Panasonic CF-M32 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CF-M32 Series

Contents Getting Started

Read Me First Names of Parts

^ First-time Operation

Operation

Starting Up/Shutkr^ Down_ 15

Creating Backup OisKs.......

Compubr>g On The Road Usmg the Battery Pack Security Measures Infrared Data Communications.40 Add-ons/Peripherals

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Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes Dealir>g With Problems Remstal«>g Software...»

Appendix

UUTTEO USE LICENSE AGREEMENT . . ee WMows 95 Setup Procedure_70 Creeang a H*errwbon Data Arae 71 Setup Uteiy Key Combinations

LED Indicators ..................... 82

Specif)catior)s

Index.......................................84

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Customer's Record

Model No.*—

Serial No. _

or Code

No. — Date

of Purchase

CF-M32W5M Dea\er's

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Dealer's

Address

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Introduction

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

Illustrations in this Manual

NOTE CAUTION

WARNING

[Start]-[Shut Down]

(Enter)

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NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or

moderate injury. WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury, or even death. This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down] (For some applications, you may need to double-click.) This illustration means to press the [Enter] key. This illustration means to press [Fn], and while holding down on [Fn], to press [F2].

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights re

served. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1998. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita

Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

Trademarks

Microsoft®, MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.

PS/2TM jg a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark, and MMX"^^ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Panasonic® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Inter

ference 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 equip ment 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 communica tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected.

• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

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

Lithium Battery!

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

Read Me First

Precautions

Usage

Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold

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

Operation: 5 “C to 35 °C (41 ”F to 95 "F)

Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 “F to 140 ®F)

Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel

The display should not be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet

light.

Avoid Humidity, Liquids and Dust

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

Prevent Shock

Avoid subjecting the computer to severe vibrations or impact. Do not

place the computer inside a car trunk.

Handling

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

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

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from magnets.

Avoid Stacking

Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer.

Keep Small Objects Away

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

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.

Avoid Excessive Force to the LCD Panel

Do not apply excessive downward force on the LCD Panel.

i Peripherals

Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease in performance, an increase in temperature and/or damage your computer. For more information on peripheral devices, please refer to "Add-ons / Peripherals" (cépage 42)

i Cables

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

Transporting

It is a good idea to make backup copies on floppy disks and carry them with you.

The external FDD (floppy disk drive; CF-VFDUOl) and Port Replicator (CF-

VEBM31) are required to use floppy disks.

Do not carry your computer when it is ON. Remove ail cables before transporting your computer. We recommend preparing a fully charged battery. When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recom mended that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag. Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display. Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard. Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.

When flying

Always carry your computer with you. Never cheek it with luggage. For use of the computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.

Read ¡Vie First

^Maintenance

Display area

Use a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe the display.

All other areas

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with

water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing it.

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# Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

• Do not directly use water, liquid detergents or spray-type cleaners. If liquid enters the computer, this may cause the computer to malfunction or become defective.

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

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

Do not power down your computer while software applications are running

or HDD indicator is on.

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

Save all valuable data to floppy disks.

Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data. The external FDD (CF-VfDUOl) and Port Replicator (CF-VEBM31) are required

to use floppy disks.

Use the security function for all important data.

page 36 - Security Measures

* This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System.

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

The external FDD (CF-VFDUOl) and Port Replicator (CF-VEBM31) are required to use floppy disks.

• Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the FDD indicator is on.

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

# Use care when handling floppy disks.

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

• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

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

• Applying more than one label on the disk.

9 Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

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

Use the write-protect tab.

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

Write Enable Write Disable

Write-protect Tab

Computer Viruses

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

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

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

Names of Parts

Top Side

Panel SwitchV

When the LCD panel is closed, this button is depressed; causing the screen to automatically shut down or be suspended(C3^Cautionbeiow). When the LCD panel is opened, the screen

is turned on or resumes.

I Trackball

A built-in pointing device that works like a mouse. As you spin the ball with your fingertip, the cursor moves in accordance with the speed and direction of the ball’s mo tion.

Open Latch

Open the Display

LCP(Display)

Brightness Adjustment

Click B^utto^n^l

When pressed while the trackball is in use, the buttons select items or per form other operations (o page 17).

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To suspend the screen, I Panel Switch] must be set to {Suspend] (page 26) in (Panasonic Power Management], Do not reopen the LCD panel until the power indicator is blinking green. If the LCD pane] is reopened before this happens, it may remain suspended and resuming may not be possible. In such cases, close the LCD panel again and wait a few seconds before reopening it.

Front / Right Side

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Speaker

Volume Control: O + |[^ or Speaker on/off: [FnJ +

Power Switch

POWER ►

(Q=page 15)

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Microphone Jack

Connect a monaural dy namic microphone which has a mini-jack.

(©ayMM)} Using an input source other than a

monaural dynamic microphone may not allow audio to be input or may dam age the equipment.

PC Card Slots

Set the PC Cards that conform to the PC Card standard. (Qppage 46)

Headphone Jack

Use this connector to connect headphones or amplifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the internal speaker is disabled when

headphones or outside speakers connected.

Left Side

The USB port allows the mouse, modem, printer, and other peripheral devices to be connected while the power is on. To use the USB port, you may need to install a driver for your USB devices and [USB Port] must be set to [En abled], (O’page 78, 79)

Infrared Communication Port

(Q=page 40)

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Names of Parts

Rear / Bottom Side

Battery Pack Release Lever | ^

Slide this lever when removing the battery pack.

— Remove this screw when installing

or removing a RAM module.

Reset Button

When restarting your computer, use a dull pointed object like a ball point pen. Do not use a pencil. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage the computer’s circuit.

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Battery Pack Connector

Install the battery pack. (c?page 30)

Do not install a battery pack other than the battery pack (CF-VZSU05) or the optional Extended life Battery Pack (CFVZSU06).

If a problem occurs but your computer does not lock, we rec ommend not pressing the reset button, it will cause you to lose data if an application is open.

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

t Confirm the inclusion of all parts

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

Connputer

AC Adapter AC Cord

CF-AA1527

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Port Replicator.

CF-VEBM31 CF-VZSU05 CF-VFDU01

Operating Instructions.. 1

FIRSTAID CD

Battery Pack. External FDD

Windows 95 System Pack

(Microsoft Corporation)

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Windows 95 CD-ROM Registration Floppy disk label book card

2 Turn your computer over,

install the battery pack

{O’page 32)

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First-time Operation

3 Connect your computer to a power outlet

Handling the AC adapter

• Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may dam age the connections.

• Use only the specified AC adapter with your computer. Using an AC adapter other than the one supplied or car adapter might damage the battery and/or the computer.

• When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet.

(If the cord is kept connected, a very low level of power equivalent to approx. 0.6 W will be consumed.)

• Problems such as sudden voltage drops or surges may arise during pe riods of thunder and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible power source (UPS) is highly recom mended unless a battery pack is installed.

4 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT (cs-page 69)

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

Before removing the seal covering the power switch, please read the LIMITED

USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. Removal of this seal indicates agreement to the temris specified. After you have agreed to the terms, you may turn your computer on.

Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator (^) turns on before releasing it. (0=next page "CAU TION")

(©fiffiMsM) H if the power switch is held for more than four seconds at the ON position,

the power goes OFF. Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds.

0 After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch the

power switch until Windows setup has started.

Q Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least five seconds be

fore powering it on again.

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The computer will not power on when the LCD panel is closed.

5 Setup Windows

The [Windows 95 Setup Wizard] will run after the computer is turned on. Simply follow the on-screen instructions. When the setup procedure is completed, the Windows screen appears.

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Please read the supplemental “Windows 95 Setup Procedure” for a more detailed explanation (Q^page 70). Moving the cursor or selecting items can be done through the trackball and click buttons. (CFpage 17). If the display is dim or the sound quality is not right, you can adjust the brightness and volume, (cépage 8, 9, 80). The power saving function is factory set to remove power from the display if the computer is not operated or no access is made to a device for two minutes (Battery) or thirty minutes (AC). The display will resume normal operation if the trackball is moved or if a key on the keyboard is depressed.

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Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the wide variety of functions that it provides. As a result, some unexpected faults may

occur.

If any of these faults occurs, try using the software with some Internet Explorer 4.01 functions turned off. (See Internet Explorer Help for more details.)

O It takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up.

Delete the check mark for [Internet Explorer Channel Bar] in [Control Panel] -

[Display] - [Web], then press [OKj.

O A system module error occurs.

Set 10 (None)] for [Wallpaper] in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background].

Uninstall Internet Explorer 4.01 with the following step. Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] [Add/Remove Programs] - [Install/Uninstall] and press [Add/Remove], Follow the on-screen instructions.

O If a window with tbe message [Version Conflict] appears during the installa

tion process (network card and application installation), select [Yes].

Proper operation may not be possible if [No] is selected.

starting Up/Shutting Down

Starting Up

7 open the display

Slide the latch as shown and lift open the dis play.

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The computer will not power on when the

LCD Panel is closed.

2 Turn your computer on

Slide the power switch toward the rear of the

computer and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator (^) turns on before releasing it.

If the power switch is held for more than four seconds at the ON position, the power goes OFF. Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds. After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch the power switch until Windows has completely started up. Also do not per form any keyboard or trackball operations. Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least five seconds before powering it on again. When the CPU temperature rises, the computer does not power on to pre vent the CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on again. If the computer still does not turn on, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

If H is displayed,

you must first enter your User Password (cépage 36).

Upon entering your User Password and pressing [Enter],

If the correct password is input,

Over three incorrect attempts,

* If you are starting from the suspend mode (q> page 18), if

after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the suspend mode.

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If the display on the right appears«

The network password has been set. To read and write data to other computers, the correct password must be entered.

