the FCC registration number and ringer equiva­lence number (REN) for this equipment. If required, this
information must be provided to the telephone company.

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

3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

Models for Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

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

EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS

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

REN: See bottom of the computer

“Caution : To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG
or larger telecommunication line cord.”
“ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser
uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26
AWG ou de section supérieure.”

16-M-1

Notice for the products using LCD

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

24-M-2

For U.S.A.-California Only

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

38-M-1

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT
DE MATÉRIEL

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

IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur

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<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>

Industry Canada

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

interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

30-Ca-1-1

<Only for model with wireless LAN>
This product (local network devices) for the band 5150­5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys­tems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (mean­ing they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850
MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LELAN devices.

30-Ca-2-1

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

RF Exposure Warning

This equipment has been approved for mobile operation,
and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental
instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires
minimum 20cm spacing be proved between antenna(s)
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

<Pour modèles LAN sans fil uniquement>

Mise en garde concernant l’exposition à l’énergie
radiofréquence

Cet équipement a été homologué pour un fonctionnement
sans fil et, sauf avis contraire inclus dans la notice d’utili­sation d’un autre émetteur sans fil, une distance minimale
de 20 cm doit être assurée entre l’antenne et le corps de
toute personne (à l’exclusion des mains, poignets et
pieds) pendant le fonctionnement sans fil.

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Models for Europe

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

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, we declare that this Personal
Computer is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other rele­vant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/

EC.”
Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our prod­ucts which relates to the R&TTE, please contact our web
address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

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

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Important Safety Instructions /
Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre­cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol­lowing:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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

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Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen­dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire
les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.
En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’une
baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à
laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil
sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter
un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler
une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de
piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les piles
dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux
règlements pertinents quant à l’élimination des piles.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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Information to the User

<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>

This product and your Health

This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre­quency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emit­ted by this product however is far much less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like
for example mobile phones.
Because this product operates within the guidelines found in
radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we
believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These
standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of
the scientific community and result from deliberations of
panels and committees of scientists who continually review
and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of this prod­uct may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or
responsible representatives of the organization. These sit­uations may for example include:

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Lithium Battery / Pile au lithium

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the
date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should
only be exchanged by authorized service personnel.
Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or
misapplication may possibly occur.

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z Using this product on board of airplanes, or
z In any other environment where the risk of interference

to other devices or services is perceived or identified
as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of
wireless devices in a specific organization or environment
(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authoriza­tion to use this product prior to turning on the product.

Regulatory Information

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.

26-M-1

Pile au lithium!

Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui per­met de sauvegarder certaines données, notamment la
date et l’heure. La pile ne doit être remplacée que par un
technicien qualifié.
Danger ! Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de
cette mise en garde!

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CD/DVD Drive Caution

CAUTION!

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

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AVERTISSEMENT!

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

12-F-1

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

12-M-2-1

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

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Bottom

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)

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

1

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

*1

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2
Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems
when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and
landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Systems
and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular)
120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, tech­nologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/
Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements
related to aviation standards that exceed the specifica­tions of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.

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This computer is not intended for use in medical equipment
including life-support systems, air traffic control systems, or other
equipment, devices or systems that are involved with ensuring
human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible in
any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this
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.

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

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.

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

7

Read Me First

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.)

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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.

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-VZSU43AU) 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).

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

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

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

become wet.

z If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of

time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.

Do Not Use With Exposing the Skin to 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.

z Do not place the computer near a television or radio

receiver.

z Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored

on the hard disk may be lost.

z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by

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

z The battery pack is not charged when the computer is

first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for
the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the
computer, charging begins automatically.

z Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your

eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your
eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical
treatment as soon as possible.

NOTE

z The battery pack may become warm during recharging

or normal use. This is completely normal.

z Recharging will not commence if internal temperature

of the battery pack is outside of the allowable tempera­ture range (0 °C to 50 °C {32°F to 122°F}) (Î Ref-

erence Manual “Battery Power”). Once the allowable
range requirement is satisfied, charging begins auto­matically. Note that the recharging time varies based
on the usage conditions. (Recharging takes longer
than usual when the temperature is 10 °C {50°F} or
below.)

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

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

z This computer has a high temperature mode function

that prevents the degradation of the battery in high
temperature environments. (Î Reference Manual
“Battery Power”) A level corresponding to a 100%
charge for high temperature mode is approximately
equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal tempera­ture mode.

z The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount

of time the computer can be run by using a particular
battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and
repeated recharging does not restore its performance,
the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.

z When transporting a spare battery inside a package,

briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a
plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.

z Always power off the computer when it is not in use.

Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not
connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity
(Î Reference Manual “LAN”).

