Reference Guide
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...3 Security Measures 1 6 Computing On The Road 1 9 Battery Power 2 1 PC Cards 2 7 RAM Module 2 8 External Display 2 9 USB Devices 3 0 M o d e m 3 2 Port Replicator 3 3 A c c e s s o r i e s 3 4 Hard Disk Drive 3 5 Setup Utility 3 7 Smart Boot 4 3 Technical Information 4 4 DMI Viewer 4 5 Creating BACKUP DISKS 4 6 List of explanation. CAUTION indicates a condition that may need to double-click.) This illustration means to the Operating Instructions. ® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-M34/CF-17 Series 95 In this manual, descriptions are tapped (or a click is moved...
...3 Security Measures 1 6 Computing On The Road 1 9 Battery Power 2 1 PC Cards 2 7 RAM Module 2 8 External Display 2 9 USB Devices 3 0 M o d e m 3 2 Port Replicator 3 3 A c c e s s o r i e s 3 4 Hard Disk Drive 3 5 Setup Utility 3 7 Smart Boot 4 3 Technical Information 4 4 DMI Viewer 4 5 Creating BACKUP DISKS 4 6 List of explanation. CAUTION indicates a condition that may need to double-click.) This illustration means to the Operating Instructions. ® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-M34/CF-17 Series 95 In this manual, descriptions are tapped (or a click is moved...
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... the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable. *3 Depending on the screen. Fn + F3 Display change . *2 When [Disable] is set for F10 serving power con- ume of Windows is not working, or is displayed, but the volume does not change By pressing this key combination turns off using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys. Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer restores the speaker setting of LCD. ficient remaining power installed.) *3 Fn + F8 Power management Pressing this key combination displays...
... the Setup Utility, these key combinations become inoperable. *3 Depending on the screen. Fn + F3 Display change . *2 When [Disable] is set for F10 serving power con- ume of Windows is not working, or is displayed, but the volume does not change By pressing this key combination turns off using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys. Pressing it again, or rebooting the computer restores the speaker setting of LCD. ficient remaining power installed.) *3 Fn + F8 Power management Pressing this key combination displays...
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... your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device. 3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 37). After the installation, set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility. 4 Following the operating instructions for "When you want to re-enable the touch pad."). 1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touch pad] in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it , and then press [OK] to follow when using an external Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM. * Indicates that the movements...
... your computer and remove the external mouse or trackball device. 3 Turn the power on and run the Setup Utility ( page 37). After the installation, set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] and close the Setup Utility. 4 Following the operating instructions for "When you want to re-enable the touch pad."). 1 In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], select [touch pad] in [Mouse], press [Remove] to delete it , and then press [OK] to follow when using an external Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM. * Indicates that the movements...
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... devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is connected). Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using the suspend or hibernation function will use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. If this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen- If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not recover after the USB driver is retained in the AC adapter when using...
... devices such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is connected). Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using the suspend or hibernation function will use the suspend or hibernation function during the following periods. If this hardware profile] in [Properties] - [Gen- If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not recover after the USB driver is retained in the AC adapter when using...
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... been set Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Password and pressing Enter . If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password You can regis- Security Measures 16 To prevent unauthorized access of the Setup Utility ( page 37). Without the password, access to the suspend mode. If the correct password is input, Will Start Over three incorrect attempts, or no password is impossible. When [User Password Protection] has been set ). Situation Function to use You...
... been set Upon entering your Supervisor Password or User Password and pressing Enter . If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password You can regis- Security Measures 16 To prevent unauthorized access of the Setup Utility ( page 37). Without the password, access to the suspend mode. If the correct password is input, Will Start Over three incorrect attempts, or no password is impossible. When [User Password Protection] has been set ). Situation Function to use You...
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... A: Serial Port B: Touch Screen: Parallel Port: Mode: Internal Modem: Legacy USB Support: Floppy Drive Type: [Enable] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ7] [378] [Bi-directional] [Enable] [Disable] [CF-VFDU01] P a r a m e t e r s ( : Default) Plug & Play Serial Port A Serial Port B Touchscreen Parallel Port Mode*1 Internal Modem Legacy USB Support Floppy Drive Type*2 Disable Enable Disable 3F8/IRQ4 Disable 2F8/IRQ3 Disable 2E8/IRQ3 Disable 378 Uni-directional Bi-directional ECP EPP Disable Enable Disable Enable CF-VFDU01 CF-VFDU03 (USB) *1 This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set...
