Panasonic CF-Y4 User Manual

XP

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No. CF-Y4 Series

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For first-time and basic opera­tion, refer to the Operating
Instructions (this manual).

For more information on how
to use this computer, refer to
the onscreen Reference Man­ual.
Î page 12

For your technical support
office, refer to “LIMITED
WARRANTY.”

Contents
Preparations

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

Usage Precautions/About Notations..........................11

How to Use this Manual............................................ 12

Names and Functions of Parts.................................. 13

Confirm the Status Using the LEDs .......................... 15

First-time Operation .................................................. 16

Page

Getting Started (Basic Operations)

Starting Up/Shutting Down........................................ 23

Using the Touch Pad................................................. 25

Using the Fn Key ...................................................... 26

Expanding Memory................................................... 27

Setup Utility............................................................... 29

Useful Information

Usage/Handling/Maintenance................................... 35

Wireless LAN ............................................................ 37

Windows/Antivirus Protection ................................... 38

Using CD/DVD.......................................................... 41

Use of Peripheral Devices/Internal Hard Disk .......... 42

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Preparations

Getting Started

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes.................................................... 43

Dealing with Problems (Summary) ........................... 44

Reinstalling Software ................................................ 50

Important Information

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ................... 54

Hard Disk Backup Function ...................................... 56

When Disposing of This Computer .......................... 60

Specifications............................................................ 62

Index ......................................................................... 65

Troubleshooting

Important Information

Customer’s Record

Model No.*

Serial No.

or
Code No.

Date of Purchase

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For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-Y4HWPZZBM) located on the bottom of the computer.

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Dealer’s Name

Dealer’s Address

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read this manual thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.

Copyright

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

© 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

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

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other
countries.
Intel, Pentium and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

SD Logo is a trademark.
Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.

WinDVD
PhoenixBIOS is a common law trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner compa­nies.

™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

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For U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre­quency Interference Statement

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

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

receiver.

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

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-

enced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

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

FCC RF Exposure Warning:
z This computer is provided with a PC Card slot that

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

z This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

z This equipment must be installed and operated in

accordance with provided instructions and minimum

1.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

z This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the fre­quency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys­tems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the

5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These

radar stations can cause interference with and /or dam­age this product.

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: Panasonic Corporation of North America

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

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

Preparations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or
other electronic device to send any message via a
telephone fax machine unless such message clearly
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each trans­mitted page or on the first page of the transmission,
the date and time it is sent and an identification of the

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business or other entry, or other individual sending the
message and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In
order to program this information into your fax soft­ware, you should refer to the manual of the Fax soft­ware being used.

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

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

Notice for the products using LCD

This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps contain­ing a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in
some components. Disposal of these materials may be
regulated in your community due to environmental consid­erations. For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org/>

For Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

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

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets telecommunications network protective, opera­tional and safety requirements as prescribed in the appro­priate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that
it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the
local telecommunications company. The equipment must
also be installed using an acceptable method of connec­tion. The customer should be aware that compliance with
the above conditions may not prevent degradation of ser­vice in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equip­ment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the elec­trical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be particu­larly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not
attempt to make such connections themselves, but should

contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.” “NOTICE: The Ringer Equiva­lence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of termi­nals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
The termination on an interface may consist of any combi­nation of devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed 5.”

REN: See bottom of the computer

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT
DE MATÉRIEL

"AVIS: L'étiquette d'Industrie Canada identifie le matériel
homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection, d'exploitation et de
sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le
prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences tech­niques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n'assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la
satisfaction de l'utilisateur.
Avant d'installer ce matériel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il
est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l'entreprise
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccord­ement. L'abonné ne doit pas oublier qu'il est possible que
la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus
n'empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines
situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coor­données par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.

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L'entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à
l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de répa­rations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que
tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d'énergie
électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations
d'eau métalliques, s'il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble.
Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales. Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir
recours à un service d'inspection des installations élec­triques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas."
"AVIS: L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné
à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La
terminaison d'une interface téléphonique peut consister
en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule
condition que la somme d'indices d'équivalence de la son­nerie de touts les dispositifs n'excède pas 5."