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Description of Parts

A

B
C

D

E

F

G

H

J
K

L

I

A

M

N

I

O
P

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Q

A :Speaker

Î Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

B :USB port

Î Reference Manual “USB Devices”

C :Stylus holder
D :Multimedia pocket

Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

E :Hard disk drive

Î Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

F : Carrying handle
G :Wireless LAN antenna

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

H :LCD

<Only for model with touchscreen>
Î Reference Manual “Touchscreen”

I : LED indicator

: Caps lock
: Numeric key (NumLk)
: Scroll lock (ScrLk)
: Multimedia pocket device status

Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

: Hard disk drive status
: Power status

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

: Battery status

Î Reference Manual “Battery Power”

J : Power switch
K :Function key

Î Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

L : Bluetooth antenna

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

M :Keyboard
N :Touch pad
O :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) - [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) - [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.

P :Headphone jack

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

Q :Wireless switch

Î Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wire-

less Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth”

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Description of Parts

Right side

EX PC

Rear side

Bottom

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

A :ExpressCard slot

Î Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

B :PC Card slot

Î Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

C :Smart Card slot

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

D :USB port

Î Reference Manual “USB Devices”

E :SD Memory Card slot

Î Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

F : Expansion bus connector

Î Reference Manual “Mini Port Replicator”

G :SD Memory Card indicator

(Blinking: During access or a password is requested)
Î

H :Ventilation hole
I : Stylus holder
J : DC-IN jack

*1

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

• Insert and remove each DUMMY CARD as the same way as PC Card/ExpressCard. (Î Reference Manual

Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

and DUMMY EXPRESS CARD in the ExpressCard slot.
Inserting DUMMY CARD in the wrong slot may cause malfunction of the computer.

“PC Card/ExpressCard”)

*1

*1

K :LAN port

Î Reference Manual “LAN”

L : Modem port

Î Reference Manual “Modem”

M :Serial port
N :External display port

Î Reference Manual “External Display”

O :Security lock

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

P :Battery pack
Q :Battery latch
R :Multimedia pocket release button

Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”

S :Hard disk drive latch

Î Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

T : RAM module slot

Î Reference Manual “RAM Module”

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

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

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48-M-1

First-time Operation

 Preparation

A Check and identify the supplied accessories.

If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 35).

• AC Adaptor . . . .1

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

• Modem Telephone

Cable . . . . . . . . . 1

Model No: CF-AA1683A

• Soft Cloth . . . . .1 • Stylus . . . . . . . . 1

(Î Reference Manual “Touchscreen”)

z You will need the serial number when you reinstall B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP (Î page 25).

B Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging

(Î page 29).

1

2

A

1

3

1

B

2

C

1 Insert the battery pack.

A Slide the right latch (A) to the unlocked position ( ).
B Insert the battery pack in the correct direction until it securely fits the connec-

tor.

C Slide the right latch (A) to the locked position ( ).

 To remove the battery pack

A Slide the right latch (B) to the unlocked position ( ).
B Slide and hold the left latch (C) to the unlocked position ( ), and hold the

center of the battery pack and push out in parallel with the bottom surface of
the computer.

CAUTION

z Make sure the latch is securely locked. Otherwise the battery pack may fall when

you carry the computer.

z 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.

Model No: CF-VZSU43A

• Operating Instructions (This book) . . 1

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

•Windows

®

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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2

2 Connect your computer to a power outlet.

The battery charging starts automatically.

CAUTION

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

until the first-time operation procedure is completed.

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

except the battery pack and AC adaptor.

z 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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First-time Operation

3

1

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

3 Turn on the computer.

A Pull the carrying handle forward.
B Lift up the latch (A) and lift open the display.

2

A
B

4

C Confirm the wireless switch (B) is off .
D Press and hold the power switch for approximately one second until the

power indicator lights.

CAUTION

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

four seconds or longer.

z Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on

the computer again.

z

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, touchscreen (only for model with touch­screen) or external mouse

• Closing the display

• Turn on/off the wireless switch

z 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 (Î page 35).

4 Setup Windows.

A Follow the on-screen instructions.

z 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.

z During setup of Windows, use the touch pad to move the cursor and to click

items.

z Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

setup of Windows.

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

dows. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.

z The wallpaper for the first logon user has already been set on “4 Setup Win-

dows.” .
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].

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5 <Only for model with touchscreen>

Perform the touchscreen calibration.

z

At first, log on to Windows as an administrator, and perform this calibration.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Additional Options] - [Tablet Calibration].
B Using the stylus, touch each of the 9 “+” target marks one by one.

z

Perform the following calibration for each user.

A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mobile PC] - [Tablet PC Settings].
B Click [Calibrate].

C Using the stylus, touch each of the four “+” target marks one by one, and then

click [OK].

z Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

NOTE

z 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 byte. 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].

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

 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, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) or external mouse

• Closing the display

• Turn on/off the wireless switch

NOTE

z 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.

*1

• The computer automatically enters sleep

*1

Refer to Reference Manual “Sleep or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep.

after 20 minutes of inactivity.

z 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:

• When power is off: Approx. 8 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. Even if “Wake Up from LAN” is enabled, when the LAN
cable is not connected, the period of time in sleep and hibernation will be slightly longer.

z 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: Approx. 13.6 W

• In sleep: Approx. 2.0 W

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

 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].

z 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].

z 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].

z 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].

