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... Card/ MultiMedia Card • SD Memory Card Security Function • RAM Module • Port Replicator / I/O Box • External Display • Printer • USB Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility • Icon Enlarger * Only for future use. Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-73 Series Getting Started Operation Contents Getting Started Read Me First 3 Names and Functions of Error Codes • Dealing with Problems (Advanced) [Additional Manual] Reference Manual This manual can be accessed...
... Card/ MultiMedia Card • SD Memory Card Security Function • RAM Module • Port Replicator / I/O Box • External Display • Printer • USB Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility • Icon Enlarger * Only for future use. Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-73 Series Getting Started Operation Contents Getting Started Read Me First 3 Names and Functions of Error Codes • Dealing with Problems (Advanced) [Additional Manual] Reference Manual This manual can be accessed...
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... Dealer's Address Getting Started * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for damage incurred directly or indirectly from the actual items in this manual, "Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional" is a registered trademark of LCD screen (models with all rights reserved. Model No. * Serial No. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive Copyright This manual is a description about...
... Dealer's Address Getting Started * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for damage incurred directly or indirectly from the actual items in this manual, "Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional" is a registered trademark of LCD screen (models with all rights reserved. Model No. * Serial No. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, DVD MULTI drive Copyright This manual is a description about...
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... telephone number of the equipment. This equipment may use with wireless transmitters, which is designed to be advised of your right to operate this computer and may be determined by turning the equipment off and on coin service provided by one or more of devices that may be connected to the telephone network, the telephone company will be specifically recommended...
... telephone number of the equipment. This equipment may use with wireless transmitters, which is designed to be advised of your right to operate this computer and may be determined by turning the equipment off and on coin service provided by one or more of devices that may be connected to the telephone network, the telephone company will be specifically recommended...
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Names and Functions of the LCD screen. External Display Port ( "External Display") Serial Port Use this port to exit. To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on the key combi- USB Ports ( "USB Devices") LED Indicators ( "LED Indicators") SD memory card status Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Multimedia pocket device status Hard disk drive status Speakers Sound is a risk that may prevent proper ventilation. Touch Pad ( page 18) DC-IN Jack DC IN 15.6 V Function Keys For information on /off : Fn + F4 CAUTION Do not...
Names and Functions of the LCD screen. External Display Port ( "External Display") Serial Port Use this port to exit. To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on the key combi- USB Ports ( "USB Devices") LED Indicators ( "LED Indicators") SD memory card status Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Multimedia pocket device status Hard disk drive status Speakers Sound is a risk that may prevent proper ventilation. Touch Pad ( page 18) DC-IN Jack DC IN 15.6 V Function Keys For information on /off : Fn + F4 CAUTION Do not...
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... Started Names and Functions of Parts Modem ( "Modem") I /O Box") RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") Battery Pack ( "Battery Power") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with cable. Expansion Bus Connector ( "Port Replicator/I /O Box Connector EXT. CAUTION Do not block or place the computer in a location that may damage the equipment. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this jack to connect headphones or amplifier-equipped speakers. LAN ( "LAN...
... Started Names and Functions of Parts Modem ( "Modem") I /O Box") RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") Battery Pack ( "Battery Power") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with cable. Expansion Bus Connector ( "Port Replicator/I /O Box Connector EXT. CAUTION Do not block or place the computer in a location that may damage the equipment. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this jack to connect headphones or amplifier-equipped speakers. LAN ( "LAN...
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... your computer. 2 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. 3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from [DVD Video] and [Movie file (mpeg)] on screen A or B on the screen. During this process, 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 system administrator for Windows XP Depending on to and create a password reset disk following the instructions on the left. In this , start ] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger...
... your computer. 2 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. 3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from [DVD Video] and [Movie file (mpeg)] on screen A or B on the screen. During this process, 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 system administrator for Windows XP Depending on to and create a password reset disk following the instructions on the left. In this , start ] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger...
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... handle forward. 2 Lift up the latch. 3 Lift open the display. 1 Power Indicator Power Switch 2 Turn your computer on , contact Panasonic Technical Support. However, the computer may encounter the following until the power indicator turns on before start up (takes up to start up before releasing it in an environment with touch- screen) or external mouse operations. • Closing the display. When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may occur at least...