IES: Voir sous le fond de l'ordinateur

Industry Canada

This product complies with RSS210 Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This product (local network devices) for the band 5150­5250 MHz is only indoor usage to reduce potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys­tems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (mean­ing they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850
MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or

damage to LELAN devices.

Preparations

Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

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

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

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

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Information to the User

This product and your Health

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

z Using this product on board of airplanes, or
z In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as

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

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. The

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correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and its
authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from
failing to comply with these guidelines.

Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

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

Pile au lithium!

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

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution

CAUTION!

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

AVERTISSEMENT!

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

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For Europe

<For models with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer>

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, we declare, that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”
Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con­tact to our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact:
Panasonic Services Europe
A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre

Network connection.
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;
In all the countries of European Economical Area;

- Public Switched Telephony Networks

Technical Features.
The terminal equipment includes the following features;

- DTMF dialing

- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s

- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s

Preparations

This product is designed to interwork with the Public Switched Telecommunication Networks in UK, Ireland, Nether­lands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Iceland,
Greece, Italy, Norway and Austria.

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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
1999/5/EC R&TTE

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Precautions

Usage

Preparations
Getting Started

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 differ­ence.
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 LCD panel 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 humidity, liquids
(including rain) or dust.

Prevent Shock

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

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

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

Avoiding Low-temperature Burns

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

Do not touch the computer and cable
when it starts thundering

Keep SD memory cards (sold sepa­rately) away from infants and small
children

Accidental swallowing will result in bodily
injury. In the event of accidental swallow­ing, see a doctor immediately.

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Handling

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from magnets.
Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.

Avoid Stacking

Do not place heavy objects on top of the
computer.

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

Do not disassemble the computer using
methods other than those shown in this
manual.
This computer contains high-voltage
parts, contact with which may result in
electrical shock. Modification or incorrect
disassembly may result in fire.

Avoid Excessive Force on the Display

Do not apply excessive downward force
on the display.

If a malfunction occurs, immediately
unplug the AC cord and the battery pack

• Computer is damaged

• Foreign object inside computer

• Smoke emitted

• Unusual smell emitted

• Unusually hot
Continuing to use the computer while any
of the above conditions are present may

result in fire or electrical shock.
z If a malfunction occurs, immediately

turn the power off and unplug the AC
cord and the battery pack.

Do not do anything that may damage
the AC cord, the DC plug, or the AC
adaptor

Do not damage or modify the cord, place
it near hot tools, bend, twist, or pull it
forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or
bundle it tightly.
Continuing to use a damaged cord may
result in fire, short circuit, or electrical
shock.

Do not connect a telephone line, or a
network cable other than the one
specified, into the LAN port

If the LAN port is connected to a network
such as the ones listed below, a fire or
electric shock may result.

• Networks other than 100BASE-TX or
10BASE-T

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

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About low-temperature burns
Allowing one area of the skin to be in direct
contact with an object that is even slightly
warmer than body temperature for long
periods of time may result in a "low-tem­perature burn."

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Clean the DC plug of dust and other
debris regularly

If dust or other debris accumulates on the
plug, humidity, etc. may cause a defect in
the insulation, which may result in a fire.
z Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry

cloth.
Pull the plug if the computer is not
being used for a long period of time.

Do not pull or insert the DC plug if
your hands are wet

May result in electrical shock.

Insert the AC plug completely

If the plug is not inserted completely, fire
due to overheating or electrical shock
may result.
z Do not use a damaged plug or loose

electrical socket.

Do not place metal objects or contain­ers of liquid on top of the computer

z If water or other liquid spills, or if paper

clips, coins, or other metal objects get
inside the computer, fire or electrical
shock may result.

Do not place the computer on unstable
surfaces

If balance is lost, the computer may fall
over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Do not move the computer while the
DC plug is connected

The AC cord may be damaged, resulting
in fire or electrical shock.
z If the AC cord is damaged, remove the

DC plug immediately.