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First-time Operation

F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish].

Wait until formatting is completed.

NOTE

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

Regarding 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 Vista default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).

z 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.

z 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].

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

B Add a check mark for [Start Sidebar when Windows starts] and click [OK].

z 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.

z Sound and Video

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

z 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 [Enable].

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.

z Windows Update

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

(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.

z If the message “Check your computer security” is displayed

Select (red icon) 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.

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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:

A Double-click on the desktop.

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

Contents

z Regarding Windows Vista
z Key Combinations
z Touchscreen
z Sleep or Hibernation Functions
z Security Measures
z Battery Power
z Customizing the Power Setting
z Multimedia Pocket
z CD/DVD Drive
z WinDVD
z Writing to CD/DVD

z PC Card / ExpressCard
z SD Memory Card
z Smart Card
z RAM Module
z Mini Port Replicator
z External Display
z USB Devices
z Modem
z LAN
z Disabling/Enabling Wireless Com-

munication

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

 Important Tips

The Important Tips will provide you with the helpful information about the battery and touchscreen. Read to use the bat­tery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.

To access the Important Tips:

A Double-click on the desktop.

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

NOTE

z 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

z 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.

z Temperature: Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Storage: -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F}

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.

z 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.

z 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
the computer.
z When carrying the computer:

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• Turn off the computer.

• Remove all external devices, cables, 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.

z Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.
z 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.

z When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.
z 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).

z Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touch pad. The cursor may not work correctly.
z 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.

<Only for model with touchscreen>
z Use only the included stylus to touch the touchscreen. 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).

z Do not use the stylus when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen. Otherwise foreign

particles on the screen/stylus can scratch the screen surface or obstruct the stylus
operation.

z Use the stylus only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and result in

scratches on the screen.

 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.

z Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications.
z Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.
z If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.
z If screws are included, fasten them securely.
z 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>
z 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
z Computrace

CAUTION

z 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

z Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.
z 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.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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

.

Enter

Enter

.

.

Maintenance

To clean the LCD panel

Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD
Surface” that comes with the soft 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

z 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.

z 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/Restore Function

[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

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

Restoring the hard disk data

NOTE

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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

z 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

F8

.

z 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

[System Recovery Options] appears.

Ï Ð to select [Repair Your Computer] and press

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

z 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” (Î page 20).
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.

NOTE

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

tion with recovery tools will be erased.

Preparation

z Prepare the following items:

• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)

• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

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

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

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

(Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).

2 Turn on the computer, and press

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

F2

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

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].
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.

z If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User

F10

Password.

.

Enter

.

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].

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.
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

z Even if reinstallation is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.

Preparation

z Prepare the following items:

• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)

• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

z Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).

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z 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

(Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).

Hard disk

Partition with recovery tools
(approximately 2 GB)

Area usable by Windows

2 Turn on the computer, and press

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

F2

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

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].
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

.

Enter

.

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].

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

You will have a single partition.

z [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 minutes.)

z 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.

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

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

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Ctrl

+

Alt+ Del

F2

while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

. Other-

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.

Enter

.

15 Press

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart.

F10

.

Enter

.

16 Perform the “First-time Operation” (Î page 11).
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

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

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].

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

21

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 (Î page 35).

Error Code/Message Solution
0211 Keyboard error z 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 z Write down the error details and press

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

Operating System not
found

Extended RAM
Module Failed

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.
z Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the

settings as necessary.

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

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 35).

The date and time settings are not correct.

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

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 35).

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

settings as necessary.

F2

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.

z If using a floppy disk, change the disk to the one you can use for boot.
z 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 (Î page 20). If not,
contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 35).

z 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.

z 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.

When the extended RAM module is not inserted correctly or the extended RAM module is
not conforming to the computer’s specifications, so a beep will sound and the “Extended
RAM Module Failed” message will be displayed when you turn the power on.
z Press the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that

the extended RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it.

 To start the Setup Utility

A Restart the computer.

F2

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 (Î page 35). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer

(Î Reference 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 sleep.
(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.

[Executing Battery Recali­bration] screen appears.

[Enter Password] does not
appear when resuming from
sleep/hibernation.

z Connect the AC adaptor.
z Insert a fully charged battery.
z Remove the battery pack and the AC adaptor, then connect them again.
z 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.

z 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.

z 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 {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, and then turn on the power
again.

z Leave it in an environment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, then

turn on the power again.

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

z Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page

35).

z 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 (Î page 20) and set up Windows,
and then set a new password.

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

the floppy disk and press any key.

z 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.

z 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.

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

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 35).

z Press F9 in the Setup Utility (Î page 22 “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.)

z If you installed a resident software after purchase, turn off the residence.

z Make the correct settings. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Clock, Language, and

Region] - [Date and Time].

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

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 35).

