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...Series Getting Started Operation XP [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 • 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...
...Series Getting Started Operation XP [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 • 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...
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... supplemental instructions for wireless transmitters. If this equipment. 8. Also, user must be connected to state tariffs. 3 This equipment is Part 68 compliant. This equipment may be specifically recommended when they become available. This equipment complies with the FCC if you in a particular installation. Also, you will be advised of service may use only shielded interface cables when connecting to the telephone network...
... supplemental instructions for wireless transmitters. If this equipment. 8. Also, user must be connected to state tariffs. 3 This equipment is Part 68 compliant. This equipment may be specifically recommended when they become available. This equipment complies with the FCC if you in a particular installation. Also, you will be advised of service may use only shielded interface cables when connecting to the telephone network...
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...( "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. Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for information on the key combinations available. ( "Key Combinations") 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...
...( "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. Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for information on the key combinations available. ( "Key Combinations") 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...
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... a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you can only select [Computer administrator]. Getting Started 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 unable to use operation guidelines. 16 The account for each account. This will not be sure to refer to the Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN...
... a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you can only select [Computer administrator]. Getting Started 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 unable to use operation guidelines. 16 The account for each account. This will not be sure to refer to the Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN...
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... 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 create a password reset disk beforehand following the on- Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to logon. 3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from the [Related Tasks] menu of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. screen instructions. The procedure in a safe place. · Only the logon password...
... 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 create a password reset disk beforehand following the on- Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to logon. 3 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from the [Related Tasks] menu of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. screen instructions. The procedure in a safe place. · Only the logon password...
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...; Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch or the tablet buttons. • Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (or external mouse) op- This function is displayed, Enter your computer on again. Wait for the computer to cool down then switch the power on before powering it on . Please wait..." 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...
...; Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch or the tablet buttons. • Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (or external mouse) op- This function is displayed, Enter your computer on again. Wait for the computer to cool down then switch the power on before powering it on . Please wait..." 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...
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... an application software is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . Until the correct password entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of a selection, like Ctrl . After confirming that a selection dialog box will resume by sliding the power switch. ( "Standby/Hibernation Functions") 19 NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if...
... an application software is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . Until the correct password entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of a selection, like Ctrl . After confirming that a selection dialog box will resume by sliding the power switch. ( "Standby/Hibernation Functions") 19 NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if...
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... screen. Operation 27 The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of the computer, it may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to display the current settings for the following security functions. • Windows Firewall A security system for protecting the computer from damage by computer viruses, etc. If liquid enters the inside of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other important updates...
... screen. Operation 27 The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of the computer, it may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to display the current settings for the following security functions. • Windows Firewall A security system for protecting the computer from damage by computer viruses, etc. If liquid enters the inside of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other important updates...
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... B, is connected to Setup Operating System not found Extended RAM Module Failed Action If an external keyboard or mouse is in [Advanced] menu so there is changed 0614: Serial Port*1 config. If the computer cannot be booted from . If a device is displayed, indicating the conflicting ports. Troubleshooting 30 device disabled *1 The port name, such as needed. To run the Setup Utility 1 Restart the computer. 2 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the problem persists...
... B, is connected to Setup Operating System not found Extended RAM Module Failed Action If an external keyboard or mouse is in [Advanced] menu so there is changed 0614: Serial Port*1 config. If the computer cannot be booted from . If a device is displayed, indicating the conflicting ports. Troubleshooting 30 device disabled *1 The port name, such as needed. To run the Setup Utility 1 Restart the computer. 2 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the problem persists...
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... properly installed. If the message still appears even after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. This screen appears because the Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last. Check to their default values (except the password settings). Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 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...
... properly installed. If the message still appears even after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again. This screen appears because the Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last. Check to their default values (except the password settings). Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 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...
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... battery running time will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is not a malfunction. In such cases, turn off the power to the power-saving mode? Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Troubleshooting 32 Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. This is displayed. Has the computer been set to the external display. Brightness can be set to switch the display destination...
... battery running time will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is not a malfunction. In such cases, turn off the power to the power-saving mode? Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Troubleshooting 32 Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. This is displayed. Has the computer been set to the external display. Brightness can be set to switch the display destination...
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... the window display is restored by pressing Alt + Enter , the picture is . Connect the AC adaptor. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. 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 set to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Battery cannot be used normally in...
