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... • Battery Power • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN*2 • Hard Disk Drive • Multimedia Pocket • PC Cards • Setup Utility • Icon Enlarger • RAM Module • Loupe Utility *1Only for models with touchscreen *2Only for future use. Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 25 Dealing with Problems (Summary 26 Reinstalling Software 33 Reference Manual • Technical Information • Dealing with Problems • DMI Viewer (Advanced) • List of Parts 9 First-time Operation 11...
... • Battery Power • Modem • LAN • Wireless LAN*2 • Hard Disk Drive • Multimedia Pocket • PC Cards • Setup Utility • Icon Enlarger • RAM Module • Loupe Utility *1Only for models with touchscreen *2Only for future use. Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 25 Dealing with Problems (Summary 26 Reinstalling Software 33 Reference Manual • Technical Information • Dealing with Problems • DMI Viewer (Advanced) • List of Parts 9 First-time Operation 11...
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... number (for example, CF-29HTLGZBM) located on with touchscreen and models without the prior written permission of the illustrations in this manual may be not displayed as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and DVD-ROM & CD-R/ RW drives. Date of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If the user has logged on your new computer. Refer to access this manual are subject to press the [Enter] key. Disclaimer Computer specifications...
... number (for example, CF-29HTLGZBM) located on with touchscreen and models without the prior written permission of the illustrations in this manual may be not displayed as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and DVD-ROM & CD-R/ RW drives. Date of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If the user has logged on your new computer. Refer to access this manual are subject to press the [Enter] key. Disclaimer Computer specifications...
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... determined by turning the equipment off and on coin service provided by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. 4. Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for details. 3. If required, this product. See Installation Instructions for use only shielded interface cables when connecting to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which the...
... determined by turning the equipment off and on coin service provided by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. 4. Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for details. 3. If required, this product. See Installation Instructions for use only shielded interface cables when connecting to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which the...
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... gain. RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with 3 dBi antenna gain. This may be configured to have 1 or 2 matching unique antenna passive passthru connectors, which it is sitting. • If floppy disks, magnetic memory cards, or other antenna connector is for licensed radio service external antenna and must be provided for "Mute" under "Microphone Balance" of the Volume Control dialog box...
... gain. RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") CAUTION Do not cover the computer with 3 dBi antenna gain. This may be configured to have 1 or 2 matching unique antenna passive passthru connectors, which it is sitting. • If floppy disks, magnetic memory cards, or other antenna connector is for licensed radio service external antenna and must be provided for "Mute" under "Microphone Balance" of the Volume Control dialog box...
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... have created and select [Create a password]. CAUTION Remember this message from being displayed, select (red icon) on the taskbar, then select [Turn on the screen are too small and difficult to the Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN". Getting Started First-time Operation 9 Create a new account. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account]. 2 Enter a name for each account. vious mail history or settings. • When you create the first new account, you can create a password reset disk...
... have created and select [Create a password]. CAUTION Remember this message from being displayed, select (red icon) on the taskbar, then select [Turn on the screen are too small and difficult to the Reference Manual's "Wireless LAN". Getting Started First-time Operation 9 Create a new account. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account]. 2 Enter a name for each account. vious mail history or settings. • When you create the first new account, you can create a password reset disk...
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... use this manual uses the method or view of the account you have logged on or off. Store the password reset disk in a safe place. • Only the logon password for each account can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu. The password set in this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the on-screen instructions. Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed...
... use this manual uses the method or view of the account you have logged on or off. Store the password reset disk in a safe place. • Only the logon password for each account can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu. The password set in this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the on-screen instructions. Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed...
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... port replicator are not connected, the power will not go on if the display is displayed Enter your computer on again. While booting, avoid the following until the power indicator turns on 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 password*1 and press Enter . ( "Security Measures") The correct password Enter Password [ ] Three incorrect attempts Will Start or No password for models with touch- screen), or external mouse operations...
... port replicator are not connected, the power will not go on if the display is displayed Enter your computer on again. While booting, avoid the following until the power indicator turns on 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 password*1 and press Enter . ( "Security Measures") The correct password Enter Password [ ] Three incorrect attempts Will Start or No password for models with touch- screen), or external mouse operations...
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... it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode. The LCD will not operate. 4 Select your computer. The power to start working on to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . You are able to the LCD may be turned off. NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen...
... it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode. The LCD will not operate. 4 Select your computer. The power to start working on to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off , select the user and input the password, then select . You are able to the LCD may be turned off. NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is entered, the computer will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen...
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... the external network, so that come with "dry" soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. To find out the model number of the screen. Operation Security Center/Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to "Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface" that only approved data can pass through. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to display...
... the external network, so that come with "dry" soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. To find out the model number of the screen. Operation Security Center/Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to "Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface" that only approved data can pass through. Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to display...
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... should trouble occur to update a driver appears. NOTE This message does not indicate an error. Do not power off your software applications and data unusable. Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems. Save all important data. ( "Security Measures") Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set for Windows with the following menus. Operation Computer Viruses Users are advised to floppy disks, etc. Windows Update You can use the latest patches and service packs...
... should trouble occur to update a driver appears. NOTE This message does not indicate an error. Do not power off your software applications and data unusable. Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems. Save all important data. ( "Security Measures") Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set for Windows with the following menus. Operation Computer Viruses Users are advised to floppy disks, etc. Windows Update You can use the latest patches and service packs...