When an application or file that was previously displayed appears on your screen,

this means the suspend or hibernation mode (C3*page 18) has been set.

3 Select your application

You are able to start working on your computer.

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^ Will Not Starts

(Power off),

The power saving function is factory .set to remove power from the display if the computer is not operated or no access is made to a device for two minutes (Battery) or thirty minutes (AC). The display will resume normal operation if the trackball is moved or if a key on the keyboard is depressed.

Using the Trackball and Click Buttons

Trackball

A built-in pointing device that works like a mouse. As

Rear Button

Front Button

you spin the ball with your fingertip, the cursor moves in accordance with the speed and direction of the ball's mo tion.

Click Buttons

When pressed while the trackball is in use, the buttons select items or perform other operations.

Clicking

Double-clicking

While holding

down the button, spinning the

trackball with your fingertips

NOTE>

The actions of the two buttons vary according to the software application being used. Normally the rear button is used to perform actions. To change the settings for the front and rear buttons of the trackball, and the left and right buttons of the mouse, select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Mouse],

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This procedure is shutting down without using the suspend or hibernation function.

1 To shut down, save all data and select [Shut Down] from

the [Start] menu

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From the keyboard,

You may choose to press down on

i^l then select [Shut Down].

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^Confirm shutdown

Select [Shut down], then click [OK]. Your computer will power off automatically.

# Restarting your computer (without shutting down)

Select [Restart], then click [OK].

^NOTE>

To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down,

The suspend or hibernation functions is available. (Q= below)

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• Do not power off your computer while the HDD indicator is on. It may damage data on the hard disk.

• If the computer will not be used for a long period of time, power off and

disconnect the AC adapter.

(If the cord is kept connected, a very low level of power equivalent to approx. 0,6 W will be consumed.)

Cancel

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Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down

your computer, you can do so by using the suspend or hibernation function.

# Differences between suspend and hibernation function

Function Suspend function Hibernation function Where data is saved to Speed Fast Requires power supplyYes (if power is cut,

Memory

all data is lost)

Hard disk Somewhat slow Power not required to maintain data

Shutting Down

O Using the suspend or hibernation function

It is necessary to set the suspend or hibernation function using the Panasonic Power Management Setting.

^ Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

2 Double-click [Panasonic Power Management] 3 Click [Operation Setting], then set [Suspend] or [Hiber

nation] for [Power Switch]

4 Click [OK]

Power Switch

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O If the internal speaker is off by pressing [FnJ + [F8J, the "beep" sound will

not be heard.

® You can also run [Power Management] from the Setup Utility (G’page 76).

• Save all data before powering off your computer.

• If the power switch is held for more than four seconds at the ON position,

the "beep" sound will come out again and the power will go OFF without activation of the suspend or hibernation function. Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds.

• When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode,

do not touch the trackball (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected). There are cases where these devices will fail to operate; you will have to restart your computer using the keyboard 18 "NOTE").

• Do not use the suspend or hibernation function during the following peri

ods (you may corrupt your data or file):

• While the FDD, HDD or CD-ROM is being u.sed.

• While playing/recording audio files.

• While communications software is being u.sed.

• While PC Cards (a SCSI card or ATA card etc.) are being used.

Do not touch the power switch while your computer is entering the suspend or hibernation mode.

At the "beep" sound, release your finger.

Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode

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starting Up/Shutting Down

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# Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an OS other than

Windows 95, the Setup Utility, or when experiencing static electricity or noise.

® If you hold down on the fÄi^ ¿Ctrl] or (shiftl to enter the suspend or hibernation

mode, after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold down on the [Shiiil key while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not press the [Shift) key again, only capital letters will result from typing.

0 If your computer locks up, press the reset button. All data not saved is lost

when this button is pressed.

# In the suspend mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards (e.g., a modem card)

are inserted, more power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data at shut down is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recoinmend plugging in the AC adapter when using the suspend function.

0 Set [USB Port] of [Supervisor Setup] to [Disabled] in the Setup Utility when

using the suspend or hibernation function.

A fixed memory data writing area is needed on the hard disk to use the

hibernation function. This area is already created on the hard disk at the time of purchase. It will be necessary to create the area again if you change the hard disk partitions (C?page 71).

Resuming Operation

If is displayed upon sliding the power switch, your password has been set (C3>page 16).

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If the power switch is held for more than four seconds at the ON position, the power goes OFF. Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds. Do not perform any keyboard operations or move the mouse until Win dows has completely started up. When operation resumes, serial devices such as a mouse or modem, or your PC Cards may not work. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices.

Power Switch

Creating Backup Disks

Create the backup disks (total of 2 disks), listed below, in case you need to reinstall the software (e.g., if the hard disk contents are erased).

1. Windows 95 CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk (1 disk)

2. FIRSTAID FD(1 disk)

Backup disks may be created repeatedly, however, they cannot be recreated

after reinstallation.

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-—The following items are necessary:

• Port Replicator

• External floppy disk drive

• Two 2HD floppy disks (Not included) ® Floppy disk label "Microsoft Windows 95 CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk"

• One floppy disk label (Not included)

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1 Power off your computer (cépage 18) and disconnect the

AC adapter

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2 Turn over the computer 3 If an Extended life Battery Pack (CF-vzsuo6) is connected

to your computer, remove it (cépage 32)

If you are using the included battery pack, it does not need to be removed.

Creating Backup Disks

4 Attach the Port Replicator (cépage 42)

5 Attach the external floppy disk drive (o^-page 45)

Floppy Disk

Drive

Push in the connector until both sides lock, making sure that the con nector position and orientation are correct.

6 Connect the AC adapter, then open the display panel and

turn on the power

The Windows screen will be displayed.

7 Click [Start], then move the cursor to [Programs]-

[Panasonic],then click [Create FIRSTAID FD]

Follow the instructions on the display. After this, place a label on each disk for identification purposes.

Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver

Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to the Windows 95 CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk. It will be necessary to edit the CONHG.SYS file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the Windows 95 CDROM Setup Boot Disk. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, be careful not to delete lines containing settings for CAB files to be copied to the C drive on the hard disk. Some CD-ROM drives require card managers (card and socket service). See the manual included with your CD-ROM drive for further details.

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It may take several minutes to reboot the computer. Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your computer to close to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems occur. Do not remove the floppy disk while the FDD indicator is on, power down

your computer or use the suspend or hibernation function.

When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program. When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is displayed, click [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Computing On The Road

One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of com puting away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.

Four Important Points

< POINT 7> Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.

, POINT 2 To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power

management mode.

. POINT 3 Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you

before leaving your home or office.

Purchasing an extra battery (CF-VZSU05W/06W) is highly rec ommended.

POINT 4 Always watch your battery level!

Conserving Power

Things to Remember

( Leave your computer off when it is not in use (cépage 18) P Adjust the brightness (dark) with(^+(F2| (cépage so)

> Before stepping away from your computer, press ^n\+

[FIO] to put your computer in the standby mode(a=page 81)

The standby mode helps you conserve power by cutting off power to the harddi drive’s motor and display. To resume, you may press any key other than [Fn)

move the trackball.

isk

In the power management mode, the setting of [Power

Saving] is recommended (cépage 26)

Enter the following settings under [Operation Setting] in

[Panasonic Power Management] (cépage 26)

* Panel Switch: Suspend

The system will enter suspend mode and the power indicator will blink green

when the LCD panel is closed. The system will resume when the LCD panel is opened.

• Automatic Hibernation: Enabled

After the system enters the suspend mode, it will automatically change to hiber

nation mode when a preset length of time, set in the [Operation Setting], has

elapsed.

Tiirn Off PC Card in Suspend Mode: Enabled

The PC Card power is turned off in suspend mode.

NOTE>

If you plan to use only the battery pack or set the power management, it is necessary to check [Allow Windows to manage power use on this com puter] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power]. If the check is removed, the time may not be displayed properly when operation is re sumed from the suspend or hibernation mode or the operating time with the battery pack may become short (the power management function of Windows does work). When the modem is connected through a PC Card, [Wake up the computer when the phone rings] in [Control Panel ¡-[Power] is disabled.

Computing On The Road

Setting Panasonic Power Management

(How to set [Power Saving] and [Operation Setting])

y Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], then double

click [Panasonic Power Management]

Or, double-click the icon in the task bar. (The icon is not displayed, if (Show settings icon on the task bar] in [Panasonic Power Management] is not set.

2 Click [Power Saving] tab, then set [Power Saving] under

[Battery] or [AC]

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• When this command is used, if the AC adapter is connected, the [AC] set ting will be enabled. If the AC adapter is not connected, the [Battery] set ting will be enabled.

• The [pn] and |P6| keys can be pressed together to toggle the mode in the following sequence; Standard -> Power Saving —> User Setting.

3 Click [Operation Setting] tab, then set [Suspend] under

[Panel Switch]

4 Enter a check next to [Enable Automatic Hibernation], and

set the time which must elapse before the change takes

place

5 Select [Turn Off PC Card in Suspend Mode] 6 Click [OK]

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You can also run [Power Management] from the Setup Utility (Cépage 76).

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Panasonic Power Management Settings

The settings are the same for [AC] and for (Battery).

Setting

Function

Standard Power

Saving

CPU Speed (%) 100 25 Standby Timeout (min) 30 2 Suspend Timeout (min) Disabled 10 LCD Backiight Bright Power

Saving

• Standby Timeout

Suspend Timeout

LCD Backlight

: When the computer is idle or a device is not ac

cessed, the computer enters the standby mode af ter a preset interval of time. When [USB Port] of [Supervisor Setup] is set to

[Enabled] in Setup Utility, this function is disabled.

: When the computer is idle or a device is not ac

cessed, the computer enters the suspend mode af ter a preset interval of time. When [USB Port] of [Supervisor Setup] is set to

[Enabled] in Setup Utility, this function is disabled.

