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... • Battery Power • PC Cards • RAM Module • Port Replicator • External Display • USB Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN* • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility • Icon Enlarger • Loupe Utility * Only for models with wireless LAN Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 30 Dealing with Problems (Summary 31 Reinstalling Software 38 Reference Manual • Technical Information • Dealing with Problems • DMI Viewer (Advanced) • List of Parts 9 First-time Operation 13 Reference Manual • Read...
... • Battery Power • PC Cards • RAM Module • Port Replicator • External Display • USB Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN* • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility • Icon Enlarger • Loupe Utility * Only for models with wireless LAN Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 30 Dealing with Problems (Summary 31 Reinstalling Software 38 Reference Manual • Technical Information • Dealing with Problems • DMI Viewer (Advanced) • List of Parts 9 First-time Operation 13 Reference Manual • Read...
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... equipment is restricted to optional Car Mounter or Port Replicator for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use with this computer and may cause undesired operation. This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that may not comply with external antenna connector(s) for connection to indoor use multiple installed transmitters, which is provided with this equipment. Also, user must be advised of...
... equipment is restricted to optional Car Mounter or Port Replicator for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use with this computer and may cause undesired operation. This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that may not comply with external antenna connector(s) for connection to indoor use multiple installed transmitters, which is provided with this equipment. Also, user must be advised of...
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...) Keyboard LED Indicators ( "LED Indicators") Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status Battery pack status Power status Power Switch Touch Pad ( page 21) Wireless LAN Antenna ( "Wireless LAN") LCD ( page 22) Function Keys For information on how to recycle this battery. Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le 1-800-8-BATTERY. 9 Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for information on the key combinations available. ( "Key Combinations") Hard Disk Drive ( "Hard Disk Drive") Battery Pack ( "Battery Power...
...) Keyboard LED Indicators ( "LED Indicators") Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status Battery pack status Power status Power Switch Touch Pad ( page 21) Wireless LAN Antenna ( "Wireless LAN") LCD ( page 22) Function Keys For information on how to recycle this battery. Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le 1-800-8-BATTERY. 9 Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for information on the key combinations available. ( "Key Combinations") Hard Disk Drive ( "Hard Disk Drive") Battery Pack ( "Battery Power...
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... Utility], which is displayed at risk," which enlarges a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you use the wireless LAN, be set separately for the administrator created during Windows setup will not be displayed in Windows XP, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. About the Icon Enlarger: • If the characters or icons on Automatic Updates]. Once a "Computer Administrator" account has been created, you can create additional limited user...
... Utility], which is displayed at risk," which enlarges a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you use the wireless LAN, be set separately for the administrator created during Windows setup will not be displayed in Windows XP, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. About the Icon Enlarger: • If the characters or icons on Automatic Updates]. Once a "Computer Administrator" account has been created, you can create additional limited user...
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... some functions (such as use this manual uses the method or view of the ac- count you used to your system administrator for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu. Getting Started 17 Store the password reset disk in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be reset. The password set in a safe place. · Only the logon password for Windows XP Depending on to, and create a password reset disk following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional...
... some functions (such as use this manual uses the method or view of the ac- count you used to your system administrator for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu. Getting Started 17 Store the password reset disk in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be reset. The password set in a safe place. · Only the logon password for Windows XP Depending on to, and create a password reset disk following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional...
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... the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off ; If the computer still does not power on before powering it is turned off . • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch or the tablet buttons. • Performing any keyboard, touch pad, digitizer (or external mouse) opera- Starting Up/Shutting Down Operation Starting Up Latch B 2 1 Latch A Power Switch Power Indicator 1 Open the display. 1 Pull up latch A and release latch B. 2 Lift open the display. 2 Turn your password*1 and press Enter .( "Security Measures") Enter Password...