Hold the plug when unplugging the AC
cord

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

Do not turn the volume up to loud
when using headphones

Listening at high volumes that overstimu­late the ear for long periods of time may
result in loss of hearing.

Take a break of 10-15 minutes every
hour

Using the computer for long periods of
time may have detrimental health effects
on the eyes or hands.

Do not look into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/
RW drive

Looking directly at the internal laser light
source may result in damage to eyesight.

Do not use disks that are cracked or
deformed

Because the disks rotate at high speeds,
damaged disks may break apart causing
injury.
z Disks that are not round and disks that

have been repaired using adhesives
are similarly dangerous, and so should
not be used.

Do not cover the computer with a thick
cloth, such as a blanket

Preparations

Precautions (Wireless LAN)

Turn o ff

Radio waves may obstruct the safe oper­ations of the aircraft. Follow the instruc­tions of the airline with regard to use on
airplanes.

Do not use near automatic doors, fire
alarms, and other automatic control
devices

Radio waves from this computer may
affect automatic control devices, resulting
in damage due to malfunctions.

Turn off
tions with electrical medical devices
(do not bring into operating rooms,

intensive care units, CCUs

Radio waves from this computer may
affect electrical medical devices, resulting
in damage due to malfunctions.

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inside of airplanes

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in hospitals and other loca-

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, etc.)

Turn off

*1

in crowded areas, as per­sons wearing heart pacemakers may
be nearby

Pacemaker operations may be affected
by radio waves.

*1

If it is necessary to use the computer in
these types of environments, turn the wire­less LAN function off. (Î page 37) Note,
however, that use of computers even while
the wireless LAN is off may be prohibited
during takeoff and landings, and at other
times.

*2

CCU: Coronary Care Unit

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Precautions (Battery Pack)

z Care should be exercised with regard to the following

in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or
damage.

Avoid Heat

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

Keep Articles Away

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

Do Not Disassemble

Do not insert sharp objects into the battery

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pack, expose it to bumps or shocks,
deform, disassemble, or modify it.

Do Not Short

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

Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct
Sunlight

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

Do not charge the battery using the
methods other than indicated in this
manual

Do not use this computer with a bat­tery pack other than the one specified
(the one included with the computer or
the specified battery pack sold sepa­rately)

Do Not Use With Any Other Computer

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

Do Not Put into a Microwave

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

Stop Using

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

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

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

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

become wet.

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

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

z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by

recharging only when the remaining power is less than
approx. 95% (when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled:
75%) of capacity.

z The battery pack is not charged when the computer is

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

z Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your

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

NOTE

z The battery pack may become warm during

recharging or normal use. This is completely nor­mal.

z Recharging will not commence if internal tempera-

ture of the battery pack is outside of the allowable
temperature range (0 °C to 55 °C {32 °F to 131
°F}). (Î "Battery Power" in onscreen Reference
Manual) Once the allowable range requirement is
satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that
the recharging time varies based on the usage
conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual
when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or below.)

z If the temperature is low, the operating time is

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

z The battery pack is a consumable item. If the

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

z When transporting a spare battery inside a pack-

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

z Always power off the computer when it is not in

use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adap­tor is not connected will exhaust the remaining bat­tery capacity.

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Usage Precautions / About Notations

Usage Precautions

When closing the disk cover

z Press down near the drive power/open switch (position of the arrow) to ensure that

the cover is locked.

If the computer feels warm while in use

z The computer may become warm as a result of the operation of the CPU and other

internal components. This is not a malfunction.

z Use the following settings to reduce the heat release of these internal components.

• Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options],
and set [Power schemes] to [Portable/Laptop] or [Max Battery].

• If you are using a screen saver that incorporates 3D graphics, switch to a different
screen saver (e.g., [Windows XP] or [Blank]). To change the screen saver, right­click on the desktop, click [Properties] - [Screen Saver], and click the name of the
desired screen saver.

When using at high-temperature locations

z During repeated use at a high-temperature location, processing may slow tempo-

rarily when the computer enters cooling mode to lower its internal temperature.