: [Bright] [Medium] [Dark] [Power Saving]

Bright <

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User Setting

100, 75,50, 25, 12.5 I, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, Disable 1,2, 5, 10, 15,30, Disable

Bright, Medium, Dark, Power Saving

---------------------> Dark

When installed in a network environment.

After resuming operation from the hibernation mode, the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adapter is con nected to the serial port, etc., or if the infrared communications port is being used for data transfer.

There are times when high-speed communication is adversely affected If the power management function is enable. Please disable the power management function.

Key operation and music playback.

When the power management function is running, the keyboard and trackball opera tions may feel sluggish. Also, music may not play correctly when entering the standby mode during operation.

Computing On The Road

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator (Q) to check on the battery status

Battery Indicator Battery Status

Orange Charging Green Fully-charged Red Battery charge is low

The battery must be charged. A beeping sound will be heard after the battery indicator has changed to red. Connect the AC adapter immediately. If the AC adapter is not available, quit all programs being run and turn off the power.

The battery cannot be charged

Blinking orange

The battery pack cannot be charged since its temperature is outside the 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F ) range. Return the battery pack to a temperature at which it can be charged and try charging again.

The battery or AC adapter may not have been connected

Blinking red

properly. Make the proper connections. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Getting a detailed reading |Fn]+|F9

Xnote)

• The value displayed may differ somewhat from the actual remaining capac

• When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.

• This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when

----------------------------

ity.

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

If it seems that the battery status has not been checked

properly {O"Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity" on page 34)

When the remaining battery charge becomes low

Perform the following:

• Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.

• Use a spare battery, if available.

• If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, save your data and power off your computer.

# If the suspend function is set under [Battery Setting] in

[Panasonic Power Management]

Red indicator lights

Beep sounds*

Suspend Mode

If the hibernation function is set under [Battery Setting] in

[Panasonic Power Management]

Red indicator lights Beep sounds*

* When disabling the speaker by prcssingl

Hibernation Mode

, the warning beep is also disabled.

Xnote>

• The battery operating time is approximately 2.5 hours with the included

battery pack, and approximately 8 hours with the Extended life Battery Pack (CF-VZSU06).

Using the Battery Pack

Precautions

® Handling precautions

® Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the

possibility of liquid leakage, overheating, or bursting.

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

• Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hair pins when carrying or storing it.

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

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

• The battery pack is rechargeable and is designed for use with the CF-M32 series or the specified charger. Do not use it with a computer or charger other than the one for which it was designed.

• Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for extended periods where it will

be exposed to direct sunlight, in a hot place (in an automobile on a sunny day, for example), or in a cold place.

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

• Should the battery emit an abnormal odor, become hot to the touch, become discolored, change shape, or become in any way different from normal, re

move it from the unit and discontinue use.

• When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recom mended that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.

• Do not expose the battery to water or allow it to become wet. The terminals may corrode.

• Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. Dirt on the terminals may impair contact and/or make it impossible for the battery to be charged adequately.

• if, due to damage, battery electrolyte comes in contact with skin or clothing, wash it off immediately and thoroughly with water. Consult your physician if you feel any physical discomfort.

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

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• Do not carry the computer by gripping the optional Extended life Battery Pack (CF-VZSU06).

Notice concerning operating temperature

e The recommended environment, operating temperature of the computer is be

tween 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). The battery's operating time will de crease if the operating temperature is low.

• The battery pack will become somewhat warm during normal use. This is not a malfunction.

Notice concerning charging

• Since the battery pack is not charged when the computer is purchased, be cer tain to charge the battery before using the computer. Charging commences automatically when the battery pack is inserted into the computer and the AC adapter is connected.

• If the battery pack is not used for an extended period of time, be sure to charge it before use. In such cases, the charging process may not be completed in the normal length of time, but this is not an indication that the battery is malfunc tioning,

• Charge the battery pack in the usage temperature range (5“C to 35°C (41'^F to 95°F)). It may not be possible to charge the battery pack if the temperature is outside the usage temperature range, or is in the usage temperature range but the battery pack becomes too hot or cold due to usage conditions. (If this happens, the battery indicator will blink orange.) In such cases, take steps such as adjust ing the room temperature or refrain from using the computer for a period of time. Charging will start automatically once the battery pack temperature re turns to the specified temperature range.

• If the battery pack is attached and detached repeatedly and is charged each time, an overcurrent will result, generating heat. This should not be done as it will cause the battery pack to age.

• The battery pack is not a permanent part. If the battery pack operating time shortens significantly, and if its capabilities are not restored after repeated charg ing, then the battery pack has reached the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.

• If the battery indicator blinks red when charging is commenced or when it is underway, it may mean that the internal protection circuit has been activated and charging has been suspended. In such cases, disconnect the AC adapter and

battery pack from the computer, then re-install them. If this problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Using the Battery Pack

Installing/Removing the Battery Pack

Do not install a battery pack other than the battery pack (CF-VZSU05) or the

optional Extended life Battery Pack (CF-VZSU06).

Xnote>

The installing, removing and charging procedures for the optional Extended

life Battery Pack (CF-VZSU06) are the same as the included battery pack.

*/ Power off your computer (o-page 18)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

(mutuosca)

In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the pack in the suspend mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.

2 # Installing the battery pack # Removing the battery pack

Battery Pack Connector Battery Pack Release Lever

Charging

Since the battery pack is not charged when the computer is purchased, be absolutely sure to charge the battery before using the computer.

Proceed with the charging while the battery pack is installed in the computer.

1 Connect the AC adapter

Charging commences automatically.

While the battery pack is being charged, the battery indicator will light orange.

2 Check the charging status

When the battery pack has finished charging, the battery indicator will change to green. (O’page 28)

Battery Indicator

Charging Time

CF-VZSU05 CF-VZSU06

Power On Power Off Approx. 2.5 hours Approx. 6.5 hours

(Varies depending on the usage conditions)

NOTE

Approximately 80 mW of power is consumed even when the computer’s power is off. This means that after a full charge the battery pack will discharge in

approximately a week. Recharge it prior to use.

Approx. 5 hours Approx. 13 hours

Using the Battery Pack

Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity

The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capac ity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again. Use the procedure presented below to fully charge the battery pack, then discharge it, then charge it again. This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the com puter. As you use the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described below should be repeated.

1 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter

In some cases, the remaining capacity display (shown through key actions) may give a reading of 100% capacity even though the battery indicator remains

onmge. Simply continue charging the battery pack until the indicator turns green.

2 Once the battery indicator turns green, remove the AC

adapter (full charge)

3 Use the discharge tool to fuiiy discharge the battery pack.

(full discharge)

1. Choose [Start] - [Shut Down] - [Restart in MS-DOS mode], and then click [OK],

2. Type the following after the MS-DOS prompt (C:\WINDOWS>).

c:\panaapp\battref /G [[lEntejj

3. At the confirmation message, press [ Y J. The battery pack will be discharged fully and the computer will power off auto

matically.

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Between when the above operation is perfomied and when the computer pow

ers off, do not connect the AC adapter or turn the computer off.

Doing .so will make it impossible to measure the battery capacity.

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If the discharge tool is used when the battery is fully charged, approximately

two hours must elapse before the computer powers off automatically.

^ Connect the AC adapter and charge the battery pack until

the battery indicator turns green (full charge)

After fully discharging the battery pack, immediately connect the AC adapter to recharge it.

Security Measures

When you do not want your computer to be used without permission

Set the User Password. Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.

When the user password is set

Upon entering your User Password and

pressing (Enter)*

If the correct password is input,

Over three incorrect attempts.

* If you are starting from the suspend mode (q> page 18), if

after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the suspend mode.

SGttiny tho USGt pGSSWOrd (enabling, changing, disabling)

^ Will Not starts

(Power off)

1 Run the Setup Utility (c^ page 73)

2 Using Q and QJ , select [System Setup] then press

[Enter]

3 Using Q and Q , select [User Password], then press

[Enterl

^ # To enable or change your password

1. Enter your password at the [Enter User Password], then press

2. Re-enter your password at the [Enter User Password Again).

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

[T],

3. Using O and 0 , select [Set User Password] then press [Enter].

• Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

• Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

• White colored keys can be used. Note that space bar, V J and function keys cannot be used.

• Do not input your password while holding down on the Shif^ or m

• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input u.ser pass words.

• Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use your computer.

#To disable your password

Using thefT)and| T ]keys, select [Delete User Password] then press[Ent^.

5 At the confirmation screen, press ¡Enter) S Press [escI to end the password setting procedure

7 Close the Setup Utility (q* page 74)

To prevent the changing of your password without permission

When running the Setup Utility program, do not leave your computer even for a short time.

Security Measures

When you do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission

Set the Supervisor Password. After it has been set, no changes can be made to the Supervisor settings unless the password is entered.

I When the supervisor password is set in the setup utility (o-page 78),

if^is displayed,

Input the correct supervisor password and press

fEnterl.

Supervisor Setup

May be

Opened

Supervisor Setup

When the supervisor password is incorrect or when the user password is entered, (Or, even when the correct supervisor password is entered ¡^page

(There are cases in which ihe Supervisor Setup does not appear on the main screen), (^page 73

Can not be

Opened

Xnote>

I You mayYou may wish to protect the User Password (cépage 39).

Setting the supervisor password (enabling, changing, disabling)

7 Run the Setup Utility (q> page 73)

2 Using Q and 0 , select [Supervisor Setup] then press

[Enter]

3 Using Q and Q , select [Supervisor Password], then

press (Enter]

^ # To enable or change your supervisor password

1. Enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password], then press [T].

2. Re-enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password Again].

(This is for confirmation purposes.)

