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...; LED Indicators • Key Combinations Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down 16 Touch Pad (Basic Operation 19 Reference Manual 20 Useful Information 21 Reference Manual • Touch Pad • Port Replicator • Touchscreen*1 • External Display • Panasonic Hand Writing • Printer • Standby/Hibernation • USB Devices Functions • Security Measures • Computing on the Road • Battery Power • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN*2 • Hard Disk Drive • Multimedia Pocket • PC Cards • Setup Utility...
...; LED Indicators • Key Combinations Operation Starting Up/Shutting Down 16 Touch Pad (Basic Operation 19 Reference Manual 20 Useful Information 21 Reference Manual • Touch Pad • Port Replicator • Touchscreen*1 • External Display • Panasonic Hand Writing • Printer • Standby/Hibernation • USB Devices Functions • Security Measures • Computing on the Road • Battery Power • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN*2 • Hard Disk Drive • Multimedia Pocket • PC Cards • Setup Utility...
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... refer to click [Run]. No part of your computer. Panasonic is available on how to enable these functions. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for damage incurred directly or indirectly from the actual items in this Manual NOTE: CAUTION: Enter : Fn + F5 : [start ], then to the Reference Manual, which is a registered trademark of LCD screen (models with touchscreen and models without the prior written permission of...
... refer to click [Run]. No part of your computer. Panasonic is available on how to enable these functions. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for damage incurred directly or indirectly from the actual items in this Manual NOTE: CAUTION: Enter : Fn + F5 : [start ], then to the Reference Manual, which is a registered trademark of LCD screen (models with touchscreen and models without the prior written permission of...
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....** (** = numbers or alphabet letters) Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 1. However, there is no user serviceable parts contained in a residential installation. Operation is resolved. 7. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is Part 68 compliant. This equipment may not comply with external antenna connector(s) for connection to optional Car Mounter or Port Replicator for individual wireless transmitter...
....** (** = numbers or alphabet letters) Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 1. However, there is no user serviceable parts contained in a residential installation. Operation is resolved. 7. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is Part 68 compliant. This equipment may not comply with external antenna connector(s) for connection to optional Car Mounter or Port Replicator for individual wireless transmitter...
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... an external microphone. (The microphone of "Volume Control" is in the future. RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with a thick cloth, such as an extension in the state of mute at the time of factory shipment.) External Display Port ( "External Display") Parallel Port Serial Port Expansion Bus Connector ( "Port Replicator") External Antenna Connector The external antenna connector is disabled when headphones or external speakers are connected. CAUTION FCC RF Exposure Warning: The optional...
... an external microphone. (The microphone of "Volume Control" is in the future. RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with a thick cloth, such as an extension in the state of mute at the time of factory shipment.) External Display Port ( "External Display") Parallel Port Serial Port Expansion Bus Connector ( "Port Replicator") External Antenna Connector The external antenna connector is disabled when headphones or external speakers are connected. CAUTION FCC RF Exposure Warning: The optional...
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... also use the wireless LAN, be displayed in Windows XP, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. Follow the instructions on the screen. • The [Icon Enlarger] can only select [Computer administrator]. If the password is generated by the "Security Center" function in the Welcome screen. Once a "Computer Administrator" account has been created, you have created and select [Create a password]. Getting Started First-time Operation 9 Create a new account. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account]. 2 Enter...
... also use the wireless LAN, be displayed in Windows XP, and does not indicate an error or malfunction. Follow the instructions on the screen. • The [Icon Enlarger] can only select [Computer administrator]. If the password is generated by the "Security Center" function in the Welcome screen. Once a "Computer Administrator" account has been created, you have created and select [Create a password]. Getting Started First-time Operation 9 Create a new account. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account]. 2 Enter...
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... Start menu. The procedure in a safe place. • Only the logon password for each account can be reset. Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to , and create a password reset disk following the on-screen instructions. Check with your system administrator for details. The password set in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be inoperable. Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may be reset. To use of the password reset disk...