About Notations

Notations Meanings
NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION

Enter
Fn+F5

[start] - [Run] This illustration tells you to click [start], then to click [Run].
Î This symbol indicates related pages.

CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or a moderate degree of injury.
This illustration means pressing the
This illustration refers to pressing and holding the Fn key, then pressing the F5 key.

When using with the
and

Ctrl

reversed.

z Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual

items on your computer. This should make the explanation easier to understand.

z If a user has logged on to Windows without the Administrator Authority, some func-

tions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in
this manual.
If this happens, log-on to Windows with the Administrator Authority to enable these
functions.

Fn

and

Ctrl

Enter

functions interchanged (Î page 31), read with Fn

key.

Preparations

Getting Started

z In this manual, “Microsoft

Advanced Security Technologies” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows XP.”

z In this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:

• "WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)" as "WinDVD"

• "B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC" as "B's Recorder"

• "B's CLiP 6" as "B's CLiP"

z Optional Products or Accessories

Confirm the latest information on optional products or accessories from other
sources.

®

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with

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How to Use this Manual

Manual Types and Contents

Using the
hard copy

Using the
onscreen
manual

Operating Instructions
(This manual)

Reference Manual
(PDF format)

Important Tips
(PDF format)

Windows Help Windows Help explains operations and functions about Windows.

This manual explains startup methods and basic operations required
when using the computer for the first time.

The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater
use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the
Setup Utility works, and other useful information.

Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the
battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home
or office.

How to Use the Onscreen Manual

Contents of the

Reference Manual

PreparationsGetting Started

The manual is saved in the computer's hard disk. To view the manual, start up the
computer after completing the settings for "First-time Operation" (Î page 16).

z When the manuals in PDF format (see above) are accessed for the first time, the

License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after
reading the agreement, click [Accept].

z Refer to Acrobat Reader Help to use the Acrobat Reader.

How to access the Reference Manual

1 Click [start] then click [Reference Manual].

How to access the Important Tips

1 Double-click the icon on the desktop.

Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Pana­sonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].

How to access Windows Help

1 Log on to Windows with the administrator authority and

click [start] - [Help and Support].

NOTE

z If a user has logged on to Windows without the administrator’s authority, it is not

possible to refer to some parts in [Help and Support].

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Names and Functions of Parts

Names Functions/Reference

A Speaker

B Function Keys

C Keyboard —
D Touch Pad Î page 25

E Latch

F LEDs Î page 15

Power Switch/

G

Power Indicator

z To adjust the volume:
z Speaker on/off:

Press a key in combination with the
key.Î page 26

When the display is closed and the latch is locked, the computer goes into standby or
hibernation mode. (Î “Standby/Hibernation Functions” in onscreen Reference Manual)
z When the computer is in standby or hibernation mode, open the display to restart

operations.

Slide the switch for about one second to turn the power on.
(Power switch Î page 17 / Power indicator Î page 15)

Fn+F4

Fn+F5

(down) / Fn+F6 (up)

Fn

key to execute the function allocated to that

Preparations

To adjust the LCD brightness:

H Display (Internal LCD)

I Security Lock

J PC Card Slot Î “PC Cards” in onscreen Reference Manual

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW

K

Drive

L Drive Power/Open Switch

z You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is con-

nected and for when it is not connected.

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

Î page 41, “DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in onscreen Reference Manual

z Slide the switch to the right to open the disk cover. This works only when the power

is on.

z Each time you slide the switch to the left, the drive power will turn on or off.

This works only when Windows has started up.

Fn+F1

(down) / Fn+F2 (up)

Getting Started

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Names and Functions of Parts

Names Functions/Reference

DC-IN Jack

A

Connect the AC adaptor. Î page 17

External Display Port

B

USB Ports

C

LAN Port

D

Modem Port

E

SD Memory Card Slot

F

Microphone Jack

G

Preparations

Headphone Jack

H

Wireless LAN Antenna

I

(built-in)

Connect the external display cable.
Î “External Display” in onscreen Reference Manual

Connect the USB cable.
Î “USB Devices (External Mouse etc.)” in onscreen Reference Manual

Connect LAN cable.
Î “LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual

Connect modem telephone cable.
Î “Modem” in onscreen Reference Manual

The SD memory card slot on this computer only accepts SD memory cards. It is not
compatible with MultiMedia cards.
Î “SD Memory Card” in onscreen Reference Manual

Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack). Using an input source
other than a monaural condenser microphone may not allow audio to be input or may
damage the equipment.

