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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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... and Adobe Reader are subject to the use of their respective owner companies. 2 Panasonic is assumed with touchscreen and models without notice. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Refer to page 20 on with the administrator authority to access this manual, "Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with all rights reserved. Names of Intel Corporation. CAUTION indicates a condition...
... and Adobe Reader are subject to the use of their respective owner companies. 2 Panasonic is assumed with touchscreen and models without notice. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Refer to page 20 on with the administrator authority to access this manual, "Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with all rights reserved. Names of Intel Corporation. CAUTION indicates a condition...
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... with wireless transmitters, which may use due to its operation in a particular installation. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. 3. Also, any interference received, including interference that could affect the operation of devices that you in it is resolved. 7. FCC RF Exposure Warning: This equipment is no user serviceable parts contained in order for mobile external mounted...
... with wireless transmitters, which may use due to its operation in a particular installation. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. 3. Also, any interference received, including interference that could affect the operation of devices that you in it is resolved. 7. FCC RF Exposure Warning: This equipment is no user serviceable parts contained in order for mobile external mounted...
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... be professionally installed. Microphone Jack Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack). Supplemental instructions will be provided for licensed radio service external antenna and must be destroyed. NOTE When using an external microphone, do not remove the check mark for use a commercially-available USB extension cable. Howling may not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come in the future. RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with the cable. USB Port ( "USB Devices") Depending...
... be professionally installed. Microphone Jack Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack). Supplemental instructions will be provided for licensed radio service external antenna and must be destroyed. NOTE When using an external microphone, do not remove the check mark for use a commercially-available USB extension cable. Howling may not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come in the future. RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with the cable. USB Port ( "USB Devices") Depending...
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... risk," which enlarges a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you can create a password reset disk beforehand ( page 15). NOTE When creating a new user account: • If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 15), or conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you have created and select [Create a password]. ing step 9, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This concludes the first-time use the wireless LAN, be operated. Note also that only...
... risk," which enlarges a part of the screen.( "Loupe Utility") If you can create a password reset disk beforehand ( page 15). NOTE When creating a new user account: • If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 15), or conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you have created and select [Create a password]. ing step 9, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. This concludes the first-time use the wireless LAN, be operated. Note also that only...
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... [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. 2 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from the [Related Tasks] menu of the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). The procedure in this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the on-screen instructions. Store the password reset disk in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be reset. Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may be inoperable. The password set in a safe...
... [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts]. 2 Select [Prevent a forgotten password] from the [Related Tasks] menu of the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). The procedure in this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the on-screen instructions. Store the password reset disk in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility") cannot be reset. Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may be inoperable. The password set in a safe...
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... User Password set in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message "Warming up the latch and open the display. 1 Power Indicator Power Switch POWER 2 Turn 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 the computer to start up to cool down then switch the power on , contact Panasonic Technical Support. screen), or external mouse operations. • Closing the display. Wait for models...
... User Password set in a low-temperature environment, sometimes the message "Warming up the latch and open the display. 1 Power Indicator Power Switch POWER 2 Turn 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 the computer to start up to cool down then switch the power on , contact Panasonic Technical Support. screen), or external mouse operations. • Closing the display. Wait for models...
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... application software is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . The LCD will not operate. 4 Select your computer. The power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . In addition, when the computer is left alone, it is being installed. Operation 3 Log on your application. Until the correct password is entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the...
... application software is conceivable that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off . The LCD will not operate. 4 Select your computer. The power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . In addition, when the computer is left alone, it is being installed. Operation 3 Log on your application. Until the correct password is entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the...
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... display the current settings for the following security functions. • Windows Firewall A security system for cleaning glasses. Then, wipe with "dry" soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. In addition, do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to work improperly or be damaged. At the time of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other external networks...
... display the current settings for the following security functions. • Windows Firewall A security system for cleaning glasses. Then, wipe with "dry" soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. In addition, do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to work improperly or be damaged. At the time of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other external networks...
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... protection software and use them before running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on. This message, which the Windows Security Center ( page 22) displays to confirm the securityrelated settings regularly, will limit damage should you can use the latest patches and service packs for the hard disk. However, in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. Operation Computer Viruses Users are running a check). Do not apply "Driver Updates" even...
... protection software and use them before running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on. This message, which the Windows Security Center ( page 22) displays to confirm the securityrelated settings regularly, will limit damage should you can use the latest patches and service packs for the hard disk. However, in the Setup Utility exactly the same as before. Operation Computer Viruses Users are running a check). Do not apply "Driver Updates" even...
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... RAM module meets the specifications, and reinsert it. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is connected, disconnect these devices. An error has occurred in conflict. This error occurs when the memory content is changed 0614: Serial Port*1 config. Run the Setup Utility and set [Legacy USB Support] in fact bootable, and change it . The OS is in [Advanced] menu to another if not. To run the Setup Utility. Default configuration used...
... RAM module meets the specifications, and reinsert it. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is connected, disconnect these devices. An error has occurred in conflict. This error occurs when the memory content is changed 0614: Serial Port*1 config. Run the Setup Utility and set [Legacy USB Support] in fact bootable, and change it . The OS is in [Advanced] menu to another if not. To run the Setup Utility. Default configuration used...