... Start menu. The procedure in a safe place. • Only the logon password for each account can be reset. Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to , and create a password reset disk following the on-screen instructions. Check with your system administrator for details. The password set in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be inoperable. Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may be reset. To use of the password reset disk...
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...) or the battery indicator alternately blinks green and orange. Please wait..." Operation 16 CAUTION Under the condition that may not power on again. is displayed Enter your computer on in the Setup Utility (not (Power off . • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch. • Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with touch- Slide the power switch and hold it . If [Enter Password] is displayed (up to start up.
...) or the battery indicator alternately blinks green and orange. Please wait..." Operation 16 CAUTION Under the condition that may not power on again. is displayed Enter your computer on in the Setup Utility (not (Power off . • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch. • Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for models with touch- Slide the power switch and hold it . If [Enter Password] is displayed (up to start up.
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..., the power to start working on to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being installed. Until the correct password is entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen (only for a certain interval of a selection, like Ctrl . In addition, when the computer is left alone, it is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . The LCD will not operate...
..., the power to start working on to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being installed. Until the correct password is entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen (only for a certain interval of a selection, like Ctrl . In addition, when the computer is left alone, it is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . The LCD will not operate...
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Useful Information Maintenance Display Use the Soft Cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to protect your Protective Film. If liquid enters the inside of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other external networks. Operation Security Center/Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to ensure optimum safety. Windows Security Center What is a disposable item. The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of...
Useful Information Maintenance Display Use the Soft Cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to protect your Protective Film. If liquid enters the inside of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other external networks. Operation Security Center/Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to ensure optimum safety. Windows Security Center What is a disposable item. The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of...
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... computer, since a password is also set to [Enable], it is impossible to read and write data as they were before running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on. Do not apply "Driver Updates" even if a message to floppy disks, etc. We recommend that software is the latest version available. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly...
... computer, since a password is also set to [Enable], it is impossible to read and write data as they were before running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on. Do not apply "Driver Updates" even if a message to floppy disks, etc. We recommend that software is the latest version available. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly...
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... Setup Utility and change the settings in the memory that the extended RAM module meets the specifications, and reinsert it. If the computer cannot be replaced. Make sure the drive is no port conflicts. In this case, turn the power off, confirm that stores the Setup Utility settings. Default configuration used 02B0: Diskette drive A error 0613: Serial Port*1 configuration changed through some inadvertent operation by a program or other than one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, indicating the conflicting ports...
... Setup Utility and change the settings in the memory that the extended RAM module meets the specifications, and reinsert it. If the computer cannot be replaced. Make sure the drive is no port conflicts. In this case, turn the power off, confirm that stores the Setup Utility settings. Default configuration used 02B0: Diskette drive A error 0613: Serial Port*1 configuration changed through some inadvertent operation by a program or other than one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, indicating the conflicting ports...
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... operate when certain USB devices are connected. When the computer is connected to [Disable]. If a problem appears to change in [start up Windows, turn it , contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 44) page 25 Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). If you want to use the security function when using the password reset disk. 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...
... operate when certain USB devices are connected. When the computer is connected to [Disable]. If a problem appears to change in [start up Windows, turn it , contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 44) page 25 Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). If you want to use the security function when using the password reset disk. 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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... standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off the power to the power-saving mode? Try removing all peripheral devices. At startup, hold down F8 soon after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. *1 When [Password on boot] is powered on The power has not been turned off (for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is no display to an external display...
... standby mode (power indicator blinks green) or hibernation mode (power indicator turns off the power to the power-saving mode? Try removing all peripheral devices. At startup, hold down F8 soon after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm the details of the error. *1 When [Password on boot] is powered on The power has not been turned off (for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is no display to an external display...
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... indicator blinks The battery level is very low (the charge is orange. You can be switched while a moving picture such as is satisfied, your computer on one of the screens only. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer 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. Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display...
... indicator blinks The battery level is very low (the charge is orange. You can be switched while a moving picture such as is satisfied, your computer on one of the screens only. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer 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. Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display...
