FCC ID: ACJ9TGCF-T21 Panasonic Toughbook w/ Intel WLAN

 

Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS XP 2000

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer to page 20 on how to access the Reference Manual. Model No. CF-T2 Series Contents Getting Started Read Me First.................................................. 3 First-time Operation ...................................... 11 Reference Manual Read Me First Key Combinations LED Indicators Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................ 16 Touch Pad ..................................................... 19 Reference Manual ......................................... 20 Reference Manual Touch Pad Touchscreen*

Standby/Hibernation Functions Security Measures Computing on the Road Battery Power SD-MovieStage PC Cards SD Memory Card/

MultiMedia Card RAM Module External Display USB Devices Modem LAN Wireless LAN Setup Utility

*Only for models with touchscreen Troubleshooting List of Error Codes ......................................... 21 Dealing with Problems (Summary) ....................... 22 Reinstalling Software .................................... 27 Reference Manual Technical Information DMI Viewer List of Error Codes Dealing with Problems

(Advanced) Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........ 29 Hard Disk Backup Function ........................... 31 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .......................... 35 Names and Functions of Parts ...................... 36 Specifications ................................................ 37 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... 38 d e t r a t S g n i t t e G n o i t a r e p O g n i t o o h s e l b u o r T i x d n e p p A Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. Customers Record Model No. *1 Dealers Name Serial No. or Code No. Date of Purchase Dealers Address

*1 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-T2AWAZZDM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE:

CAUTION:

WARNING:

Windows XP Windows 2000 Enter :

Fn + F5 :

[start] - [Run]:

NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury. Information for Microsoft Windows XP Professional users. Information for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional users. This illustration means to press the [Enter] key. This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key. This illustration means to click [start], then to click [Run]. For some applications, you may need to double-click. In Windows 2000, [start] is displayed as [Start]. Where to go for referred information. This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is available on your computer. Refer to page 20 on how to access this manual. Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand. This manual covers two types of models, as distinguished by the type of LCD screen (models with touchscreen and models without touchscreen). If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions. Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc. 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. 2003 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, SpeedStep and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 2 Read Me First For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

dio/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 users authority to operate this equipment. FCC RF Exposure Warning: This computer is provided with PC Card slots 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675) FCC RF Exposure Warning:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and minimum 2.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna and all persons body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunc-

tion with any other antenna or transmitter. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem. Manufacturer of modem: PCTEL Inc. Model No. PCT2304WT Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 pro-

vided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring us-

ing 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 re-

sponse 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 deter-

mined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone com-

pany. 4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone net-

work, the telephone company will notify you in advice that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advice notice isnt practical, the telephone company will no-

tify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be ad-

vised 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 op-

eration of the equipment. If this happens the telephone com-

pany will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. 6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Matsushita Electric Corporation of America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-800-LAP-

TOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may re-

quest 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 un-

less 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 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 pro-

gram this information into your fax software, you should re-

fer to the manual of the Fax software being used. 3 Read Me First 10.According to the FCCs electrical safety advisory, we recom-

mend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC out-

let to which this equipment is connected. Telephone compa-

nies 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 prob-

lem. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecom-

munication line cord. ATTENTION: Pour rduire le risque dincendie, utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de tlcommunications 26 AWG ou de section suprieure. 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 users 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 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 interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 4 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 compo-

nents. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your com-

munity due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org/>

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT DE MATRIEL AVIS: Ltiquette dIndustrie Canada identifie le matriel homologu. Cette tiquette certifie que le matriel est conforme aux normes de protection, dexploitation et de scurit des rseaux de tlcommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matriel terminal. Le Ministre nassure toutefois pas que le matriel fonctionnera la satisfaction de lutilisateur. Avant dinstaller ce matriel, lutilisateur doit sassurer quil est permis de le raccorder aux installations de lentreprise locale de tlcommunication. Le matriel doit galement tre install en suivant une mthode accepte de raccordement. Labonn ne doit pas oublier quil est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonces ci-dessus nempche pas la dgradation du service dans certaines situations. Les rparations de matriel homologu doivent tre coordonnes par un reprsentant dsign par le fournisseur. Lentreprise de tlcommunications peut demander lutilisateur de dbrancher un appareil la suite de rparations ou de modifications effectues par lutilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Pour sa propre protection, lutilisateur doit sassurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source dnergie lectrique, des lignes tlphoniques et des canalisations deau mtalliques, sil y en a, sont raccords ensemble. Cette prcaution est particulirement importante dans les rgions rurales. Avertissement: Lutilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-mme; il doit avoir recours un service dinspection des installations lectriques, ou un lectricien, selon le cas. AVIS: Lindice dquivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccords une interface. La terminaison dune interface tlphonique peut consister en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, la seule condition que la somme dindices dquivalence de la sonnerie de touts les dispositifs nexcde pas 5. IES: Voir sous le fond de lordinateur d e t r a t S g n i t t e G Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Scurit 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, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet base-

ment 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 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. the leak. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Certaines mesures de scurit doivent tre prises pendant lutilisation de matrial tlphonique afin de rduire les risques dincendie, de choc lectrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes:

1.Ne pas utiliser lappareil prs de leau, p.ex., prs dune baignoire, dun lavabo, dun vier de cuisine, dun bac la-

ver, dans un sous-sol humide ou prs dune piscine. 2.viter dutiliser le tlphone (sauf sil sagit dun appareil sans fil) pendant un orage lectrique. Ceci peut prsenter un risque de choc lectrique caus par la foudre. 3.Ne pas utiliser lappareil tlphonique pour signaler une fuite de gaz sil est situ prs de la fuite. 4.Utiliser seulement le cordon dalimentation et le type de piles indiqus dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu:

elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux rglements pertinents quant llimination des piles. Information to the User Lithium Battery CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS 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 en-

ergy 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 be-

lieve this product is safe for use by consumers. These stan-

dards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scien-

tific 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:

Using this product on board of airplanes, or 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 cor-

rection of interference caused by such unauthorized modifica-

tion 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 com-

ply with these guidelines. 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 mis-

application may possibly occur. Pile au lithium!

Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines donnes comme la date et lheure notamment. Elle ne devra tre remplace que par un technicien qualifi. Avertissement! Risque dexplosion en cas de non respect de cette mise en garde!

5 Read Me First Precautions Precautions (Battery Pack) Usage

-20 oC to 60 oC {-4 oF to 140 oF}

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 oC to 35 oC {41 oF to 95 oF}

Storage:

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 ra-

dio receiver. Avoiding low-temperature burns Avoid more than casual contact with any heat pro-

ducing area of the notebook computer, AC adap-

tor, 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 enough period of time. 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. Keep Small Objects Away Do not insert paper clips or other small objects into the computer. Do Not Disassemble the Computer Do not attempt to disassemble your computer. Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Do not apply excessive downward force on the display. Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or dam-

age. 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 ar-

ticles such as necklaces or hairpins when carry-

ing or storing. Do Not Disassemble Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disas-

semble, or modify it. Do Not Short Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-) contacts. Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sun-

light 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 Use With Any Other Computer The battery pack is rechargeable and was in-

tended 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, be-

come 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. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 6 Precautions (Battery Pack) Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to be-

come wet. 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. This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re-

charging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity. 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. 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. Saving Data on the Hard Disk NOTE The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (0 C to 55 C {32 F to 131 F}). (

Battery Power) Once the allowable range re-

quirement 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 less.) If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range. The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount of time the computer can be run off 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. When transporting a spare battery inside a package, brief-

case, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected. 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. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G

) is on. Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable. Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator (

Properly shut Windows*1 down to avoid problems. Save all valuable data to disks. Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data. Use the security function for all important data. (

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card) Security Measures and

*1 Windows XP Windows 2000

: This computer uses Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

: This computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read/write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed. (Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the complete protection of data.)(

Security Measures) 7 Read Me First When Changing Hard Disk Partitions When using the hard disk backup function (

page 31), do not divide up the hard disk before creating a backup region. If you do this, the backup region cannot be created. Divide into the partition when the backup region is created. When Using Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral de-

vices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual, carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used. Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computers specifications. Connect the devices properly, paying close attention to the condition and position of the connectors. If a connection cannot be made easily, do not apply undue force; check once more to confirm the condition and position of the connector (alignment of pins, etc.) . If the connector has holding screws, fasten the screws firmly. Do not carry the computer with cables attached, and do not pull on the cables forcefully. When Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of This Device Computer Viruses When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data. Even if you delete data or initialize the hard disk through normal Windows commands, data can still be read using special software. In order to erase all data, either have the data erased by a specialist (at a charge) or use the hard disk data erase utility (included) (

page 35). (Note that this hard disk data erase utility does not guarantee that data will be completely erased.) Also, note that if you transfer ownership of this device without deleting commercial software that you have installed to the hard disk, you may be in violation of the licensing agreement for that software. Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly. We recommend you run the software:

After booting your computer. After receiving data. We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress them before running a check). Wireless LAN To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN. If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 8 d e t r a t S g n i t t e G Windows Update Usage Environment You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Do not apply "Driver Update" even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact to our web address. Windows XP

[start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update]

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Windows Update]

Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk may become inoperable. In use:

Temperature: 5 C to 35 C {41 F to 95 F}

Humidity : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Not in use: Temperature: -20 C to 60 C {-4 F to 140 F}

Humidity : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Places not to use your computer Such areas may result in damage to the computer. Areas with electronic equipment These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce strange sounds. Areas with extremely high/low temperatures Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During operation, the computer may become warm. Maintenance Touch Pad page 19 Display

<Models with touchscreen>

Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface that comes with the soft cloth.)

<Models without touchscreen>

Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen.

<When cleaning dust/dirt>

Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen. Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

<When cleaning oily surface>

Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged. Areas excluding the display Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water. 9 Read Me First Handling Carrying Cloth A B C page 11). This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful in the handling. Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display or the cabinet around the display (see figure A). When closing the display, ensure that the latch is positioned correctly in the slot (

Do not carry your computer when the power is on. Lay the carrying cloth that comes with the computer across the keyboard (see figure B), and close the display gently. When closing the display, take care to ensure that the carrying cloth does not get caught in the panel switch, and check that the latch on the computer body (

page 11) is properly aligned. Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects. Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards sticking out of the computer (see figure C), SD memory cards, and MultiMedia Cards before transporting the computer. We recommend preparing a fully charged battery pack. When transporting a spare battery pack inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected. Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the com-

puter inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue. It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 10 First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related 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 (

page 38). AC adaptor .......... 1 AC Cord ............... 1 Battery Pack ........ 1 Model No : CF-AA1623A Model No :CF-VZSU24/

CF-VZSU24A Product Recovery CD-ROM Modem Telephone Cable ................... 1 Operating Instructions

(This book) .................... 1 Windows XP ....... 3 Windows 2000 .... 2 Windows Book .... 1 d e t r a t S g n i t t e G Refer to page 9 for details on the carrying cloth for protecting the keyboard.

<Only for models with touchscreen>

Soft Cloth .................................. 1 Stylus ..................................... 1

Touchscreen) 2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. (

page 29) Before removing the seal covering the power switch, read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. Battery Pack 3 Turn the computer over and insert the battery pack. Make sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction, slide it in the direction of the arrow, and then check to ensure that the battery pack is held firmly by the latches on the left and right sides. Latches CAUTION Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector. 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. Before using the battery pack, carefully read Precautions (Battery Pack)

page 6). Latch 2 4 Open the display. 1 Slide the latch located at the front. 2 Lift open the display. 1 CAUTION Do not open the display wider than necessary (160 or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display. 11 First-time Operation 5 Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery pack will be charged automatically. Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours

(Varies depending on the usage conditions.) CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing Step 7 on page 14. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de-

vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections. 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. When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet. 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. 6 Turn your computer on. Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indi-

cator turns on before releasing it. CAUTION Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will cause the power to be turned off forcibly. Do not slide the power switch repeatedly. Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before powering it on again. 7 Setup Windows. Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad (

Windows XP page 19). CAUTION Do not press any keys or move the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. 1 At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next]. 2 After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I dont accept this agreement], then select [Next]. NOTE If [I dont accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. Select settings for your region, then select [Next]. 3 4 Enter your name and organization and then select [Next]. 5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (

page 15). DC-IN Jack DC IN 16V LCD Power Switch Power Indicator d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 12 6 Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next]. NOTE It may take two to three minutes until the next screen is displayed. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc. 7 At [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings], then select [Next]. 8 At [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain], then select [Next]. The computer will restart. NOTE If "Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain" is selected, the following message may be displayed: [An invalid domain was specified. Would you like to proceed for now and try joining a domain later?]. In this case, select [Yes]. After selecting [Yes], the computer will restart automati-

cally, but sometimes the [Starting Windows] message will remain on the screen, and windows will not start up. If this happens, hold A l t down while pressing Tab until [Network Identification Wizard] is displayed on top, and follow the instructions on the screen. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 9 Enter your administrator password and select 10 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account] and follow the instructions on the display to create a user account, then restart the computer. NOTE When creating a new user account:

If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (

page 15), or conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you will be unable to use any previous mail history or settings. When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer ad-

ministrator]. Once a "Computer Administrator" account has been created, you can create additional limited user accounts. Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Wel-

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

<Only for models with touchscreen>

If the cursor can not be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration] in

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [TouchScreen]. NOTE If [Windows XP is currently configured to manage the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adaptor.] is displayed, select [Yes]. If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to the Reference Manual's "Wire-

less LAN" section. 13 First-time Operation Windows 2000 CAUTION Do not press any keys or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Profes-

sional Setup] is displayed. 1 At [Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard], select [Next]. 2 After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I dont accept this agreement], then select [Next]. NOTE If [I dont accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. 3 Select settings for your region, then select [Next]. 4 Enter your name and organization and then select [Next]. 5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. 6 Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next]. 7 At [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings], then select [Next]. 8 At [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain], then select [Next]. The computer will restart. 9 At [Welcome to the Network Identification Wizard], select [Next]. 10 At [Users of This Computer], select [Users must enter a user name and pass-

word to use this computer], then select [Next]. 11 Select [Finish]. 12 Enter your administrator password and select [OK].

<Only for models with touchscreen>

If the cursor can not be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration] in

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [TouchScreen]. This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 14 Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. You can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off. The procedure in this manual uses the method or view of the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to reset a forgotten password. To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your computer. 2 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. 3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from [Related Tasks] menu of the account you have logged on to and create a password reset disk by following the on-screen instructions. Store the password reset disk in a safe place. Only the logon password for each account can be reset. The password set in the Setup Utility cannot be reset. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 15 Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 2 Latch 1 Open the display. 1 2 Slide the latch located at the front. Lift open the display. 1 CAUTION Do not open the display wider than necessary (160 or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display. 2 Turn your computer on. Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it. CAUTION While booting, avoid the following until the hard disk drive indicator (

has turned off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. Touching the power switch. Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with

) touchscreen), or external mouse operations. Closing the display. Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before powering it on again. When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to pre-

vent the CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on again. If the computer still does not power on, contact your technical support office.

page 38) If [Enter Password] is displayed 1 and press Enter . (

Enter your password*

Security Measures) The correct password Enter Password [ ]

Three incorrect attempts or No password for about a minute

*1Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password). Will Start Will Not Start

(Power off) When an application or file that was previously displayed appears on your screen The standby or hibernation mode has been set (

tions). Standby/Hibernation Func-

Power Switch Power Indicator n o i t a r e p O 16 3 Log on to Windows. Windows XP After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator (

user and input the password, then select computer will not operate. Windows 2000 After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator (

) has turned off, input the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate.

) has turned off, select the

. Until the correct password is entered, the 4 Select your application. You are able to start working on your computer. NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off. The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad, touchscreen

(only for models with touchscreen) or an external mouse (when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed. The power to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being installed. In this case, because it is conceivable that a selection dialog box will be shown, do not press Space or Enter to attempt to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like Ctrl . In addition, when the computer is left alone, it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode (

Standby/Hibernation Functions). The computer will resume by sliding the power switch. You may hear a mechanical click shortly after the hard disk indicator has turned off when there has been no input from a key or device operation, when the computer enters the standby or hibernation mode, or when Windows is shut down. This is the sound of the head shifting positions, to reduce power consumption or to protect the hard disk from shocks. This sound does not indicate a malfunction. Windows XP When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, it may not be possible to set the settings of the display. In this case, log off all logged in users, and try the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer. n n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O 17 Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is for shutting down the computer without using the standby or hibernation function (

Standby/Hibernation Functions). 1 Save important data and close each application. 2 Windows XP Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Shut Down]. 3 Windows XP Select [Turn Off]. Windows 2000 Select [Shut down], then select [OK]. Your computer will power off automatically. Restarting your computer (without shutting down) Windows XP Select [Restart]. Windows 2000 Select [Restart], then select [OK]. CAUTION Do not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure. Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. Touching the power switch. Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen), or external mouse operations. Closing the display. NOTE

, U , and select [Turn Off] with To shut down using the keyboard, Windows XP Press Windows 2000 Press To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down, The standby or hibernation function is available (

Functions).

, U , and select [Shut down] with

, then press Enter .

, then press Enter . Standby/Hibernation n o i t a r e p O 18 Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. CAUTION By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any implement which causes damage on the work surface. Work Surface Function Operation Moving the Cursor Tapping/Clicking Right Button tapping Left Button Double-Tapping/

Double-Clicking Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface. or or clicking n n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O double-tapping double-clicking Dragging or Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your fin-

ger down (applying pres-

sure) and moving it on the work surface. Touch Pad While holding down the but-

ton, moving your finger on the work surface. Scroll NOTE Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above. To display [Mouse Properties]:

Windows XP

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]

Handling the Touch Pad Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung. Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface. 19 Reference Manual The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, these manuals can also be printed. 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.

