OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer Model No. CF-52 series Contents On-screen Manual .......................................15 Handling and Maintenance .............................16 Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function ..................18 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ...........................19 Reinstalling Software ....................................20 Troubleshooting Error Code/Message ....................................22 Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION NOTE : : Enter : Fn + F5 : (Start) - [All Programs]: : : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. Useful and helpful information. Press [Enter] key. Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key. Click (Start), and then click [All Programs].
Read Me First Models for U.S.A. 25-M-4-3 This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands.
Read Me First Getting Started 8. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. 9.
30-Ca-2-1 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.15 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The Required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
Read Me First Information to the User Getting Started This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Precautions 39-E-1 This computer is not intended for use in medical equipment including life-support systems, air traffic control systems, or other equipment, devices or systems that are involved with ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc. This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g.
Read Me First Use the Modem With a Regular Telephone Line Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise switches) of a company or business office, etc. or to a digital public phone or use in a country or area not supported by the computer may result in a fire or electric shocks. Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable Other Than the One Specified, into the LAN Port If the LAN port is connected to a network such as the ones listed below, a fire or electric shock may result.
Description of Parts B I I C O D I E F P Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket” C : SD Memory Card slot Reference Manual “SD Memory Card” D : Battery pack E : Headphone jack You can connect headphones or amplified speakers. When they are connected, audio from the internal speakers is not heard. F : Microphone jack A condenser microphone can be used. If other types of microphones are used, audio input may not be possible, or malfunctions may occur as a result.
Description of Parts Right side A B C E D EX PC 1394 K Bottom Rear side F G Getting Started O P F H I J L M N S Q LOCK A : Hard disk drive Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” B : Smart Card slot Reference Manual “Smart Card” C : ExpressCard slot*1 J : Ventilation hole K : SIM Card slot L : Modem port Reference Manual “Modem” M : LAN port D :PC Card slot *1 Reference Manual “LAN” N : Serial port O : Expansion bus connector Reference Manual “PC
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( • AC Adaptor . . . . . . 1 • AC Cord . . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Pack . . . . . 1 page 35). • Modem Telephone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Model No: CF-VZSU29A Model No: CF-AA1683A 1 Insert the battery pack. A B C D 2 A Reverse the computer, then press and hold the mark part (A). Slide and remove the cover.
First-time Operation 3 3 A B A B C D E 2 1 3 Getting Started Turn on the computer. Pull the carrying handle forward. Push the top of the latch (A) to release it. Lift up the display to open. Confirm the wireless switch (B) is OFF. Press and hold the power switch for approximately one second until the power indicator lights. CAUTION Do not press the power switch repeatedly. The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer.
NOTE PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.
First-time Operation NOTE You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space. To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C. Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Regarding Windows Vista 14 You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
On-screen Manual You can access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips on the computer screen. When you access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips for the first time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed. Reference Manual The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance. To access the Reference Manual: on the desktop.
Handling and Maintenance Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable.
Computrace® Software Computrace® software tracks your stolen computer. Perform the following steps before installing Computrace® software. Computrace® software is not included or installed in this computer. CAUTION You will be unable to set [Computrace (R) BIOS Module] to [Disable] once you have set to [Enable]. Do not change the setting when not used. • Even if you have set [Computrace (R) BIOS Module] to [Enable], this setting may return to [Disable] after repairs to the motherboard, etc. have been made.
Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function [Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, which can be used to recover from hardware failure. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function. Creating a backup of the hard disk data To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g.
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special software. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely. Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s license agreement.
Reinstalling Software Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation. CAUTION Do not delete the partition with recovery tools on the hard disk. The disk space in the partition is not available to store data.
14 Press F9. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values. 15 Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart. Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. 18 Perform Windows Update.
Error Code/Message Follow the instructions below when an error message or code appears. If the problem persists or if the error code/message is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 35). Error Code/Message Solution Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started 0211 Keyboard error 22 Disconnect external keyboard or mouse. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used An error has occurred in the memory of Setup Utility settings.
Troubleshooting (Basic) Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 35). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer Reference Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”). Connect the AC adaptor. Insert a fully charged battery.
Troubleshooting (Basic) Starting Up [Enter Password] does not appear when resuming from sleep/hibernation. The password you have set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. To use the password security at resuming, set the Windows password. A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Add or remove user accounts] and select the account, and set the password.
The screen is disordered. Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the computer. Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the computer. During Simultaneous display, one of the screens becomes disordered.
Hardware Diagnostics If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Software cannot be checked using this utility.
Running the Diagnostic Check Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow a hardware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray. 1 Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch. ( page 9) During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices. 3 Press F9. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. 4 Press F10.
Hardware Diagnostics 6 When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results. If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 35). If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally.
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you.
Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-52AJCBDJM / CF-52BJCBZJM / CF-52AJCHDJM / CF52CCABXJM / CF-52DCABZJM / CF-52CCABVJM. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CF-52AJCBDJM / CF-52BJCBZJM / CF-52AJCHDJM Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 V, 7.65 Ah Operating Time Approx. 4.0 hours*14 Charging Time*15 Approx. 4 hours Clock Battery Power CF-52CCABXJM / CF-52DCABZJM / CF-52CCABVJM Approx. 7.0 hours*14 Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V Consumption*16 Approx. 60 W*17/ Approx. 100 W (Maximum when recharging in the ON state) Approx. 45 W*17/ Approx.
Wireless LAN Intel® Wireless WiFi link 4965 AGN (802.11 a + b + g)*25 Data Transfer Rates*26 IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched) IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched) Standards Supported IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g Transmission method OFDM system, DS-SS system Wireless Channels Used IEEE802.
LIMITED WARRANTY For U.S.A. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company - Worldwide Product Warranties Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions Other Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed above. PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
LIMITED WARRANTY For Canada PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
GARANTIE LIMITÉE Pour le Canada GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONIC Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, exempt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les conditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, sous réserve des modalités décrites ci-dessous.
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Outline of the International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program The international ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.