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

This computer has a built-in antenna for wireless LAN communications.
Î “Wireless LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual

Getting Started

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

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

J Latch This latch is locked automatically when inserting the battery pack properly.
K Latch This latch is locked manually when inserting/removing the battery pack. Î page 16
L Battery Pack Î page 16, “Battery Power” in onscreen Reference Manual
M RAM Module Slot Î page 27
N Emergency Hole Î page 41, “DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in onscreen Reference Manual

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Confirm the Status Using the LEDs

Indicators

Power indicator (The brightness of the
power indicator changes in keeping with
the brightness level of the internal LCD.)

z Light off: Power off / Hibernation mode
z Light on: Power on
z Blinking: Standby mode

ECO Economy Mode (ECO) indicator

z Not lit: Economy Mode (ECO) disabled
z Green: Economy Mode (ECO) enabled
z Blinking green: Economy Mode (ECO)

Battery indicator

z Not lit: Battery pack is not connected or

z Orange light on/flashing

z Green
z Red: The battery level is very low (the

z Blinking red

z Blinking orange

*1

*2

Caps Lock indicator
z This indicator lights green when the

Indicator Name/Status

enabled (Discharging until the remaining
battery power is 80 % or less)

no charging.

*1*2

progress. (If [Battery Charging Indicator]
in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is
set to [Flashing], the indicator will alter­nately become lighter and darker
(Flashing)).

*1

: Fully charged.

charge is approx. 9% or less).

*1

: Battery pack or charging

circuit may not be working properly.

*1*2

: The battery cannot
be recharged temporarily when the
internal temperature of the battery pack
is outside the acceptable temperature
range for recharging or when software
applications and peripheral devices
(USB devices, etc.) are consuming too
much power.

When the AC adaptor is connected
The orange display light has three modes:

on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference
between flashing and blinking.

Caps Lock

quent non-shifted input is capitalized.

key is pressed: Subse-

: Charging in

Indicators

Indicator Name/Status

NumLk indicator (Ten-key mode)
z This indicator lights green when the

NumLk

Part of the keyboard (see figure below)
will function as a ten-key numeric input.
When the green light is on, part of the
keyboard can be used to input numbers
or calculation functions.
The [Enter] key functions differently
depending on the application. To dis­able, press the
(the indicator will turn off).

z When the NumLk indicator is on: the fol-

lowing functions will operate:

ScrLk indicator (Scroll lock)
z This indicator lights green when the

ScrLk

functions differently depending on the
application.

Hard disk drive indicator
z Lighted: This indicator lights when the

hard disk drive is accessed.

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive indicator

z Not lit: Drive power is off.
z Green: Drive power is on, but the DVD-

ROM & CD-R/RW drive is not accessed.

z Blinking green: Drive power is on, and

the DVD-ROM & CDR/RW drive is
being accessed.

How to switch the drive power on/off:
ΓDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in
onscreen Reference Manual

SD memory card indicator
z Lighted: This indicator lights when the

SD memory card is accessed.

key is pressed.

NumLk

key are pressed: Scroll lock

key once more

Preparations

Getting Started

15

First-time Operation

Explains operating procedures from the time of purchase to the start of first Windows
operations.

1 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, contact your technical support
office.

Preparations

2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT (Î page 54).

Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking
the seal on the computer’s packaging.

3 Turn the computer over and insert the battery pack.

A Slide the left-side latch (A) to the unlock position .
B Make sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction, slide it in the

direction of the arrow.

C Slide the left-side latch to the lock position , and then check to ensure

that the battery pack is held firmly.
(Right-side latch is locked automatically.)