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

z 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.

z 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] - [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].

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

 Starting Up

Cannot resume.

Other startup problems. z Press

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

 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.

z An error may occur when the computer automatically enters the sleep or hibernation

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

F9

in the Setup Utility (Î page 22 “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.

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

A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display.
B Click (Start) - [Computer] and right-click [Local Disk (C:)], and click [Properties].

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.

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

screen disappears
Menu is displayed.

*1

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

z The computer may be in ten-key mode.

If the NumLk indicator lights, press
input.

z The computer may be in ten-key mode.

If the NumLk indicator lights, press
input.

z The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.

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

*1

at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced Options

Enter

, press and hold F8.

NumLk

NumLk

to disable the ten-key mode, and then

to disable the ten-key mode, and then

Caps Lock

to disable the Caps Lock

 Shutting down

Windows does not shut
down.

z Remove the USB device and the ExpressCard.
z Wait one or two minutes. It is not a malfunction.

 Display

No display. z The external display is selected. Press

play has been switched completely before pressing

z When using an external display,

• Check the cable connection.

• Turn on the display.

• Check the settings of external display.

z 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

z The computer entered sleep or hibernation by the power-saving function. To resume,

press the power switch.

Fn

+ F3 to switch the display. Wait until the dis-

Fn

+ F3 again.

Ctrl

.

The screen is dark. z The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Press

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.

The screen is disordered.

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

computer.

z Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the com-

puter.

Fn

+ F2 and adjust

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 Display

During Simultaneous dis­play, one of the screens
becomes disordered.

The external display does
not work normally.

z When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display

as those used by the LCD.

z If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display.

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

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

Utility, etc.).

z If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor-

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

 Touch Pad / Touchscreen (Only for model with touchscreen)

The cursor does not work.

Cannot input using the
touch pad.

Cannot input using the
touchscreen.

Cannot point the correct posi-

z When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.
z

Restart the computer using the keyboard.
Press and press Î three times, and press Ï to select [Restart] and press

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

(Î below).

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

instructions.

z Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Touchscreen Mode] in the [Main] menu of the

Setup Utility.

z When mouse drivers are installed (i.e. IntelliMouse), the touchscreen does not work.

Reinstall the touchscreen driver.

z Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 12).

tion using the included stylus.

 Reference Manual

Enter

.

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

The Reference Manual is not
displayed.

z Install Adobe Reader.

A Log on to Windows as an administrator.
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...].

 Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

A serial number is
requested when reinstalling.

z Input the following serial number

B’s Recorder GOLD8 for Windows:
B’s CLiP6 for Windows:

 Others

No response. z Press

is not responding.

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

window. Press

z Press the power switch for four 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] - [Unin­stall a program].

Enter

.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Alt+Tab

to open Task Manager and close the software application that

to check.

25

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

z CPU
z Memory
z Hard Disk
z CD/DVD Drive
z Video Controller
z Sound
z Modem
z LAN
z Wireless LAN
z Bluetooth
z USB
z PC Card Controller
z SD Card Controller
z Smart Card

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

z Serial Port
z Keyboard
z Touch Pad

*1
*2
*3
*4

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

*1

*2

*3

*4

The beep will not sound if mute is using Windows.
Only for model with wireless LAN
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

z 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.

z 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

z 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

Ð

( (close) cannot be selected)

Space

Ctrl+Alt+Del

Press

, and then press Î Í Ï

above the icon

26

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. (Î 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.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
z 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.

z If the password is requested, enter the password.
z The touch pad and the internal keyboard cannot be used until alternating blue and yellow colors are

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

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

NOTE

z 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

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).

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

A

e.g. hard disk

C

D

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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 (Î page 35).
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 (Î page 20).

NOTE

z 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.

Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

Ctrl+Alt+Del

to restart

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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.

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constitutes acknowledgment of Intel’s proprietary rights in the product.

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Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en
licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles
cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et
conditions des présentes.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par
les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour
obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.

Licence

A. MEI vous octroie par les présentes le droit et la licence personnels, non cessibles et non exclusifs d’utiliser les

Logiciels conformément aux termes, clauses et conditions de ce contrat. Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu’un droit

limité d’utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez à n’obtenir aucun droit de

titre, propriété ni aucun autre droit vis-à-vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les accompagnant ni vis-à-vis des

algorithmes, concepts, dessins, configurations et idées représentés par ou incorporés dans les Logiciels et la

documentation les accompagnant, dont les titres, propriété et droits resteront tous à MEI ou à leurs propriétaires.
B. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.
C. Vous et vos employés ou agents êtes requis de protéger la confidentialité des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni

distribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant à la disposition d’un tiers, par partage de

temps ou de quelque autre manière que ce soit, sans l’autorisation écrite préalable de MEI.

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les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit, à l’exception d’une (1) copie des Logiciels à des fins de sauvegarde

uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.

Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter de modifier les Logiciels.
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céder également toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprimée ou lisible par la machine, de tous les Logiciels

ainsi que de la documentation les accompagnant, à la même partie ou détruire les copies non cédées.
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produit des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes

les copies des Logiciels.

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Cette licence n’est effective que pour la durée de possession ou de crédit-bail du Produit, à moins d’une résiliation
antérieure. Vous pouvez résilier cette licence à tout moment en détruisant, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation
les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Cette licence sera également résiliée,
avec application immédiate, si les conditions de résiliation définies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont réalisées ou si vous
ne respectez pas les termes, clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues. Au moment de la résiliation, vous acceptez de
détruire, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme
que ce soit.

Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat, en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accepté de respecter ses termes,
clauses et conditions. Vous reconnaissez en outre qu’ils sont la description complète et exclusive du contrat conclu
entre nous, contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat précédent, écrit ou oral, et toute autre
communication entre nous, relativement à l’objet du présent contrat.

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Specifications

This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-74GCDADJM / CF-74GCDCDJM / CF-74GCDEDJM /
CF-74HCDAZJM / CF-74GCDBDJM / CF-74GCDDDJM / CF-74GCDFDJM / CF-74HCDBZJM. The model number is
different according to the unit configuration.

z To check the model number:

Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.
z To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size:

Run the Setup Utility (Î 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-74GCDADJM / CF-74GCDCDJM /

CF-74GCDEDJM / CF-74HCDAZJM

CPU

Chipset

Memory

*1*2

Video Memory

Hard Disk Drive

*1*3

*4

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Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2.0 GHz, 4 MB*1 L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)

Intel

®

Mobile Intel

GM965 Express Chipsets

1024 MB (4096 MB Max.)

UMA (251 MB Max./358 MB Max. with expanded memory)

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

CD/DVD Drive DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive DVD MULTI Drive

Data
Transfer

*5

Rate

Reading

Writing

*6

*7

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

CD-R: 4X/8X/10-16X/10-24X
CD-RW: 4X
High-Speed CD-RW: 4X/10X
Ultra-Speed CD-RW: 10X/10-24X

Supported
Discs/

Format

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),

*8

*4

DVD-R DL (8.5 GB), DVD-RW
GB, 2.6 GB, 5.2 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), +R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7 GB), CD-Audio,

(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), DVD-RAM*9 (1.4 GB, 2.8

CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-RW, CD TEXT, CD-EXTRA

Writing CD-R, CD-RW, High-Speed CD-RW, Ultra-

Speed CD-RW

Display Method

Internal LCD

External Display

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

*14

*11

*13

*12

13.3 XGA type (TFT) with Touchscreen
65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots)

65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 1024 dots/1400 × 1050
dots/1600

× 1200 dots/2048 × 1536 dots)

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*10

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

Security Chip

WAVE and MIDI playback, Stereo speaker, Intel

TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)

*15

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

ExpressCard ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 x 1

*18

*16

x 1, Data transfer rate = 8 MB per second
x 1

SD Memory Card

Smart Card

CF-74GCDBDJM / CF-74GCDDDJM /
CF-74GCDFDJM / CF-74HCDBZJM

CD-R: 8X/8-12X/8-16X/8-24X
CD-RW: 4X
High-Speed CD-RW: 4X/8X/10X
Ultra-Speed CD-RW: 8X/10X
DVD-R: 1X/2X/2-4X/2-6X/2-8X
DVD-RW: 1X/2X/2-4X
DVD-RAM: 2X/3X/3-5X
+R: 2.4X/2.4-4X/2.4-6X/2.4-8X
+R DL: 2.4X
+RW: 2.4X/2.4-4X

DVD-R (1.4 GB, 4.7 GB for General),
DVD-RW
DVD-RAM

*8

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

*9

(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB),
+R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7 GB),
CD-R, CD-RW

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High Definition Audio subsystem support

*17

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Specifications

 Main Specifications

RAM Module Slot 200-pin, 1.8 V, SO-DIMM, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 Compliant
Interface USB port (4-pin, USB 2.0) x 2, Serial Port (Dsub 9-pin male), Modem port (RJ-11), LAN port

Keyboard / Pointing Device 87 keys / Touch Pad / Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Stylus (included) touch capable)
Power Supply AC adaptor or Battery pack

AC Adaptor

*19

Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 V, 7.8 Ah

Operating Time

Charging Time

*20*21

*22

Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V

Power Consumption

*23

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

Weight
(including the carrying handle)

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Operation Environment Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Storage Environment Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Operating System

Utility Programs DMI Viewer, Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer, Loupe Utility, WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version),

(RJ-45), External display port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female), Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated
65-pin female), Microphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Stereo), Headphone Jack (Miniature

jack, 3.5 DIA, Impedance 32

:, Output Power 4 mW × 2)

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

Approx. 8 hours

Approx. 4.5 hours

Approx. 50 W

*24

/ Approx. 100 W (Maximum when recharging in the ON state)