3. Using 0 and [ Î ], select [Set Supervisor Password] then press [Enter].

• Your password will not be displayed on the screen.

• Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.

• White colored keys can be used. Note that space bar. [ \ ] and function

keys cannot be used. '

• Do not input your password while holding down on the fshift|^ or

• Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input user pass

words.

• Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be

unable to use your computer.

#To disable your password

Using thefT) andf T^keys, select [Delete U.ser Password] then press fEnter].

5 At the confirmation screen, press [Enter] 6 Press [Esc] to end the password setting procedure

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When you do not want the User Password enabled, changed, or disabled

without permission,

use

and[^]to select [U.ser Password protection by user], then set [Enable]

with [ -> ] ■

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7 Close the Setup Utility (c5= page 74)

Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communication port enabling you to transfer

data without a cable.

1 Set the address of your infrared communications port to

enable

Run the Setup Utility, then set infrared address for [Infrared Port] and set [Dis

abled] for [ASK Mode] in [Supervisor Setup]. (G’pageTS)

2 Install the Windows 95 infrared communication driver

To install the infrared communication driver after reinstallation;

You must insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM (included) after Step 8. below.

Therefore a PC Card-compatible CD-ROM drive should be connected. (See the

manual included with your CD-ROM drive for details on how to connect it,)

1. Click [Start], then [Settings], then [Control Panel], Double-click the [Add New Hardware],

2. When the [Add New Hardware Wizard] opens, click [Next].

3. The following message will be displayed: "Do you want Windows to .search for

your new hardware?". Select [Nol, then click [Next],

4. Under [Hardware types], select [Infrared], then click [Next],

5. When the [Add Infrared Device Wizard] opens, click [Next].

6. Under [Manufacturers], .select [Standard infrared devices], then click [Next],

7. In the port selection window, select [Generic Ir Serial Port (COM2)], then click

[Next],

8. Select [Use default ports], then click [Next].

The infrared communication driver will be set up.

9. Click [Finish],

3 Prepare for Infrared Data Communications

• Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another computer.

• A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.

Xnote>

Problems with infrared data communications

• An object is located between both ports.

• There are other electronic de vices nearby causing interfer ence, such as, a television, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.

• Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent light ing; can cause interference with communications between the ports.

4 Perform infrared communications

Perform communications using a store-bought infrared communications software application or [Direct Cable Connection] in Windows.

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• To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is necessary.

• When you select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel], and then select [In frared], this will give you the conditions for infrared data communica tions.

• Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.

Add-ons/Peripherals

Devices capable of being used by your computer are listed in the table below.

Device(s) Where to connect

Port Replicator External Floppy Disk PC Cards (Modern, LAN, SCSI, etc.) Serial Devices (Mouse, Modem, etc.) Extra Memory External Display

Printer Keyboard, External Mouse [Type PS/2], etc. Speaker/Headphone Microphone

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

Expansion Bus Connector FDD Port PC Card Slots Sérial Port RAM Module Slot Ext. Display Port

Parallel Port Ext. Keyboard/Mouse Port Headphone Jack Microphone Jack

Reference

below Q=page 45 (3^pagc 46 Q^page 44 Q^page 48 Cépage 50 (3>page 51 Q=page 44 Q=page 9

G^page 9

Connecting/Disconnecting the Port Replicator

Connect the port replicator to the computer before connecting devices such as an ex ternal floppy disk drive or an external display.

1 Power off your computer (G’page 18)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2 Disconnect the AC adapter

3 Close the display, then turn your computer over

4 If an Extended life Battery Pack (CF-vzsuoe) is connected

to your computer, remove it (cépage 32)

If you are using the included battery pack, it does not need to be removed.

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Ext. Keyboard/Mouse Port| 01

Use this port to connect PS/2 external mouse or external keyboard.

Using the External Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

To use floppy disks, connect the included external floppy disk drive.

Connecting/Disconnecting the External FDD

7 Connect the Port Replicator {o^page 42)

2 # Connecting the External FDD

Push in the connector until both sides lock, making sure that the connector position and orientation are correct.

Disconnecting the External FDD

tion indicated by the arrow while holding down the unlock levers.

Add-ons/Peripherals

Using PC Cards

Your computer has two PC Card slots.

These slots conform to the PC Card

Standard; therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. The slot allows you to use two Type I or Type II cards (or one Type I and one Type II), or one Type III card.

PC Card Slots

►Type I or II

Two cards can be used simultaneously.

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• Please check the PC Cards’ specifications. Be sure the total operating cur rent does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise. Allowable Current (total for two slots): 3.3 V: 800 mA, 5 V; 600 mA

• PC Cards which require a 12 V power supply cannot be used.

• There are times when both a Type I card and a Type II card will not work at the same time.

• Using ZV Port Compatible PC Cards

• Some ZV port compatible PC Card driver software may not be compat ible with this PC Card controller of this computer. Check with your Panasonic dealer when making your purchase. See the manual included with the PC Card for information on how to operate the ZV port compat ible PC Card.

• Some PC Cards may not work if installed in slot 2.

• Using CardBus compatible PC cards

• When using a CardBus type card, no other types of cards can be used,

• When removing a CardBus type card (e.g., to insert a non-CardBus type card), be sure to restart the computer after pressing (STOP] (Q* next page "To remove a PC Card").

After that, follow the procedure on installing/removing a PC card.

►Type III

One card can be used only in the

Installing/Removing the PC Card

To remove a PC Card

Before removing a PC Card, go to [Socket Status) (in (Start] - [Settings] [Control Panel] - (PC Card (PCMCIA)]), select the PC Card slot and press [Stop], When removing a CardBus type card, be sure to restart the computer.

1 Power off your computer (o-page 18)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

. (©SQPvIM)}

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

2 9 Removing the PC Card (or the dummy card)

0 Pull the button out and then press it.

Pull the PC Card the rest of the way out.

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Dummy cards are provided at the time of purchase. They provide protection for the

PC Card slots against such things as dust.

9 Installing the PC Card (or the dummy card)

0 Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into 0

place.

(1) Pull the button out and return it to the original

position.

Please refer to the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typically label-side up).

3 Turn your computer on

There are some PC Cards that require a special or updated device driver be in

stalled. Follow the instructions on the screen and read any related manuals on how to install device drivers.

Add-ons/Peripherals

Adding Memory

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RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity There are cases where static electricity generated by the human body has adversely affected such mod ules In addition It IS easy to damage the RAM modules or internal components of the computer Therefore, when installing or removing a RAM module, handle the module with extreme care

Installing/Removing the RAM Module

1 Power off your computer (o-page 18)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode

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Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode, abnormal operation may result

RAM module specifications

144 pins, SO-DIMM, Non-Parity

60 ns, 3 3 V, EDO, Self refresh

2 Disconnect your computer from the power outlet 3 Remove the battery pack (cépage 32)

4 Turn your computer over and use a screwdriver to remove

the screw shown in the illustration

There are many screws on the bottom of the computer When removing the screw to add memory, be sure to remember the proper position (,^) Do not remove a screw other than the one shown in the illustration

5 Open the display and remove the memory cover

Do not touch the terminals or internal components, insert objects other than the module, or allow foreign particles to enter. Doing so may cause damage, fire or electric shock.

6 9 Installing the RAM module

® Slide the module in at an angle.

Snap the module into place by pushing

it down.

1 Removing the RAM module

® Open the left and right hooks.

(1) Gently remove the RAM module from

the slot.

Hooks

7 Put the cover back into place, then close the display

8 Turn your computer over and use a screwdriver to fasten

the screw

Add-ons/Peripherals

Using an External Display

1 Power off your computer (a=page 18)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2 Connect the external display to your computer

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For more detailed information,

please refer to the operation

manual of the external display.

3Turn on the display, then turn on your computer with the

LCD panel opened

1 Run the Setup Utility (opage 73).

2 Using(i|andfî), select [System Setup], then press

(Êntë^

3 Using QandQ, select [Video Setup], then press

[Enterl

4 UsingfnandQ, select [Display], select the display

with ¡then press[Esc]

5 Close the Setup Utility (cépage 74).

4Select your external display

Set your external display for [Monitor] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control

Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced Properties]. When a monitor that does not conform to the Plug & Play standards is connected, select [Change] and make the monitor settings.

Xnote>

By pressing you can choose to select either an external display or the LCD, or simultaneous.

Using a Printer

1 Power off your computer (o*page 18)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

2 Connect the printer to your computer

3 Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer with the

LCD panel opened

4 Setting your printer

Go to [My Computer] - |PrintersJ. Find your printer’s icon, click on it, and click

[File] - [Set As Default], If no icon is available, select [Add Printer] and install

the driver program.

Xnote>

You may need to install a driver for your printer. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the operation manual for the printer on how to install the

driver.

List of Error Codes

If a problem occurs with your hardware, [POST Start up Error(s)] is displayed along with the error code(s), follow the on-screen instructions.

Setup: Setup Utility (Cépage 73) is started. Run [Load Default Settings (Non-PnP)].

Rerun the Setup Utility to input the appropriate operating environment settings.

Exit: Ignore the error message(s), and restart the computer.

Code

062 Boot failure-default configuration used

101 System Board Failure 102 System Board Failure 106 System Board Failure 151 System Board Failure 161 Bad CMOS Battery 162 Configuration Change Has Occurred 162 Configuration Error 163 Date and Time Incorrect

164 Memory Size Error Memory size error

201 Memory Size Error

1780 Hard Disk Error

Default configuration in use

Interrupt controller failure Timer 2 test failure Diskette controller failure Real-time clock failure

Dead battery Configuration error

CMOS checksum error

Real-time clock is not updating

Memory data error

Fixed disk 0 failure

Description

Dealing With Problems

When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

# Starting Up

The computer doesn't work

Information on the display screen isn't visible.

