FCC ID: ACJ9TGCF-184 Panasonic Toughbook w/ Intel WLAN & Alps Bluetooth

 

Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-18 Series Contents Getting Started Read Me First.................................................. 3 First-time Operation ........................................ 9 Reference Manual Read Me First Key Combinations LED Indicators Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................ 15 Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ............................. 19 Touchscreen (Basic Operation).......................... 20 Operating in Tablet Mode .............................. 21 Reference Manual ......................................... 23 2000 XP Reference Manual Tablet Buttons Touch Pad (Advanced) Touchscreen (Advanced) Software keyboard Panasonic Hand Writing Display Rotation Standby/Hibernation Functions Security Measures Computing on the Road Battery Power Troubleshooting PC Cards RAM Module Port Replicator External Display USB Devices Modem LAN Wireless LAN Hard Disk Drive Setup Utility List of Error Codes ......................................... 24 Dealing with Problems (Summary)................... 25 Reinstalling Software .................................... 30 Reference Manual Technical Information DMI Viewer List of Error Codes Dealing with Problems

(Advanced) Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........ 32 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .......................... 34 Names and Functions of Parts ...................... 35 Specifications ................................................ 39 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... 41

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer to page 23 on how to access the Reference Manual. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. 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 b u o r T l x i d n e p p A Customer's Record Dealer's Name Dealer's Address Model No.*

Serial No. or Code No. Date of Purchase

* For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-18BHAZXDM) 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 2000 :

Windows XP :

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 2000 Professional users. Windows or Windows 2000 in this manual. Information for Microsoft Windows XP Professional users. Windows or Windows XP in this manual. 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.) Where to go for referred information. This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is available on your computer. Refer to page 23 on how to access this manual. Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS (operating system) notes are required. Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explana-

tion easier to understand. In this manual, descriptions are given using illustrations not featuring the hand strap for convenience of explanation. If the user has logged on without administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with 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 and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Pentium, PROSet and SpeedStep are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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. Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. 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 rec-

ommended, when they become available. Other third-party wire-

less transmitter(s) have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements. 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. 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) 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: AMBIT Microsystems Corporation Model No. T60M283.** (** = numbers or alphabet letters) 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 Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Scurit the leak. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precau-

tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-

tric 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Precautions The CF-18 was developed based on thorough research into the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pur-

suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to in-

novations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal connections. The CF-18s outstanding engineering has been tested using the stiff MIL-STD- 810F (for vibration and shock) and IP (for dust and water) based procedures. As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken to avoid any damage. The following usage and handling procedures are recommended. Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any moisture. Avoid Radio Frequency Interference Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver. Avoid Magnetic Fields Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored on the hard disk may be lost. 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 when it is completely opened, especially when plugs and/or cables are connected to the rear of the computer. Avoid low-temperature burns Avoid more than casual contact with any heat producing area of the notebook computer, power adaptor, and any option or accessory you use with it. Even low heat, if warmer than body tempera-

ture, can cause a burn, if the skin is exposed to the heat source for a long enough period of time. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 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. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS Information to the User This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this prod-

uct however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we be-

lieve this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific com-

munity 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 rep-

resentatives of the organization. These situations may for ex-

ample 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 wire-

less devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. air-

ports), 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 comply with these guidelines. 5 Read Me First Lithium Battery Lithium Battery!

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

Precautions ( Battery Pack ) 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 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 or charger. 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 or charger and stop using it. Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The bat-

tery 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 become wet. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 6 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. NOTE The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. Recharging will not commence if internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temperature range (0 C to 50 C {32F to 122 F}) Bat-

tery Power. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage conditions. (Re-

charging 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. This computer has a high temperature mode function that prevents the degradation of the battery in high temperature environments. (

Battery Power) If the high temperature mode is enabled in the Setup Utility (

Setup Utility), a level of 100% in the [High Tem-

perature] mode is about a level of 80% in the [Normal Temperature] mode. 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 rechargings do not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one. When transporting a spare battery inside a package, briefcase, 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 When Using Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral devices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual, carefully read the operating instruc-

tions 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 condi-

tion 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. Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software appli-

cations and data unusable. Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator (

Properly shut Windows 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 inad-

vertently change or erase data. Use the security function for all important data. (

Security Measures)

) is on. 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) Computer Viruses Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly. We recommend you run the software:

When booting your computer. After receiving data. We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data down-

loaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress them before running a check). When Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of This Device When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, completely 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 34).