(Refer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents included.) Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home or office. It also offers helpful explanations on how to use the touchscreen more effectively. Running the Reference Manual or Important Tips Reference Manual Windows XP Select [Reference Manual] in [start]. Windows 2000 Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] -

[On-Line Manuals]. on the desktop. Important Tips Select Important Tips can also be accessed from the following menu. Windows XP Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Windows 2000 Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is started up for the first time, the License Agree-

ment of the Acrobat Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after reading the agreement, select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual or Important Tips. NOTE Illustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification. If the illustra-

tion is too small, magnify the display. When the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader, set the maximum display window size. If a printer is connected, we recommend printing pages. The illustrations and display samples may not print with a high quality. n o i t a r e p O 20 List of Error Codes The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems. If your system displays any of the below error messages other that the ones marked with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact your technical support office. (

reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. page 38) If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. 0211 Keyboard error Keyboard not working. 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller. 0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock the system to proceed. 0230 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. 0231 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. 0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn Extended RAM Failed at address line : nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset or address line nnnn. 0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your technical support office. 0260 System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board. 0270 Real time clock error Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. 0271 Check date and time settings Real-time clock is illegal. Run Setup and set the date and clock.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the wait-state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted. 02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled Contact your technical support office. Failing Bits : nnnn The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory. Operating System not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and change the settings. Write down and follow the information shown on the screen. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 21 Dealing with Problems (Summary) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The Reference Manual also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact your technical support office. (

page 26) page 38) You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status. (

Starting Up The power indicator or bat-

tery indicator is not lit The computer does not op-

erate when a USB device is connected

[Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup, or an op-

eration is extremely slow The date and time are incor-

rect When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, [Enter Password]

does not appear even if a password has been set in the Setup Utility When Invalid system disk. Replace the disk, and then press any key. (or a simi-

lar message) is displayed g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 22 Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor. Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly inserted. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. The computer may not operate when certain USB devices are connected. Disconnect the USB device, or set [Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. Input your Supervisor Password or User Password. If you have forgotten it, contact your technical support office (

page 21 page 38). page 38). Press F9 in the Setup Utility (

Setup Utility). This will restore the Setup Utilitys settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this opera-

tion may not cause the processing speed to increase.) If operations slow down during streaming playback, try changing the number of colors of the display. You can set the date and time using the following menu:

Windows XP

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time]

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Date/Time]

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact your technical support office (

When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the date and time of the server. This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A.D. Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode, use the Windows password as follows:

Windows XP Select the account to change in [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set the password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -

[Advanced]. Windows 2000 Set the password in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in

[Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. This means a floppy disk that does not contain system startup information has been left in the floppy disk drive. Remove the floppy disk, and press any key. This message may appear when certain USB devices are connected. Remove the USB device, or set [Legacy USB Support] in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility to [Dis-

able]. If the message still appears even after trying the above two measures, this may be an indication that some type of hard disk failure has occurred. Contact your technical sup-

port office (

page 38). Starting Up (continued) When the administrator password is forgotten When the previous item is not the cause Display No display after powering on The power has not been turned off, but after a cer-

tain period of time, there is no display When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected The cursor cannot be con-

trolled properly Set the password again in the following procedure. Windows XP If you have created a password reset disk (

page 15), a message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the password. Follow the messages instructions and set the password again by using the password reset disk. If you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. Windows 2000 After reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. Press F9 in the Setup Utility (

Utilitys settings to their default values (except the password settings). Try removing all peripheral devices. Check a disk error using the following procedure. 1 Display [Local Disk(C:) Properties]. Setup Utility). This will restore the Setup Windows XP Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select

[Properties]. Windows 2000 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [My Computer], and select [Properties]. 2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. 3 Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down F8 when [Panasonic] screen disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. When there is no display to an external display, Check your cable connection to the external display. Confirm your display is powered on. Check the settings for your external display. The display destination may be set to the external display. Try changing the display destination by pressing Fn + F3 . If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fn + F3 , make sure that the display destination has switched completely each time before pressing Fn + F3 again. Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?

To resume operation of your computer from the condition the power of the display is off

(for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like Ctrl . To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off). In such cases, slide the power switch. Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. Note, however, that when the brightness is increased, the battery running time will become shorter. Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected. If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly. Restart the computer by using the keyboard (Press If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read No response

, U , and select [Restart] with

, then press Enter ). page 25). g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 23 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display (continued) An afterimage appears (e.g., green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not display-

ing the correct colors The screen becomes disor-

dered The external display no longer displays properly During simultaneous dis-

play, the screen of the exter-

nal display becomes disor-

dered When an MPEG file is be-

ing played with Media Player, the display destina-

tion cannot be switched us-

ing Fn + F3 Shutting down Windows cannot be shut down or restarted Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The red indicator blinks The orange indicator blinks Reference Manual The Reference Manual is not displayed If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear. This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed. High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than 99.998% of elements are function-

ing properly), no defect is considered to exist. Changing the number of colors and resolution of the display may affect the screen. Re-

start the computer. When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the computer, the display may not function correctly when the computer enters the power saving mode. In such cases, turn off the power to the external display. Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 . If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display destination in the fol-

lowing menu:

Windows XP

[start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics] -

[Devices]

Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics] - [Devices]

The display destination cannot be switched while an MPEG file is playing. Stop playing the MPEG file before switching the display destination. If a USB device is connected, try removing it. The battery level is very low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact your technical support office (

failure in the battery pack or charging circuit. Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state. page 38). Possible Is Acrobat Reader installed?

If Acrobat Reader is not installed, run [c:\util\reader\m\acroreader51_enu_full.exe] in

[start]*1 - [Run] to reinstall theprogram. When installing the program, do not change the installation destination folder. If the destination folder is changed, the Reference Manual cannot be opened from [start]*2 menu.