• Check that connections are secure between the computer and the AC adapter, and between the AC power cord and AC wall outlet.

• The power will not turn on if the LCD panel is closed (i.e., if

the panel switch is depressed). Turn on the power after open ing the LCD panel.

• Confirm that a fully charged battery pack is installed properly.

• Press the reset button on the computer's bottom side to reboot the computer.

• Remove the AC adapter and battery pack, then reattach them and start the computer again.

• Have the hard disk contents been corrupted? In the Setup Utility, select [Supervisor Setup] and then change

the [Boot up Drive] in setting [FDD -> HDD]. Insert the Win dows 95 Boot Disk in the floppy disk drive and restart the computer. Check the hard disk contents.

The display may have automatically turned off due to the power-saving function. Move the power switch to restore the screen. Has an [External display) been selected by the Video Setup in the Setup Utility and connected to an external monitor? If your computer is connected to an external display and the internal LCD has been set to off, and the computer is placed in the hibernation or suspend mode, the internal LCD will re main in the off mode if the external display is not connected when the computer is restarted. In this case, reconnect the ex ternal display and reboot the computer.

is Displayed

The date and time are incorrect.

Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

You can set the date and time, through [Date/Time] in [Start] [Settings) - jContro) Panel] or the Date and Time Setup in the Setup Utility. If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.

DeaìtngWith Problems

During Operation

The computer

suddenly stops operating.

The battery indi cator is red, or a 0% reading is dis played by pressing|Fnl+(ra).

The battery indi cator blinks red.

The battery indi cator blinks or ange.

The beeper

sounded.

The battery indi cator not lit dur

ing charging.

• When operating the computer with a battery pack, the power may become depleted. You must connect the AC adapter.

• The system may have locked up due to a problem in the appli cation software you are using. Stop using the application soft

ware and reboot the computer by pressing the reset button.

• Battery is low. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.

• The AC adapter may not have been connected properly.

Make the proper connection.

® There is a possibility that the battery capacity measuring func

tion is not functioning properly. Follow the steps listed under

"Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity" (C?page 34).

• The battery may not have been connected properly. Make the

proper connection.

• If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

• The battery pack temperature may be outside the 5°C to 35°C

(41°F to 95°F) range. Return the battery pack to a tempera

ture at which it can be charged.

• The battery is nearly discharged. Connect the AC adapter to charge or install a fully charged battery pack.

• The battery or AC adapter may not been connected properly. Make the proper connections.

• It the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

A 100% reading is displ^ed by pressing@}+@,

but the orange in

dicator lights for

an extended pe riod of time

Operations are slow.

® Simply continue charging the battery pack until the indicator

turns green.

• There is a possibility that the battery capacity measuring func tion is not functioning properly. Follow the steps listed under

"Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity" (Q*page 34).

• There may not be enough memory. Add a RAM module (□’■page 48).

Display

No display after powering on;

The display

screen is cleared.

An afterimage

appears.

Green, red or blue dots remain

on the display.

• The brightness can be adjusted with(^+(^.

• At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.

• When there is no display on an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• If your computer is connected to an external display and the internal LCD has been set to off, and the computer is placed in the hibernation or suspend mode, the internal LCD will re main in the off mode if the external display is not connected when the computer is restarted. In this case, reconnect the ex ternal display and reboot the computer.

The standby or suspend/hibemation mode may have been estab

lished by the power-saving function. When press any key or slid the power switch in either of these scenarios, the display screen returns.

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an after image may appear. This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will

disappear when a different screen is displayed.

As a characteristic of color display's, these dots are known to

appear, but it does not indicate any malfunction.

# Disk Operations

The computer

• If the cause is unknown, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

won't access the hard disk drive.

The computer

• Ensure that you have connected the external floppy disk drive

won't access the floppy disk drive.

The computer won't format the

• Ensure that you have inserted the floppy disk securely into the drive.

• Did you attempt to write to or read from a non-formatted disk?

• Ensure that the write-protect tab is in the write-enable position.

• Ensure that the write-protect lab is in the write-enable position.

• Select [3 1/2 Floppy(A:)J in [My Computer], then click [File]

floppy disk.

securely.

Floppy disks must be formatted before they can be used.

- [Format]. After confirming the disk volume and format type, start formatting.

Dealing With Problems

Setup Utility

^ is displayed

1 Supervisor Setup] is not displayed in the menu

[User Password] cannot be selected

Enter the User Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

At the start of the computer when is displayed, you have to enter the Supervisor Password. and Supervisor Password have been set, if you enter the User Password, [Supervisor Setup] will not be displayed. If [Supervisor Setup] is not displayed even after entering the Supervisor Password, you have to delete the User Password. Run the Setup Utility again, and input the Supervisor Password.

[User Password protection by user] in [Supervisor Setup] may

be enabled.

Connecting Peripherals

Your peripheral does not work (An error occurs while installing the driver)

Unable to print

You need to use drivers conforming to OS*. Some earlier driv ers will no longer work. For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver

in question. * Windows® 95 Version 4.00.950C (OSR-2.5)

• Check the computer-printer connection.

• Make sure the printer is on.

• Make sure the printer is in the on-line state.

• Make sure paper is in the printer tray and there is no paper jam.

• Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Parallel Port] to [378],

1278] or [3BC|?

When

both the User Password

The cursor does

not move from mouse operations

• Check the connection.

• Confirm that the device driver for the mouse works.

Please refer to the reference manual of the device.

• Try setting the [Track Ball] to disable in the Setup Utility.

• Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Port] to [2F8]

or [3F8]?

• Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from

the keyboard. From the keyboard, you may choose to press down on [ jiffl ] then select [Shut Down).

The cursor does

not move from trackball opera tions

• Confirm that the device driver for the mouse works. Please refer to the reference manual of the device.

• Try setting the [Track Ball] to enable in the Setup Utility.

• Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Serial Port] to [2F8] or [3F8]?

The device con nected to the se rial port does not work

A PC Card does not work

You do not know the available RAM module

Tbe RAM module has not been rec

ognized

• Check the connection.

• Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works. Please refer to the reference manual for the device.

• Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected, one through the ext. keyboard/mouse port and the other through the serial port.

• Try setting the [Track Ball] to disable in the Setup Utility.

• Make sure the card is properly inserted.

• Confirm that the card conforms to the PC Card Standard.

• A driver for Windows 95 may need to be installed.

• Note that after a driver is installed, the computer must be

rebooted.

• Check that the proper port settings have been made.

• Read the PC Card’s manual. Or, you may need to call the

source of the PC Card.

• When using a CardBus type card, no other types of cards can

be used.

• Some ZV Cards may not work if installed in slot 2.

O page 46

Make sure the RAM module has been properly inserted.

The address map for IRQ, I/O

port address, etc.

is unclear

A USB device

does not work

Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]. Double-click [Sy.stem]. Check the address map by going to [View Resources] in [Device Manager] - [Computer) - [Properties].

• Has the Setup Utility been used to set [USB Port] to [En

abled]?

• Make sure a driver is installed.

• Contact the manufacturer of the product.

Reinstalling Software

Software programs can be reinstalled in cases where, for example, the hard disk fails, information is lost, etc. However, Create FIRSTAID FD program cannot be reinstalled.

Reinstalling Preparations

1 Prepare the following:

• 2 Backup disks created in advance (C^ page2l)

• Windows 95 CD-ROM (included)

•FIRSTAID CD (included)

• Port Replicator (included)

• External floppy disk drive (included)

• PC Card-compatible CD-ROM drive Prepare the CD-ROM drive used in "Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver" (C3= page 23) of the backup disk creation procedure.

2 If data on your hard disk is compressed, the data should

be uncompressed.

3 Power off your computer (c^ page 18) and disconnect the

AC adapter

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

4 Attach the external floppy disk drive (a* page 45)

Remove all other peripheral devices.

5 Connect your computer to a power outlet.

Reinstallatibn Procedure

— If the hard disk partitions have been changed since the computer was purchased

• To leave the current partition settings

Proceed to Procedure 1 on next page,

• To restore the partition settings to factory default

(1) Insert the FIRSTAID FD, which you made earlier, into the floppy disk drive.

Then turn the computer on.

(2) Select [2. Return hard disk partitions and hibernation data area to factory de

fault.) (3) In response to the confirmation message, press © (4) When the message [Hibernation data area created.[ is displayed, confirm that

the FIRSTAID FD is in the floppy disk drive then press any key.

The computer will reboot. Then continue with step 2. of Procedure 1 on next

page.

• To change the partition settings

(1) Insert the FIRSTAID FD, which you made earlier, into the floppy disk drive.

Then turn the computer on. (2) Use the FDISK command to delete all partitions. (3) Use the HBUTIL command to create the hibernation data area (CT page 71). (4) Use the FDISK command to create MS-DOS partitions. (5) Press ^it| + |ctrl]] + [Pel| to reboot the computer, (6) Formal each of the MS-DOS partitions.

Next, proceed to Procedure 2 on next page.

(©styrausca)

Make sure to reinstall the Windows 95 operating system on the C: drive.

Reinstalling Software

Format the C drive

1. Insert the FIRSTAID FD which you made earlier in the floppy disk drive, then turn the computer on. The following screen will be displayed.

Main Menu I

1. Restart in MS-DOS mode. '

2. Return hard disk partitions and the hibernation data area to factory default.

3. Format C drive.

Enter a choice:

2. Select (3. Format C drive.]

3. At the confirmation message, press ( Y |. After the formatting process is completed, press any key. The computer will

power off automatically.

2. Install Windows 95

1. Attach the CD-ROM drive. Turn on the CD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk which you made earlier in

the floppy disk drive, then turn the computer on. When the message [Press FI for Setup] is displayed, press ^ F1 ) to run the

Setup Utility. Select [Load DefaultSettings (Non-PnP)], then press ^Ent^. At the confirma

tion message, press [Enter j. Save the settings then close the Setup Utility.