(Note that this hard disk data erase utility does not guarantee that data will be completely erased.) Also note that transferring ownership of this device without deleting software from the hard disk may violate software users licenses. Usage Environment Environment 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)

(To next page) 7 Read Me First d e t r a t S g n i t t e G Handling Maintenance Touch Pad page 19 NOTE Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range. When the computer is left powered on in a low temperature environment, set [Turn off hard disks] to [Never] in the following menu to avoid damage to the hard disk drive. Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]

Windows XP

[Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]

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. 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 drop or hit your computer against solid objects. Do not carry your computer when it is on. Remove all external devices and cables, and PC Cards sticking out of the computer (see the figure on the left) before transporting the computer. We recommend preparing a fully charged battery. When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable. Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display. Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard. 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. Display 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.) If the Protective Film becomes dirty or damaged, it may be time to replace your Protective Film. The Protective Film is a disposable item. To find out the model number of your Protec-

tive Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to the Operat-

ing Instructions that come with the Protective Film.) CAUTION Do not touch the screen before you re-attach a Protective Film, as you may leave a mark or a scratch on the screen. 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. 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 compo-

nents 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. 8 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 are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. AC adaptor ..........1 AC Cord ...............1 Battery Pack........1 Model No : CF-AA1623A Modem Telephone Cable ...................... 1 Model No :CF-VZSU30 Soft Cloth ...............1 Stylus .....................1 Tether ......................1 Shoulder Strap........1

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Touchscreen(Advanced)) Operating Instructions

(This book).................... 1 Windows Book .... 1 Product Recovery CD-ROM Windows 2000 .........2 Windows XP ............3 d e t r a t S g n i t t e G Latch 1 2 Cover 4 3 2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. (

Before removing the seal covering the power switch, read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. page 32) 3 Insert the battery pack. 1 Unlock the cover by sliding the latch to the right. 2 Slide the latch down, and then without releasing it, open the cover as illustrated. 3 Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place. CAUTION 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. Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated. 4 Close the cover, then lock it by sliding the latch to the left. CAUTION Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. If you carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the battery pack may fall out. Before using the battery pack, carefully read Precautions (Battery Pack)

page 6). 9 First-time Operation DC-IN Jack DC IN 16.0 V 4 Connect your computer to a power outlet. CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation. 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. Latch B 2 5 Open the display. 1 Pull up on the latch A and release the latch B. 1 2 Lift open the display. Latch A Power Switch Power Indicator 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 (

page 19).

) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad (

Windows 2000 CAUTION Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Profes-

sional Setup] is displayed. Do not use the touchscreen during the Windows setup. 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. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 10 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 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 net-

work, 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 password to use this computer], then select [Next]. 11 Select [Finish]. 12 Enter your administrator password and select [OK]. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G Windows XP CAUTION Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. Do not use the touchscreen during the Windows setup. 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. 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 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 net-

work, or is on a network without a domain], then select [Next]. The computer will restart. 11 First-time Operation 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 Ta b down while pressing Alt until [Network Identification Wizard] is displayed on top, and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 Enter your administrator password and select

. NOTE If [Windows XP is currently configured to manage the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adaptor.] is displayed, select [Yes]. 8 Calibrate the touchscreen. Windows 2000 1 Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [TouchScreen] - [Calibration]. 2 Touch the + mark on the calibration screen with the stylus (included) for about one second. 3 After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine + marks are touched), the procedure ends when Enter is pressed. 4 Select [OK]. Windows XP 1 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] -

[TouchScreen] - [Calibration]. 2 Touch the + mark on the calibration screen with the stylus (included) for about one second. 3 After the calibration procedure is executed (e.g., after the nine + marks are touched), the procedure ends when Enter is pressed. 4 Select [OK]. 9 Windows XP Create a new account. 1 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account]. 2 Enter a name for the new account, then select [Next]. 3 Select [Computer administrator], then select [Create Account]. 4 <When you want to create a password for the new account>

Select the new account you have created and select [Create a password]. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a password. 5 Select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (

page 14). d e t r a t S g n i t t e G 12 NOTE When creating a new user account:

If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (

page 14), 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 administra-

tor]. Once a Computer Administrator account has been created, you can create addi-

tional limited user accounts. Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Welcome screen. The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will not be dis-

played. If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to the Reference Manuals Wireless LAN. Create BACKUP Disks for Reinstallation To create backup disks, the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) and format-

ted 2HD floppy disks are needed. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive to your computer. d e t r a t S g n i t t e G NOTE The floppy disk drive must be the A drive. 2 Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, and then set it. 3 Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create Backup Disk] and follow the on-screen instruc-

tions. Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Cre-

ate Backup Disk] and follow the on-screen instruc-

tions. 4 Place a label identifying the contents on each disk. USB Floppy Label on the top sur-

face, and insert the shutter-side headfirst. Name of created backup disk FIRSTAID FD (When the display for creating the UPDATE FD is shown, create the disk by following the on-screen instructions.) CAUTION Store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your computer to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems occur. When creating backup disks, do not run any other application program. When creating backup disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is displayed, select [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support. While the floppy disk drive indicator is on, do not remove the floppy disk, power off the computer or use the standby or hibernation function (

