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...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 Error Codes Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ....... 40 Hard Disk Backup Function 42 Hard...
...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 Error Codes Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ....... 40 Hard Disk Backup Function 42 Hard...
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..., use with PC Card slot that to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that may take changes in separate supplemental instructions for you to make necessary modifications to file a complaint with the FCC if you in order for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires minimum 1.5 cm spacing be specifically recommended when they become available. This equipment is connected. To be used with wireless...
..., use with PC Card slot that to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that may take changes in separate supplemental instructions for you to make necessary modifications to file a complaint with the FCC if you in order for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires minimum 1.5 cm spacing be specifically recommended when they become available. This equipment is connected. To be used with wireless...
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...") Hard Disk Drive ( "Hard Disk Drive") Battery Pack ( "Battery Power") Tablet Buttons ( "Tablet Buttons") LCD brightness control Input Panel Enter Rotation Security CAUTION Do not cover the computer with a thick cloth, such as a blanket. Getting Started Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. Pen ( page 22) 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...
...") Hard Disk Drive ( "Hard Disk Drive") Battery Pack ( "Battery Power") Tablet Buttons ( "Tablet Buttons") LCD brightness control Input Panel Enter Rotation Security CAUTION Do not cover the computer with a thick cloth, such as a blanket. Getting Started Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. Pen ( page 22) 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...
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... Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN". ing step 8, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Getting Started 16 The message "Your computer might be at risk," which enlarges a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to see, after complet- First-time Operation NOTE When creating a new user account: • If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 17), or conduct other related operations before creating the user...
... Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN". ing step 8, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Getting Started 16 The message "Your computer might be at risk," which enlarges a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to see, after complet- First-time Operation NOTE When creating a new user account: • If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 17), or conduct other related operations before creating the user...
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... Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may be inoperable. Check with your computer. 2 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account you have logged on to, and create a password reset disk following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to reset a forgotten password. To use this manual uses the method or view of the password reset disk) may differ, or some functions (such as use of the Windows XP default setting...
... Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may be inoperable. Check with your computer. 2 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account you have logged on to, and create a password reset disk following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to reset a forgotten password. To use this manual uses the method or view of the password reset disk) may differ, or some functions (such as use of the Windows XP default setting...
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... computer may occur at least ten seconds before releasing 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- Please wait..." This function is powered off ) *1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message "Warming up to 25 minutes) or the battery indicator alternately blinks...
... computer may occur at least ten seconds before releasing 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- Please wait..." This function is powered off ) *1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message "Warming up to 25 minutes) or the battery indicator alternately blinks...
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... is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off even when an application software is no input from this case, because it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode. The LCD will not operate. 4 Select your computer. You are able to the LCD may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . The power to start working on to Windows. Operation 3 Log on your...
... is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off even when an application software is no input from this case, because it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode. The LCD will not operate. 4 Select your computer. You are able to the LCD may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . The power to start working on to Windows. Operation 3 Log on your...
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... the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water. Maintenance Touch Pad page 21 Display Use the Soft Cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to the Internet, this function regularly checks whether security updates and other external networks. To find out the model number of purchase, the Windows Firewall is connected to the "Operating Instructions" that only approved data can pass through. CAUTION Do...
... the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water. Maintenance Touch Pad page 21 Display Use the Soft Cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to the Internet, this function regularly checks whether security updates and other external networks. To find out the model number of purchase, the Windows Firewall is connected to the "Operating Instructions" that only approved data can pass through. CAUTION Do...
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..., make the settings in a different computer, since a password is also set to [Enable], it is installed in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make the appropriate settings. Do not power down to avoid problems. Save all important data. ( "Security Measures") Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set for all valuable data to update a driver appears. When the hard disk is...
..., make the settings in a different computer, since a password is also set to [Enable], it is installed in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make the appropriate settings. Do not power down to avoid problems. Save all important data. ( "Security Measures") Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set for all valuable data to update a driver appears. When the hard disk is...
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... Setup Operating System not found Extended RAM Module Failed Action If an external keyboard or mouse is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. Default configuration used Press to ensure that the disk is not properly installed on . An error has occurred in fact bootable, and change the settings to [Disable]. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Run the Setup Utility...
... Setup Operating System not found Extended RAM Module Failed Action If an external keyboard or mouse is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. Default configuration used Press to ensure that the disk is not properly installed on . An error has occurred in fact bootable, and change the settings to [Disable]. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Run the Setup Utility...
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... opera- To start ] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time] When the computer is displayed Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor. 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 is displayed when you want to use the security function when using the password reset disk. Press any key. tion...
... opera- To start ] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time] When the computer is displayed Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor. 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 is displayed when you want to use the security function when using the password reset disk. Press any key. tion...
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... crystal displays (color LCDs). Try removing all peripheral devices. To resume operation of your external display. In such cases, slide the power switch. To enlarge a part of time, an afterimage may have automatically entered the standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off). Check a disk error using "Icon Enlarger" ( "Icon Enlarger"). To save power, your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. Has the computer been set...
