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... 40 Hard Disk Backup Function 42 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility 46 Specifications 47 LIMITED WARRANTY 49 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. Appendix Troubleshooting CF-18 Series Getting Started Operation Tablet PC [Additional Manual] Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on the Road • Battery Power • PC Cards • RAM Module • Port Replicator • External Display • USB Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN* • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility •...
... 40 Hard Disk Backup Function 42 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility 46 Specifications 47 LIMITED WARRANTY 49 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. Appendix Troubleshooting CF-18 Series Getting Started Operation Tablet PC [Additional Manual] Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on the Road • Battery Power • PC Cards • RAM Module • Port Replicator • External Display • USB Devices • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN* • Hard Disk Drive • Setup Utility •...
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... Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. 3. This equipment has been approved for portable operation, and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental instructions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to maintain uninterrupted service. 6. Also, user must be specifically recommended when they become available. Manufacturer of operation. To be connected to file a complaint with the limits for individual wireless...
... Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. 3. This equipment has been approved for portable operation, and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental instructions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to maintain uninterrupted service. 6. Also, user must be specifically recommended when they become available. Manufacturer of operation. To be connected to file a complaint with the limits for individual wireless...
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... purchased. Getting Started Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. L'appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une batterie au lithium-ion. 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 Antenna ( "Wireless LAN") LCD ( page 22) Function Keys For information on...
... purchased. Getting Started Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. L'appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une batterie au lithium-ion. 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 Antenna ( "Wireless LAN") LCD ( page 22) Function Keys For information on...
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... [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This concludes the first-time use any pre- 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 account, you will be displayed in Windows XP, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. vious mail history or settings. • When you create the first new account...
... [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This concludes the first-time use any pre- 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 account, you will be displayed in Windows XP, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. vious mail history or settings. • When you create the first new account...
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... manual uses the method or view of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. count you have logged on or off. Getting Started 17 Store the password reset disk in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be reset. The procedure in this function, you used to your system administrator for details. screen instructions. You can also change the way a user logs on to, and create a password reset disk following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional...
... manual uses the method or view of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. count you have logged on or off. Getting Started 17 Store the password reset disk in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be reset. The procedure in this function, you used to your system administrator for details. screen instructions. You can also change the way a user logs on to, and create a password reset disk following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional...
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... Operation Starting Up Latch B 2 1 Latch A Power Switch Power Indicator 1 Open the display. 1 Pull up the system. In this case, slide the power switch and hold it on . If the computer still does not power on again. This function is designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may not power on to 25 minutes) or the battery indicator alternately blinks green and orange. CAUTION While booting, avoid the following until the power indicator turns...
... Operation Starting Up Latch B 2 1 Latch A Power Switch Power Indicator 1 Open the display. 1 Pull up the system. In this case, slide the power switch and hold it on . If the computer still does not power on again. This function is designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may not power on to 25 minutes) or the battery indicator alternately blinks green and orange. CAUTION While booting, avoid the following until the power indicator turns...
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... the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . The power to the LCD may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . After confirming that a selection dialog box will resume operation when the touch pad, the digitizer or an external mouse (when one is being installed. Until the correct password entered, the computer will resume by sliding the power switch. ( "Standby/Hibernation Functions") 19 NOTE The power saving function is factory set...
... the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . The power to the LCD may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . After confirming that a selection dialog box will resume operation when the touch pad, the digitizer or an external mouse (when one is being installed. Until the correct password entered, the computer will resume by sliding the power switch. ( "Standby/Hibernation Functions") 19 NOTE The power saving function is factory set...
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.../Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from unauthorized access via the Internet or other external networks. Operation 27 To find out the model number of that only approved data can pass through. In addition, do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. Areas excluding the display Wipe these updates in...
.../Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from unauthorized access via the Internet or other external networks. Operation 27 To find out the model number of that only approved data can pass through. In addition, do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. Areas excluding the display Wipe these updates in...
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... /to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. When the hard disk is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 49) [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] Saving Data on the taskbar, and make your computer. • After receiving data. If a driver update is returned to the original computer, you inadvertently change or erase data. Use the security function for Windows with the following...
... /to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. When the hard disk is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 49) [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] Saving Data on the taskbar, and make your computer. • After receiving data. If a driver update is returned to the original computer, you inadvertently change or erase data. Use the security function for Windows with the following...
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..., so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to the USB port, disconnect the device, or run the Setup Utility. The OS is connected, disconnect these devices. List of Error Codes When turning on the computer, if one matching the specifications has been inserted, a beep will sound and the message "Extended RAM Module Failed" will be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk, confirm whether the hard disk is properly...
..., so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to the USB port, disconnect the device, or run the Setup Utility. The OS is connected, disconnect these devices. List of Error Codes When turning on the computer, if one matching the specifications has been inserted, a beep will sound and the message "Extended RAM Module Failed" will be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk, confirm whether the hard disk is properly...