... the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off ; If the computer still does not power on before powering it is turned off . • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch or the tablet buttons. • Performing any keyboard, touch pad, digitizer (or external mouse) opera- Starting Up/Shutting Down Operation Starting Up Latch B 2 1 Latch A Power Switch Power Indicator 1 Open the display. 1 Pull up latch A and release latch B. 2 Lift open the display. 2 Turn your password*1 and press Enter .( "Security Measures") Enter Password...
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... is no input from this case, because it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode. In this condition as doing so may be shown, do not press Space or Enter to attempt to Windows. Until the correct password entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the digitizer or an external mouse (when one is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off .
... is no input from this case, because it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode. In this condition as doing so may be shown, do not press Space or Enter to attempt to Windows. Until the correct password entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the digitizer or an external mouse (when one is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off .
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... model number of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other external networks. The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of your Protective Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to "Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface" that comes with the Soft Cloth.) If the Protective Film becomes damaged, it to work improperly or be enabled. • Automatic Updates If your computer...
... model number of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other external networks. The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of your Protective Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (For more information, refer to "Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface" that comes with the Soft Cloth.) If the Protective Film becomes damaged, it to work improperly or be enabled. • Automatic Updates If your computer...
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... trouble occur to avoid problems. Save all important data. ( "Security Measures") Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set for Windows with the following menus. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make the settings in a different computer, since a password is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 49) [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] Saving Data on disks or from external sources, such as before running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is displayed...
... trouble occur to avoid problems. Save all important data. ( "Security Measures") Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set for Windows with the following menus. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make the settings in a different computer, since a password is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 49) [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] Saving Data on disks or from external sources, such as before running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is displayed...
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... needed . Run the Setup Utility and load the default values, then change the settings to be replaced. Write down the error details and press F2 to boot from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive to ensure that you are incorrect. The OS is not properly installed on . If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or run the Setup Utility 1 Restart the computer. 2 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen...
... needed . Run the Setup Utility and load the default values, then change the settings to be replaced. Write down the error details and press F2 to boot from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive to ensure that you are incorrect. The OS is not properly installed on . If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or run the Setup Utility 1 Restart the computer. 2 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen...
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... [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set in the floppy disk drive. You can use the Windows password as follows: 1 Select the account to restart" (or a similar message) is displayed [Executing Battery Recalibration] screen is displayed Check the cable connection for password when computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you to [Disable] in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). Dealing with Problems (Advanced)") Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit The computer does not operate when a USB device...
... [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set in the floppy disk drive. You can use the Windows password as follows: 1 Select the account to restart" (or a similar message) is displayed [Executing Battery Recalibration] screen is displayed Check the cable connection for password when computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you to [Disable] in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). Dealing with Problems (Advanced)") Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit The computer does not operate when a USB device...
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... the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the external display. If an image is displayed. Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Troubleshooting 32 To enlarge a part of the icons, etc. Try removing all peripheral devices. Has the computer been set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after selecting required items in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. This is connected...
... the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the external display. If an image is displayed. Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Troubleshooting 32 To enlarge a part of the icons, etc. Try removing all peripheral devices. Has the computer been set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after selecting required items in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. This is connected...
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... removing it. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 49) The battery pack or charging circuit may take one of the battery pack is set to shutdown. move the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green or the power will start ] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M] - [Devices] When the [Command Prompt] is outside of the acceptable temperature range for normal temperature mode is displayed...
... removing it. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 49) The battery pack or charging circuit may take one of the battery pack is set to shutdown. move the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green or the power will start ] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M] - [Devices] When the [Command Prompt] is outside of the acceptable temperature range for normal temperature mode is displayed...
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... When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following the instructions on the screen for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad. Troubleshooting Reference Manual The Reference Manual is set the settings of the display. • Wireless LAN may not be used to set [Digitizer] to keyboard commands, read "No response" ( page 35). Has the Setup Utility been used for the touch pad, only scroll operations are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not work surface...
... When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following the instructions on the screen for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad. Troubleshooting Reference Manual The Reference Manual is set the settings of the display. • Wireless LAN may not be used to set [Digitizer] to keyboard commands, read "No response" ( page 35). Has the Setup Utility been used for the touch pad, only scroll operations are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not work surface...