Standby/Hibernation Functions). Be sure to create the backup disk. If a backup disk is not created, it will be impossible to return the computer to its original state. In this case, contact Panasonic Technical Support. This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines. 13 First-time Operation 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 of the Windows XP default setting

(not 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] and select the account you used to logon. 3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from the [Related Tasks] menu of the ac-

count you have logged on to and create a password reset disk 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 14 Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up Latch B 1 Open the display. 2 1 Latch A Power Switch 1 2 Pull up on the latch A and release the latch B. Lift open 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. Power indicator 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 or the tablet buttons. Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (or external mouse) op-

) erations. Closing the display. Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before powering it on again. When using this computer with the battery pack only, it may take some time for the power to turn on after sliding the power switch. In this case, slide the power switch and hold it for more than one second. This phenomenon oc-

curs because the standby power is minimized while the power is turned off; it is not a malfunction. When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to prevent 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 Panasonic Technical Support. NOTE When the power is turned on, sometimes the message Warming up the system is displayed or the battery indicator alternately blinks green and orange, and start-up takes longer than usual (a few minutes or more). This function is designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may occur at low temperatures. Wait for the com-

puter to start up. n n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O 15 Starting Up/Shutting Down If [Enter Password] is displayed, Enter your password*1 and press Enter .(

Security Measures) Enter Password [ ]

The correct password Will Start Three incorrect attempts or No password for about a minute*2 Will Not Start

(Power off)

*1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility

(not the Windows password).

*2 Even if no password is entered for about a minute when starting up the Setup Utility, the power will not be turned off. When an application or file that was previously displayed ap-

pears on your screen, the standby or hibernation mode has been set. (

tions) Standby/Hibernation Func-

3 Log on to Windows. 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. Windows XP After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator (

and input the password, then select puter will not operate.

) has turned off, select the user

. Until the correct password entered the com-

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, the tablet button, the 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, the touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) is used or a key or the tablet button 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. 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 on with the administra-

tor authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. n o i t a r e p O 16 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 2000 Select [Start] - [Shut Down]. Windows XP Select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer]. 3 Windows 2000 Select [Shut down], then select [OK]. Windows XP Select [Turn Off]. Your computer will power off automatically. Restarting your computer (without shutting down) Windows 2000 Select [Restart], then select [OK]. Windows XP Select [Restart]. CAUTION Do not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure. Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. Touching the power switch or the tablet buttons. Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (or external mouse) opera-

tions. Closing the display. n n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O

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

tion Functions)

, U , and select [Turn Off] with

, then press Enter .

, then press Enter . Standby/Hiberna-

(To next page) 17 Starting Up/Shutting Down 4 Close the display. 1 Close the display. 2 Pull up on the latch A. 3 Position the latch B on the display side, then bring the latch A down to fix the display in place. 1 2 Latch A Latch B 3 Latch A n o i t a r e p O 18 Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Work Surface Right Button Left Button Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. For instructions on how to operate, Touch Pad (Advanced). Function Moving the Cursor Operation Tapping/Clicking Double-Tapping/

Double-Clicking Dragging Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. or tapping or clicking double-tapping double-clicking or Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (apply-

ing pressure) and moving it on the work surface. While holding down the button, moving your fin-

ger on the work surface. Handling the Touch Pad If a key combination such as Fn + F5 is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the key combination may not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor will be lost and the cursor will not show proper movements. In such cases, the computer has to be restarted by using the keyboard (e.g., The touch pad is designed to be used with a fingertip only. Therefore, avoid the following actions, which may cause damage to the work surface. Placing any object on the work surface Pressing 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. n n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O 19 Touchscreen (Basic Operation) Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same opera-

tions as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included).

(The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).) The operation settings can be changed. For detailed information,

(Advanced). Touchscreen Moving the cursor Clicking Cursor Stylus One tap Double-clicking Dragging Touch and hold the object (i. e. file or icon), move the stylus on the surface (dragging the ob-

ject to the desired location), then release the stylus. Two quick taps NOTE To right-click:

1 Select on the taskbar. changes to

. 2 Select the object you want to right-click. Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the stylus that comes with the computer. Do not place any object on the 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). Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil. When the touchscreen becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer. Do not use benzene or thinner, or rubbing alcohol. For more information, refer to Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface that comes with the soft cloth. Handling the Stylus Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation. Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the operation of the stylus. Use the stylus only for the computer screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. The screen may be damaged as a result. n o i t a r e p O 20 Operating in Tablet Mode In addition to being used as a regular notebook computer (Laptop mode), this computer can also be operated in Tablet mode. Simply turn the display around 180, and close the computer with the display facing up. In Tablet mode, the computer can be operated using the touch-

screen (

Tablet But-

tons), instead of the internal keyboard and the touch pad. Set the computer in Tablet mode using the following procedure. page 20), the software keyboard and the tablet buttons (