CAUTION

z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer. When another battery

pack (CF-VZSU27U) is attached, the battery pack is not charged or discharged,
and the battery indicator blinks red.

z Confirm that the latch is properly locked. If it is not, the battery pack may come

off while you are carrying the computer.

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

pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also,
the computer may not operate properly.

z Before using the battery pack, carefully read “Precautions (Battery Pack)”

(Î page 10).

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4 Open the display.

A Press and hold the latch (B) located at the front.
B Lift open the display.

z Do not open the display wider than necessary (170° or more), and do

not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the
computer holding the edge of the LCD segment. Hold the C (below)
segment to open or close the computer.

5 Connect your computer to a power outlet.

z Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use

operation.

z The battery pack will be charged automatically.

Charging Time: Approx. 5 hours (Power off), Approx. 6.5 hours (Power on)
(Varies depending on the usage conditions.)

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

device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.

CAUTION

Handling the AC adaptor

z Do not subject the AC adaptor to any strong impact.

Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in
electrocution, short circuit, or fire.

z Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptor

other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.

z Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder

and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt­ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery
pack alone.

Preparations

6 Turn your computer on.

z Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until

the power indicator turns on before releasing it.

CAUTION

z Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will

cause the power to be turned off forcibly.

z Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
z Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional

Setup] is displayed.

z Do not change the Setup Utility until completing step 7. If you do so, Windows

setup may not operate properly.

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First-time Operation

Preparations
Getting Started

7 Setup Windows.

Moving the cursor or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad
(A) and left button (B).
z During operations, it may take some time before the next screen is dis-

played.
Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc.

A At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], click [Next].
B After reading the agreement, click [I accept this agreement], then click

[Next].
z If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be

aborted.

C Select settings for your region if necessary, then click [Next].
D Enter your name and then click [Next]. (You do not need to enter your

organization.)

E

Enter your computer name and administrator password and then click [Next].
z "Computer name" is for recognizing this computer when multiple com-

puters are connected via the network.

z Remember this password! This password may be needed to manage

the computer.

z Even if you go on to the next step without setting the password, you

can set the password in the [Control Panel] after Windows setup is
completed. (Î “Security Measures” in onscreen Reference Manual)

F Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then click [Next].

z Click or to set.
z If set properly, click [Next].

z It may take some time before the computer restarts. Wait, and do not

press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc.

z After being set automatically, the computer will restart automatically,

and Windows will start.

G Enter your password set in step E and click .

z When inputting the password, confirm that character input is not set to

“Caps Lock” or “NumLk.”(Î page 15)

NOTE

z When Windows setup is completed

• The following message will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen:
"Your computer might be at risk." Continue to the next step.
The message is generated by the [Security Center] function in [Control Panel],
and does not indicate an error or malfunction. For more information about
[Security Center]: Î page 39

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8 Create "User Accounts" to recognize this computer's user.

z If you make mail settings or execute other operations (password reset disk

(Î page 20) etc.) before creating the user account, you will be unable to
use mail history or settings. Create the user account at this time.

A Click [start]

account].

*1

Immediately after Windows setup, the screen may show a display as though [start]
has been clicked (i.e., [All Programs] and other menus may be shown above
[start]).

B Enter a new name for the new account, then click [Next].

(For example: Matsushita)
z The following character strings cannot be used as an account name

because they are already being used by the computer system.
CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 - COM9, LPT1 - LPT9

C Click [Create Account].

z When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer

administrator].
Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can
create additional limited user accounts.

D Set the password.

z When sharing this computer with multiple users, we recommend set-

ting a password for your own account.

z When setting password, click the account for which you will set the

password, click [Create a password], and input the password following
the onscreen instructions, and click [Create Password].

• Remember the password you have set.

E Click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer.

*1

- [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new

It is useful to input a hint in

[password hint] in case you forget your password. In addition, we rec­ommend that you create a password reset disk beforehand (Î page

20).
If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated.