... handle forward. 2 Lift up the latch. 3 Lift open the display. 1 Power Indicator Power Switch 2 Turn your computer on , contact Panasonic Technical Support. However, the computer may encounter the following until the power indicator turns on before start up (takes up to start up before releasing it in an environment with touch- screen) or external mouse operations. • Closing the display. When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may occur at least...
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... the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . *1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password). When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is pressed. nected) is used or a key is input for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated to resume from a key, the touch pad, the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or an external mouse...
... the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . *1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password). When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is pressed. nected) is used or a key is input for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated to resume from a key, the touch pad, the touchscreen (only for models with touchscreen) or an external mouse...
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... the following : Preparing a fully charged battery pack (and optional charger, if possible). Before using water when cleaning the panel. Making backup copies on this issue. Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratches and reduce readability of paper) between the display and keyboard. Apply camera lens cleaner on the screen. Areas excluding the display Wipe these areas with...
... the following : Preparing a fully charged battery pack (and optional charger, if possible). Before using water when cleaning the panel. Making backup copies on this issue. Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratches and reduce readability of paper) between the display and keyboard. Apply camera lens cleaner on the screen. Areas excluding the display Wipe these areas with...
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... of this device without deleting commercial software that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the com- Properly shut Windows down to work improperly or be damaged. When the hard disk is created ( page 34). check once more to the surface. Use care when handling your hard disk or make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. Even if you inadvertently change or erase...
... of this device without deleting commercial software that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the com- Properly shut Windows down to work improperly or be damaged. When the hard disk is created ( page 34). check once more to the surface. Use care when handling your hard disk or make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. Even if you inadvertently change or erase...
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... USB Support] in conflict. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to another if not. Run the Setup Utility and change the settings to be replaced. Confirm the settings, and change the settings in the memory that the disk is in [Information] menu of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the computer cannot be booted from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive...
... USB Support] in conflict. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to another if not. Run the Setup Utility and change the settings to be replaced. Confirm the settings, and change the settings in the memory that the disk is in [Information] menu of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the computer cannot be booted from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive...
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... any key. This computer will restore the Setup Utility's settings to increase.) Disable any resident software. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can use the Windows password as follows: 1 Select the account to [Disable]. If you fail to see if a fully charged battery is properly inserted. Dealing with Problems (Advanced)") Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit The computer does not operate when a USB device is connected [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup, or an operation...
... any key. This computer will restore the Setup Utility's settings to increase.) Disable any resident software. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can use the Windows password as follows: 1 Select the account to [Disable]. If you fail to see if a fully charged battery is properly inserted. Dealing with Problems (Advanced)") Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit The computer does not operate when a USB device is connected [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup, or an operation...
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... operations are functioning properly), no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the direct triggering of time, an afterimage may have automatically entered the standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off (for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected. Restart your computer may appear. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error...
... operations are functioning properly), no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the direct triggering of time, an afterimage may have automatically entered the standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off (for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected. Restart your computer may appear. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error...
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... is orange. Battery cannot be switched using "Icon Enlarger" ( "Icon Enlarger"). Troubleshooting 27 If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Under these conditions, do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off the screen saver or try removing it. Stop playing the video before switching the display destination. If you use the computer when the indicator light is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your...
... is orange. Battery cannot be switched using "Icon Enlarger" ( "Icon Enlarger"). Troubleshooting 27 If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Under these conditions, do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off the screen saver or try removing it. Stop playing the video before switching the display destination. If you use the computer when the indicator light is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your...
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... properly installed? When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not work . • A serial mouse may not be used . When installing the program, do not work . • It may not be possible to set the settings of the cursor on , set in [start ] menu. Enter the Windows user name and password without using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? Dealing with Problems (Summary) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for models...
... properly installed? When mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not work . • A serial mouse may not be used . When installing the program, do not work . • It may not be possible to set the settings of the cursor on , set in [start ] menu. Enter the Windows user name and password without using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? Dealing with Problems (Summary) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for models...
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... of times that the DVD video region code can cancel this case, press Y . Make two partitions, for the operating system installation and press Enter . (The data partition size is executed, the number of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 6 Press F10 . And reinstall Windows to the state set , enter the Supervisor Password. 3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press...
