Panasonic FZ-A2 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Basic Guide

Tablet Computer

Model No.

FZ-A2

series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction ...................................................... 2

Description of Parts .........................................4

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

Turning On/Off and Sleeping/Waking Up ..............10

Input Operation ..............................................11

Useful Information

Handling and Maintenance ............................ 14

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (Basic) .................................20

Getting Started

Useful Information

Appendix

Specications ................................................23

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... 25

Standard Limited Warranty ............................35

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

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Terms and illustrations in these instructions

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CAUTION

NOTE

: Page in these Operating Instructions - Reference Manual.

: Reference to the on-screen manuals.

Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the

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actual unit. If you do not log on as an owner, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some

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screens. Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.

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Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].

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(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are different from the actual screen messages. For example, [Aeroplane mode] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode] in some language preference.)

: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

: Useful and helpful information.

Getting Started

Disclaimer

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

Trademarks

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Intel is a registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.

microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License, VC-1 Patent Portfolio License and MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard, VC-1 Standard and MPEG-4 Visual Stan-

dard (“AVC/VC-1/MPEG-4 Video”) and/or

(ii) decode AVC/VC-1/MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal

activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1/MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

On-screen Manual

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For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual by performing the following steps.

Touch

When more than one on-screen manuals are prepared, name of those manuals are listed in above step. Touch a manual to access from the list.

For U.S.A.

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This computer contains:

Model : WL15B FCC ID : ACJ9TGWL15B

- [ OnlineManual].

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Front side

B C

D E

Getting Started

A: Wireless WAN Antenna

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Wireless WAN”, “GPS”

B: Microphone C: Front Camera / Lens

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Camera”

D: Ambient Sensor

The ambient light sensor is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment function that adjusts the display screen. (è page 15)

E: Camera Indicator F: LCD G: Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Wi-Fi”, “Bluetooth”

H: Wi-Fi Antenna

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Wi-Fi”

A1 A2 A3

I: Tablet Buttons

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Tablet Buttons”

J: LED Indicators

: Battery status

: Power Indicator

Off: Power off, Green: Power on,

Blinking green: Sleep (Depending on the running state of software, the indicator may be green (not blinking)).

K: Power Switch

Right side

A B C D

Left side

DE F G H I J K

A: DC-IN Jack

Only the main unit can be charged.

B: Pen Holder C: Pen D: Tether Hole E: Security Lock F: Speaker

The speaker contains a magnet and magnetic products. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these areas.

G: microSD Memory Card Slot

Keep microSD Memory Cards away from infants and small children.

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “MicroSD Memory Card”

H: Headset Jack

A headset or headphone can be connected.

I: Type-A USB 3.0 Port

Do not insert any foreign object in the USB port.

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “USB Devices”

J: HDMI Output Port

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “External display”

K: Type-C USB 3.1 Port

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “USB Devices”

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Rear side

Getting Started

A CB

Rear Camera

A: Camera Indicator B: Camera Light C: Camera Lens

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Camera”

D: Back Cover

The shape of this may vary depending on the model.

E: Release Latch F: microSIM Card Slot

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Wireless WAN”

G: Battery Pack Latch

Operating Instructions - Reference

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Manual “Battery Power”

H: LED Indicator

: Battery Status

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Manual “Battery Power”

First-time Operation

Preparation

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Check and identify the supplied accessories.

If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

AC Adaptor .....1

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AC Cord ........1

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Battery Pack ....1

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Model No: CF-AA6413C

Stylus ..........1

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• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Read Me First ...............1

Stored in the main unit at the time of packing.

Tether ..........1

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1 Attaching the stylus to the computer.

Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it. There are holes (A) to attach it.

1 2 3 4

Model No: CF-VZSU0QW

Soft Cloth .......1

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Operating Instructions

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- Reference Manual “Input Operation”

Getting Started

CAUTION

Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The stylus may

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hit the computer, person’s body or other objects when released.

First-time Operation

①

②

Getting Started

A2A2 A3

2 Connect your computer to a power outlet.

Open the cover.

Connect your computer to a power outlet.

The battery charging starts automatically.

CAUTION

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the first-time opera-

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tion procedure is completed. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect

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any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.

3 Turn on the computer.

Press the power switch until the power indicator lights. When turning on the computer for the first time after purchase, it may take about 5 minutes for the “Welcome” screen described in step 4 to appear.

CAUTION

Do not press the power switch repeatedly or do not hold the

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power switch for 10 seconds or longer. The default settings of the Setup Utility cannot be changed

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until the first-time operation settings are configured.

4 Initializing the computer.

When “Welcome” is displayed, touch the language name and

scroll the language list, then touch the language you use and touch <Only for model with wireless WAN

When “Insert SIM card” screen is displayed, touch [SKIP]. When “Select Wi-Fi network” screen is displayed, perform

one of the following operations.

- If you want to set up wi-fi, set up wi-fi by following the onscreen instructions.