... A: Serial Port B: Touch Screen: Parallel Port: Mode: Internal Modem: Legacy USB Support: Floppy Drive Type: [Enable] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ7] [378] [Bi-directional] [Enable] [Disable] [CF-VFDU01] P a r a m e t e r s ( : Default) Plug & Play Serial Port A Serial Port B Touchscreen Parallel Port Mode*1 Internal Modem Legacy USB Support Floppy Drive Type*2 Disable Enable Disable 3F8/IRQ4 Disable 2F8/IRQ3 Disable 2E8/IRQ3 Disable 378 Uni-directional Bi-directional ECP EPP Disable Enable Disable Enable CF-VFDU01 CF-VFDU03 (USB) *1 This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] is set...
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.../Hibernation Functions"). (To next page) CAUTION Please store the floppy disks in the write-protected state 5 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP DISK] Follow the on each disk. When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to any trouble. When creating floppy disks, do not remove the floppy disk, power down using the suspend or hibernation mode. 2 Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer 4 Set a floppy disk and make...
.../Hibernation Functions"). (To next page) CAUTION Please store the floppy disks in the write-protected state 5 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP DISK] Follow the on each disk. When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to any trouble. When creating floppy disks, do not remove the floppy disk, power down using the suspend or hibernation mode. 2 Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer 4 Set a floppy disk and make...
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Unlock key switch Unlock the system to run SETUP Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in not working . 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test. Replace and run SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead - The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. Some of them occur during POST. If 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. 02D0 System cache error - Default configuration used System CMOS has ...
Unlock key switch Unlock the system to run SETUP Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in not working . 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test. Replace and run SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead - The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. Some of them occur during POST. If 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. 02D0 System cache error - Default configuration used System CMOS has ...
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... Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Starting Setup Utility. nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is a method for specified device. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. List of Error Codes 49 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM , I /O device IRQ conflict error. Safe...
... Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Starting Setup Utility. nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is a method for specified device. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. List of Error Codes 49 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM , I /O device IRQ conflict error. Safe...
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... replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your password. After the AC adapter is properly installed. Check to their default values (except the password settings). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to charge because of the server. When the computer is displayed Please input your computer on the application software used, so this page. Windows 95 Battery Indicator The red indicator lights. The battery level is connected, try removing it , contact Panasonic Technical Support. [POST Startup Error...
... replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your password. After the AC adapter is properly installed. Check to their default values (except the password settings). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to charge because of the server. When the computer is displayed Please input your computer on the application software used, so this page. Windows 95 Battery Indicator The red indicator lights. The battery level is connected, try removing it , contact Panasonic Technical Support. [POST Startup Error...
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...] in the production of the touch pad can be used with the power saving mode is used for the right part or bottom part of your display is connected when operations are functioning properly, no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to restart the computer. Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and try changing the resolution. In this case, cursor operations are necessary in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background], and then press [OK...
...] in the production of the touch pad can be used with the power saving mode is used for the right part or bottom part of your display is connected when operations are functioning properly, no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to restart the computer. Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Motion] and try changing the resolution. In this case, cursor operations are necessary in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background], and then press [OK...
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... + F5 or Fn + F6 No warning sound can not be displayed. If the computer has not been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?( page 38) The volume can not Restart the Setup Utility with another application, no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] to power on , the Caps Lock function is displayed, but the volume does not change. If, however, the computer fails to...
... + F5 or Fn + F6 No warning sound can not be displayed. If the computer has not been used to set [Speaker] to [Disable]?( page 38) The volume can not Restart the Setup Utility with another application, no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] to power on , the Caps Lock function is displayed, but the volume does not change. If, however, the computer fails to...
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... to the serial port does not work Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from mouse operations The device connected to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties]. Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to print Check the computer-printer connection. Use the RAM module that the device driver for IRQ, I/O port address, etc. A USB device does not work Make sure the card is connected to the reference manual of the PC Card. Make sure the...
... to the serial port does not work Check your mouse connection, then reboot the computer from mouse operations The device connected to [View Resources] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] - [Computer] - [Properties]. Confirm that [Parallel Port] has not been set to print Check the computer-printer connection. Use the RAM module that the device driver for IRQ, I/O port address, etc. A USB device does not work Make sure the card is connected to the reference manual of the PC Card. Make sure the...
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... Manual • Read Me First • Key Combination • LED Indicators • Touch Pad (Advanced) • Touchscreen • Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down 15 Reference Manual • Suspend/Hibernation • USB Devices Functions • Modem • Security Measures • Port Replicator • Computing On The Road • Accessories • Battery Power • Hard Disk Drive • PC Cards • Setup Utility • RAM Module • Smart Boot Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 17 Dealing With Problems...