2 2 1 1 Open the display so that it is perpendicular with the body of the computer. 2 Slide the latch C to the right, and then without releasing it, turn the display clockwise by 180. CAUTION 2 Latch C Do not rotate the display more than 180, or attempt to rotate the display counter-

clockwise. 3 Close the computer with the display facing up. 3 4 Latch A Latch B 5 4 Pull up on the latch A. 5 Position the latch B on the display side, then bring the latch A down to fix the display in place. n n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O Latch A NOTE To return to Laptop mode:

Perform the steps for changing the computer into Tablet mode, only in reverse order. 1 Pull up on latch A and release the latch B. 2 Open the display. 3 Slide the latch C to the right, and then without releasing it, turn the display counter-clockwise by 180. Usage Example In Tablet Mode, the computer can be operated while holding the body as shown in the figure. Latch C 21 Operating in Tablet Mode Changing the Display Settings To rotate the display Press the rotation button that is most comfortable for you. For detailed information, Display Rotation until the display is set at the angle NOTE You can set the computer so that the display automatically rotates to your preferred angle when changing from Laptop Mode to Tablet Mode or vice versa. (

Display Rotation) To adjust the brightness of LCD Press the LCD brightness control buttons

. Inputting Characters Press the input panel button The software keyboard shown below will appear, and characters can be input with the stylus

(included). For detailed information, Software Keyboard. NOTE You can also start up the software keyboard using the following procedure. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard]. Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard]. When using the touchscreen function, use only the stylus included with the computer. Stylus Tablet Buttons LCD brightness control Input Panel Enter Rotation Security n o i t a r e p O 22 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. Opening the Reference Manual or Important Tips Reference Manual Windows 2000 Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]. Windows XP Select [Reference Manual] in [Start]. on the desktop. Important Tips Select Important Tips can also be accessed from the following menu. Windows 2000 Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]

Windows XP Select [Important Tips] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]

When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is started up for the first time, the License Agreement 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. Refer to Acrobat Reader Help to use the Acrobat Reader. NOTE Illustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification. If this is the case, we recommend that the display be magnified. The characters in PDF files (such as the Reference Manual) may be difficult to read depending on the Acrobat Reader settings and the Windows Desktop settings. In such cases, change the Acrobat Reader settings with the following procedure. 1 Start up Acrobat Reader. 2 Select [Edit] - [Preferences] - [Accessibility], and then set [Color Scheme] to [Use colors specified in document]. 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 n o o i i t t a a r r e e p p O O 23 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 Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 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 Panasonic Technical Support. 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 Panasonic Technical Support. 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. 0614 Serial Port A config. error - device disabled 0616 Serial Port B config. error - device disabled Serial Device I/O Address or IRQ are in conflict. Change the I/O Address or IRQ in the Setup Utility. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 24 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 Panasonic Technical Support. 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 dis-

played 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 When the administrator password is forgotten Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor. Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed. 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 password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support. page 24 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 set-

tings. (The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase.) You can set the date and time using the following menu. Windows 2000

[Control Panel] - [Date/Time]

Windows XP

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

When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the date and time of the server. If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 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 2000 Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check mark for

[Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel] - [Power Op-

tions] - [Advanced]. Windows XP Select the account to change in [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]. 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 [Disable]. 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 Panasonic Technical Support. Windows 2000 After reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. Windows XP If you have created a password reset disk (

page 14), 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. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 25 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Starting Up (continued) When the previous item is not the cause Setup Utility). This will restore the Setup 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. Windows 2000 1 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [My Computer], and select [Proper-

2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. 3 Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. Windows XP 1 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [Start] - [My Computer], and select ties].

[Properties]. 2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now]. 3 Select [Start] after selecting required items in [Check disk options]. At startup, hold down F8 when the [Panasonic] screen disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. 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 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 cursor cannot be con-

trolled properly g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 26 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. Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 . When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by using the standby or hibernation function, there may be no display on the LCD unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this case, connect the external display or press Fn + F3 . 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. 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. 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 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. Restart the computer by using the keyboard (Press If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read Computer hangs

Be sure to use the Display Rotation Tool to rotate the display.

, U , and select [Restart] with

, then press Enter ). page 29). Display (continued) The cursor does not move in scrolling area of the touch pad The external display no longer displays properly During simultaneous dis-

play, the screen of the exter-

nal display becomes disor-

dered Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The red indicator blinks The orange indicator blinks The green indicator blinks The battery indicator blinks green and orange alternately Reference Manual The Reference Manual is not displayed When the Microsoft IntelliMouse Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad. In this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface excluding the right part or bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of the touch pad can be used for cursor operations. When an external display is used that is incompatible with the power saving modes of the computer, the display may not function correctly when the computer enters the power sav-

ing 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 in the following menu. Windows 2000

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics]. Windows XP

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

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 battery indicator light is or-

ange. 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 discon-

nect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The battery pack or recharg-

ing function may be defective. 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. In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging to a level of 80%* in normal temperature mode. (

Do not remove the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green.