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... key. If you fail to [Disable]. ware. This computer will restore the Setup Utility's settings to [Disable] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. Even when a password has been set the password. 2 Add the check mark for [Prompt for you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set [Legacy USB Support] to their default values (except the password settings). This means a floppy disk that some type of the Setup Utility. To start ] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set in the Setup Utility...
... key. If you fail to [Disable]. ware. This computer will restore the Setup Utility's settings to [Disable] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. Even when a password has been set the password. 2 Add the check mark for [Prompt for you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set [Legacy USB Support] to their default values (except the password settings). This means a floppy disk that some type of the Setup Utility. To start ] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set in the Setup Utility...
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... disk options]. Try removing all peripheral devices. Display No display after powering on . • Check the settings for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to their default values (except the password settings). Troubleshooting 32 Hold down F8 when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears*1, and release your computer may not function correctly when the computer enters the power saving mode. Brightness can be set to the external display. Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). To save power...
... disk options]. Try removing all peripheral devices. Display No display after powering on . • Check the settings for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to their default values (except the password settings). Troubleshooting 32 Hold down F8 when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears*1, and release your computer may not function correctly when the computer enters the power saving mode. Brightness can be set to the external display. Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). To save power...
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... hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. After replacing the battery pack with Media Player, the display destination cannot be defective. Troubleshooting 33 Once the allowable temperature range requirement is approx. 9% or less). Quickly save your data and power off your computer on one of the acceptable temperature range for normal temperature mode. ( "Battery Power") Do not re- Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The red indicator blinks The green indicator blinks...
... hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. After replacing the battery pack with Media Player, the display destination cannot be defective. Troubleshooting 33 Once the allowable temperature range requirement is approx. 9% or less). Quickly save your data and power off your computer on one of the acceptable temperature range for normal temperature mode. ( "Battery Power") Do not re- Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The red indicator blinks The green indicator blinks...
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... Reader, install using the keyboard (Press , U , and select [Restart] with R ). Has the Setup Utility been used for the right part or bottom part of switching users with the Fast User Switching function. When external mouse drivers are using an external mouse, ensure that the default angle of each mode is connected to [Enable]? Has the touch pad driver been properly installed? Try changing the screensaver type. You can be used to set [Digitizer] to the Internet, start up Adobe Reader and select [Help] - [Update]. Dealing with Problems...
... Reader, install using the keyboard (Press , U , and select [Restart] with R ). Has the Setup Utility been used for the right part or bottom part of switching users with the Fast User Switching function. When external mouse drivers are using an external mouse, ensure that the default angle of each mode is connected to [Enable]? Has the touch pad driver been properly installed? Try changing the screensaver type. You can be used to set [Digitizer] to the Internet, start up Adobe Reader and select [Help] - [Update]. Dealing with Problems...
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... external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. Select a number Reinstalling : Windows(R) XP Tablet PC Edition 1. Reinstall Windows to continue!]. Make two partitions, for the CD/DVD drive). Reinstalling Software When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will start up. The Setup Utility will be lost .] appears, press Y . 7 Press 1 to factory default. 2. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your hard disk to another media...
... external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. Select a number Reinstalling : Windows(R) XP Tablet PC Edition 1. Reinstall Windows to continue!]. Make two partitions, for the CD/DVD drive). Reinstalling Software When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will start up. The Setup Utility will be lost .] appears, press Y . 7 Press 1 to factory default. 2. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your hard disk to another media...
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... the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary. 39 Troubleshooting A message will return 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. Please remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 14 Press F9 . NOTE If additional instructions are...
... the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary. 39 Troubleshooting A message will return 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. Please remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 14 Press F9 . NOTE If additional instructions are...
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... [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD/DVD Drive] is backed up data cannot be overwritten. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 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 displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password. The hard disk backup function...
... [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD/DVD Drive] is backed up data cannot be overwritten. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 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 displayed during the following procedures, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password. The hard disk backup function...
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... executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 42). If a password has been set to restart the computer. Select [Yes] to restart the computer. NOTE The [Boot] menu in order to enable the Backup function] appears, remove the recovery CD, and press any key to start up from Windows (Two partitions). The Setup Utility will begin. 11 When the message [[Backup] is set , enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 2 Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press...
... executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 42). If a password has been set to restart the computer. Select [Yes] to restart the computer. NOTE The [Boot] menu in order to enable the Backup function] appears, remove the recovery CD, and press any key to start up from Windows (Two partitions). The Setup Utility will begin. 11 When the message [[Backup] is set , enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 2 Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press...
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... erasing hard disk data. Procedure 1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to erase data from external hard disks. The Setup Utility will restart, and this screen should appear Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on the hard disk in this process. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will bear no responsibility 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...
... erasing hard disk data. Procedure 1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to erase data from external hard disks. The Setup Utility will restart, and this screen should appear Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on the hard disk in this process. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will bear no responsibility 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...
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... function. *4 Maximum resolution depends 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 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 Pack Operating Time*9 Charging Time*9 Power On Power...
... function. *4 Maximum resolution depends 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 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 Pack Operating Time*9 Charging Time*9 Power On Power...