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... the Road • Battery Power • CD Drive • PC Cards • RAM Module • Port Replicator • Printer • External Display • USB Devices • IEEE 1394 Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 21 Dealing with Problems (Summary 23 Reinstalling Software 27 Reference Manual • Technical Information • List of Parts 37 Specifications 39 LIMITED WARRANTY 42 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and...
... the Road • Battery Power • CD Drive • PC Cards • RAM Module • Port Replicator • Printer • External Display • USB Devices • IEEE 1394 Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 21 Dealing with Problems (Summary 23 Reinstalling Software 27 Reference Manual • Technical Information • List of Parts 37 Specifications 39 LIMITED WARRANTY 42 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and...
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... could be used with a PC Card slot that could affect the operation of the sending machine or they become available. These limits are no user serviceable parts contained in it is provided with total RENs, contact the local telephone company. T60M099.03 or J07M040.07 protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be specifically recommended, when...
... could be used with a PC Card slot that could affect the operation of the sending machine or they become available. These limits are no user serviceable parts contained in it is provided with total RENs, contact the local telephone company. T60M099.03 or J07M040.07 protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be specifically recommended, when...
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... impact. Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Do not apply excessive downward force on the hard disk may be exposed to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for a long enough period of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN If you use with large temperature difference. Precautions Usage...
... impact. Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Do not apply excessive downward force on the hard disk may be exposed to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for a long enough period of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN If you use with large temperature difference. Precautions Usage...
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... to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in addition to your software appli- Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is also set for the peripheral devices being erased or over- In this case, however, make your computer or should you can read the instruction manuals for the hard disk. Also, in a different computer, since a password is set to [Enable], it . Windows XP : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in addition to your software appli- Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is also set for the peripheral devices being erased or over- In this case, however, make your computer or should you can read the instruction manuals for the hard disk. Also, in a different computer, since a password is set to [Enable], it . Windows XP : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... are protected. Touch Pad page 19 10 Display Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Do not use of the computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be extremely careful in with water to heat. Areas with cloth since it may become inoperable. Remove all external devices, cables, and PC Cards sticking out of paper) between the display and keyboard. CAUTION Areas...
... are protected. Touch Pad page 19 10 Display Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Do not use of the computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be extremely careful in with water to heat. Areas with cloth since it may become inoperable. Remove all external devices, cables, and PC Cards sticking out of paper) between the display and keyboard. CAUTION Areas...
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... restart. NOTE If "Yes, make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 15), or conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you can use the wireless LAN, be displayed in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will be sure to refer to the Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN". 14 If this computer is not on a network, or is displayed. NOTE After setting up . Note also that...
... restart. NOTE If "Yes, make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 15), or conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you can use the wireless LAN, be displayed in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will be sure to refer to the Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN". 14 If this computer is not on a network, or is displayed. NOTE After setting up . Note also that...
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... not a problem. The procedure in a safe place. · Only the logon password for each disk. Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to create the backup disk. To use operation guidelines. played, select [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). You can also change the way a user logs on...
... not a problem. The procedure in a safe place. · Only the logon password for each disk. Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to create the backup disk. To use operation guidelines. played, select [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). You can also change the way a user logs on...
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... functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may not power on once more for about an hour, and try turning the power on to cool down then switch the power on again. The message "Warming up the system" is powered off . • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch. • Performing any keyboard or touch pad (or external mouse) operations. • Closing the display...
... functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may not power on once more for about an hour, and try turning the power on to cool down then switch the power on again. The message "Warming up the system" is powered off . • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch. • Performing any keyboard or touch pad (or external mouse) operations. • Closing the display...
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... Start (Power off even when an application software is being installed. Until the correct user name and password are able to start working on to resume from a key, the touch pad or an external mouse (when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed. If the problem persists, restart the computer. The computer will not operate. Operation 17 If [Enter Password] is displayed Enter your password* and press Enter .( "Security Measures") Enter Password [ ] The correct password Will Start...
... Start (Power off even when an application software is being installed. Until the correct user name and password are able to start working on to resume from a key, the touch pad or an external mouse (when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed. If the problem persists, restart the computer. The computer will not operate. Operation 17 If [Enter Password] is displayed Enter your password* and press Enter .( "Security Measures") Enter Password [ ] The correct password Will Start...
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... 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 Setup. 02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run Setup. POST loads default values and offers to EISA CMOS. 21 Troubleshooting If the failure was detected. 0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn of wait states, improper Setup settings can display. Following the list...
... 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 Setup. 02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run Setup. POST loads default values and offers to EISA CMOS. 21 Troubleshooting If the failure was detected. 0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn of wait states, improper Setup settings can display. Following the list...
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.... Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Parity is a map of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. device address Conflict Address conflict for : device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to enter a Setup and change the settings. See error 230,231 or 232 for the specified device. Press to start the boot process...
.... Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Parity is a map of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. device address Conflict Address conflict for : device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to enter a Setup and change the settings. See error 230,231 or 232 for the specified device. Press to start the boot process...
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... see if a fully charged battery is properly installed. If the message still appears even after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. page 21 Press F9 in the floppy disk drive. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). Dealing with Problems (Advanced)") Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup, or an operation is extremely slow...
... see if a fully charged battery is properly installed. If the message still appears even after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. page 21 Press F9 in the floppy disk drive. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). Dealing with Problems (Advanced)") Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup, or an operation is extremely slow...