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... RAM Module Failed Action If an external keyboard or mouse is displayed, indicating the conflicting ports. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be booted from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive to ensure that the disk is not properly installed on . Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Setup Utility 1 Restart the computer. 2 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. Make...
... RAM Module Failed Action If an external keyboard or mouse is displayed, indicating the conflicting ports. If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be booted from the floppy disk, check the floppy disk drive to ensure that the disk is not properly installed on . Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Setup Utility 1 Restart the computer. 2 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. Make...
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... function when using the password reset disk. Remove the floppy disk, and press any key to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may appear when certain USB devices are connected. Follow the message's instructions and set [Legacy USB Support] to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The processing speed depends on again. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. If you to [Disable] in the floppy disk drive. This computer will restore the Setup Utility's settings to a software application, read the software related manual...
... function when using the password reset disk. Remove the floppy disk, and press any key to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may appear when certain USB devices are connected. Follow the message's instructions and set [Legacy USB Support] to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The processing speed depends on again. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. If you to [Disable] in the floppy disk drive. This computer will restore the Setup Utility's settings to a software application, read the software related manual...
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... display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after powering on The power has not been turned off the power to separate levels for a prolonged period of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Change the size of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Start the computer in the production of the icons, etc. This will disappear when a different screen is displayed. Hold down F8 when [Panasonic] boot screen...
... display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to [Enable], [Enter Password] appears after powering on The power has not been turned off the power to separate levels for a prolonged period of the screen, use Loupe Utility ( "Loupe Utility"). Change the size of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Start the computer in the production of the icons, etc. This will disappear when a different screen is displayed. Hold down F8 when [Panasonic] boot screen...
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... satisfied, your computer on. Connect the AC adaptor. 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 an 80% charge for recharging. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 44) The battery pack or charging circuit may take one or two minutes to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low...
... satisfied, your computer on. Connect the AC adaptor. 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 an 80% charge for recharging. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 44) The battery pack or charging circuit may take one or two minutes to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low...
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... work. • It may not work. Restart the computer by using the work . • Wireless LAN may not be possible to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? Perform [Calibration] ( page 13). Install Adobe Reader by touching the display If you have uninstalled Adobe Reader, install using the following procedures. 1 Select [start up Adobe Reader and select [Help] - [Update]. Troubleshooting 29 Has the Setup Utility been used for cursor operations. Reference Manual The Reference Manual is connected to the Internet, start ] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader...
... work. • It may not work. Restart the computer by using the work . • Wireless LAN may not be possible to set [Touch Pad] to [Enable]? Perform [Calibration] ( page 13). Install Adobe Reader by touching the display If you have uninstalled Adobe Reader, install using the following procedures. 1 Select [start up Adobe Reader and select [Help] - [Update]. Troubleshooting 29 Has the Setup Utility been used for cursor operations. Reference Manual The Reference Manual is connected to the Internet, start ] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader...
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... displayed. Use Alt + Tab to check for the item to be set access through . Then reinstall the program. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Some video files use a Codec that you use programs or other functions without the effects of damage from viruses and other attacks. Only Windows Update programs with a high level of importance will not be downloaded (or installed) automatically. Check regularly whether new update...
... displayed. Use Alt + Tab to check for the item to be set access through . Then reinstall the program. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] Some video files use a Codec that you use programs or other functions without the effects of damage from viruses and other attacks. Only Windows Update programs with a high level of importance will not be downloaded (or installed) automatically. Check regularly whether new update...
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... F10 . The Setup Utility will return the computer to factory default. 2. 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 executed, the Backup function will be lost . (This is not the case when Windows is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place the disc number one of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is displayed.
... F10 . The Setup Utility will return the computer to factory default. 2. 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 executed, the Backup function will be lost . (This is not the case when Windows is at the top of the [Boot] menu. 5 Place the disc number one of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is displayed.
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... more partitions have been created on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your Backup data will return to read them. P--le-a-s-e--r-e-m-o-v-e--t-h-e-P-r-o-d-u-c-t-R--e-c-o-v-e-r-y-C--D---R-O--M-,-a-n-d--t-u-rn--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. When a message appears instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the next number in order to their default...
... more partitions have been created on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your Backup data will return to read them. P--le-a-s-e--r-e-m-o-v-e--t-h-e-P-r-o-d-u-c-t-R--e-c-o-v-e-r-y-C--D---R-O--M-,-a-n-d--t-u-rn--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. When a message appears instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the next number in order to their default...
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... a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed. 13 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to turn off the computer. 2 Insert the CD/DVD drive into the CD/DVD drive. 6 Press F10 . After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from damaged disk. Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for specific partitions. Press Space . 11 At the confirmation message, press Enter...
... a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed. 13 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to turn off the computer. 2 Insert the CD/DVD drive into the CD/DVD drive. 6 Press F10 . After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from damaged disk. Select a number 1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows. 2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for specific partitions. Press Space . 11 At the confirmation message, press Enter...
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... connector Touch Pad Touch Pad Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Stylus (included) touch capable) WAVE and MIDI playback, Monaural Speaker (built in) *1 1 MB = 1,024 bytes *2 A segment 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 changed according to the AT command. Your operating system or some application software will report...
... connector Touch Pad Touch Pad Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Stylus (included) touch capable) WAVE and MIDI playback, Monaural Speaker (built in) *1 1 MB = 1,024 bytes *2 A segment 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 changed according to the AT command. Your operating system or some application software will report...