*A level of 80% in normal temperature mode is displayed as [100%] in high temperature mode. Warming up the system to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Leave your computer as is. Once the allowable temperature range requirement is satisfied, your computer will start automatically. Battery Power) Is Acrobat Reader installed?

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

[Run] to reinstall the program. When installing the program, do not change the installation destination folder. If the destination folder is changed, the Reference Manual cannot be opened from the [Start] menu. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 27 Dealing with Problems (Summary) If a USB device is connected, try removing it. This message appears periodically; for example, when using a Wireless LAN. If the mes-

sage appears, select [End Now]. Delete the check mark for [Show the tray icon] in the following menu. Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet]

Windows XP

: [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel Network Adapters] - [Intel(R) PROSet]

Remove the checkmark from [Hide modes that this monitor cannot display]*.

* Windows 2000 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor]. Windows XP In [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor]. Close any applications that are currently open. Windows 2000 Add the checkmark for [Enable Rotation] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics]

When some applications are running (Outlook Express etc.), the display may not be changed and the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen may not match the dis-

play angle. Press the rotation button 1 - 3 times (until the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen matches the display angle). After exiting the application, rotate the display, then start up the application again. If the problem persists, restart the computer. Confirm that the default angle of each mode is correctly set. (

Windows XP Do not switch from Laptop mode to Tablet mode, or vice versa, while Windows is in the process of switching users with the Fast User Switching function. Windows 2000 Select [Center] for [Picture Display] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] -

[Background]. Windows XP Select [Center] for [Position] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Dis-

play] - [Desktop]. Some screensaver types do not display anything on the screen for the first minute or so. Try changing the screensaver type. Display Rotation) This problem may occur if the screen settings are changed while the display is rotated. Press the rotation button 1 - 3 times (until the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen matches the display angle). Shutting down Windows cannot be shut down or restarted This program is not re-

sponding is displayed when shutting down or log-

ging off Display Rotation The display cannot be ro-

tated The display cannot be changed and the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen do not match the display angle The display is not rotated automatically by switching from Laptop mode to Tab-

let mode, or vice versa When the display is rotated, an application error occurs in explorer.exe When the screensaver starts while the display is rotated, nothing is displayed on the screen Windows 2000 The operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen do not match the display angle g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 28 Fast User Switching Function Windows XP Some applications do not work properly When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur. Some applications may not work properly (for example, PDF files may not be printed properly). Key combinations with Fn may not work. It may not be possible to set the settings of the display. A serial mouse may not work. Wireless LAN may not work. If any of the above occurs, log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. Others Computer hangs 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 procedure. Then reinstall the program. Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs]

Windows XP

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

g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 29 Reinstalling Software When reinstall procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data that is on your hard disk before running the reinstall procedure. The reinstall procedure will return the computer to its original condition. 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 BACKUP DISK(s) created in advance (

Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) Panasonic CD drive (optional: KXL-RW10AN <PC Card-compatible> or CF-VDRRT1 <USB>) When using a PC Card-compatible CD drive other than the Panasonic KXL-RW10AN CD drive:

page 13) page 31 NOTE If you have not created the FIRSTAID FD, you can create by using the following procedure:

Windows 2000

[Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. Windows XP

[Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Important Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD and floppy disk drive). Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed. When using the Panasonic KXL-RW10AN CD drive, set the switch of the PC Card to 16-bit. Reinstalling 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, and this screen should appear.

Select a number

1. Start restoring the operating system. 2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security. 3. End

7 Select [1. Start restoring the operating system.]. The License Agreement screen should appear. 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the CD drive to the computer.

<Only when using the Panasonic CD drive KXL-RW10AN>

Connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port of the com-

puter, then set the FIRSTAID FD in the floppy disk drive. 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 Pass-

word. 4 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .

<Only when using the Panasonic CD drive CF-VDRRT1>

Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu. g n i t o o h s e b u o r T l 30 8 Select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!]. This screen should appear. Windows 2000

Select a number

1. Restore Windows(R) 2000 Professional to the whole HDD. 2. Make two partitions, for the operating system and data. And restore Windows(R) 2000 Professional to the operating system partition.

(All existing partitions on HDD will be lost.) 3. Restore Windows(R) 2000 Professional to the first partition. 4. End

Windows XP

Select a number

1. Restore Windows(R) XP Professional to the whole HDD. 2. Make two partitions, for the operating system and data. And restore Windows(R) XP Professional to the operating system partition.

