® Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-72 Series Getting Started Read Me First.................................................. 3 First-time Operation ........................................
Customer's Record Model No.* Dealer's Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer's Address Date of Purchase * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-72VCJUZQM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
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.
Precautions Lithium Battery! This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel. Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur. Pile au lithium! Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines données comme la date et l'heure notamment. Elle ne devra être remplacée que par un technicien qualifié.
Read Me First Peripherals Cables Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease in performance, an increase in temperature and/or damage your computer. For more information on peripheral devices, refer to the Reference Manual. Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recommended. Precautions (Battery Pack) Getting Started Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage.
Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable. Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on. Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems. Save all valuable data to floppy disks. Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data.
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-VZSU14B Model No: CF-AA1653 Floppy Disk Drive ... 1 Product Recovery CD-ROM ...............
First-time Operation 4 Match the mark on the battery pack cover to the mark on the computer and slide the 4 Mark cover back into place. CAUTION If the cover is not attached properly, the battery may fall out while the computer is being carried. 4 2 Connect your computer to a power outlet Getting Started CAUTION 3 Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing Step 8 on page 11. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections.
7 Select the Operating System CAUTION Do not touch the keyboard. If you accidentally touch the keyboard and the cancel confirmation menu is displayed, do not cancel. 4 When the screen indicating the completion of the Operating System preparation is displayed, press any key. The computer will restart. Getting Started Windows 2000 and Windows XP are preinstalled on this computer. After one of them is selected with the following procedure, only that Operating System can be used.
First-time Operation WindowsXPXP Windows CAUTION Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. 1 At the [Welcome to the Windows XP 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].
Create BACKUP Disks for Reinstallation When [You do not need to make “BACKUP DISK”] is displayed (procedure 5 below), there is no need to create a BACKUP DISK. If this message is not displayed, create backup disks for reinstallation. To create backup disks, the floppy disk drive and formatted 2HD floppy disks are needed. Turn your computer off. 2 Set the floppy disk drive in the multimedia pocket. ( 3 Turn your computer on. Log on as the administrator.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open the display Slide the latch as shown and lift open the display. 2 1 2 Turn your computer on Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer 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.
3 Windows 2000 Input your password Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been completed, and input the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate. Windows XP Select User (only necessary when multiple accounts are created) Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been completed, then select the user.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function. ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”) 1 Save important data and close each application 2 Display the shut down screen Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Shut Down]. Windows XP Select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer]. NOTE From the keyboard, You may choose to press down on , then select the menu with or .
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. 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 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. 0210 Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard. 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.
List of Error Codes Troubleshooting 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. device address Conflict Address conflict for 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.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display No display after powering on The power has not been turned off, but after a certain period of time, there is no display The cursor cannot be controlled An afterimage appears (e.g.
Battery Indicator The red indicator lights. Repeated beeping sound while the computer is in use. The red indicator blinks The orange indicator blinks The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer. After connecting the AC adaptor or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on. The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again.
Reinstalling Software When reinstall procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data that is on your hard disk before running the reinstall procedure. The reinstall procedure will return the computer to its original condition. If you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstall procedure.
10 At the confirmation message , press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (In the case of Windows 2000, only Product Recovery CD-ROMs 1 to 3 can be used.) CAUTION Do not cancel the reinstall procedure before it is completed. When a message appears instructing you to insert the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the next number in the sequence, and then select [OK]. If the message The media does not contain the correct file appears, select [OK].
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 The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. LCD (Only for models with touchscreen: “Touchscreen”) LED Indicators ( “LED Indicators”) Function Keys ( “Key Combinations”) Caps Lock Numeric key (NumLk) Scroll lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status Multimedia pocket device status Touch Pad ( page 17) Modem Carrying Handle For enhanced portability and in-the-field efficiency.
Infrared Communication Port External Keyboard/Mouse Port ( Parallel Port “Printer”) External Display Port ( “External Display”) DC-IN Jack Ventilation Hole These holes allow heat to exit. USB Ports ( “USB Devices”) Serial Port ( “LAN”) RAM Module Slot ( “RAM Module”) Battery Pack ( “Battery Power”) ( Expansion Bus Connector “Port Replicator”) A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
Specifications Main Specifications Model No.
Main Specifications Temperature Humidity Not in use Temperature Humidity Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) CF-72VCJUZQM 5 °C to 35°C {41 °F to 95 °F} 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) 297 mm x 48 mm x 265.6 mm {11.7 " X1.9 " X 10.5 "} (including the carrying handle) Weight (including the carrying handle) Approx. 3.2 kg {Approx. 7.1 lb.} Model No. Environment In use CF-72V3JUZQM 297 mm x 44.5 mm x 265.6 mm {11.7 " X1.8 " X 10.
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.
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.
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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.