The computer will reboot. When the message [Press any key to continue...] is displayed, press any key.

When the message [Perform reinstallation?] is displayed, press 0

When the computer prompts you to insert FIRSTAID CD , please set the speci

fied CD in the CD-ROM drive and press any key. When the computer prompts you to insert Windows 95 CD-ROM, please set

the specified in the CD-ROM drive and press any key.

10. When the message [To continue, press ENTER....] is displayed, press [Ente r|.

After Microsoft ScanDisk completes, the computer will automatically return to the Windows 95 setup.

Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

To restore the settings which were set at the time of purehase, set the options as

shown below.

Option

Choose Directory Setup Options Typical Select Components Windows Messaging (select all)

11. When [Choose Directory] window is displayed, seleet [C:\WINDOWS] then click [Next].

Xnote>

If the previous operating system or data are still on the hard disk, a directory other than [C:\WINDOWSJ may be displayed. In this case, restore the hard disk partitions to the way they were when the computer was purchased and then perform Procedure 1 on page 60 once again.

C:\WINDOWS

Microsoft FAX Accessories (select all) Disk Tools (select all) Multimedia (select all) Accessibility Options For communications, do not change the de

fault settings.

Settings

12. When [Setup Options] window is displayed, select [Typical] and click [Next].

13. When [Certificate of Authenticity] window is displayed, enter the number

printed on the front of the included Windows 95 book, then click [Next],

14. When [User Information] window is displayed, enter your name and your company's name then click [Next].

15. When [Analyzing Your Computer] window is displayed, click the check box to the left of [Sound, MIDI, or Video Capture Card] to check it then click

[Next].

16. When [Windows Components] window is displayed, click the circle to the left

of [Show me the list of components so I can choose] to check it then click [Next].

17. When [Select Components] window is displayed, select the required

applications.

Reinstalling Software

18. After completing this selection, click [Next],

19. When IStartup Disk] window is displayed, check the circle to the left of [Yes] to create a startup disk, or check the circle to the left of [No] then click [Next]

to skip this step.

20. When [Start Copying Files] window is displayed, click [Next], Follow the

screen messages to continue with the installation process.

21. When [Finishing Setup] window is displayed, remove the floppy disk and

CD-ROM and click [Finish].

22. When [Date/Time Properties] window is displayed, insert the correct time,

data and time zone and click [Close j.

23. If you have installed Windows Messaging, the [Inbox Setup Wizard] will run

then next time you start Windows. When this happens, select [Cancel] and proceed. (Set up the Inbox later.)

24. When I Add Printer Wizard] window is displayed, click [Cancel],

25. When [Setup has finished configuring your system.] is displayed, click [OK],

The computer will reboot.

3 Reset the system

1. Click [Start], then click [Run]. Type "c:\panaapp\install.exe" under [Open],

then click [OKj.

2. When [Starting "Panasonic Reinstall Program".] is displayed, click [OK],

3. When ["Panasonic Reinstall Program" is finished.] is displayed, click [OK]. The computer will power off automatically.

4. Remove the CD-ROM drive.

5. Turn the computer on.

Tnote>

Various devices are recognized during the Windows 95 startup process. Follow the steps below to install the drivers while paying close attention to the messages that appear on the screen.

1. When the computer prompts you to insert Windows 95 CD-ROM, click [OK],

2. Type "c:\cabs" under [Copy files from], then click ]OK].

1. When [Unknown Device] is displayed, under [Update Device Driver Wizard] window, click [Next].

2. When [Windows was unable to locate a driver for this device] is displayed, click [Other Locations].

3. Type "c:\util\drivers\sound" under [Location], then click [OK].

4. Check whether [YAMAHA OPL3-SAx Sound System] has been found, then click [Finish].

5. Click [OK] when the insert disk message is displayed.

6. Type "c:\util\drivers\sound" under [Copy files from], then click [OK].

Reinstalling Software

1. When [Intel 82371 AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller] is displayed, un der [Update Device Driver Wizard] window, click [Next].

2. Check whether [Intel 82371 AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller] has been

found, then click [Finish],

1. When [PCI Universal Serial Bus] is displayed, under [Update Device Driver Wizard] window, click [Next],

2. When [Windows was unable to locate a driver for this device] is displayed,

click [Finished], (The USB function settings are performed later. page 67)

1. When [Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)] is displayed, under [Update

Device Driver Wizard] window, click [Next].

2. Check whether [Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)] has been found, then

click [Other Locations],

3. Type "c:\util\drivers\video" under [Location], then click [OK],

4. Check whether [NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD] has been found, then click

[Finish].

5. Click [OK] when the insert disk message is displayed.

6. Type "c;\utiMrivers\video" under [Copy files from], then click [OKj.

1. After changing system settings, [Do you want to restart your computer now?] is displayed. Click [No].

• The message [Do you want to restart your computer now?] will appear

several times before the computer is restarted. In each case, click [No].

< Rests rt>

1. When Windows 95 reopens, click [Start]-[Shut Down], then select [Restart

the computer?] and click [Yes],

• Do not launch any programs or leave the computer unattended for a long period of time before restarting it.

4 Setting power management

1. Click [Start], then [Run].

2. Type "c:\panaapp\powerman\setup.exe" under [Open], then click [OK],

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation.

4. The display will ask you to restart Windows, then click [Yes] and [Finish].

5. Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel], then double-click [Power].

6. Click [Advanced], click the check box to the left of [Wake up the computer when the phone rings] to uncheck it then click [OK],

7. Click [OPL3-SAx power management] and set [Intermediate level of power

save] for [Level of power consumption].

8. Click [OK].

5 Setting display

1. Double-click [Display] in [Control Panel].

2. Click [Settings] under [Display Properties], then click on [Advanced Proper ties].

3. Click [Monitor] under [Advanced Display Properties] then click [Change],

4. Under [Model], select [SuperVGA 1024x768], then click [OK].

5. Confirm that there is a check mark for [Automatically detect Plug & Play monitor] in [Options] for the [Monitor].

6. Click [Performance], then select [Apply the changes without restarting].

7. Click [Adapter], select [Adapter default] under [Refresh rate], click [Close].

8. At the confirmation message, click [OK] and click [Yes],

9. Enter the following settings in [Settings] window under [Display Properties].

Parameter

Color palette Desktop area Show settings icon on task bar

10. After entering the settings, click [OK].

11. At the confirmation message, click [OK] and click [Yes].

High Color (16 bit) 800 by 600 pixels Enabled (enter a check mark)

Setting

Reinstalling Software

6 Setting PC Card

1. Double-click [PC Card (PCMCIA)) in [Control Panel].

2. The [Welcome to the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard] window will be displayed. Select [No], then click [Next].

3. Select [No], then click [Next] and [Finish].

4. The following message will be displayed: [Would you like to shut down your

computer now ?]. Click [Yes]. The computer will power off automatically.

7 Attach the CD-ROM drive

A CD-ROM drive is required in order to perform the installation procedure de scribed below. After connecting the CD-ROM drive, turn on the computer and wait for it to be recognized by Windows 95. See the manual included with the CD-ROM drive for information on how to attach it.

8 Change the system properties

1. Double-click [System] in [Control Panel].

2. Click [Device Manager] under [System Properties].

3. Click the mark El to the left of [CDROM], then select CD-ROM drive and click [Properties].

4. Click [Settings]. Set [Start drive letter] and [End drive letter] to [L;] in [Re

served drive letters], then click [OK].

5. Click the mark S to the left of [Disk drivers], then select [GENERIC IDE

DISK TYPE<7] and click [Properties],

6. Click [Settings], then add the check mark for [DMA] in [Option]. Click

[OK].

7. Click [OK] in [System Properties].

8. The display will ask you to restart Windows, click [Yes].

The computer will reboot.

9 Setting USB function

I. Set Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

Click [Start], then click [Run]. Type "L:\other\updates\usb\usbsupp.exe", then

click [OK]. At the confirmation message, click [ YesJ.

Read the [END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT] and click [Yes].

• Installation will be aborted if [NO] is pressed.

After Microsoft ScanDisk completes, installation will start. At the confirma tion message, click jOK). The computer will reboot. Click [Start], then click [Run]. Type "L:\other\updates\usb\usbupd2.exe", then

click [OK]. Click [Start], then click [Run]. Type "c:\util\usb\usbcopy.bat", then click [OK].

When [Finished-usbcopy] is displayed in the title bar of the DOS window,

click the [X]-mark in the upper right corner of the DOS window to close it.

Double-click [System] in [Control Panel],

Click [Device Manager], then select [PCI Universal Serial Bus] for [Other device]. Click [Remove] and [OK].

10. Click [Close] in [System Properties]. II. Click [Start], then click [Shut Down]. Select [Restart the computer?], then

click [Yes].

When using a USB device, set [Enabled] for [USB Port] in [Supervisor Setup],

[Disabled] is the default setting, page 78, 79)

Reinstailing Software

10 Install the applications

1. Set Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click [Start], then click [Run].

3. Type "L:\other\updates\dx5\setupdx5.exe" under [Open], then click [OK],

4. When installation is finished, click [Start]-[Shut Down]. Select [Restart the

computer], then click [Yes].

Reinstalling Windows causes an older version of Internet Explorer to be installed. To return the computer to the state it was in when you purchased it, follow the steps below to install the newer version of Internet Explorer.

1. Set Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click [Start], then click [Run].

3. Type "L:\win95\ie4setup.exe" under [Open], then click [OK].

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• [Installation Option] will be displayed, select [Full Installation],

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

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use the Programs in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You

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which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Mtl or its suppliers.