... Manual • Read Me First • Key Combination • LED Indicators • Touch Pad (Advanced) • Touchscreen • Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down 15 Reference Manual • Suspend/Hibernation • USB Devices Functions • Modem • Security Measures • Port Replicator • Computing On The Road • Accessories • Battery Power • Hard Disk Drive • PC Cards • Setup Utility • RAM Module • Smart Boot Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 17 Dealing With Problems...
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.... 7 Close the cover using the arrow as sudden voltage drops may open causing the battery pack to carry 8 6 your computer on Slide the power switch and hold it for two minutes, the LCD is installed. 5 Turn your computer without the latch lock in place. In the ECO mode the LCD will be shown, for resuming from a key, the touch pad, or the external mouse for approximately one...
.... 7 Close the cover using the arrow as sudden voltage drops may open causing the battery pack to carry 8 6 your computer on Slide the power switch and hold it for two minutes, the LCD is installed. 5 Turn your computer without the latch lock in place. In the ECO mode the LCD will be shown, for resuming from a key, the touch pad, or the external mouse for approximately one...
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Others may indicate a problem with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can display. May require replacing keyboard controller. 0213 Keyboard locked - May require board repair. *0280 Previous boot incomplete - Check to reconfigure the system. *0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Replace the battery and run Setup to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Default configuration used Previous POST did not complete successfully. If you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the...
Others may indicate a problem with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can display. May require replacing keyboard controller. 0213 Keyboard locked - May require board repair. *0280 Previous boot incomplete - Check to reconfigure the system. *0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Replace the battery and run Setup to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Default configuration used Previous POST did not complete successfully. If you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the...
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... to resolve resource conflict for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM. List of Error Codes 18 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to enter a Setup and change the settings. Entering SETUP ... See error 230,231 or 232 for checking errors in kilobytes successfully tested. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where...
... to resolve resource conflict for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM. List of Error Codes 18 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to enter a Setup and change the settings. Entering SETUP ... See error 230,231 or 232 for checking errors in kilobytes successfully tested. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where...
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... enters the ECO mode. Try changing the display by using the suspend or hibernation function, there will disappear when a different screen is displayed. Troubleshooting 20 In this case, cursor operations are resumed. Then, once again try to change , be con- In this case, connect the external display. trolled During simultaneous display, the screen of the external display becomes disordered The external display no longer displays properly Try changing the display by using the keyboard (e.g., ). Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse...
... enters the ECO mode. Try changing the display by using the suspend or hibernation function, there will disappear when a different screen is displayed. Troubleshooting 20 In this case, cursor operations are resumed. Then, once again try to change , be con- In this case, connect the external display. trolled During simultaneous display, the screen of the external display becomes disordered The external display no longer displays properly Try changing the display by using the keyboard (e.g., ). Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse...
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... default values] and then press Enter . 7 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 8 In [Power], set the Product Recovery CD in "Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver" ( "Creating BACKUP DISKS") of "format" and "restore" for the hard disk start automatically. (The operations take about one hour.) 14 After the "restore" procedure completes, the following screen should be uncompressed. 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Attach the port replicator, floppy disk drive, and CD-ROM drive. 3 Set...
... default values] and then press Enter . 7 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 8 In [Power], set the Product Recovery CD in "Make a copy of the CD-ROM driver" ( "Creating BACKUP DISKS") of "format" and "restore" for the hard disk start automatically. (The operations take about one hour.) 14 After the "restore" procedure completes, the following screen should be uncompressed. 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Attach the port replicator, floppy disk drive, and CD-ROM drive. 3 Set...
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...fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is compatible with power sources up to the AT command. *3 Varies depending on the LCD is achieved by using the dithering function. *2 1GB = 109 bytes Other Specifications Keyboard Pointing Device Windows 95 keyboard (87 keys) Touch Pad Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Finger touch capable) Slots Interface Speaker Sound Software Battery AC Adapter*4 Power Consumption Environment Physical Dimensions *6 (W X H X D) Weight*6 PC Card Slot RAM Module Slot Serial Port Microphone Jack*1 Headphone Jack USB Port Internal Modem Type I or Type II...
...fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is compatible with power sources up to the AT command. *3 Varies depending on the LCD is achieved by using the dithering function. *2 1GB = 109 bytes Other Specifications Keyboard Pointing Device Windows 95 keyboard (87 keys) Touch Pad Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Finger touch capable) Slots Interface Speaker Sound Software Battery AC Adapter*4 Power Consumption Environment Physical Dimensions *6 (W X H X D) Weight*6 PC Card Slot RAM Module Slot Serial Port Microphone Jack*1 Headphone Jack USB Port Internal Modem Type I or Type II...