*1 Windows 2000 : [Start]

g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 24 SD Card Setup (SD memory card security function) Cannot log on with the SD memory card Windows logon user name and a password are not set in the SD memory card correctly. Enter the Windows user name and password without using the SD memory card. After logging on, reset the SD memory card, or use the [Control Panel] to create a user with the user name and password set on the SD memory card

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card) Fast User Switching Function Windows XP Some applications may not work properly When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur. In this case, log off all logged in users, and try the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer. Some applications may not work properly. Key combination with Fn may not work. It may not be possible to set the settings of the display. The wireless LAN cannot be used. Others No response Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding. After shutting down by sliding the power switch for more than four seconds, slide the power switch to power on and open the application again. If the program no longer works normally, delete the program using the following menu. Then reinstall the program. Windows XP Windows 2000

: [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]

: [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]

g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 25 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Check the Computer's Usage Status You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computers usage status, and use this information when calling technical support office for advice. (If you have not logged on with administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].) Running PC Information Viewer Windows XP 1 Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Windows 2000 1 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Informa-

tion Viewer]. Click on the items to display detailed information for each item. Save information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file(.txt). 1 Run the PC Information Viewer and display the information you wish to save. 2 Select [Save]. To save the item that is displayed. Select [Save only the information displayed] and [OK]. To save all items. Select [Save all the information] and [OK]. 3 Select the folder, input the file name, then select [Save]. Save a copy of the screen to a file You can save a copy of the screen currently being displayed to a file in bitmap format (.bmp). 1 Display the screen you want to save. 2 Press Ctrl + Alt + F8 .

[pcinfo.bmp] will be saved in [My Documents] folder. If [pcinfo.bmp] file already exists, it will be overwritten. (If [pcinfo.bmp] file is set as a Read only or Hid-

den file, the new file cannot be saved). NOTE You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure. Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy]. At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing Ctrl + Alt + F8 . This setting can be changed using the following procedure. 1 Select [PC Information Viewer]. Windows XP Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. 2 Select [Screen Copy] with the right button, and select [Properties] - [Shortcut]. 3 Move the cursor to [Shortcut key], and press the key to be used for the shortcut. Colors are saved in 256 colors. When using an Extended Desktop. Saves a copy of the screen displayed on the primary device. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 26 Reinstalling Software When reinstall procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data on your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstall procedure. The reinstall procedure will return the computer to its original condition. Even if a hard disk backup area has been created, this backup area will be erased, and all the backed up data will be lost.

(This is not the case when Windows is reinstalled in the First partition.) If you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstall procedure. Before Reinstallation Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M) Important Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD drive). Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed. Reinstalling 1 Turn off the computer and connect the USB CD drive to the computer. 2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic]

screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-

word. 3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 4 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot]

menu. 5 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD drive. This screen should appear. Windows XP

Select a number

Reinstalling : Windows(R) XP Professional 1. Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to factory default. 2. Make two partitions, for the operating system and data. And reinstall Windows to the operating system partition.

(All existing partitions on HDD will be lost.) 3. Reinstall Windows to the first partition. 0. Cancel

Windows 2000

Select a number

Reinstalling : Windows(R) 2000 Professional 6 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will restart. When the hard disk backup function has been enabled. When the message [The hard disk backup function will be disabled. The backup data will be erased.] appears, press Y . This screen should appear.

Select a number

1. [ Recovery 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.

] Reinstall Windows. 0. [ Cancel

] Cancel. 7 Select [1.[Recovery]]. The License Agreement screen should appear. 8 Select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!]. 1. Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to factory default. 2. Make two partitions, for the operating system and data. And reinstall Windows to the operating system partition.

(All existing partitions on HDD will be lost.) 3. Reinstall Windows to the first partition. 0. Cancel

9 Make a selection from the menu. When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating system installation and press Enter .

(The data partition size is the remainder after subtract-

ing the basic partition size.) To select [3], the initial partition size must be 6 GB or more of the hard disk size. Reinstallation cannot be performed with a small partition size. When the hard disk backup function has been enabled. If you select [1] or [2], the message [The hard disk backup function will be disabled. The backup data will be erased.] appears. In this case, press Y . However, when [2] is selected, the hard disk backup function cannot be re-enabled because the hard disk has been divided into partitions. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 27

<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>

If you select [3] in step 8 (

page 27) and execute rein-

stallation, the drive name for the second partition (data par-

tition) may be switched with that of the SD Memory Card. You can still use the drives after the names have been switched, but you can also return the drive names to their original state using the following procedures.

(The following procedure assumes that before reinstallation, the second partition (data partition) was Drive E:, and the SD Memory Card was Drive D:) 1 Disable the drive name for the second partition (data partition). 1 In the menu below, select [Computer Management]. Windows XP Select [start]-[Control Panel]-[Performance and Main-

tenance]-[Administrative Tools]. Windows 2000 Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Administra-

tive Tools]. 2 Select [Disk Management]. 3 Right click on the partition for which [D:] is displayed and select [Change Drive Letter and Paths...]. 4 Select [Remove]. 5 At the confirmation message, select [Yes]. 2 Change the SD Memory Card drive name to [D:]. Use the SD drive change tool to change the SD Memory Card to the D: drive. (

MultiMedia Card]).

[SD Memory Card/

3 Set the drive name for the second partition (data partition) as [E:]. 1 In the menu below, select [Computer Management]. Windows XP Select [start]-[Control Panel]-[Performance and Main-

tenance]-[Administrative Tools]. Windows 2000 Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Administra-

tive Tools]. 2 Select [Disk Management]. 3 Right click on the partition for which the drive name is not displayed, and select [Change Drive Letter and Paths...]. 4 Select [Add...], assign [E:] as the drive letter, and select

[OK]. Reinstalling Software 10 At the confirmation message , press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about an hour.) CAUTION Do not interrupt the reinstall procedure before completion, for example by turning off the com-

puter or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstall procedure cannot be executed. When a message appears instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the next number in the sequence, and then select [OK]. If the message [The media does not contain the cor-

rect file] appears, select [OK]. A message will ap-

pear instructing you to insert the next CD. Confirm that the proper recovery CD has been in-

serted by opening the cover of the CD drive and then close the cover, then select [OK]. 11 After the reinstallation procedure completes, this screen should appear. Windows XP

[Recovery] is complete. Windows(R) XP Professional install wizard will start after reboot. After turning off the power, please disconnect the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and turn the power on again.

Windows 2000

[Recovery] is complete. Windows(R) 2000 Professional install wizard will start after reboot. After turning off the power, please disconnect the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and turn the power on again.