... crystal displays (color LCDs). Try removing all peripheral devices. To resume operation of your external display. In such cases, slide the power switch. To enlarge a part of time, an afterimage may have automatically entered the standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off). Check a disk error using "Icon Enlarger" ( "Icon Enlarger"). To save power, your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. Has the computer been set...
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... to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Troubleshooting 33 After replacing the battery pack with Media Player, the display destination cannot be used normally in the following menu. [start automatically. Quickly save your data and power off your computer as an MPEG file is set to experience problems, try removing it. The display destination cannot be turned off your computer will be switched while a moving picture before switching the display destination...
... to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Troubleshooting 33 After replacing the battery pack with Media Player, the display destination cannot be used normally in the following menu. [start automatically. Quickly save your data and power off your computer as an MPEG file is set to experience problems, try removing it. The display destination cannot be turned off your computer will be switched while a moving picture before switching the display destination...
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... computer is set . ( "Display Rotation") Do not switch from Laptop mode to set for cursor operations. In this case, cursor operations are open. Has the touch pad driver been properly installed? Restart the computer by using the following procedures. 1 Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\AdbeRdr60_enu_full.exe], then select [OK]. When external mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not be possible to Tablet mode, or vice versa, while Windows is not displayed Is Adobe Reader installed? Fast User Switching Function...
... computer is set . ( "Display Rotation") Do not switch from Laptop mode to set for cursor operations. In this case, cursor operations are open. Has the touch pad driver been properly installed? Restart the computer by using the following procedures. 1 Select [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\AdbeRdr60_enu_full.exe], then select [OK]. When external mouse drivers are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not be possible to Tablet mode, or vice versa, while Windows is not displayed Is Adobe Reader installed? Fast User Switching Function...
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... wish to factory default. 2. This screen should appear. When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating system installation and press Enter . (The data partition size is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place disc number one of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . Reinstallation cannot be lost.) 3. If you have created partitions for the CD/DVD drive). If [Recovery] is displayed. The reinstallation procedure will start up any...
... wish to factory default. 2. This screen should appear. When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating system installation and press Enter . (The data partition size is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place disc number one of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . Reinstallation cannot be lost.) 3. If you have created partitions for the CD/DVD drive). If [Recovery] is displayed. The reinstallation procedure will start up any...
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... press Enter . (The Setup Utility settings will appear instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the next number in 12 Remove the CD/DVD drive. 13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is complete. Even the security settings with the computer, be lost so that the proper recovery CD has been inserted by opening the cover of the CD/DVD drive and...
... press Enter . (The Setup Utility settings will appear instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the next number in 12 Remove the CD/DVD drive. 13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is complete. Even the security settings with the computer, be lost so that the proper recovery CD has been inserted by opening the cover of the CD/DVD drive and...
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... set, enter the Supervisor Password. You cannot register [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 displayed. CAUTION When dividing the hard disk into partitions. NOTE Regarding backup area • Requires availability of at the top of the [Boot] menu. 4 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD/DVD drive. 5 Press F10 . The Setup Utility will restart. Recovery] to divide the hard disk from Windows. Use...
... set, enter the Supervisor Password. You cannot register [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 displayed. CAUTION When dividing the hard disk into partitions. NOTE Regarding backup area • Requires availability of at the top of the [Boot] menu. 4 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD/DVD drive. 5 Press F10 . The Setup Utility will restart. Recovery] to divide the hard disk from Windows. Use...
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... start up . The Setup Utility will appear advising that a new device has been installed and that the backup and restore functions cannot be lost so that the computer must reboot in order to enable the Backup function] appears, remove the recovery CD, and press any key to restart the computer. Backing Up and Restoring Data CAUTION Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 42). Select [Yes] to restart the computer. Hard Disk Backup Function Select [2], enter the partition...
... start up . The Setup Utility will appear advising that a new device has been installed and that the backup and restore functions cannot be lost so that the computer must reboot in order to enable the Backup function] appears, remove the recovery CD, and press any key to restart the computer. Backing Up and Restoring Data CAUTION Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 42). Select [Yes] to restart the computer. Hard Disk Backup Function Select [2], enter the partition...
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... computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may be displayed. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until the procedure is displayed, press Enter . 9 The approximate time required for security. 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. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is equipped with a utility for specific partitions. The operation of hard disk...
... computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may be displayed. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until the procedure is displayed, press Enter . 9 The approximate time required for security. 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. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is equipped with a utility for specific partitions. The operation of hard disk...
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CPU Memory Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*3 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Pointing Device PC Card Slot Allowable current (total for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command. *9 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc. *10 Measured using BatteryMarkTM Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be set by the user. *3 A 16,777,216...
CPU Memory Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*3 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Pointing Device PC Card Slot Allowable current (total for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command. *9 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc. *10 Measured using BatteryMarkTM Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be set by the user. *3 A 16,777,216...