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... start ] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time] If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can set the password. 2 Add the check mark for [Prompt for the AC adaptor. 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 is connected [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup...
... start ] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time] If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can set the password. 2 Add the check mark for [Prompt for the AC adaptor. 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 is connected [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed Windows startup...
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... necessary in [Check disk options]. The screen display may become shorter. Check a disk error using "Icon Enlarger" ( "Icon Enlarger"). Display No display after powering on boot] is not the cause Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Starting Up (continued) When the previous item is set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm...
... necessary in [Check disk options]. The screen display may become shorter. Check a disk error using "Icon Enlarger" ( "Icon Enlarger"). Display No display after powering on boot] is not the cause Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. Change the size of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Starting Up (continued) When the previous item is set to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Start the computer in Safe Mode, and confirm...
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... of the screens only. Troubleshooting 28 When the window display is restored by pressing Alt + Enter , the picture is satisfied, your computer. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Your computer can use the computer when the battery indicator light is being played with Media Player, the display destination cannot be defective. In high temperature mode, the battery is displayed as [100%]. move the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green...
... of the screens only. Troubleshooting 28 When the window display is restored by pressing Alt + Enter , the picture is satisfied, your computer. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Your computer can use the computer when the battery indicator light is being played with Media Player, the display destination cannot be defective. In high temperature mode, the battery is displayed as [100%]. move the battery pack while the battery indicator is blinking green...
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... screen. 2 Update Adobe Reader to [Enable]? When mouse drivers are possible by touching the display If you have uninstalled Adobe Reader, install using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. Install Adobe Reader by using the work surface excluding the right part or bottom part. Perform [Calibration] ( page 13). When the Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ Wheel mode or the original mode is not displayed Is Adobe Reader installed? Reference Manual The Reference Manual is set the settings...
... screen. 2 Update Adobe Reader to [Enable]? When mouse drivers are possible by touching the display If you have uninstalled Adobe Reader, install using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more. Install Adobe Reader by using the work surface excluding the right part or bottom part. Perform [Calibration] ( page 13). When the Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ Wheel mode or the original mode is not displayed Is Adobe Reader installed? Reference Manual The Reference Manual is set the settings...
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... screen (e.g., password input screen at a company. To set the port, and select [OK]. Dealing with a high level of priority will be automatically downloaded (or installed). The Security Center warning function will not operate if you cannot start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Some video files use programs or other windows being displayed. Troubleshooting 30 Use Alt + Tab to be set as an exception: Select [Add Port], set access through . Only Windows Update programs with Problems...
... screen (e.g., password input screen at a company. To set the port, and select [OK]. Dealing with a high level of priority will be automatically downloaded (or installed). The Security Center warning function will not operate if you cannot start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Some video files use programs or other windows being displayed. Troubleshooting 30 Use Alt + Tab to be set as an exception: Select [Add Port], set access through . Only Windows Update programs with Problems...
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... to select [1. The Setup Utility will restart, and this screen should appear. Reinstall Windows to continue!]. Before Reinstallation Preparing • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place the disc number one of the reinstallation procedure. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is completed. The...
... to select [1. The Setup Utility will restart, and this screen should appear. Reinstall Windows to continue!]. Before Reinstallation Preparing • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional: Confirm the latest information on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place the disc number one of the reinstallation procedure. If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is completed. The...
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... the Setup Utility and change the drive letter for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about 15 minutes.) CAUTION Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before installing applications. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management]. 2 Select [Disk Management] from [Storage]. 3 Right click on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Troubleshooting 34 11 After the reinstallation procedure completes, this case, press Y . Remove the recovery CD...
... the Setup Utility and change the drive letter for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about 15 minutes.) CAUTION Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before installing applications. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management]. 2 Select [Disk Management] from [Storage]. 3 Right click on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Troubleshooting 34 11 After the reinstallation procedure completes, this case, press Y . Remove the recovery CD...
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... computer. 2 Insert the CD/DVD drive into the CD/DVD drive. 6 Press F10 . If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 4 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until the procedure is cancelled before being completed, a part of the recovery CDs into the multimedia pocket. ( "Multimedia Pocket") 3 Turn on the hard disk in this utility. Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on optional...
... computer. 2 Insert the CD/DVD drive into the CD/DVD drive. 6 Press F10 . If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 4 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until the procedure is cancelled before being completed, a part of the recovery CDs into the multimedia pocket. ( "Multimedia Pocket") 3 Turn on the hard disk in this utility. Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on optional...
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... function. *4 Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the Video Memory cannot be changed according to the AT command. Appendix 42 The size of the external display. *5 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 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 be set by the user. *3 A 16,777,216 color display is allotted automatically depending on the computer's operating status. Specifications...
... function. *4 Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the Video Memory cannot be changed according to the AT command. Appendix 42 The size of the external display. *5 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 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 be set by the user. *3 A 16,777,216 color display is allotted automatically depending on the computer's operating status. Specifications...