12 Remove the recovery CD and press any key to shut down the computer, then remove the CD drive. 13 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic]

screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-

word. 14 Press F9 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . (The Setup Utility settings will return to their default values. Even the security settings with the ex-

ception of the password(s) will return to their default values.) 15 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 16 Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following the instructions on the screen (

page 12). 17 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where nec-

essary. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 28 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (PROGRAMS) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PRODUCT (PRODUCT) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (YOU), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI) has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom. A. B. C. D. E. F. LICENSE MEI hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the Programs in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, concepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with MEI or its suppliers. You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs. You may not distribute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or otherwise, without the prior written consent of MEI. You may not copy or reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the Programs or related documentation for any purpose, except that you may make one (1) copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You shall not modify, or attempt to modify, the Programs. You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party. At the time of such a transfer, you must also transfer all copies, whether in printed or machine readable form, of every Program, and the related documentation, to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred. You may not remove any copyright, trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program. YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY TRACE THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, ALTER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE. IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PERMIT-

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TER OF THIS AGREEMENT. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 29 Contrat de licence dusage limit Le(s) logiciel(s) (les Logiciels) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le Produit) sont exclusivement concds en licence l'utilisateur ultime (vous), et ils ne peuvent tre utiliss que conformment aux clauses contractuelles ci-

dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manire dfinitive respecter les termes, clauses et condi-

tions des prsentes. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI) a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concde l'utilisation par les prsentes. Vous assumez l'entire responsabilit du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associs) pour obtenir les rsultats escompts, ainsi que de l'installation, de l'utilisation et des rsultats obtenus. A. B. C. D. E. F. Licence MEI vous octroie par les prsentes le droit et la licence personnels, non cessibles et non exclusifs d'utiliser les Logiciels conformment aux termes, clauses et conditions de ce Contrat. Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu'un droit limit d'utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez n'obtenir aucun droit de titre, proprit ni aucun autre droit vis--vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les accompagnant ni vis--vis des algorithmes, concepts, dessins, configurations et ides reprsents par ou incorpors dans les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant, dont les titres, proprit et droits resteront tous MEI ou leurs propritaires. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagn par les Logiciels. Vous et vos employs ou agents tes requis de protger la confidentialit des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni distribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant la disposition d'un tiers, par partage de temps ou de quelque autre manire que ce soit, sans l'autorisation crite pralable de MEI. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documen-

tation les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit, l'exception d'une (1) copie des Logiciels des fins de sauvegarde uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagn par les Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter de modifier les Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez cder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence une autre partie qu'en rapport avec votre cession du Produit unique qui est accompagn par les Logiciels cette autre partie. Au moment de cette cession, vous devez cder galement toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprime ou lisible par la machine, de tous les Logiciels ainsi que de la documentation les accompagnant, la mme partie ou dtruire les copies non cdes. Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d'auteur, marque ou autre ni aucune identification de produit des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes les copies des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez assembler en sens inverse, compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies, de faon lectronique ou mcanique, en tout ou en partie. Vous ne pouvez utiliser, copier, modifier, altrer ni cder les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies, en tout ou en partie, l'exception de ce qui est expressment stipul dans ce contrat. Si vous cdez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel une autre partie, l'exception de ce qui est autoris au paragraphe E ci-dessus, votre licence est automatiquement rsilie. Termes, clauses et conditions Cette licence n'est effective que pour la dure de possession ou de crdit-bail du Produit, moins d'une rsiliation antrieure. Vous pouvez rsilier cette licence tout moment en dtruisant, vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Cette licence sera galement rsilie, avec application immdiate, si les conditions de rsiliation dfinies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont ralises ou si vous ne respectez pas les termes, clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues. Au moment de la rsiliation, vous acceptez de dtruire, vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat, en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accept de respecter ses termes, clauses et conditions. Vous reconnaissez en outre qu'ils sont la description complte et exclusive du contrat conclu entre nous, contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat prcdent, crit ou oral, et toute autre commu-

nication entre nous, relativement l'objet du prsent contrat. x i d n e p p A 30 Hard Disk Backup Function The hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) hard disk contents or restore backed up contents to their original locations. By backing up the data on your hard disk to a backup area, you can protect your data from loss or damage resulting from opera-

tional errors or other factors. Also, you can back up or restore hard disk contents using this computer alone, without having to use other media or peripheral devices. At the time of purchase, the hard disk backup function is disabled. If you follow the procedure below to create a backup area, the hard disk backup function will be enabled, and you will be able to back up your data. Note, that once the backup function has been enabled, you will have to perform the reinstall procedure to disable it again (

page 27). The hard disk backup function cannot back up or restore data properly if there is a problem with the hard disk when the data is backed up or restored. Note that if an error occurs while data is being restored, whether as a result of an unexpected malfunc-

tion, incorrect operation, or other reason, the data in the hard disk (data before restoration) may be lost. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damages suffered by the user (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function. Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M) Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Disconnect or remove all peripheral devices, SD memory cards, and MultiMedia cards. Take care to disconnect all USB floppy disk drives, as the backup area may not be created properly while these devices are connected. Be sure the AC adaptor is connected to the computer. A backup area cannot be created if the hard disk is already divided into several partitions. Return the computer to its condition at the time of purchase (one partition only), and create the backup area. page 32 step 8). To divide the partition, make the selection when the backup area is created (

If the partition configuration is changed (partitions created, size changed, etc.) after the backup area has been created, it will no longer be possible to execute the backup function. To change the configuration, it is necessary to return the computer to its condition at the time of purchase, and then create the backup area again. The hard disk backup function will only work for the internal hard disk. This function does not work with an external hard disk. Backup and restore functions will not operate if the hard disk has been damaged. Do not use the NTFS file system compression function, as this may result in insufficient capacity of the backup area. If the hard disk malfunction occurs, it will be impossible to read the data stored hard disk. We recommend that you also back up important data to a location other than the hard disk (an external hard disk or other media). Execute a disk error check using the following procedure. 1 Display the [Local Disk(C:) properties]. Windows XP Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Properties]. Windows 2000 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [My Computer], and select [Properties]. 2 Select [Check Now] from [Tools]. 3 In [Check Disk], select [Start] without adding a check mark beside any of the items. If a message is displayed indicating that there is an error in the disk, display [Check Disk], and add a check mark for [Automatically fix file system errors] and [Scan for and attempt recov-

ery of bad sectors], select [Start], and check for disk errors again. The hard disk backup function does not accommodate dynamic disks. Do not convert the hard disk to a dynamic disk. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A