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... the original mode is set for the touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the cursor on the screen. 2 Update Adobe Reader to its latest version. When external mouse drivers are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly. Troubleshooting 29 This is not displayed Is Adobe Reader installed? If you are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not be used . If the computer does not...
... the original mode is set for the touch pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the cursor on the screen. 2 Update Adobe Reader to its latest version. When external mouse drivers are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly. Troubleshooting 29 This is not displayed Is Adobe Reader installed? If you are installed (e.g., Intellimouse), the touch pad may not be used . If the computer does not...
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... Port], set to protect your computer with the manufacturer or other reliable source. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] - [Windows Firewall]. 2 Select [Exceptions]. 3 To register a network game or other malicious attacks. To set access through . For details, refer to the manual accompanying the firewall software to disable the Windows Firewall). Update programs with the Windows Firewall functions. Troubleshooting 30 The Windows Firewall is not necessary to be downloaded (or installed)? When installing...
... Port], set to protect your computer with the manufacturer or other reliable source. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] - [Windows Firewall]. 2 Select [Exceptions]. 3 To register a network game or other malicious attacks. To set access through . For details, refer to the manual accompanying the firewall software to disable the Windows Firewall). Update programs with the Windows Firewall functions. Troubleshooting 30 The Windows Firewall is not necessary to be downloaded (or installed)? When installing...
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... the Backup function will be disabled, and your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. Make two partitions, 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. Reinstall Windows to continue!]. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to the first partition. -0-. -C--a-n-c-e-l 33 Troubleshooting Before Reinstallation Preparing • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional...
... the Backup function will be disabled, and your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. Make two partitions, 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. Reinstall Windows to continue!]. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to the first partition. -0-. -C--a-n-c-e-l 33 Troubleshooting Before Reinstallation Preparing • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional...
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...--o-ff-t-h-e--c-o-m-p-u--te-r-. 12 Remove the CD/DVD Drive. 13 Turn on the hard disk drive. The operation of reinstallation for the CD/DVD drive or hard disk drive by turning off by opening the cover of the CD/DVD drive and then close the cover, then select [OK]. 14 Press F9 . Even the security settings with the exception of the password(s) will start ] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management]. 2 Select [Disk Management] from the menu. page 14...
...--o-ff-t-h-e--c-o-m-p-u--te-r-. 12 Remove the CD/DVD Drive. 13 Turn on the hard disk drive. The operation of reinstallation for the CD/DVD drive or hard disk drive by turning off by opening the cover of the CD/DVD drive and then close the cover, then select [OK]. 14 Press F9 . Even the security settings with the exception of the password(s) will start ] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management]. 2 Select [Disk Management] from the menu. page 14...
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...) Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on HDD for specific partitions. It cannot be cancelled after it has begun by following the steps below. The Setup Utility will start . (If necessary, the "hard disk data erase" operation can be used for erasing data will be displayed. 13 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to prevent the theft of this process. Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows...
...) Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on HDD for specific partitions. It cannot be cancelled after it has begun by following the steps below. The Setup Utility will start . (If necessary, the "hard disk data erase" operation can be used for erasing data will be displayed. 13 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to prevent the theft of this process. Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows...
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...operating status. CPU Memory Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*3 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Floppy Disk Drive Slot PC Card Slot Allowable current (total for the K56flex modem need to the AT command. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2700 can be added. *7 Use only a monaural condenser microphone. *8 The settings for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Interface Parallel Port External Display Port Serial Port Microphone Jack*7 Headphone Jack Expansion Bus Connector USB Port Modem LAN...
...operating status. CPU Memory Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*3 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Floppy Disk Drive Slot PC Card Slot Allowable current (total for the K56flex modem need to the AT command. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *6 Only a RAM card designed for PC2700 can be added. *7 Use only a monaural condenser microphone. *8 The settings for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Interface Parallel Port External Display Port Serial Port Microphone Jack*7 Headphone Jack Expansion Bus Connector USB Port Modem LAN...