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

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You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related

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LICENSE

W\\M©w

This procedure explains step 5 on page 13 in more detail.

1 Enter your name and your company’s name, then click

[Next]

The License Agreement will be displayed.

2 After reading the agreement, select [I accept the agree

ment] or [I don't accept the agreement] then click [Next]

If the former is selected, the [Certificate of Authenticity] will appear. If the latter is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.

3 Input the Product Number written on the “Certificate of

Authenticity” located in the Windows 95 book that comes with this computer then ciick [Next]

4 Click [Finish]

5 Input the correct time, date and time zone and ciick [Close]

You can also complete these settings at a later time.

6 If you wish to complete the printer settings, click [Next]

Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

If not, click [Cancel]

You can also complete these settings at a later time.

7 Click [Next] to install Internet Explorer. Simply follow the

on-screen instructions.

□

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M o

(When you have changed the hard disk partitions)

A data area for storing memory data on the hard disk must be created in order to use the hibernation function. Required disk space: Main memory capacity + 2 MB

At the time of purchase, this area is created approximately 98 MB in size. It must be created again if you have changed the hard disk partitions. The HBUTIL command on the FIRSTAID FD is used to create the hibernation data area. The procedure for using the HBUTIL command is explained below.

Oita Aril

How to use HBUTIL.EXE

• Run HBUTIL.EXE from the FIRSTAID FD. It will not run properly if you run it from the Windows 95 MS-DOS prompt.

• Restart the computer immediately after actions such as creating or deleting a data area.

HBUTIL command has the options listed below. Enter a single space between the command and the options.

Option

P [size]

Description

With this option, the hibernation data area is created as a Partition.

Specify the main memory capacity in megabytes for [size]. If (size] is omitted, the partition will be created based on the current in stalled memory size. If [size] is set to zero, the hibernation Parti

tion can be deleted.

(Example) HBUTIL P 96

A partition will be created for executing hibernation when the main memory consists of 96 MB or less (when on-board memory and 64 MB RAM module

are installed). With this option, information regarding the hibernation data area is displayed.

With this option, information regarding this HBUTIL command is displayed.

Creating a Hibernation Data Area

Error Messages

Message on Screen

Partition management information still not written to disk.

Empty partition with sufficient space not found.

Causes and Steps to Take

There ¡s no partition management infor mation. The partition management infor mation must be initialized with the FDISK command. First run the FDISK/MBR command, then run the FDISK command again to delete the existing primary MS-DOS partition.

Restart the computer, then run the HBUTIL command again. An empty area with sufficient space is needed to create a hibernation data area as a Partition. Take steps such as deleting

currently filled areas to free up space.

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

To run the Setup Utility, you ^ Upon seeing need to restart your computer. this message

Xnote>

The Setup Utility will not be run if[Flj is not pressed soon after the com puter restarts. In this case, you need to restart your computer again.

If is displayed, enter your password. If both the [User Password] and [Supervisor Password] have been set, after

entering the User Password, [Supervisor Setup] and [Load Default Setting...]

will not be displayed on the main screen.

To display the [Supervisor Setup] and [Load Default Setting...], enter the

Supervisor Password.

Setup Utility

•System Summary

•System Setup

•Power Management

•Supervisor Setup

Press FI for Setup press 0

C>*page 74 C^page 75

C^page 76

C5>page 78

Save Settings

Restore SettingsLoad Default Settings(PnP) Load Default Settings(Non-PnP)

Exit Setup

Return to the state existing at the time of Setup Utility startup, or to the settings saved with [Save Setting.s],

Set default setting.s.

• (PnP) Plug & Play is set.

• (Non-PnP) Plug & Play is not set.

• When the Supervisor Password has been set, input of the password is necessary.

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Key Operations

:To display the correspond- CDO ;To move among the items.

ing “help” file.

.....

I 1 [ —> I :To move among the values

Enter :To make a selection.

:To display previous screen

(To exit the program at the

main screen).

;:"bp ' ;;rn

W&c

j f 1 1^

Exit

Settings were changed. Do you want to save them?

Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility.

No, exit the Setup Utility without saving. No, return to the Setup Utility.

(The disphiy may be clitTerent if no changes to the settings arc made.)

iii. t

of each item.

FJ)

:To return to the setting be

fore a change.

pToii

:To set the default values.

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■ rtilll.l'-' H.:l

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If the User Password has been .set, the password must be entered before Windows can start.

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System Summary

This can be used to check the current memory capacity and the BIOS version.

System Summary

System Memory 640 KB

Extended Memory

BIOS Version

(The version number is displayed in place of the asterisks (*).)

31 MB

Select (Enable! to display graphics mode screens with a resolution of 640 x 480 ex panded so that they fill the LCD screen.

Setup Utility

Power Management

•Power Saving (Battery)' Power Saving (AC)----------

•Resume Timer-

Operation Setting

Power Switch Panel Switch PC Card Power Automatic Hibernation

Battery Setting

when remaining capacity is low [ Suspend

This setting specifies whether the computer will enter suspend or hibernation mode when the re

maining battery capacity is low.

----------------[ Suspend ] [ LCD Off ] [ON ] [ Never ]

If it is enabled, the system will resume from suspend mode at a specified time.

Power Switch

Select the power switch function while the computer is turned on. Select [Suspend], [Hibernation] or [Power Off]-

Panel Switch

Set the action to take place when the panel is closed. Select [LCD Off] or [Suspend].

PC Card Power

Set the power supply for the PC Card during Suspend mode. Select [ON] or [OFF],

Automatic Hibernation

Set the amount of time that must elapse from when the computer enters suspend status until it automatically switches to hibernation status. Select [Never], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min], [60 min] or [ 120 min].

Power Saving (Battery)

Power Management Mode

[ Power Saving]

CPU Speed Standby Timeout 2 min Suspend Timeout LCD Back Light

Power Saving (AC)

Power Management Mode

CPU Speed Standby Timeout 30 min Suspend Timeout LCD Back Light

25%

10 min

Power Saving

[ Standard ]

100%

Disable Bright

The settings are the same for [AC] and for [Battery],

Setting

Function

CPU Speed (%) Standby Timeout (min) Suspend Timeout (min) LCD Backlight

Standard Power

Saving

100 25 30 2 Disabled 10 Bright Power

Saving

User Setting

100, 75, 50,25, 12.5 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, Disable 1,2,5, 10, 15, 30, Disable

Bright, Medium, Dark, Power

Saving

Setup Utility

Supervisor Setup

If a supervisor password has been set, the password input screen will appear. Input the supervisor password.

Supervisor Setup

Parallel Port

Mode [ Bidirectional ]DMA None

Infrared Port [ Port 2F8, IRQ i

ASK Mode

DMA [DMA 0 ] Serial Port Sound Port

Sound Blaster compatible I/O

WSS CODEC I/O

IRQ

DMA-A

DMA-B {Sound Blaster) [DMA 1 ] USB Port Boot up Drive t FDD -> HDD

'Supervisor Password

User Password protection by user [Disable ]■ PCI clock control* [ Enable ] ■

-----------------------------------------------

[Port378, IRQ /

-----------------

[ Disabled ]

[ Port3F8, IRQ^ [ Enabled [220h ] [530h ] [ IRQ 5 ] [DMA 7 ]

[ Disabled

]

] ]

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(To display the items marked with an asterisk (*), move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to cause it to scroll down.)

[Sound Port]

Select the sound chip operation setting. If [Disabled] is selected, all sound related

settings are disabled.

[Sound Port: Sound Blaster compatible I/O]

Set the I/O address for the Sound Blaster compatibility mode.

[Sound Port: WSS CODEC I/O]

Set the I/O address for WSS CODEC.

[Sound Port: IRQ]

Set the IRQ for the sound chip. It is not possible to select the same IRQ as that selected for the parallel port.

[Sound Port: DMA-A] [Sound Port: DMA-B]

Set the DMA for the sound chip. Make sure that the settings for DMA-A and DMAB do not overlap, and that neither of them overlaps with the DMA setting for the parallel port or the infrared port.

Set the parallel port IRQ.

If the setting conflicts with the sound port IRQ setting, the sound port is

automatically set to a different IRQ.

Set the operation mode of the parallel port.

The [EPP] and [ECP] mode settings can be selected only if the parallel

port setting is [278] or [378]. If [Parallel Port Mode] is set to [ECP], set the DMA channel.

Make sure that the setting does not conflict with the DMA setting for [Sound Port; DMA-A), [Sound Port; DMA-B], or the infrared port.

[Infrared Port]

Set the infrared port IRQ.

If the setting conflicts with IRQ set for the serial port, the serial port is

automatically set to a different IRQ.

[Infrared Port: ASK Mode]

Selecting [Enabled] activates the ASK mode. Select [Disabled] for the IrDA or FIR mode.

[Infrared Port: DMA]

Set the DMA for the infrared port. Make sure that the setting does not conflict with the DMA setting for the sound port or the parallel port.

Set the serial port IRQ.

If the setting conflicts with IRQ set for the infrared port, the infrared port is

automatically set to a different IRQ. Select [Enabledl in order to use the USB port.

Select [Disabled] if you will be using the suspend or hibernation function.

Set the drive to be used to boot the computer. Select [Enable] if you want to prevent someone from setting the user

password without your knowing it. Select whether or not to use PCI clock control.

Note that if [Enable] is selected, some CardBus cards may not be detected properly.

Key Combinations

Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Do not press the following key combinations while using the trackball (mouse) or other keys.

Some keys cannot be used during system startup, or while executing the suspend or hibernation process. Communication errors may occur if keys are used during processes such as high speed serial communications. Do not use the keys during communications.