(To next page) 31 Hard Disk Backup Function NOTE Regarding backup area Requires availability of at least half of the entire hard disk. Without sufficient space available, the backup area cannot be created. When the backup area is created, the usable hard disk capacity will be reduced to less than half. The backup area cannot be accessed from Windows. For this reason, backed up data cannot be copied to CD-R or other removable disk media. When the hard disk backup function is executed, data in the backup area will be overwritten. If newly created or edited data is backed up later, data stored previously in the backup area will be lost. Create a Backup Area 1 Turn off the computer and connect the USB CD drive to the computer. 2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will then start. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. You cannot create a backup area with a User Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 4 Place disk number one of the recovery CDs into the CD drive. 5 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will restart. If [Input the password] is displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 6 Press 3 to execute [3.Backup]. CAUTION When dividing the hard disk into partitions Do not execute [1. Recovery] to divide the hard disk into partitions. The hard disk backup function cannot be enabled after the hard disk has been partitioned. Use proce-

dure 8 to devide the hard disk. 7 At the confirmation message, press Y . 8 Select how to divide the hard disk from the menu. To create a backup area and enable the backup function without dividing the hard disk Select [1].

[At the time of purchase]

[After the backup area is created]

The usable hard disk area The backup area Can be accessed from Windows (One partition). Cannot be accessed from Windows. To create a backup area and divide hard disk into two partitions, for OS and data Select [2], enter the partition size (GB), and press Enter . You can cancel this operation by pressing 0 . The data partition size will be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. The maximum settable size will differ depending on models.

[At the time of purchase]

[After the backup area is created]

The usable hard disk area The backup area Can be accessed from Cannot be accessed Windows (Two partitions). from Windows. x i d n e p p A 32 9 When the confirmation message is displayed, press [Yes]. The backup area is then created. 10 When the message [You must reboot in order to enable the Backup function] appears, remove the recovery CD, and press any key to reboot the computer. When the computer is rebooted and [Input the password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. The backup process will begin. 11 When the message [[Backup] is complete] appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer. CAUTION Do not press Ctrl + Alt + Del until the message is displayed. 12 A message will appear advising that a new device has been installed and that the computer must be rebooted to enable the settings. Select [Yes] to reboot the computer. NOTE The [Boot] menu in the setup utility is set to start up from the USB CD drive. Change this setting if necessary. The next time the backup or restore functions are executed, follow the procedure for [Back-

ing Up and Restoring Data] (

below). Backing Up and Restoring Data CAUTION Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check (

Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example by turning off the power or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed. page 31). 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 2 Use and to move to the [Exit] menu, then use and to select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press Enter . When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes], and press Enter . 3 Select the operation to be executed from the menu.

<To back up hard disk contents to the backup area>

1 Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]].

(When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.) 2 At the confirmation message, press Y . The backup process will begin.

<To recover contents stored in the backup area to the hard disk >

1 Press 2 to execute [2. [Restore]].

(When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.) 2 At the confirmation message, press Y . The restore process will begin. NOTE The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the data volume. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 33 Hard Disk Backup Function 4 When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the computer. If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion, for example if the power was turned off, execute the process again. When a new device is installed and a message appears advising that the computer must be restarted to enable the settings, select [Yes] to restart the computer. CAUTION When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, even if a commercial data erasing utility or similar software is used to erase all data from user-accessible area, the backed up data will not be erased. You can use the hard disk data erase utility included in this com-

puter (

page 35) to erase all data on the hard disk, including backed up data. Use this hard disk data erase utility before disposing of or transferring ownership of this computer. Occasionally, the message [#1805 cannot write image file] will be displayed, and the backup function will be interrupted. If this error occurs, execute the backup function again. After this, if the backup function is completed properly, then there is no problem in the hard disk. To disable the hard disk backup function Perform the reinstall procedure. All data in the backup area and the hard disk will be erased. Conduct steps 1-7 for [Reinstalling Software] (

page 27). Select [1] or [2] to execute the reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation. When [1] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled. When [2] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled, but in this case, because the hard disk has been divided into partitions, the hard disk backup function cannot be re-enabled (

When [3] is selected, the hard disk backup function cannot be disabled. page 8). x i d n e p p A 34 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for erasing hard disk data. When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data following the steps below. The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility. Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M) NOTE Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed. This utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks. This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk. This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk. Procedure 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the USB CD drive to the computer. 3 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 4 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu. 5 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD drive. 6 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will restart. When the hard disk backup function has been enabled. When the message [The hard disk backup function will be disabled. The backup data will be erased.] appears, press Y . This screen should appear.

Select a number

1. [ Recovery 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.

] Reinstall Windows. 0. [ Cancel

] Cancel. 7 Select [2. [Erase HDD]]. 8 At the confirmation message, press Y . 10 The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed. Press Space . 11 At the confirmation message, press Enter . The operation of erasing the hard disk starts.

(If necessary, the hard disk data erase operation can be cancelled after it has begun by pressing Ctrl + C . If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part of data will not be erased.) 12 After the operation is complete:

Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] will be displayed. Press any key. The computer will be shut down. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed. 13 Remove the recovery CD and the CD drive. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 35 Names and Functions of Parts Keyboard LED Indicators

LED Indicators) Power status Battery pack status Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status Power Switch Before using the computer for the first time, carefully read the

[LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT]. If you agree to the conditions, remove the seal. Headphone Jack Use this jack to connect headphones or am-

plifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the internal speaker is disabled when head-

phones or external speakers are connected. External Display Port External Display) Wireless LAN Antenna Wireless LAN)

DC-IN Jack DC IN 16V USB Ports

USB Devices) LAN

Modem

LAN) Modem) x i d n e p p A 36 Speaker To adjust the volume:

Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off : Fn + F4 LCD

(Only for models with touchscreen:

Touchscreen) Function Keys For information on the key combi-

nations available.

