Panasonic UT-MA6 User Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No. UT-MA6 series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction ......................................................

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

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

Turning On / Turning Off ..................................

Useful Information

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

Reinstalling Software .....................................

Troubleshooting

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

Appendix

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

Specifications ................................................

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

2 4 6 9

10 15

25 27 30

Getting Started

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Please print and use pages containing important descriptions for software installation, etc.

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

Introduction

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

■ Terms and illustrations in these instructions

Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. Useful and helpful information. Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual. Reference to the on-screen manuals.

Press F12 key.

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Open the charms : Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. Touch

F12

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Getting Started

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CAUTION

NOTE

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

“Windows® 8.1 Pro Update 64-bit” as “Windows” or “Windows 8.1”

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DVD MULTI drive as “DVD drive”

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

: Touch (Settings) in the charms.

■ Disclaimer

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

Microsoft the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo and QUADRO are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. DisplayPort is a trademark owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association 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.

, Windows®, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of

■ On-screen Manual

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

Reference Manual

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The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.

Important Battery Tips

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The Important Battery Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the

built-in battery in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time. To access the on-screen manuals, follow the steps below. On the Start screen, touch the [Manual Selector] tile, and select the on-screen manual.

Getting Started

Description of Parts

Front side Left side

A C

Getting Started

Camera

Reference Manual “Camera”

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

The ambient light sensor is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment function that adjusts the display screen. (è page 11)

D: Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth

Antenna

Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”

“Bluetooth”

E: Wireless LAN Antenna

Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”

F: Windows Button

è Reference Manual “Hardware

Buttons”

G: Power Switch H: Hardware Buttons /

è Reference Manual “Hardware

Buttons”

I: LED Indicator

: Power Indicator

Off: Power off/Hibernation

Green: Power on

Blinking green: Sleep : Drive status : SD Memory Card status

(Blinking: During access or a password

is requested)

è Reference Manual “SD Memory

Card”

: Battery status

è page 10 “When the battery indicator

does not light on”

è Reference Manual “Battery

Power”

J: Security Hook

Pull out the security hook when passing through a security cable. Store the security hook during normal use. (The insulation coating has been applied to the metal part.) For further information, read the manual that comes with the cable.

Rear side Right side

I H

A: Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) B: Ventilation Hole (Intake) Rear Camera

Reference Manual “Camera”

C: Camera Indicator D: Camera Lens

E: Smart Card Slot

Reference Manual “Smart Card”

F: Microphone G: Speaker

C D

K: Headphone Jack

A headphone can be connected.

L: SD Memory Card Slot

<Only for model with SD memory card slot> è

M: USB3.0 Port

N: DC-IN jack O: Mini DisplayPort

P: LAN port

H: Expansion Bus Connector

Reference Manual “Cradle”

I: Ventilation Hole (Intake) / Speaker J: Reset Button (For servicing by

Panasonic)

K L M

O P

Getting Started

Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

Reference Manual “USB Devices”

Reference Manual “External Display”

Reference Manual “LAN”

This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these areas.

First-time Operation

■ Preparation

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

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

AC Adaptor . . .

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• AC Cord . . . . 1 • Soft Cloth . . . 1

Model No: CF-AA5713A

• Operating Instructions (CD-ROM / -R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Safety Precautions and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Before using this computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

packaging (è page 25).

1 Connect your computer to a power outlet

Getting Started

The battery charging starts automatically.

CAUTION

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the first-time

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

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connect any peripheral device except AC adaptor.

Handling the AC adaptor

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Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise

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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 built-in battery alone.

è Reference Manual “Screen Input Operation”

2 Turn on the computer

Press and hold the power switch until the power indicator lights (è page 4).

CAUTION

Do not press the power switch repeatedly or do not hold the power switch for four seconds or longer.

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Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time

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Operation is completed.

3 Select language

Select language and touch [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Setup Windows

Follow the on-screen instructions.

The computer restarts several times. Wait until the drive indicator has turned off.

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After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is

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not a malfunction. Wait for a moment until the Windows setup screen appears. Setup of Windows will take approximately 5 minutes.

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Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display. If "Get online" is displayed, select [Skip this step].

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You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Windows is complete.

CAUTION

You can change the user name, password, image and security setting after setup of Windows.

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Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use Windows. Creating a

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password reset disk beforehand is recommended. Do not use the following words for user name: CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9,

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LPT1 to LPT9, @, &, space. In particular, if you create a user name (account name) that includes the “@” mark, a password will be requested at the sign-in screen, even if no password has been set. If you try to sign in without entering a password, “The user name or password is incorrect.” may be displayed and you will not be able to sign in (è page 22).

5 Create the recovery disc

A recovery disc allows you to install OS and restore its factory default condition, in case, for example, the recovery partition of the flash memory is damaged. We recommend creating a recovery disc before you begin using the computer. Refer to è Reference Manual “Recovery Disc Creation Utility” about creating the disc.

