® Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-M34 Series Getting Started Read Me First.................................................. 3 First-time Operation ........................................ 9 98 2000 NT Reference Manual • Key Combinations • LED Indicators Getting Started Contents Operation Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer to page 18 on how to access the Reference Manual.
Customer's Record Model No. *1 Dealer's Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer's Address Product Key *2 Getting Started Date of Purchase *1 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-M34NPFZPM) located on the bottom of the computer. *2 For Product Key, write down the Product Key shown on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer.
Read Me First Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Read Me First For Canada Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. Getting Started EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS “NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
Lithium Battery Precautions The CF-M34 was developed based on thorough research into the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innovations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal connections.
Read Me First Precautions ( Battery Pack ) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. Getting Started Avoid Heat Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat. Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.
Saving Data on the Hard Disk * Windows 98 : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition. Windows NT : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows NT ®. Windows 2000 : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional. Hard Disk Lock When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk.
Read Me First Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Getting Started Places not to use your computer Such areas may result in damage to the computer. Areas with electronic equipment These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce strange sounds.
First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations. 1 Confirm the inclusion of all parts Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. AC Cord ...............1 Battery Pack ........1 Model No : CF-AA1527 Model No :CF-VZSU15A Modem Telephone Cable ...................
the groove. First-time Operation 7 6 8 6 The cover is closed by inserting the hook at the right end (see illustration) into the groove. 7 Close the cover using the arrow as a guide. 8 Lock the latch into place. CAUTION Getting Started Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may open causing the battery pack to fall out.
Windows 2000 Windows NT 8 Select the Operating System 1 2 3 At the screen for the agreement of the selection of the Operating System , select [Y]. With the number keys, select either Windows 2000 or Windows NT. (The selection of the Operating System is only performed the first time the computer is started up. A change cannot be made after the selection.) At the confirmation message, select [Y]. The Operating System preparation will start, during which the computer will restart several times.
First-time Operation Windows 2000 CAUTION Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Professional Setup] is displayed. 1 2 At the [Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard], select [Next]. After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don't accept this agreement], then select [Next]. Getting Started NOTE If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. 3 4 5 Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
10 Create Backup Disks for Reinstallation Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, then select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP DISK] and follow the onscreen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk. Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up Latch 1 Open the display 1 Lift up the latch. 2 Lift open the display. 2 2 Turn your computer on 1 Slide the power switch as shown and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it. CAUTION Power Indicator Operation Power Switch After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, avoid the following until Windows has completed loading. • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
Starting Up/Shutting Down 3 Windows NT Select your operating system Select “Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00” and press Enter . 4 Windows NT Logon Press Ctrl + Alt + Del . 5 Windows 2000 Windows NT Input your password Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the HDD access has been completed, input the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate.
Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function. ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”) 1 Display the shut down screen After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu. NOTE From the keyboard, You may choose to press down on 2 , then select the menu with or . Confirm shut down Windows 98 Windows 2000 Select [OK] after selecting [Shut down].
Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Work Surface Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. For instructions on how to operate, refer to "Touch Pad (Advanced)". NOTE The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad. Basic Operation Left Button Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.
Reference Manual The Reference Manual can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, the Reference Manual can also be printed. This manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works and other useful information.
List of Error Codes The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems.
List of Error Codes 02F5 DMA Test Failed Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6 Software NMI Failed Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7 Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. device address Conflict Address conflict for specified device. Allocation Error for: device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The “Reference Manual” also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Starting Up Windows NT NT does not start up Try the steps listed below. 1 Power off the computer, and then power it on again. 2 When [Press spacebar NOW to ...] is displayed, press the space key. 3 When [Hardware Profile/Configuration Recover Menu] is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display After the display destination of the screen is switched with Fn + F3 , the display destination returns to both the internal LCD and external display upon operation Under the condition that the [MS-DOS Prompt]* screen is set to “Full Screen”, the display destination returns to both the internal LCD and external display if “EXIT” is input and the [MS-DOS Prompt]* screen is closed, or “Full Screen” is canceled (e.g.
Reinstalling Software Before Reinstallation Preparing • BACKUP DISK(s) created in advance ( page 13) • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • External floppy disk drive (optional CF-VFDU03) • CD-ROM drive Panasonic KXL-RW10A (PC Card-compatible) or KXL-RW21A (USB) When using a CD-ROM drive other than the Panasonic KXL-RW10A or KXL-RW21A CD-ROM drive: ( page 25) Important Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the installation will be lost.
Reinstalling Software NOTE If [OK] is not immediately selected: The message “The media does not contain the correct file” may appear. In such cases, the message “Insert media 2...” is displayed again when [OK] is selected. Confirm that Product Recovery CD-ROM 2 has been inserted by opening the tray of the CD drive, then close the tray and immediately select [OK]. 14 After the reinstallation procedure completes, the following message will appear on the display.
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. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Names and Functions of Parts USB Port LCD ( "Touch Pad (Advanced)", "Touchscreen") ( "USB Devices") LAN Touch Pad page 17 ( "LAN") Modem ( LED Indicators ( "LED Indicators") Power status Battery pack status Hard disk drive status Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Numeric Key (NumLk) Caps Lock ( "Modem") PC Card Slots "PC Cards") Reset Button When resetting your computer, use a dull pointed object. Do not use a pencil. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage the computer.
Specifications CF-M34NPFZPM CF-M34NPFZEM Intel® Mobile Pentium® III Processor 700 MHz 32 KB 512 KB 256 MB 4 MB 8.4 " (TFT) 256/65536/262144 colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots) 256/65536/16M colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots/1024x768 dots) *2 20 GB*3 Windows keyboard (87 keys) Touch Pad Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Finger touch capable) PC Card Slot Type I or Type II Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA Serial Port Dsub 9-pin Male Microphone Jack*4 Miniature jack, 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY For U.S.A. PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Computer Solution Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is covered by a separate warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
LIMITED WARRANTY For Canada PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
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.