303.5 mm × 43.6 - 60.1 mm × 293.3 mm {12.0" × 1.7 - 2.4" × 11 .6"}

Approx. 2.7 kg {Approx. 6.0 lb.}

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

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

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Windows Vista

B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC, B’s CLiP 6
for Windows
Utility, LAN Power-Saving Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package

Setup Utility, PC-Diagnostic Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

Business

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by TOSHIBA

*25

*14

, Wireless Switch Utility, Hotkey Settings, Battery Recalibration

, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager, Bluetooth™ Stack

*25

*26

 Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>

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

Data Transfer Rates

*28

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, DS-SS system
Wireless Channels Used IEEE802.11a: Channels 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/149/153/157/161/165

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: Channels 1 to 11
RF Frequency Band IEEE802.11a: 5.18-5.32 GHz, 5.745-5.825 GHz

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: 2.412-2.462 GHz

*27

 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

1MB = 1,048,576 bytes

*2

You can physically expand the memory up to 4096 MB, but
the total amount of usable memory available will be less
depending on the actual system configuration.

*3

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.

*4

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

*5

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.

*6

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.

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*7

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

*8

Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.

*9

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

*10

Only for model with touchscreen

*11

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

*12

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

*13

Only for model with wireless LAN

*14

Only for model with Bluetooth

*15

For information on TPM, click (Start) and input
“c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf” in [Start Search] and press

Enter

, and refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted

Platform Module (TPM)”.

*16

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.

*17

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

*18

Only for model with Smart Card slot

*19

<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.

*20

Measured at LCD brightness: 60 cd/m2

20-M-2-1

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

*21

Measured with the LAN Power-saving functions Auto-off set­ting set to 1 minute.

*22

Varies depending on the usage conditions.

*23

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

*24

Rated power consumption 23-E-1

*25

You need to install to use the feature.

*26

The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.

*27

It does not correspond to IEEE802.11n.

*28

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

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For U.S.A.

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company - Worldwide Product Warranties

Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts,
free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in
the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. These warranties are extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt
or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.

• Laptop Computers – 3 Years

• PDRC - LCD and Keyboard Assemblies – 3 Years

• MDWD – Mobile Computer and Wireless Display Assemblies (CF-07/CF-08) - 3 Years

• Hand-held Computers (P1/P2) – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Video Camera – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Recorder Unit – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Remote Control Panel – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Wireless Receiver Unit – 1 Year

• Arbitrator P2 Card(s) (All Sizes) – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Wireless Microphone(s) / Transmitter – 90 Days

• Arbitrator System Component Interconnect Cables – 90 days

Main Battery

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The battery supplied with the product is covered under the warranty for one (1) year from date of purchase, except as excluded in
Section 3. Batteries purchased separately are covered under the warranty for one (1) year from the date of purchase. A battery fur­nished under the warranty is covered for the remaining period of the one year warranty on the original or purchased battery.

Options and Accessories

The below listed Panasonic brand or supplied options and accessories are covered under this limited warranty for the period speci­fied from the date of purchase or as specifically stated:

• AC Adaptor / Power Cord – 3 Years

• Memory Card (Panasonic Brand) – 3 Years

• Car Mount Docking Station PCB or Complete Vehicle Docking Station – 3 Years

• Port Replicator / I-O Box / Device Cradle (like CF-08) – 3 Years

• Antenna Pass-through Cable – 3 Years

• Backlit or Full-sized keyboard - 3 Years or assumes warranty of the unit in which it is installed

• Integrated Panasonic supplied options and kits including, but not limited to Wireless WAN, Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/
DVD), GPS, Bluetooth, Smartcard Reader, and Fingerprint readers – 3 Years or assumes warranty period of the unit in which it
is installed provided the integration was performed by Panasonic or an Authorized Options Integrator.

• Hard Drive (separately purchased) – 1 Year

• External USB Drives (CD / DVD / Floppy / Hard Drive) – 1 Year

• Optional Battery – 1 Year

• Battery Charger – 1 Year

• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pens – 90 Days (physical damage excluded)

Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which
the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days
from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.

This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet
your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic shall have no obligation for any
defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have
been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media.

Panasonic’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States or
other Panasonic designated location, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Cen­ter, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period. The customer is responsible for ensuring that
all data is backed up and made secure during normal use and before sending a unit for service.

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Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions

Specifically excluded from the warranty are:

• All consumable items; such as screen protection films, logo badges, labels, cleaning cloths, carry cases, manuals, cables,
straps, belts, holsters, tethers, and harnesses and any other options and accessories not listed above or covered under a sep­arate warranty.

• Failures related to the product operating system, hard drive image, software setup, software program, virus, other program(s)
or file(s) on the hard drive or in any computer memory location.

• Failures due to BIOS settings or changes, as well as any cosmetic or physical damage to the unit.