- If you do not want to set up wi-fi, touch [SKIP], then when the confirmation message is displayed touch [SKIP ANYWAY].

When “Date & time” screen is displayed, confirm the settings

and touch [NEXT]. When “Name” screen is displayed, input your name, then

touch [NEXT].

You will proceed to step E after the settings are complete.

When “Protect your phone” screen is displayed, touch the

item to select setting, then touch [NEXT].

• If add the check mark to “Protect this device and ...”, “Choose screen lock” screen will be displayed. Set the screen lock method by following the on-screen instructions and touch [NEXT].

• If remove the check mark from “Protect this device and ...”, touch [SKIP] and [SKIP ANYWAY].

When “Google

message and touch the items to select settings, then touch [NEXT]. When “Welcome” screen is displayed, touch [GOT IT].

If you did not set up Wi-Fi in step C, connect to the internet

via Wi-Fi or wireless WAN. (è Operating Instructions Reference Manual “Wireless Communication”)

To connect to internet via wireless WAN, inserting the microSIM card is necessary. (è Operating Instructions - Ref-

erence Manual “Wireless WAN”) Touch

- [Download].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

CAUTION

If the location info setup confirmation screen appears, follow

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the instructions on the screen to perform setup. <Only for model with wireless WAN>

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Do not afx labels on microSIM cards as doing so may result

in malfunction.

services” screen is displayed, confirm the

- [ Settings] - [ About tablet] - [System updates]

Getting Started

Turning On/Off and Sleeping/Waking Up

Turning On

Press

Release the lock using the method configured in the “Protect your phone” screen

(è page 9).

CAUTION

Do not press the power switch repeatedly.

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

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again. Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator turns off.

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• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

• Pressing the power switch

• Touching buttons, screen or external mouse

NOTE

Lock type can be changed by touching

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Getting Started

Turning Off

Press and hold

Touch [

Sleeping

At the time of purchase, the screen turns off automatically after 1 minute with no operation. To turn off the screen manually, perform the following operation.

Press

The screen turns off.

(power switch) until (power indicator) lights.

- [ Settings] - [ Security] - [Screen lock].

(Power switch) until “Power off” screen is displayed.

Power off].

(Power switch).

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Waking Up

A B

The screen turns off automatically after 1 minute. You can change time to turn the screen off by touching

Press Release the lock using the method configured in the “Protect your phone” screen (è page 9).

- [ Settings] - [ Display] - [Sleep].

(power switch) until (power indicator) lights.

Input Operation

Screen Input Operation

Touch Select items or options.

Touch and hold Open special options. Swipe Scroll the screen. Flick Scroll the screen quickly.

Drag and drop Move an item. Pinch

Zoom in or out the screen. Depending on the applications, you can also zoom in or out by double-touching the screen.

Getting Started

Tablet Buttons

A1 button

Starts the dashboard (under factory default conditions). When [Concealed Mode] is set to [Enabled], this enables/disables concealed mode.

A2 button

<Only for models with barcode readers> Scans barcodes (under factory default conditions). You can change the function assigned to this button using User Button Manager.

Operating Instructions - Reference Manual “Tablet Buttons”

A3 button

Enables security mode (under factory default conditions). You can change the function assigned to this button using User Button Manager.

Operating Instructions - Reference Manual “Tablet Buttons”

Down button

Decreases the volume.

While using the BIOS Setup Utility, this button functions identically to the ↓ key on a

keyboard. You can also change the function assignment of the button to increasing/ decreasing the brightness or disable the button.

Up button

Increases the volume.

While using the BIOS Setup Utility, this button functions identically to the → key on

a keyboard. You can also change the function assignment of the button to increasing/decreasing the brightness or disable the button.

Rotation lock button

Enables/disables automatic screen rotation. Automatic screen rotation is enabled under factory default conditions.

Input Operation

BAC D EF G

Home Screen

H I J

A: Search

Getting Started

Search the internet and this computer using Google search. You can input the search terms by using on-screen keyboard.

B: Voice search

Search the internet and this computer using Google search. You can input the search terms by speaking.

C: Application shortcuts

Open an application. You can add/remove applications shortcuts to/from the home screen.

Operating Instructions - Refer-

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ence Manual “Customizing the Home Screen”

D: Widgets

The small applications on the home screen. Some widgets display the latest information (clock, calendar, weather, email, etc.) on the home screen.

Operating Instructions - Refer-

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ence Manual “Customizing the Home Screen”

E: Home screen

The starting point for this computer. You can place shortcuts, widgets and other items to the home screen. You can add, delete, and sort items on the home screen.

F: Apps

Display all applications and widgets. Touch an application/widget to open from the list.

G: Status detail

The status detail (remaining battery charge, network status, etc.) and clock are displayed. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen, and touch the header in the notification shade to display the quick settings. The quick settings display network status, remaining battery charge and other details. When you touch [ plication is opened.

Settings], Settings ap-

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