(All existing partitions on HDD will be lost.) 3. Restore Windows(R) XP Professional to the first partition. 4. End

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 per-

formed with a small partition size. 10 At the confirmation message, press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts au-

tomatically. (The operations take about 20 minutes <PC Card-compatible> or 50 minutes <USB>.) CAUTION Do not cancel the reinstall procedure before it is completed. 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 tray of the CD drive and then close the tray, then select [OK]. 11 After the reinstallation procedure completes, press any key. The computer will be shut down.

<Only when using the Panasonic CD drive KXL-RW10AN>

Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the floppy disk drive. 12 Remove the recovery CD and 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 excep-

tion 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 10 - 12) NOTE When an UPDATE FD is to be created, follow the steps in the readme.txt on the disk. (

page 13) 17 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where nec-

essary.

<When using a PC Card-compatible CD drive other than the Panasonic KXL-RW10AN>

Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD drive, to the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG.SYS file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, some CD drives require card managers (card and socket service). See the manual included with your CD drive for further details. 1 Start Windows and insert the FIRSTAID FD. 2 Windows 2000 Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Accessories]-[Notepad]-

[File]-[Open], input [a:\config.sys], then select [Open]. Windows XP Select [Start]-[All Programs]-[Accessories]-[Notepad]-

[File]-[Open], input [a:\config.sys], then select [Open]. 3 Rewrite the following line and save. Delete the following four lines.

;KXL-RW10AN DRIVER DEVICE=A:\TOOLS\KMASMGRA.SYS DEVICE=A:\TOOLS\KMASASPA.SYS DEVICE=A:\TOOLS\KMASCDA.SYS /D:MSCD000 Add the driver of your CD drive. Device=A:\DRIVER1.SYS /D:MSCD000 Rewrite this driver for the driver of your CD drive. The driver for the PC Card will also be necessary. Refer to the operation manual that accompanies the CD drive. Save the file and close [Notepad]. 4 Copy the CD driver file (i.e., the driver file rewritten in step 3 ) of the CD drive below [a:\] of the FIRSTAID FD. 5 Set the floppy disk to the write-protect state. After this, follow the reinstalling procedure of <Only when using the Panasonic CD drive KXL-RW10AN>.

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TED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED. TERM This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminated. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions therefor set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein. Upon any such termination, you agree to destroy, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATE-

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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 x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 33 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 Panasonic CD drive (optional: KXL-RW10AN <PC Card-compatible> or CF-VDRRT1 <USB>)

<Only when using the CD-ROM drive Panasonic KXL-RW10AN>

Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional CF-VFDU03) FIRSTAID FD created in advance (

page 13) 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. If you have not created the FIRSTAID FD, you can create by using the following procedure:

Windows 2000 : [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. Windows XP If you can not create this disk, contact your Panasonic Technical Support. When using the Panasonic KXL-RW10AN CD drive, set the switch of the PC Card to 16-bit.

: [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. Procedure 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the CD drive to the computer.

<Only when using the Panasonic CD drive KXL-RW10AN>

Connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port of the com-

puter, then set the FIRSTAID FD in the floppy disk drive. 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 Press F9 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter .

<Only when using the Panasonic CD drive CF-VDRRT1>

Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place 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, and this screen should appear.

Select a number

1. Start restoring the operating system. 2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security. 3. End

x i d n e p p A 34 7 Select [2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security.]. 8 At the confirmation message, press Y . 9 At [<<< Start menu >>>], press Enter . 10 The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-

played. 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 the 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 mes-

sage will be displayed.

<Only when using the Panasonic CD drive KXL-RW10AN>

Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the floppy disk drive. 13 Remove the recovery CD and the CD drive. Names and Functions of Parts Stylus

page 20) Keyboard LED Indicators

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

CENSE AGREEMENT]. If you agree to the conditions, remove the seal. Touch Pad

page 19) Wireless LAN Antenna Wireless LAN)

LCD

page 20) Function Keys For information on the key com-

binations available.

Key Combinations) Hard Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive) Battery Pack

Battery Power) Tablet Buttons

Tablet Buttons) LCD brightness control Input Panel Enter Rotation Security A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-

8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle 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. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 35 Names and Functions of Parts External Display Port

External Display) Serial Port Use this port to a serial mouse or serial communication devices. Modem Modem) LAN LAN) PC Card Slots PC Cards)

USB Ports

USB Devices) DC-IN Jack DC IN 16.0 V Hand Strap The hand strap can be attached to any two of the four corners using screws (A) which were used to attach the hand strap. Adjust the length of the belt so that the computer does not fall by mis-

take, and firmly hold the computer when using it. CAUTION The strap has been designed to carry only the weight of the computer. Therefore, be sure that the strap does not carry a weight that exceeds the weight of the computer. The strap may acci-

dentally come loose from the computer. Do not use a strap that is damaged or about to tear. LOCK Security Lock A cable can be connected to prevent theft of your computer. For more infor-

mation, read the manual provided with the cable. Microphone Jack Use only a monaural condenser micro-

phone (miniature jack). Using an input source other than a monaural condenser microphone may not allow audio to be input or may damage the equipment. Headphone Jack Use this jack to connect headphones or amplifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the internal speaker is dis-

abled when headphones or external speakers are connected.