• Any unit or device with a missing or altered model number or serial number label

• Damage which occurs in shipment

• Failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic

• Failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect,
installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance or modification, use not in accordance with product
use instructions

• Failures due to service by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider

• Failures caused by improper integration by any company other than Panasonic Configuration and Integration Centers.

• Damage, failure, or loss due to the unit being stolen, lost, misplaced, or used by anyone other than the original purchaser

• Damage that is attributable to acts of God

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON­TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS
FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

*1

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems
when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Sys­tems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)
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Other Limits and Exclusions:

PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclu­sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free 24 hour hotline at 1-800­LAPTOP5.

There are no other express warranties except as listed above.

.

DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

Web Site : www.panasonic.com/toughbook

*1

. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For Canada

PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY

Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software

media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.

Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage

• Laptop Computers (except Battery) and AC Adaptor

• Factory/PCI installed options including Wireless WAN, GPS,
Bluetooth, Finger print reader, Backlit keyboard, Memory
Card and Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/DVD)

• Mobile Wireless Display

• PDRC – LCD and Keyboard Assemblies

• Port Replicator

• Hand-held Computers

•Battery

• Battery charger

• Auto Adaptor

• External USB Drives

• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pen Ninety (90) Days from Date of

• All consumable items including protection film, cleaning cloth,

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carry case, tether and harness

Remedy

of the defect claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time Zone, Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) for
instructions on how to obtain service. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty ser­vice is performed. Defective parts covered by this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts
on an exchange basis. Warranty replacement or repair is subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original
period of warranty coverage.

No Coverage

of, or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, intro­duction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON­TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS
FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

*2

– In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty period, identifying the nature

– This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada. Neither does it cover damage to, failure

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)
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IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton. Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase.
No liability is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit, if you chose your own transportation carrier.

SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY

Coverage – PCI warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software program(s) is/are

supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date
of receipt as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA. PCI does not warrant the software.
Please refer to the software licensor’s written warranty (accompanying the copy of the software) for any software warranty claim.

Claim Procedure

you return it, transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, 5770 Ambler Drive, Missis­sauga, Ontario L4W 2T3, within the warranty period, together with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the sus­pected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk(s) or other media.

Remedy

media only. It does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or profit loss, or special, indirect or conse­quential damages, or other claims, whether or not of similar character.

No Coverage

or in environmental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling,
modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God. PCI is not responsible for damage to
or loss of any program, data or removable storage media.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH
RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT,
OR FROM THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS,
PROFIT OR GOODWILL.
IN ANY EVENT, PCI’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU
FOR THE COMPUTER PRODUCT.
NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE
OF ACTION AROSE.

Statutory Warranties

– PCI’s entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the

– In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty (60) day warranty period, and

– This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product,

– Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

Three (3) Years from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase

One (1) Year from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase

Original End User Customer
Purchase

No Coverage

GENERAL

Defective Materials or Work­manship

Defective Materials or Work­manship

Defective Materials or Work­manship

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. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

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GARANTIE LIMITÉE

Pour le Canada

GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONIC

Couverture

logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, exempt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les con­ditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, sous réserve des modalités décrites ci-dessous.

Éléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couverture

• Ordinateurs blocs-notes (sauf batteries) et adaptateur secteur

• Options installées en usine/par PCI incluant : WAN sans fil,
GPS, Bluetooth, lecteur d’empreintes digitales, clavier rétroé­clairé, carte mémoire et lecteurs (disquettes, CD/DVD)

• Écran mobile sans fil

• Ensembles PDRC – ACL et clavier

• Duplicateur de port

• Ordinateurs de poche

•Batterie

• Chargeur de batterie

• Adaptateur pour voiture

• Périphériques USB

• Stylo pointeur standard ou pour numériseur graphique

• Tous les articles consommables incluant les pellicules protectrices,
chiffons de nettoyage, étuis de transport, longes et sangles

Recours

saire, communiquez par téléphone avec un représentant de PCI au 1-800-668-8386, entre 9h00 et 17h00 (heure de l’Est) du lundi au ven­dredi (sauf les jours fériés), avant l’échéance de la garantie applicable, en prenant soin d’identifier la nature de la défaillance. Un reçu ou
toute autre pièce justificative de la date d’achat original sera exigé avant toute réparation. Toute pièce défectueuse couverte par la présente
garantie limitée sera réparée ou remplacée par une pièce neuve ou remise à neuf. Le remplacement ou la réparation sera fait conformé­ment aux modalités de la présente garantie limitée pendant la durée restante de la période originale de la garantie.
Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l’extérieur du Canada. Elle ne couvre
pas non plus les dommages, la défaillance ou les défauts attribuables à une manutention inadéquate, une mauvaise installation, une
utilisation anormale ou abusive, de la négligence, un accident, un déversement ou la pénétration d’un objet étranger, une modifica­tion, un cas fortuit ou une réparation effectuée par une personne non agréée par PCI.
CE PRODUIT N’EST PAS DESTINÉ À ÊTRE UTILISÉ, EN TOUT OU EN PARTIE, COMME SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT NUCLÉAIRE, SYSTÈME/
ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTRÔLE DU TRAFFIC AÉRIEN OU SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION
TOUTE RESPONSABILITÉ CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION DE CE PRODUIT DANS LES CAS SUSMENTIONNÉS.

