Panasonic CF-VEB272A2W User Manual

Port Replicator

for CF-27/CF-28/CF-29 Series

Personal Computers

CF-VEB272A2W

DFQX5493ZA FJ1204-0

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................. 4

Names of Parts ..................................................... 5

Connecting/Disconnecting .................................. 6

Specifications ..................................................... 10

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ....................11

Bezeichnungen der Teile ................................... 12

Anschließen/Entfernen ...................................... 13

Technische Daten ............................................... 17

INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION............18

Ouverture de l’écran........................................... 19

Connexion/Déconnexion.................................... 20

Spécifications ..................................................... 24

Interface Cable

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

Schnittstellenkabel

Verwendete Schnittstellenkabel sollten eine Länge von 3 Metern möglichst nicht überschreiten.

Cable d’interface

Nous vous déconseillons d’utiliser un câble d’interfaced’une longueur supérieure à 3 m.

For U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

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

Warning

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

This device is Class B verified to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules when used with Panasonic Notebook Computer.

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. This device is Class B verified to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules when used with Panasonic Notebook Computer.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

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

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Compliance Notice - CE Mark

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

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC

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Übereinstimmungserklärung - CE-Marke

Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Anforderungen der unten angegebenen EC-Direktive:

73/23/EEC Niederspannungsdirektive mit Abänderung 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC EMC-Direktive mit Abänderungen 92/31/EEC und 93/68/EEC

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Avis de conformité - Marque CE

Cet équipement est conforme aux conditions des Directives de la Commission Européenne mentionnées ci-dessous:

73/23/EEC Directive sur la basse tension y compris la modification 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC Directive CEM y compris les modifications 92/31/EEC et 93/68/EEC

ENGLISH

Thank you for purchasing the port replicator for the Panasonic CF-27/CF-28/ CF-29 notebook computer series. By connecting your peripheral devices to the port replicator, you can save yourself the trouble of having to connect and disconnect several cables every time you transport the computer.

Port Replicator ....................... (1)

Keys ...................... (2)

NOTE

Using the Rubber Base Protectors

Attach the rubber base protectors (included in the package) to the positions illustrated in the figure to protect the base of the computer.

Operating Instructions .......... (1)

(This book)

Rubber Base Protectors

(Using the rubber base protectors :

below)

.. (2)

Base

Conversion Cable

(Using the conversion cable :

page 6)

.. (2)

Shown in the illustrations provided in this manual is the CF-27 series. Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items included in the kit in order to make the explanation easier to understand.

Names of Parts

Rear

Serial Port A

USB Port

For the functions of ports and jacks, refer to the “Operating Instructions” (Names and Functions of Parts, etc.) or “Reference Manual” of the computer.

Serial Port B

Display Port

Parallel Port

Mouse Port

Keyboard Port

Security Lock (for Kensington Cable)

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

DC-IN Jack

LOCK

CAUTION

Do not touch the expansion bus connector, pins or terminals of the port replicator. When you want to use serial port B, make sure that the serial port B is enabled in

the Setup Utility ( “Setup Utility”)

NOTE

It is possible to connect a mouse device to the keyboard port and a keyboard to the mouse port. However, two keyboards or two mouse devices cannot be connected at the same time.

Front

Security Lock

Use the anti-theft key to lock the connection between the computer and the port replicator.

Lever

Slide the lever to dock or undock the computer. When the port replicator is not connected to the computer, be sure that the lever remains in the “UNDOCK” position.

Expansion Bus Connector

This connects to the expansion bus connector on the back of the computer.

Connecting/Disconnecting

Updating BIOS

When using a computer in the CF-29C, D, E, F or G Series

To use a device that supports USB 2.0, you must update BIOS. For the BIOS update program and updating procedure, visit the websites with the URLs given below. (“x” stands for a letter or number that denotes the model number.)

<For CF-29Exxxxxx/CF-29Fxxxxxx/CF-29Gxxxxxx> URL: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/cgi-bin/itn/toughbook/dl02.cgi?main=2922

<For CF-29Cxxxxxx/CF-29Dxxxxxx (models without a smartcard slot)> URL: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/cgi-bin/itn/toughbook/dl02.cgi?main=2920

URL: https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/cgi-bin/itn/toughbook/dl02.cgi?main=2921

The character “l” which is underlined in the above addresses is the lower-case “L.”

Connecting

CAUTION

Do not connect or disconnect the port replicator while the computer is powered on or in the standby or hibernation mode.

1 Turn off the computer, and disconnect all cables from

the computer.

2 Connect the port replicator to a power outlet.

<Only for use with the CF-29 series> Connect the conversion cable to the AC adaptor included with the computer (see figure on right).

Connect the plug of the AC adaptor included with the computer or of the conversion cable (which is only for use with CF-29 series) to the DC-IN jack of the port replicator, and plug the other end into an power outlet.

Conversion Cable

CAUTION

Be sure to use the AC adaptor. (The port replicator will not function using the computer’s battery power.) Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor and AC cord which are included with the computer. Refer to the “Operating Instructions” included with the computer for information on proper handling of the AC adaptor and AC cord.

3 Firmly close the rear cover of the computer.

Open the expansion bus connector cover.

Expansion Bus Connector Cover

4 Firmly close the DC-IN jack cover.

DC-IN Jack Cover

Rear Cover

5 Confirm that the security lock is in position, slide

the lever completely to the right side (UNDOCK POSITION).

6 Press down lightly on the rear corners of the computer

onto the port replicator guide pins.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to make connections if there is any object between the computer and the port replicator. Doing so could damage the computer and the port replicator.

Security Lock

Lever

Connecting/Disconnecting

7 Slide the lever until it exceeds the mark of the “DOCK”,

as shown in the right figure to connect the expansion bus connector of the port replicator.

(If necessary, lock the connection by the security lock key.)

NOTE

The security lock key is also used to prevent looseness.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to move the port replicator when it is connected to the computer.

Set the port replicator up on a flat surface. Setting up the port replicator on an uneven

surface can result in poor contact.

Do not use the port replicator in a location where it will be subject to vibration, such

as while riding a bike, motorcycle, or car. The computer may disconnect from the port replicator and malfunction as a result.

If the computer malfunctions while the port replicator is connected, refer first to the

“Dealing with Problems (Advanced)” in the computer’s “Reference Manual”. If you still are unable to solve the problem, turn off the computer, disconnect the port replicator ( page 9), connect the AC adaptor to the computer, and check to see if the computer operates normally. If the computer operates normally, the port replicator may be malfunctioning. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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