(The above illustration shows the position where the hand strap is attached at the factory.) Shoulder Strap The shoulder strap can be connected to the hand strap to make it longer. x i d n e p p A 36 Expansion Bus Connector

Port Replicator) RAM Module Slot

RAM Module) External Antenna Connectors The external antenna connector is for use as an extension in the future. CAUTION FCC RF Exposure Warning:

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other an-

tenna or transmitter. Optional Port Replicator contains TNC con-

nector for external mounted antenna. Em-

ployed antenna cannot exceed 7 dBi an-

tenna gain and must be professionally in-

stalled. Also, must maintain minimum 20 cm spacing between external antenna and all persons body during wireless mode of operation. Speaker To adjust the volume:

Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off : Fn + F4 CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come in close proximity to the speaker on the bottom surface of the computer. Because the speaker contains a magnet, metal objects may become attached to the bottom surface of the computer. This may cause the computer to be unstable, or may mark the surface of the desk on which it is sitting. If floppy disks, magnetic memory cards, or other magnetic media approach the speaker, there is a risk that data will be destroyed. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 37 Names and Functions of Parts Using the Tether The tether can be attached to the bottom right or bottom left corner of the display. It prevents the stylus (included) from falling accidentally. Attaching the Tether 1 2 Tether 3 4 CAUTION When closing the display, be careful not to catch the tether between the display and main part of the computer. (See the figure below.) x i d n e p p A 38 Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CPU L2 (Second) Cache Memory Memory Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*1 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Pointing Device PC Card Slot Allowable current (total for two slots) RAM Module Slot*4 Interface Serial Port Microphone Jack*5 Headphone Jack USB Port Modem LAN Wireless LAN Expansion Bus Connector External Antenna Connector Speaker Sound Battery Pack Operating Time*7 Charging Time*7 Clock Battery AC Adaptor*10 Power Consumption*11 Environment In use Power On Power Off Temperature Humidity Not in use Temperature Humidity Physical Dimensions*13 (W X H X D) Weight*13 CF-18BHAZXDM/CF-18BHAZXKM Intel Pentium M processor 900 MHz ULV 1 MB 256 MB (768 MB Max.) UMA (64 MB Max.) 10.4 type (TFT) 256/65536/16M colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots/1024x768 dots) 256/65536/16M colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots/1024x768 dots/1280x1024 dots)*2 40 GB*3 Windows keyboard (82 keys) Touch Pad Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Stylus (included) touch capable) Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA 200-pin, SO-DIMM, 2.5 V, DDR-SDRAM, PC2100 Compliant Dsub 9-pin Male Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA 4-pin x 2, USB2.0 RJ-11 Data:56 kbps (V.92 & K56flex*6) FAX:14.4 kbps RJ 45 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX 802.11b Dedicated 100-pin female Dedicated 50 coaxial connector x 2 Monaural Speaker Approx. 4 hours - 8 hours*8 (Approx. 6 hours*9) AC 97 2.1 Compatible, 18 bits full duplex stereo Li-ion 7.4 V, 6.6 Ah Windows 2000 Approx. 4 hours - 7.5 hours*8 (Approx. 5.5 hours*9) Windows XP Approx. 7 h Approx. 3.5 h Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V Input : 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Approx. 18 W*12 / Approx. 41 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state) 5 C to 35 C {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) 271 mm X 49 mm X 216 mm {10.7 " X 1.93 " X 8.5 "}

Approx. 2.0 kg {Approx. 4.5 lb.}

Output : 16.0 V DC, 2.5 A

*1 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.

*2 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.

*3 1GB = 109 bytes

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

*5 Use only a monaural condenser microphone.

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

*7 Varies depending on the usage conditions.

*8 Measured using BatteryMarkTM Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Minimum)

*9 Measured using MobileMarkTM 2002 (LCD brightness: 60 cd/m2

*10 <Only for North America>

) The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord.

*11 Approx. 0.7 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off. Approx. 1.5 W when the Wake up from LAN function has been enabled.

*12 Rated power consumption.

