Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-T2 Series Getting Started XP 2000 Read Me First.................................................. 3 First-time Operation ......................................
Customer’s Record Model No. *1 Dealer’s Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer’s Address Date of Purchase *1 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-T2AWAZZDM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.
Read Me First For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem. 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 10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that this is a major nationwide problem. Notice for the products using LCD This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a small amount of mercury.
Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité 1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4.Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
Read Me First Precautions Getting Started Usage Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperature difference. Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC {41 oF to 95 oF} Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC {-4 oF to 140 oF} Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel The LCD panel should not be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Precautions (Battery Pack) NOTE The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 55 °C {32 °F to 131 °F}). ( “Battery Power”) Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or less.
Read Me First When Changing Hard Disk Partitions When using the hard disk backup function ( page 31), do not divide up the hard disk before creating a backup region. If you do this, the backup region cannot be created. Divide into the partition when the backup region is created. When Using Peripheral Devices Getting Started Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral devices, cables, etc.
Windows Update You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Do not apply "Driver Update" even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact to our web address. Windows XP [start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update] Windows 2000 [Start] - [Windows Update] Getting Started Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over.
Read Me First Handling A Getting Started Carrying Cloth 10 B C This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful in the handling. Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display or the cabinet around the display (see figure A).
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. the inclusion of all parts. 1 Confirm Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact your technical support office ( AC Cord ...............1 Model No :CF-VZSU24/ CF-VZSU24A Model No : CF-AA1623A Product Recovery CD-ROM Battery Pack ........
First-time Operation 5 Connect your computer to a power outlet. DC-IN Jack DC IN 16V LCD The battery pack will be charged automatically. Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours (Varies depending on the usage conditions.) CAUTION Getting Started Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing Step 7 on page 14. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
6 Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next]. NOTE It may take two to three minutes until the next screen is displayed. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc. 7 At [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings], then select [Next]. 8 At [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain], then select [Next]. The computer will restart.
First-time Operation Windows 2000 CAUTION Do not press any keys or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Professional Setup] is displayed. 1 At [Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard], select [Next]. 2 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 Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
Information for Windows XP Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to reset a forgotten password. To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the steps below. 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your computer.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up Latch 2 1 Open the display. 1 Slide the latch located at the front. 2 Lift open the display. CAUTION 1 Do not open the display wider than necessary (160° or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display. 2 Turn your computer on. Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it.
3 Log on to Windows. Windows XP After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off, select the user and input the password, then select . Until the correct password is entered, the computer will not operate. Windows 2000 After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off, input the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate. 4 Select your application.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is for shutting down the computer without using the standby or hibernation function ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”). 1 Save important data and close each application. 2 Windows XP Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Shut Down]. 3 Windows XP Select [Turn Off]. Windows 2000 Select [Shut down], then select [OK]. Your computer will power off automatically.
Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. CAUTION By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use any implement which causes damage on the work surface. Function Work Surface Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.
Reference Manual The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, these manuals can also be printed. The Reference 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. (Refer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents included.
List of Error Codes 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. 0211 Keyboard error Keyboard not working. 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller. 0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock the system to proceed.
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 your technical support office. ( page 38) You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status.
Starting Up (continued) When the administrator password is forgotten Set the password again in the following procedure. Windows XP If you have created a password reset disk ( page 15), a message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the password. Follow the message’s instructions and set the password again by using the password reset disk. If you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstalling, setup Windows and then set the password again.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display (continued) An afterimage appears (e.g.
SD Card Setup (SD memory card security function) Cannot log on with the SD memory card Windows logon user name and a password are not set in the SD memory card correctly. Enter the Windows user name and password without using the SD memory card.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Check the Computer's Usage Status You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer’s usage status, and use this information when calling technical support office for advice. (If you have not logged on with administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].) Running PC Information Viewer Windows XP 1 Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer].
Reinstalling Software When reinstall procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data on your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstall procedure. The reinstall procedure will return the computer to its original condition. Even if a hard disk backup area has been created, this backup area will be erased, and all the backed up data will be lost.
Reinstalling Software 10 At the confirmation message , press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about an hour.) CAUTION Do not interrupt the reinstall procedure before completion, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstall procedure cannot be executed.
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.
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Hard Disk Backup Function The hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) hard disk contents or restore backed up contents to their original locations. By backing up the data on your hard disk to a backup area, you can protect your data from loss or damage resulting from operational errors or other factors.
Hard Disk Backup Function NOTE Regarding backup area • Requires availability of at least half of the entire hard disk. Without sufficient space available, the backup area cannot be created. • When the backup area is created, the usable hard disk capacity will be reduced to less than half. • The backup area cannot be accessed from Windows. For this reason, backed up data cannot be copied to CD-R or other removable disk media.
9 When the confirmation message is displayed, press [Yes]. The backup area is then created. 10 When the message [You must reboot in order to enable the Backup function] appears, remove the recovery CD, and press any key to reboot the computer. When the computer is rebooted and [Input the password] is displayed, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. The backup process will begin. 11 When the message [[Backup] is complete] appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot the computer.
Hard Disk Backup Function 4 When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the computer. • If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion, for example if the power was turned off, execute the process again. • When a new device is installed and a message appears advising that the computer must be restarted to enable the settings, select [Yes] to restart the computer.
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for erasing hard disk data. When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data following the steps below. The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an “overwriting” method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased.
Names and Functions of Parts Speaker To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off : Fn + F4 Keyboard LED Indicators ( “LED Indicators”) Power status Battery pack status Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status LCD (Only for models with touchscreen: “Touchscreen”) Function Keys For information on the key combinations available. ( “Key Combinations”). Power Switch Before using the computer for the first time, carefully read the [LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT].
Specifications Main Specifications Memory (Expandable to) Video Memory LCD Type Displayed Colors*2 External Display Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Slots PC Card Slot Allowable current RAM Module Slot*5 SD Memory Card Slot Interface External Display Port Microphone Jack Headphone Jack USB Ports Modem LAN Wireless LAN Pointing Device Sound Battery Pack Operating Time*8 Charging Time*8 Clock Battery AC Adaptor Input Output Power Consumption*9 Environment In use Temperature Humidity Not in use Temperature Humidity P
LIMITED WARRANTY For U.S.A. PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Computer Solutions 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.