NOTE

PC Information Viewer

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This computer periodically records the management information of the flash memory, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause when the flash memory goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above. To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and touch [OK]. (è Status”) In the default settings, a shortcut icon for Korean language is on the desktop screen. You may

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delete the icon if not necessary.

Reference Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)” - “Checking the Computer’s Usage

■ Battery duration

Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the built-in battery is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the following period of time:

Status Discharge period In sleep Approx. 4 days

(Approx. 3 days with Wake Up from wired LAN function activated)

In hibernation Approx. 49 days

(Approx. 7 days with Wake Up from wired LAN function activated)

When power is off Approx. 49 days

(Approx. 7 days with Power On by LAN function activated)

Getting Started

The above table shows the battery duration while the USB port continuous charging function is not used. The battery duration will slightly be longer if a LAN cable is not connected to the computer, even when Wake Up from wired LAN function is activated.

First-time Operation

■ Before using wireless function

Open the charms, and touch - [Change PC settings] - [Network] - [Airplane mode*1]. Set "Airplane mode*1" to [Off], and then;

set "Wi-Fi" to [On] (for wireless LAN). set "Bluetooth" to [On] (for Bluetooth).

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

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

■ To change the partition structure

You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition. In the default setting, you can use a single partition.

Perform the following procedure.

Long touch at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen.

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Touch [Disk Management]. Long touch the partition for Windows (“c” drive in the default setting), and touch [Shrink

Getting Started

Volume…].

The partition size depends on the computer specifications.

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Input the size in "Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB" and touch [Shrink].

You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.

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To select [Reinstall to the OS related partitions.] in installing OS (è page 17),

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70 GB or more is necessary for "Total size after shrink in MB". Long touch [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step ) and touch [New Simple Volume…]. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and touch [Finish].

Wait until formatting is completed.

NOTE

You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating

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unallocated space. To delete a partition, long touch the partition and touch [Delete Volume…] in the step .

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■ To select language

To select a language other than the one you have selected during the first-time operation, follow the steps below.

Perform either of the following procedures.

Long touch at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen.

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Slide up from the middle of the Start screen with a finger.

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Touch [Control Panel]. Touch [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Language] - [Add a language]. Select a language, and then touch [Add].

Depending on the region, two or more languages are selectable. Touch [Open] and select the

desired language, and then touch [Add]. Touch [Options] for the language you want to use. Touch [Make this the primary language]. Touch [Log off now]. Sign in to Windows.

Turning On / Turning Off

Turning On

Press and hold the power switch until the power indicator lights (è page 4).

NOTE

Do not press the power switch repeatedly.

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The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or

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longer. 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

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Pressing the power switch

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Touching the screen or external mouse/keyboard

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Turning Off

Shut down the computer.

1. Open the charms, and touch .

2. Touch [Power] - [Shut down].

NOTE

To turn off the computer completely, proceed as follows.

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Open the charms, and touch - [Change PC settings] - [Update and recovery] - [Recovery]. Touch [Restart now] under "Advanced startup". Touch [Turn off your PC].

Getting Started

Precaution against Starting Up/Shutting Down

Do not do the following

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Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

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Pressing the power switch

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Touching the screen or external mouse/keyboard

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NOTE

To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.

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The screen automatically turns off after:

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10 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity 5 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity The computer automatically enters sleep*1 after:

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20 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity 15 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity

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

Handling and Maintenance

Operation environment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of

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dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged. Operating environment

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Temperature: Operation : 5 °C to 35 °C Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Storage : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, operation for a long time in extreme environments, smoking nearby, or operation in places where oil is used or where there is a lot of dust will result in the product deterioration and will shorten the product life. Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.

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Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.

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In extremely high or low temperature.

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As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to

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heat.

Handling cautions

This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the flash memory drive, but no warranty is provided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when handling the computer.

When carrying the computer:

Useful Information

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Turn off the computer.

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Remove all external devices, cables, Smart Cards and other protruding objects.

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Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects.

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Do not grip the display part.

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When you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked

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luggage. When using the computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.

To use airplane mode*1:

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Open the charms, and touch - [Change PC settings] - [Network] - [Airplane mode*1]. Set "Airplane mode*1" to [On]. Confirm that all wireless devices are set to [Off].

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

Use only your fingers or the dedicated electronic touch pen (optional) to touch the screen. Do not

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place any object on its surface and do not press down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens). Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touchscreen. The pointer may not

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work correctly. Be careful not to get injured by dropping or getting hit when carrying the computer.

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■ When the battery indicator does not light on

The battery indicator may not light on even if the AC adaptor is correctly connected to the computer, due to the following reasons.

The AC adaptor’s protection function may be working. In this case, pull out the AC cord and wait

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for more than 1 minute before reconnecting the AC cord.

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