*13 The dimensions and weight do not include the hand strap. x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 39 Specifications Software Model No. Operating System Utility Programs CF-18BHAZXDM Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack3 (NTFS File System) CF-18BHAZXKM Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack1 (NTFS File System) Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe Acrobat Reader Intel SpeedStep technology Applet Intel PROSet WLAN Security Client Wireless LAN Switch Panasonic Hand Writing Software Keyboard Display Rotation Tool Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*

Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe Acrobat Reader Intel PROSet WLAN Security Client Wireless LAN Switch Panasonic Hand Writing Software Keyboard Display Rotation Tool Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*

* The Product Recovery CD-ROM is required. x i d n e p p A 40 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.

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 x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 41 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-

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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 i d n e p p A 42 Memo x x i i d d n n e e p p p p A A 43 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 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Ontario L4W 2T3 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan FJ0803-0 DFQX5421ZA

 

 

Supplementary Instructions for Wireless LAN This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions. Your computer is equipped with Wireless LAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies. For U.S.A. Operating Instructions Read Replace the Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (

Me First) with the following. 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:

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 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 1.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna and all persons body (exclud-

ing extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

This equipment may use multiple installed transmitters, which may be capable of simultaneous transmission. 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. Information to the User 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) This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency elec-

tromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recom-

mendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representa-

tives 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 correction of in-

terference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the re-

sponsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distribu-

tors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines. Specifications Wireless LAN module Data transfer rates Standards supported Transmission method Wireless channels used RF frequency band IEEE802.11g : 54 Mbps/48 Mbps/36 Mbps/24 Mbps/18 Mbps/12 Mbps/9 Mbps/6 Mbps

(automatically switched) IEEE802.11b : 11 Mbps/5.5 Mbps/2 Mbps/1 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b OFDM system, DSSS system Channels 1 to 11 2.412 GHz ~ 2.462 GHz Wireless LAN 3 If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections. CAUTION

Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna. Do not block the antenna area with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals. NOTE

The communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that support the wireless LAN, the installation environment and other ambient conditions.

One characteristic of radio waves is that their transmission rate tends to drop as the communication distance increases. It is recommended that the devices supporting the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other.

The rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used. Windows XP

Do not use the Fast User Switching function.

Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity.

If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn the wireless Precautions LAN off using the following method:

or on the taskbar. 1 Double-click 2 Select your wireless LAN adaptor and select [General]. 3 Select [Off] for [Switch radio]. 4 Select [OK]. The icon will turn to

. Wireless LAN The Settings 4

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.

We recommend turning the wireless LAN off when it is not used or out of range.

If you leave the wireless LAN on, the battery's operating time is shortened. To use the wireless LAN, set the profile using the following procedure. The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. CAUTION

Set profiles for each user using the following procedure. NOTE Windows XP

If [Windows XP is currently configured to manage the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN adaptor.] is displayed, select [Yes]. Windows 2000

After setting the profile, delete the profile displayed at the time of purchase (profile name: Default). 1 2 3 Double-click on the taskbar. Select your wireless LAN adapter and select [General]. Select [On] for [Switch radio]. Wireless LAN 4 5 Select [Networks] and select [Add]. 5 Enter the profile name and network name (SSID), and then make other necessary changes, then select [Next]. 6 Make necessary changes and select [Finish]. 7 NOTE Select [OK].

About WLAN Security Client WLAN Security Client is an implementation of the client side of the IEEE 802.1X-Port Based Network Access Control protocol. Since the WLAN Security Client has already started when is displayed on the is not displayed, start up the WLAN Security taskbar, do not double-start it. If Client in the following menu. Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].

For more information about how to use the WLAN Security Client, refer to [Help] in the menu bar or;

Windows XP Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel]. Windows 2000 Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel]. Check the Communication Status Select or on the taskbar to check the communication status. For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet, refer to [Help] in the menu bar. Wireless LAN If the function fails to operate correctly 6 Read the operating instructions for the access point carefully and check the settings.

The access point fails to be displayed in [Available Networks]

Select the profile you are using, and select [Advanced] in [Networks]. [Connect to ad hoc networks only] may have been selected in [Connection preference]. In this case, select

[Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc networks].

This computer uses channels 1 through 11*1. Check the channel being used.

*1 In the case of wireless communications, the frequency band being used can be divided into segments, so that different communications can be conducted on each band segment. A "Channel"

refers to the individual frequency bandwidth divisions.

The access point cannot be accessed

The network key setting may not conform to the access point. Check the network key setting of the access point and, if necessary, set it again correctly.

Depending on the access point and settings, access may not be accepted unless the computer's MAC address is registered beforehand. In this case, check the computer's MAC address using the following procedure and register it according to the operating instructions of the access point. 1 Display [Command Prompt]. Windows XP Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt]. 2 Input [ipconfig /all], and press Enter. 3 Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on "Physical Address" line on Wireless LAN side. Then input [exit], and press Enter.

The IP address of the access point is wrong

Following the operating instructions of the access point, set the IP address of the access point again correctly.