Pressing a key during audio playback or recording may cause the audio to be disrupted. Settings changed using [pn) + (P2|, [pn] + [P3] and [pn] + [pS] only remain in effect temporarily. The settings defined using the Setup Utility are restored the next time the

computer is restarted.

LCD brightness control

F?il + lO

Display change

Fnl + S

Volume control

[[Fnl-«-R(down),iP5j(up)

Power Management switch

Rii + iP^

Hold down the W key and press to change the brightness. Each press advances the setting one step through the following sequence; Dark-Medium-Bright-

Power Saving.

When the brightness is at its maximum value, the fol

lowing icon is displayed.

-o"-

By pressing this key combination, you can select ei

ther an external display , LCD or simultaneous.

Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of

the internal speaker.

The following icon is displayed.

Cd'llll

Minimum Maximum

By pressing this key combination, you can change the power management feature of the Setup Utility. The following icon is displayed.

Power

Saving

User

Setting

Standard

Power off using the hiberna tion function

Fn + F7

Pressing this combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to hard disk drive, and powers off the computer. When the computer is powered on again, this same screen will be displayed.

Speaker on/ofT switch

R^ + iFsl

Remaining capacity of the battery pack

Fn + F9

Standby mode for conserv ing power

Fnl+ F10

Pressing this key combination turns off audio from the

internal speaker. Pressing it again turns audio back on. Also, the speaker automatically turns on when [Fnl + (f^ or © + |[F^ is pressed. The following icon is displayed.

On Off

Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen. The following icon is displayed.

Remaining capacity

display

Pressing this key combination cuts off power to the

motor of the hard disk drive and the display until op eration is resumed by pressing any key.

Battery pack is not installed.

LED Indicators

Caps Lock

m (U

NumLK

(Numeric key)

ScrLK

(Scroll lock)

Hard disk status This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.

Battery pack

status

Power status (Not lit) • Power off

This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.

This 0 indicator lights green when NumLK is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad.

This indicator lights green when ScrLK is pressed. Scroll

lock functions differently depending on the application.

(Not lit) :AC adapter not connected or

charging not being performed.

(Lit constantly orange) :Charging in progress,

(Lit constantly green ) iCharging is finished.

(Lit constantly red) : Battery is low (Blinking red) :Battery pack or charging

malfunction.

(Blinking orange) iCharging on standby. (The

ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.)

• When the computer enters the hibernation mode.

(Blinking green) • When the computer enters the

suspend mode.

(Lit constantly green) • Power on

• When the computer enters the standby mode.

Specificatioos

Model No. CPU Pentium® Processor with MMX™ technology 166 MHz Cache Memory (second cache memory) EDO Memory Video Memory 2 MB LCD

Hard Disk Drive Input DeviceKeyboard

Ext. Floppy Disk Drive

Card Slots PC Card Slots

Interface

Sound

Software

Battery

AC Adapter Power Consumption Physical Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Usage Condition

Separate communications software is necessary. Varies depending on the usage conditions.

' Approx. 0.6 W when the battery pack is fult/ charged (or not being charged) and the computer is OFF

Type 8.4” (TFT) Displayed Colors 262,144 colors (800 X 600 dots)

Pointing Device

RAM Module Slot <Port Replicator> Parallel Port Ext. Display Port Serial Port Ext. Keyboanj/Mouse Port FDD Port Microphone Jack Headphone Jack IrDA Port USB Port

Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® 95 Utility Programs Setup Utility

Battery Pack Operating Time Charging Time Clock Battery

CF-M32W5M

32 KB (256 KB) 32 MB (96 MB Max.)

2.1 GB (1 GB=103 bytes) 84 keys 16mm Optical Trackball (Logitech Marble) 720 KB/1.44 MB (two-mode) Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III Allowable current (total for two slots) 3.3 V :800 mA

5 V :600 mA

144-pin, SO-DIMM, 60 ns, 3.3 V, EDO, Self refresh

Dsub 25-pin female Mini Dsub 15-pin female Dsub 9-pin male Mini DIN 6-pin female (PS/2 type) 26-pin female. For External Floppy Disk Drive (CF-VFDU01) Dynamic Microphone Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA IrDA 1.1 compliant, 4 Mbps data transmission speedVASK Universal Serial Bus 16 bits, 44.1 kHz PCM/FM sound (Sound Blaster PRO Compatible) Mono Speaker X 1

Lithium Ion 10.8 V, 1500 mAh Approx. 2.5 hours" Power On :Approx. 5 hours" Power Off :Approx. 2.5 hours" Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V Input 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output ;15.1 V DC, 2.6 A Approx. 26 W"*(maximum when charging in the ON state) 225 mm X 172 mm X 36 mm (8.86” X 6.77” X1.42")

Approx. 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)(With the battery pack installed) Temperature :5 “C to 35 ®C (41 °F to 95 “F)

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

Index

C A )

AC adapter.....................................11,12,83

AC cord

..............................................

11,12

C B )

Backup disks.......................................21,58

Battery indicator

Battery pack Battery pack connector Battery pack release lever Battery status

Brightness adjustment

............................

.............................

......................................

..........................

11,30,83

.......................

..................

28,33,54

10,32 10,32 28,82

8,80

( c )

CD-ROM drive Charging

Click buttons.........................................8,17

Computer viruses.........................................7

CPU.....................................................15,83

..............................

.............................................

23,40,58

31,33

C D )

DC-INJack

Display.............................................8,50,55

Displayed colors Double-clicking Dragging

............................................

......................................

.......................................

.................................................

9,12

83 17

C E )

Error codes ..............................................52

Expansion bus connector....................10,43

Ext. display port.............................44,50,83

Ext. keyboard/mouse port Extended life Battery Pack External display

.............................

..................

.................

50,53,55

44,83

30,32

C F )

FIRSTAIDFD Floppy disk Floppy disk drive

Format................................................55,60

( H )

Hard disk..............................................6,59

Hard disk drive (HDD)

HDD indicator

Headphone jack Hibernation data area

Hibernation function................18-20,29,81

(■ )

Infrared communication port Infrared data communications

I/O port address.......................................57

IRQ..........................................................57

( K )

Keyboard ........................................8,44,83

Key combinations

Cl"

LED indicators.....................................8,82

Limited use license agreement...........12,69

Load default settings..........................52,73

( M )

Microphone jack

..............................

..................................

.....................

........................

.............................

..............................

........................

..........

................

...................................

.............................

21,59,71

5,7,21,55

22,45,55,83

6,83

6,8,18,82

9,42,83

59,71

9,41,83

9,42,83

C N )

Network password

..................................

Parallel port Password

PC Card.........................................42,46,57

PC Card slots Peripherals

Port Replicator..............................11,42,83

Power indicator...............................8,12,82

Power management

Power switch..............................9,12,19,76

Printer

..................................

.......................................

..................................

......................................

.................

...........................................

19,26,76,80

44,51,83

16,36,56

9,46,83

5,42,56

42,51,56

3 Cu

User password

USB............................................9,57,64,78

Video setup Volume

C~w Windows 95 setup

Write-protect tab..................................7,55

....................................

.........................................

.................................................

..............................

16,36

50,75

9,80

13,70

RAM module RAM module slot Reinstalling software Reset button

Restarting...........................................10,18

................................

.........................

..............................

..................................

42,48,83

42,49,83

10,53,54

d 3

Saving data

Security measures ....

Serial port Setup utility

Shutting down............

Speaker Standby function

Standby timeout.........

Starting up Supervisor password Suspend function Suspend timeout System setup

................

..................

...............

.....................

........

.................

.......

.........

..............

...............

44,56,78,83

..........

56,73

..........

18,19

......

9,80,83

..........

24,81

..........

27,77

..........

15,53

...............

....

18-20,29

..........

27,77

..............

Trackball....................................8,17,56,75

Memo

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Outline of the International ENERGY STAR® 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 dissemination of products

with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business 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.

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Panasonic CF-M32 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Customer's Record

Introduction

Illustrations in this Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

Lithium Battery!

Read Me First

Precautions

Usage

Handling

i Peripherals

i Cables

Transporting

When flying

^Maintenance

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Saving Data on Floppy Disks

Computer Viruses

Names of Parts

Top Side

Front / Right Side

Left Side

Names of Parts

Rear / Bottom Side

t Confirm the inclusion of all parts

First-time Operation

3 Connect your computer to a power outlet

4 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT (cs-page 69)

5 Setup Windows

Internet Explorer

starting Up/Shutting Down

Starting Up

7 open the display

2 Turn your computer on

If H is displayed,

When an application or file that was previously displayed appears on your screen,

3 Select your application

Using the Trackball and Click Buttons

Double-clicking

NOTE>

^Confirm shutdown

# Restarting your computer (without shutting down)

Starting Up Your Computer Quickly

# Differences between suspend and hibernation function

Shutting Down

O Using the suspend or hibernation function

^ Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]

2 Double-click [Panasonic Power Management] 3 Click [Operation Setting], then set [Suspend] or [Hiber

4 Click [OK]

Resuming Operation

Creating Backup Disks

-—The following items are necessary:

2 Turn over the computer 3 If an Extended life Battery Pack (CF-vzsuo6) is connected

Creating Backup Disks

4 Attach the Port Replicator (cépage 42)

5 Attach the external floppy disk drive (o^-page 45)

Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver

Computing On The Road

Four Important Points

Conserving Power

Things to Remember

( Leave your computer off when it is not in use (cépage 18) P Adjust the brightness (dark) with(^+(F2| (cépage so)

NOTE>

Computing On The Road

Setting Panasonic Power Management

Panasonic Power Management Settings

Computing On The Road

Battery Status

Use the Battery Indicator (Q) to check on the battery status

Getting a detailed reading |Fn]+|F9

When the remaining battery charge becomes low

Using the Battery Pack

Precautions

® Handling precautions

Notice concerning operating temperature