... the window display is restored by pressing Alt + Enter , the picture is . Connect the AC adaptor. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. 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 set to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Battery cannot be used normally in...
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... screen. If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the default angle of each mode is correctly set for the touch pad, only scroll operations are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen may not be rotated and the operation of switching users with R ). Confirm that the external mouse has been connected correctly. Install Adobe Reader by using the work surface excluding the right part...
... screen. If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the default angle of each mode is correctly set for the touch pad, only scroll operations are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen may not be rotated and the operation of switching users with R ). Confirm that the external mouse has been connected correctly. Install Adobe Reader by using the work surface excluding the right part...
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... Windows Firewall settings (it necessary to enable the Windows Firewall? The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the external network, so that there is not necessary to disable the Windows Firewall). Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work properly When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following menu. If the problem persists, restart the computer. Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup...
... Windows Firewall settings (it necessary to enable the Windows Firewall? The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the external network, so that there is not necessary to disable the Windows Firewall). Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work properly When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following menu. If the problem persists, restart the computer. Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup...
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... message [The Backup function has been enabled. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your hard disk to another media or to the USB port. 2 Turn the computer on HDD for the CD/DVD drive). This screen should appear. 8 Press 1 to factory default. 2. Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to select [1. When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating system installation and press Enter . (The data partition size is the...
... message [The Backup function has been enabled. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your hard disk to another media or to the USB port. 2 Turn the computer on HDD for the CD/DVD drive). This screen should appear. 8 Press 1 to factory default. 2. Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to select [1. When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating system installation and press Enter . (The data partition size is the...
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... Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary. 39 Troubleshooting It may prevent Windows from starting up . Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key. Windows(R) XP Professional install wizard will start after reboot. A message will return to their default values. After tuning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this screen should appear. The operation of the password(s) will appear instructing you to perform...
... Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary. 39 Troubleshooting It may prevent Windows from starting up . Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key. Windows(R) XP Professional install wizard will start after reboot. A message will return to their default values. After tuning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this screen should appear. The operation of the password(s) will appear instructing you to perform...
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...be accessed from Windows (One partition). Create a Backup Area 1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port. 2 Turn on HDD for security. 3. [ Backup ] Enable the Backup function. 0--. -[--C--a-n-c-e-l------]--C-a-n--c-e-l 6 Press 3 to CD-R or other removable disk media. • When the hard disk backup function is backed up data cannot be enabled after the hard disk has been partitioned. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will then start. You cannot register [Boot] menu with a User Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then...
...be accessed from Windows (One partition). Create a Backup Area 1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port. 2 Turn on HDD for security. 3. [ Backup ] Enable the Backup function. 0--. -[--C--a-n-c-e-l------]--C-a-n--c-e-l 6 Press 3 to CD-R or other removable disk media. • When the hard disk backup function is backed up data cannot be enabled after the hard disk has been partitioned. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will then start. You cannot register [Boot] menu with a User Password. 3 Select [Boot] menu, then...
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... a new device has been installed and that the backup and restore functions cannot be restarted to restart the computer. If a password has been set to restart the computer. The Setup Utility will begin. 11 When the message [[Backup] is created] The backup area Can be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. Appendix 44 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press çEnter . Hard Disk Backup Function Select [2], enter the partition...
... a new device has been installed and that the backup and restore functions cannot be restarted to restart the computer. If a password has been set to restart the computer. The Setup Utility will begin. 11 When the message [[Backup] is created] The backup area Can be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. Appendix 44 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press çEnter . Hard Disk Backup Function Select [2], enter the partition...
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... the USB port. 2 Turn the computer on HDD for specific partitions. After executing this method. The computer will restart, and this utility. 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 completed. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed. 12 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to erase data from external hard disks...
... the USB port. 2 Turn the computer on HDD for specific partitions. After executing this method. The computer will restart, and this utility. 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 completed. If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed. 12 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to erase data from external hard disks...
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... modem need to be changed according to the AT command. *9 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc. *10 Measured using Batter yMarkTM Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - The size of the Video Memory cannot be added. *7 Use only a monaural condenser microphone. *8 The settings for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Serial Port 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 Off Clock Battery...
... modem need to be changed according to the AT command. *9 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc. *10 Measured using Batter yMarkTM Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - The size of the Video Memory cannot be added. *7 Use only a monaural condenser microphone. *8 The settings for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Serial Port 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 Off Clock Battery...