Key Combinations). PC Card Slot PC Cards) Wireless LAN Antenna Wireless LAN) page 19) Touch Pad

Microphone Jack Use only a monaural condenser mi-

crophone (miniature jack). Using an input source other than a monaural condenser microphone may not allow audio to be input or may damage the equipment. SD Memory Card Slot SD memory card status

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card) Battery Pack

Battery Power) RAM Module Slot

RAM Module) A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have pur-

chased. Please call 1-

800-8-BATTERY for in-

formation on how to re-

cycle this battery. Lappareil que vous vous tes procur est aliment par une batterie au lithium-ion. Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le 1-

800-8-BATTERY. Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CPU Memory (Expandable to) Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*2 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Slots PC Card Slot Allowable current RAM Module Slot*5 SD Memory Card Slot CF-T2AWAZZKM CF-T2AWAZZDM Intel Pentium M Processor 900 MHz L1 Cache Memory: 32 KB L2 (Second) Cache Memory: 1MB 256 MB (512 MB Max.) UMA (64 MB Max.)* 1 12.1 type (TFT) 256/65536/16M colors (640 480 dots/800 600 dots/1024 768 dots) 256/65536/16M colors (640 480 dots/800 600 dots/1024 768 dots/1280 1024 dots)*3 Approx. 40 GB*4 85 keys One Type I or Type II 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA 172-pin, 2.5 V, Micro DIMM, DDR SDRAM, PC2100*6 SD memory card/MultiMedia Card Interface External Display Port Mini Dsub 15-pin female Microphone Jack Headphone Jack USB Ports Modem LAN Wireless LAN Pointing Device Sound Battery Pack Operating Time*8 Charging Time*8 Clock Battery AC Adaptor Input Output Power Consumption*9 Environment In use Temperature Humidity Not in use Temperature Humidity Physical Dimensions (W H D) Weight Operating System Utility Programs Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Impedance 32 , Output Power 4 mW 2 4-pin 2, USB 2.0 RJ-11 jack, Data: 56 kbps (V.92 & K56flex)*7 FAX:14.4 kbps RJ-45 jack, IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.11b compliant Frequency 2.4 GHz band Touch Pad Approx. 5 hours WAVE and MIDI playback, Monaural Speaker (built in) Li-ion 7.4 V, 4.4 Ah Approx. 4.5 hours Approx. 3 hours Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 16 V DC, 2.5 A Approx. 35 W*10 / Approx. 40 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state) 5 C to 35C {41 F to 95 F}

30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

-20 C to 60 C {-4 F to 140 F}

30% to 90% RH (No condensation) 268 mm 26.1 mm(at the front)/39.1 mm(at the rear) 210 mm (excluding protru-

sion){10.6 " 1.0 " / 1.5 " 8.3 "}

Approx. 1070 g {2.4 lb}

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 Adobe Acrobat Reader, Intel PROSet, WLAN Security Client, Setup Utility, SD-

MovieStage*11, SD Utility, SD Drive Name Change Tool, Touch Pad Utility, DMI Viewer, PC Information Viewer, Hard Disk Backup Utility*12, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*12 Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1

*1 A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computers operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.

*2 A 16M color display is achieved by using the dithering function. Windows XP : 256 color depth and the resolution of 640 x 480 are not supported.

*3 Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display. Windows XP : 256 color depth and the resolution of 640 x 480 are not supported.

*4 1GB = 109 bytes

*5 Options: CF-BAT0256U (256MB)

*6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be added.

*7 The settings for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command.

*8 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.

*9 Approx. 1.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off.

*10 Rated power consumption.

*11 Only for Windows XP

*12 The Product Recovery CD-ROM is required. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 37 LIMITED WARRANTY For U.S.A. PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as Panasonic) will repair this product (other than software, which is covered by a separate warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries and all other options and accessories which are covered for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Limits and Exclusions:

There are no other express warranties except as listed below. PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with your product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact our representatives at 1-800-LAPTOP5. If the problem is not handled to your satisfac-

tion, then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at the address indicated below. SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as Panasonic) warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt. This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your require-

ments or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonics entire liability, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonics Authorized Service Center, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period. Anything in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media otherwise than on the Product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan-

dling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification of damage that is attributable to acts of God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or attempted to modify any Program. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO SIXTY (60) DAYS. PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLI-

GENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOODWILL, PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF ANY PARTY DEALING WITH YOU FOR SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. x i d n e p p A 38

To obtain service or technical assistance within the continental U.S.A. and Alaska. DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5 Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to:

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 LIMITED WARRANTY For Canada PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage Panasonic Canada Inc. (PCI) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified. Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage Whole Product (except Batteries), AC adaptor and CD-ROM

(if factory installed) Three (3) Years from Date of Original End User Customer Purchase Defective Materials or Workmanship Batteries, CD-ROM (unless factory installed), Port Replicator, Extra Memory Modules and all other Peripherals, Options and Accessories One (1) Year from Date of Original End User Customer Purchase Defective Materials or Workmanship Remedy In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCIs representatives within the applicable warranty period, identifying the nature of the defect claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time Zone, Mon. Fri. (excluding holidays) for instructions on how to obtain service. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Defective parts covered by this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts on an exchange basis. Warranty replacement or repair is subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original period of warranty coverage. No Coverage This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada. Neither does it cover damage to, failure of, or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God. Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton. Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase. No liability is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit, if you chose your own transportation carrier. IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage Panasonic Canada Inc. (PCI) warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software program(s) is/are supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product. THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA. PCI does not warrant the software. Please refer to the software licensors written warranty (accompanying the copy of the software) for any software warranty claim. Claim Procedure In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty (60) day warranty period, and you return it, transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, at the above address, within the warranty period, together with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the suspected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk(s) or other media. Remedy PCIs entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the media only. It does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or profit loss, or special, indirect or consequential damages, or other claims, whether or not of similar character. No Coverage This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmen-

tal conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God. PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program, data or removable storage media. GENERAL NO OTHER WARRANTIES PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFT-

WARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT, OR FROM THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, PROFIT OR GOODWILL. IN ANY EVENT, PCIS MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE COMPUTER PRODUCT. NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE. Statutory Warranties Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 39 As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program The international ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc. 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Ontario L4W 2T3 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan SS0603-0 DFQX5408ZA