Preparations

F At the Welcome screen, click the created user (user icon) to log-on.

z If the password has been set, enter the password and click . You

cannot operate the computer until the proper password is entered.
Confirm that character input is not set to "Caps Lock" or "NumLk."
(Î page 15)

z Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the

Welcome screen. The account for the administrator created during
Windows setup will not be displayed.

This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.

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First-time Operation

NOTE

z About the Icon Enlarger:

• If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after
completing step 8, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger].
This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on the
screen. (ΓIcon Enlarger” in onscreen Reference Manual)

• The [Icon Enlarger] can be set separately for each account.

z You can also use [Loupe Utility], which enlarges a part of the screen. (ΓLoupe

Utility” in onscreen Reference Manual)

z To improve the security of the computer, be sure to refer to "Windows Security

Center" (Î page 39) and "Windows Update" (Î page 40).

z If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to "Wireless LAN" (Î page 37).

Changing the Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Letter

In some cases, the drive letters for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or connected

Preparations
Getting Started

devices (SD memory cards, external drives, etc.) may change when the DVD-ROM &
CD-R/RW drive power is turned on or off. To prevent these letters from changing, we
recommend that you allocate the drive letter for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive from
the latter half of the alphabet (e.g., "L drive").
Note, however, that even if you change the drive letter, this drive letter may still change
if you connect an SD memory card or USB devices after you have turned the DVD­ROM & CD-R/RW drive power off.
z The drive letter is a single character from A to Z allocated to storage devices

(drives) or network drives by Windows. The drive letter for A Drive, B Drive and C
Drive cannot be changed. You also cannot use a drive letter that is currently being
used by another device, or a drive letter that has already been allocated to a net­work drive.

z At the time of purchase, the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is D Drive.
z We recommend that you change the drive letter before installing application soft-

ware.

A Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
B Confirm whether the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive power is on.

If the drive power is off, turn it on.

C Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Optical Disc Drive Letter-Set-

ting Utility].

NOTE

z If you have the Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility currently running while

logged on in one account, a different user cannot start it up after logging on in a
different account by using the Fast User Switching function.

Password Reset Function

When you have forgotten a Windows log-on password

Windows XP has a function to reset a current password and to set a new password.
To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the
steps below.

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D Click in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].

A Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your com-

puter. Or insert the SD memory card into the computer's SD memory
card slot.

B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].

Screen Display

etc.

C Click the account you have logged on, and click [Prevent a forgotten pass-

word] from [Related Tasks] menu.
Create a password reset disk following the onscreen instructions, and
store the password reset disk in a safe place.
z Only the log-on password for each account can be reset. The pass-

word set in the Setup Utility cannot be reset.

The screen displayed first when powering on the computer and logging on to Windows,
is called the “desktop.” (These screens and icons are only examples.)

Icons on the desktop

When you double-click icons, the software application will run and the window will
open.

[start] menu

When you click [start], the menu will be displayed.
Select the software application, etc. that you want to use from the menu, and click it.

Notification area (see the bottom right on the screen)

z If the icon on the notification area being explained in this manual is hidden and not

displayed, click the icon to display all icons.

z The notification area icons used in this manual are only examples. The actual dis-

play of the order and types of icons may differ depending on your computer environ­ment (various function settings, devices connected, etc.).

Icons Names and roles Reference

®

Intel

or

or

or

or

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile icon

(Use for screen settings)

®

Intel

PROSet/Wireless Software icon
(Turn wireless LAN on/off and use to set wireless LAN
connections)

Wireless LAN icon
(Use to turn on/off the wireless LAN function and to
switch IEEE802.11a between enable/disable.)

Pointing device icon
(Use to make various touch pad settings)

Scroll icon
(Use to make settings and confirm status for the Touch
Pad utility)

Volume icon
(Set volume)

Wireless LAN network connection icon
(Use to set wireless LAN connections)

LAN network connection icon
(Use to set LAN connections)

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Î page 37

Î page 37

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Î"Using the Touch Pad" in onscreen

Reference Manual

ÎWindows help

Î"Wireless LAN" in onscreen

Reference Manual

Î"LAN" in onscreen Reference

Manual

Preparations

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