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Les SYSTÈMES/ÉQUIPEMENTS DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION sont dotés de systèmes OEPP (organiseur électronique
de poste de pilotage) de classe 2 et de classe 1 utilisés pendant des phases critiques de vol (par exemple, pendant le décollage
et l’atterrissage) et(ou) montés sur l’avion. Les systèmes OEPP de classe 1 et de classe 2 sont définis par le circulaire d’informa­tion FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A ou le feuilet n° 36 JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No 36.

Emballez soigneusement le produit, de préférence dans son emballage d’origine. Joignez une description de la défaillance de
même qu’une pièce justificative de la date d’achat. Panasonic Canada Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou
perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le transporteur.

Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel
le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au
Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE EST LA SEULE OFFERTE PAR PCI COUVRANT LES SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS. PCI ne garantit
pas les logiciels. Reportez-vous à la garantie écrite du concédant de licence d’utilisation du logiciel (qui accompagne la copie du
logiciel) pour toute réclamation en vertu de la garantie.

Réclamation – marche à suivre

retourné, port payé, à son service de Marketing – produits informatiques, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3, dans les soixante
(60) jours suivant la date d’achat original. Joignez à votre envoi une pièce justificative de votre achat et une description du problème.

Recours

logiciel est limitée au seul remplacement du support. Elle ne couvre aucun autre dommage, y compris, mais non exclusivement, la perte
d’usage ou de profits, ni aucun dommage spécial, indirect ou consécutif, ni aucune autre réclamation de nature similaire ou autre.

Produits non couverts

produit d’une marque autre que Panasonic ou dans des conditions environnementales autres que celles spécifiées par PCI ou le fabricant,
ou soumis à une mauvaise utilisation, à la négligence, à une manutention inadéquate ou encore si le programme a été modifié ou subi une
tentative de modification ou des dommages attribuables à un accident ou à un cas fortuit. De plus, PCI n’assume aucune responsabilité
pour toute perte de, ou tout dommage à, un programme, des données ou un support de sauvegarde amovible.

PCI NE RECONNAÎT AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE, EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON EXCLUSIVEMENT, LES
GARANTIES IMPLICITES DE VALEUR COMMERCIALE ET D’UTILITÉ À UNE FIN QUELCONQUE, À L’ÉGARD DU LOGICIEL,
SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS, PRODUITS INFORMATIQUES, PÉRIPHÉRIQUES ET ACCESSOIRES.
SOUS AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE PCI NE POURRA ÊTRE TENUE RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES SPÉCIAUX, INDIRECTS OU CONSÉCUTIFS
ATTRIBUABLES À UN MANQUEMENT AUX GARANTIES LIMITÉES DÉCRITES DANS LE PRÉSENT DOCUMENT OU À L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT
INFORMATIQUE, Y COMPRIS, SANS RESTRICTION, LA PERTE DE DONNÉES, D’AFFAIRES, D’ACHALANDAGE OU DE PROFIT.
DANS TOUS LES CAS, LA RESPONSABILITÉ MAXIMALE DE PCI POUR TOUT MANQUEMENT NE POURRA EXCÉDER LE
PRIX DE VENTE DU PRODUIT INFORMATIQUE.
AUCUNE RÉCLAMATION, SANS ÉGARD À SES MOTIFS, NE POURRA ÊTRE FAITE AUPRÈS DE PCI PLUS DE DEUX (2) ANS
APRÈS LES FAITS INVOQUÉS À LA BASE D’UNE TELLE RÉCLAMATION.

Garantie statutaires

– Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des

– Pour obtenir des informations sur la marche à suivre dans le cas où une réclamation en vertu de la garantie deviendrait néces-

EXPÉDITION DU PRODUIT POUR SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE

GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS

– Panasonic Canada Inc. remplacera toute disquette ou support défectueux si l’article en question est

– La responsabilité de PCI - et votre seul recours - dans le cas de toute défaillance couverte par la garantie sur ce support de

– La présente garantie limitée ne s’applique pas si la ou les disquettes ou autre support ont été utilisés dans un

– Certaines juridictions interdisent de telles limitations ou exclusions; aussi, pourraient-elles ne pas s’appliquer.

Trois (3) ans à partir de la
date d’achat original.

Un (1) an à partir de la date
d’achat original.

Quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à
partir de la date d’achat original.

Aucune couverture

GÉNÉRALITÉS

Défauts de pièces et de fabrica­tion

Défauts de pièces et de fabrica­tion

Défauts de pièces et de fabrica­tion

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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.

For information about

ENERGY STAR

http://www.energystar.gov

®

, refer to the following web site:

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