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... partition. 0--.-C--a-n-c-e-l 9 Make a selection from the menu. Make two partitions, for the CD/DVD drive). NOTE When [2] is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into partitions. If [Recovery] is reinstalled in order to execute [Recovery.]] appears, press R . Even if a hard disk backup area has been created, this operation by pressing 0 .) 38 The License Agreement screen should appear. And reinstall Windows to the operating system partition. (All existing partitions...
... partition. 0--.-C--a-n-c-e-l 9 Make a selection from the menu. Make two partitions, for the CD/DVD drive). NOTE When [2] is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into partitions. If [Recovery] is reinstalled in order to execute [Recovery.]] appears, press R . Even if a hard disk backup area has been created, this operation by pressing 0 .) 38 The License Agreement screen should appear. And reinstall Windows to the operating system partition. (All existing partitions...
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... their default values. Even the security settings with the computer, be shut down. [Recovery] is displayed. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 16 Turn the computer off the power, disconnect the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and turn t-h-e--p-o-w--e-r-o-n--a-g-a-in the sequence, and then select [OK]. NOTE If additional instructions are included with the exception of the password(s) will start up , or may prevent Windows from starting...
... their default values. Even the security settings with the computer, be shut down. [Recovery] is displayed. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 16 Turn the computer off the power, disconnect the CD/DVD-ROM drive, and turn t-h-e--p-o-w--e-r-o-n--a-g-a-in the sequence, and then select [OK]. NOTE If additional instructions are included with the exception of the password(s) will start up , or may prevent Windows from starting...
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... [Boot] menu with a User Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD/DVD Drive] is executed, data in the backup area will be reduced to execute [3.[Backup]]. This screen should appear Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is created, the usable hard disk capacity will be overwritten. Recovery] to divide the hard disk from Windows. The hard disk backup function cannot...
... [Boot] menu with a User Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD/DVD Drive] is executed, data in the backup area will be reduced to execute [3.[Backup]]. This screen should appear Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is created, the usable hard disk capacity will be overwritten. Recovery] to divide the hard disk from Windows. The hard disk backup function cannot...
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...; The data partition size will appear advising that a new device has been installed and that the backup and restore functions cannot be accessed from Windows. 9 When the confirmation message is set , enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 2 Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press çEnter . Select [Yes] to be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. If a password has been set to restart the computer. At...
...; The data partition size will appear advising that a new device has been installed and that the backup and restore functions cannot be accessed from Windows. 9 When the confirmation message is set , enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 2 Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press çEnter . Select [Yes] to be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. If a password has been set to restart the computer. At...
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... After the operation is complete: Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] will be displayed. 12 Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM and the CD/DVD drive. 46 Appendix will start up. This utility cannot erase data from external hard disks. After executing this utility, the computer cannot be completely erased. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and...
... After the operation is complete: Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] will be displayed. 12 Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM and the CD/DVD drive. 46 Appendix will start up. This utility cannot erase data from external hard disks. After executing this utility, the computer cannot be completely erased. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and...
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... Video Memory cannot be changed according to 240 V AC adaptor. Minimum) *11 Measured using the dithering function. *4 Maximum resolution depends on the computer's operating status. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be added. *7 Use only a monaural condenser microphone. *8 The settings for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Microphone Jack*7 Interface Headphone Jack USB Port Modem LAN Wireless LAN Expansion Bus Connector External Antenna Connector Speaker Sound Battery...
... Video Memory cannot be changed according to 240 V AC adaptor. Minimum) *11 Measured using the dithering function. *4 Maximum resolution depends on the computer's operating status. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be added. *7 Use only a monaural condenser microphone. *8 The settings for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Microphone Jack*7 Interface Headphone Jack USB Port Modem LAN Wireless LAN Expansion Bus Connector External Antenna Connector Speaker Sound Battery...