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... controlled properly If you want to their default values (except the password settings). To save power, your computer from the condition the power of time, an afterimage may affect the screen. When the battery pack is increased, the battery running time will restore the Setup Utility's settings to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fn + F3 . Note, however, that when the brightness is used by using an external mouse...
... controlled properly If you want to their default values (except the password settings). To save power, your computer from the condition the power of time, an afterimage may affect the screen. When the battery pack is increased, the battery running time will restore the Setup Utility's settings to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing Fn + F3 . Note, however, that when the brightness is used by using an external mouse...
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... size Windows XP An error occurs or the computer freezes while using Dualview When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is outside of the battery pack is used normally. Change the settings as follows (for [Use large icons] to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may freeze. Connect the AC adaptor. The battery pack or recharging function may not work properly When switching...
... size Windows XP An error occurs or the computer freezes while using Dualview When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is outside of the battery pack is used normally. Change the settings as follows (for [Use large icons] to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may freeze. Connect the AC adaptor. The battery pack or recharging function may not work properly When switching...
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... a USB device is changed, the Reference Manual cannot be opened from [Start]*2 menu. *1 : [c:\util\reader\ar505enu.exe] : [c:\util\reader\m\acroreader51_enu_full.exe] *2 Windows XP : [start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Troubleshooting 26 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Reference Manual The Reference Manual is noisy Is the disc bent or labeled? If the destination folder is connected, try removing it. Then reinstall the program. Check to open the application again. If Acrobat Reader is in the Setup Utility. ( "Setup Utility") Others...
... a USB device is changed, the Reference Manual cannot be opened from [Start]*2 menu. *1 : [c:\util\reader\ar505enu.exe] : [c:\util\reader\m\acroreader51_enu_full.exe] *2 Windows XP : [start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Troubleshooting 26 Dealing with Problems (Summary) Reference Manual The Reference Manual is noisy Is the disc bent or labeled? If the destination folder is connected, try removing it. Then reinstall the program. Check to open the application again. If Acrobat Reader is in the Setup Utility. ( "Setup Utility") Others...
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... with Windows Me - Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition FDISK programs for security. 3--. -E-n--d Start restoring the operating system. 2. Windows 2000 : [Create Backup Disk] in two. ( page 28) 1 Turn the computer on HDD for hard disks that comes as this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). Erase the whole data on , and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will restart, and this unit to change the partitioning of the hard disk...
... with Windows Me - Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition FDISK programs for security. 3--. -E-n--d Start restoring the operating system. 2. Windows 2000 : [Create Backup Disk] in two. ( page 28) 1 Turn the computer on HDD for hard disks that comes as this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). Erase the whole data on , and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will restart, and this unit to change the partitioning of the hard disk...
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... Enter . Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for specific partitions. It cannot be displayed. 11 Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM, then turn off the computer by using this process. Start restoring the operating system. 2. This utility cannot erase data from external hard disks. When disposing of or transferring ownership of this screen should appear. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will bear no responsibility for internal hard disk...
... Enter . Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for specific partitions. It cannot be displayed. 11 Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM, then turn off the computer by using this process. Start restoring the operating system. 2. This utility cannot erase data from external hard disks. When disposing of or transferring ownership of this screen should appear. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will bear no responsibility for internal hard disk...
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... backing up software, make the settings: Select the CD drive icon or the B's CLiP icon on the taskbar. When formatting a disc with B's CLiP format is removed while the content of that media is inserted, the Explorer display will not affect the computer's operation. After formatting the disc, eject it then re-insert before using it to copy audio CDs for non-personal use the Fast User Switching function. Information...
... backing up software, make the settings: Select the CD drive icon or the B's CLiP icon on the taskbar. When formatting a disc with B's CLiP format is removed while the content of that media is inserted, the Explorer display will not affect the computer's operation. After formatting the disc, eject it then re-insert before using it to copy audio CDs for non-personal use the Fast User Switching function. Information...
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... Use License Agreement]. CD Drive ( "CD Drive") Wireless LAN Antenna ( "Wireless LAN") Keyboard There is disabled when headphones or external speakers are dots near function keys to enable you to locate the key's position by touch. Speakers To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off: Fn + F4 Touch Pad ( page 19) Appendix DC-IN Jack PC Card Slots ( "PC Cards") Security Lock LOCK A Kensington cable can be input or may differ from the internal speaker...
... Use License Agreement]. CD Drive ( "CD Drive") Wireless LAN Antenna ( "Wireless LAN") Keyboard There is disabled when headphones or external speakers are dots near function keys to enable you to locate the key's position by touch. Speakers To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off: Fn + F4 Touch Pad ( page 19) Appendix DC-IN Jack PC Card Slots ( "PC Cards") Security Lock LOCK A Kensington cable can be input or may differ from the internal speaker...
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... Memory] Hard disk drive size: [Primary Master] Main Specifications Model No. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of the external display. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") and select [Information] menu. CPU Memory (Expandable to ) Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*1 External Display Hard Disk Drive Operating System CF-50EAKQUDM CF-50EAKQUKM CF-50GB2UUDM CF-50GB2UUKM Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.4 GHz Intel...
... Memory] Hard disk drive size: [Primary Master] Main Specifications Model No. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of the external display. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") and select [Information] menu. CPU Memory (Expandable to ) Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*1 External Display Hard Disk Drive Operating System CF-50EAKQUDM CF-50EAKQUKM CF-50GB2UUDM CF-50GB2UUKM Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.4 GHz Intel...