... of times that the DVD video region code can cancel this case, press Y . Make two partitions, for the operating system installation and press Enter . (The data partition size is executed, the number of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 6 Press F10 . And reinstall Windows to the state set , enter the Supervisor Password. 3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press...
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... You can still use operation ( - P--le--a-s-e--re--m-o--v-e-t-h-e--P-r-o-d-u--c-t-R-e--c-o-v-e-r-y-D--V--D---R-O--M--,-a-n-d--t-u-r-n-o--ff-t-h-e--c-o-m--p-u-t-e-r-. 11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key. You can only be shut down. 12 Turn on the partition for the second partition (data partition) as this screen should appear. [Recovery] is displayed. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools]. 2 Select [Disk Management]. 3 Right click on the hard disk drive. The computer will start ] - [Control Panel...
... You can still use operation ( - P--le--a-s-e--re--m-o--v-e-t-h-e--P-r-o-d-u--c-t-R-e--c-o-v-e-r-y-D--V--D---R-O--M--,-a-n-d--t-u-r-n-o--ff-t-h-e--c-o-m--p-u-t-e-r-. 11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key. You can only be shut down. 12 Turn on the partition for the second partition (data partition) as this screen should appear. [Recovery] is displayed. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools]. 2 Select [Disk Management]. 3 Right click on the hard disk drive. The computer will start ] - [Control Panel...
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.... 3. [ Backup ] Enable the Backup function. 0--.-[--C-a--n-c-e-l-----]--C--a-n-c-e--l When the message [The Backup function has been enabled. This utility cannot erase data for internal hard disk. The Setup Utility will be able to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and CD/DVD drive (included). If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is displayed. The operation of hard disk data following the steps below. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will start up. Procedure 1 Turn...
.... 3. [ Backup ] Enable the Backup function. 0--.-[--C-a--n-c-e-l-----]--C--a-n-c-e--l When the message [The Backup function has been enabled. This utility cannot erase data for internal hard disk. The Setup Utility will be able to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and CD/DVD drive (included). If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is displayed. The operation of hard disk data following the steps below. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will start up. Procedure 1 Turn...
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... condenser microphone. CPU Memory (Expandable to) Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*2 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Pointing Device Speaker Sound Multimedia Pocket Device Supports DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM read*7 CD-ROM read*7 CD-R write*8 CD-RW write High-Speed CD-RW write Slots PC Card Slots Allowable current (total for two slots) RAM Module Slot*9 SD Memory Card Slot Interface External Display Port Serial Port Microphone Jack*10 Headphone Jack Expansion Bus Connector USB Ports I/O Box Connector Modem LAN Wireless LAN CF-73NCQTSKM CF-73N3LTSKM...
... condenser microphone. CPU Memory (Expandable to) Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*2 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Pointing Device Speaker Sound Multimedia Pocket Device Supports DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM read*7 CD-ROM read*7 CD-R write*8 CD-RW write High-Speed CD-RW write Slots PC Card Slots Allowable current (total for two slots) RAM Module Slot*9 SD Memory Card Slot Interface External Display Port Serial Port Microphone Jack*10 Headphone Jack Expansion Bus Connector USB Ports I/O Box Connector Modem LAN Wireless LAN CF-73NCQTSKM CF-73N3LTSKM...
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...;F} 30% to 240 V AC adaptor. Software Operating System Utility Programs Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack1a (NTFS File System) Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe® Acrobat® Reader PC Information Viewer Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*7 Hard Disk Backup Utility*7 Intel® PROSet for Wireless SD Utility Icon Enlarger Hotkey Settings Battery Recalibration Utility WinDVD™4 B's Recorder Gold5 B's CLiP *7 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is off. Operation Temperature ment Humidity Storage Temperature...
...;F} 30% to 240 V AC adaptor. Software Operating System Utility Programs Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack1a (NTFS File System) Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe® Acrobat® Reader PC Information Viewer Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*7 Hard Disk Backup Utility*7 Intel® PROSet for Wireless SD Utility Icon Enlarger Hotkey Settings Battery Recalibration Utility WinDVD™4 B's Recorder Gold5 B's CLiP *7 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is off. Operation Temperature ment Humidity Storage Temperature...