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... and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION : NOTE : Enter : Fn + F5 : [start ], and then click [Run]. z Refer for the latest information about optional products to change without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. z In these Operating Instructions or in some screens. No part of their respective own companies. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are referred as...
... and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION : NOTE : Enter : Fn + F5 : [start ], and then click [Run]. z Refer for the latest information about optional products to change without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. z In these Operating Instructions or in some screens. No part of their respective own companies. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are referred as...
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... the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- Operation is no user serviceable parts contained in a margin at DIAL TOLL FREE 1800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675) FCC RF Exposure Warning: z This equipment complies with the limits for use only shielded interface cables when connecting...
... the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- Operation is no user serviceable parts contained in a margin at DIAL TOLL FREE 1800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675) FCC RF Exposure Warning: z This equipment complies with the limits for use only shielded interface cables when connecting...
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... INSTRUCTIONS 5 In all the countries of batteries in compliance with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC 1999/5/EC R&TTE Appendix Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using a telephone (other relevant provisions of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. Operation is designed to persons, including the following two conditions; (1) this device may cause undesired operation...
... INSTRUCTIONS 5 In all the countries of batteries in compliance with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC 1999/5/EC R&TTE Appendix Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using a telephone (other relevant provisions of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. Operation is designed to persons, including the following two conditions; (1) this device may cause undesired operation...
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... by wireless devices like other data to enable the date, time, and other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in a specific organization or environment (e.g. A risk of explosion from deliberations of panels and committees of wireless devices in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product on the use by...
... by wireless devices like other data to enable the date, time, and other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in a specific organization or environment (e.g. A risk of explosion from deliberations of panels and committees of wireless devices in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product on the use by...
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.... Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Precautions This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is completely opened, especially when plugs and/or cables are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A. Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are connected...
.... Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Precautions This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is completely opened, especially when plugs and/or cables are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A. Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are connected...
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... Power" SD Memory Card status (Blinking: During access or a password is not heard. Connecting other type of Parts Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started A : Speaker Î Reference Manual "Key Combinations" B : Ventilation hole C : DC-IN jack D : USB port Î Reference Manual "USB Devices" E : IEEE 1394 interface connector Î Reference Manual "IEEE 1394 Devices" F : PC Card slot Î Reference Manual "PC Cards" G : Security lock You can connect a Kensington cable. S : Touch pad CAUTION z Do not put a metallic object or magnetic media close to the instruction...
... Power" SD Memory Card status (Blinking: During access or a password is not heard. Connecting other type of Parts Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started A : Speaker Î Reference Manual "Key Combinations" B : Ventilation hole C : DC-IN jack D : USB port Î Reference Manual "USB Devices" E : IEEE 1394 interface connector Î Reference Manual "IEEE 1394 Devices" F : PC Card slot Î Reference Manual "PC Cards" G : Security lock You can connect a Kensington cable. S : Touch pad CAUTION z Do not put a metallic object or magnetic media close to the instruction...
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... Parts Getting Started A : Serial port B : Modem port Î Reference Manual "Modem" C : Ventilation hole D : USB port Î Reference Manual "USB Devices" E : External display port Î Reference Manual "External Display" F : External keyboard/Mouse port G : LAN port Î Reference Manual "LAN" H : Multimedia pocket Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" I : Multimedia pocket release button Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" J : Expansion bus connector Î Reference Manual "Port Replicator" K : RAM module slot Î Reference Manual "RAM Module" L : Hard disk drive...
... Parts Getting Started A : Serial port B : Modem port Î Reference Manual "Modem" C : Ventilation hole D : USB port Î Reference Manual "USB Devices" E : External display port Î Reference Manual "External Display" F : External keyboard/Mouse port G : LAN port Î Reference Manual "LAN" H : Multimedia pocket Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" I : Multimedia pocket release button Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" J : Expansion bus connector Î Reference Manual "Port Replicator" K : RAM module slot Î Reference Manual "RAM Module" L : Hard disk drive...
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... Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). • AC Adaptor 1 • AC Cord 1 • Battery Pack . . . . . 1 Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Model No: CF-AA1683A (Models for U.S.A) CF-AA1653A (Models for Canada) • Modem Telephone Cable 1 • Product Recovery DVD-ROM 1 • Operating Instructions (This book 1 • Windows® Book 1 Model No: CF-VZSU29A z You will become slower. z The computer's processing speed will need the serial number when you close the cover. B Insert the battery pack...
... Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). • AC Adaptor 1 • AC Cord 1 • Battery Pack . . . . . 1 Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Model No: CF-AA1683A (Models for U.S.A) CF-AA1653A (Models for Canada) • Modem Telephone Cable 1 • Product Recovery DVD-ROM 1 • Operating Instructions (This book 1 • Windows® Book 1 Model No: CF-VZSU29A z You will become slower. z The computer's processing speed will need the serial number when you close the cover. B Insert the battery pack...
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... Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). 4 Setup Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer. CAUTION z Remember your password. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is not a malfunction. NOTE z Regarding Windows XP You can make the appropriate settings. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu...
... Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). 4 Setup Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer. CAUTION z Remember your password. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is not a malfunction. NOTE z Regarding Windows XP You can make the appropriate settings. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu...
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... z Battery Power z Multimedia Pocket z CD/DVD Drive z WinDVD z B's Recorder/B's CLiP z PC Cards z SD Memory Card z SD Security z Smart Card z RAM Module z Port Replicator z External Display z USB Devices z IEEE 1394 Devices z Modem z LAN z Wireless LAN z Bluetooth z Wireless Switch Utility z Hard Disk Drive z Setup Utility z Icon Enlarger z Loupe Utility z DMI Viewer z Technical Information z Troubleshooting (Advanced) Important Tips The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips on the desktop...
... z Battery Power z Multimedia Pocket z CD/DVD Drive z WinDVD z B's Recorder/B's CLiP z PC Cards z SD Memory Card z SD Security z Smart Card z RAM Module z Port Replicator z External Display z USB Devices z IEEE 1394 Devices z Modem z LAN z Wireless LAN z Bluetooth z Wireless Switch Utility z Hard Disk Drive z Setup Utility z Icon Enlarger z Loupe Utility z DMI Viewer z Technical Information z Troubleshooting (Advanced) Important Tips The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips on the desktop...
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... computer: • Turn off the computer. • Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards and other protruding things. • Remove a disc in the product deterioration and will result in the CD/DVD drive. • Do not drop or hit the computer against any damage to protect its surface and do not try forcibly but no warranty is exposed to the computer's specifications. z When carrying a spare battery...
... computer: • Turn off the computer. • Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards and other protruding things. • Remove a disc in the product deterioration and will result in the CD/DVD drive. • Do not drop or hit the computer against any damage to protect its surface and do not try forcibly but no warranty is exposed to the computer's specifications. z When carrying a spare battery...
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... the CD/DVD drive). Use the hard disk data erase utility to execute [2. [Erase HDD]]. Preparation z Prepare the following items: • The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive z Remove all hard disk data in order to [Enable]. 5 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the multimedia pocket (Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket"). 2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is performed, the number of times of DVD's region code setting will...
... the CD/DVD drive). Use the hard disk data erase utility to execute [2. [Erase HDD]]. Preparation z Prepare the following items: • The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) • Panasonic CD/DVD drive z Remove all hard disk data in order to [Enable]. 5 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the multimedia pocket (Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket"). 2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is performed, the number of times of DVD's region code setting will...
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... Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will restart. 8 Press 1 to the default values. 17 Appendix The Setup Utility starts up . The computer will return to execute [1. [Recovery]]. wise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up important data before reinstallation. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. z If the password is displayed. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Reinstalling Software When you reinstall the software, the hard disk...
... Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will restart. 8 Press 1 to the default values. 17 Appendix The Setup Utility starts up . The computer will return to execute [1. [Recovery]]. wise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up important data before reinstallation. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. z If the password is displayed. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Reinstalling Software When you reinstall the software, the hard disk...
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... screen is not installed in the memory of the Setup Utility. z Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the specifications, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). 0280 Previous boot incomplete - Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Error Code/Message Follow the instructions below when an error message or code appears. Error Code/Message Solution 0211 Keyboard error z Disconnect external keyboard or mouse. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Press to Setup Startup...
... screen is not installed in the memory of the Setup Utility. z Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the specifications, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). 0280 Previous boot incomplete - Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Error Code/Message Follow the instructions below when an error message or code appears. Error Code/Message Solution 0211 Keyboard error z Disconnect external keyboard or mouse. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Press to Setup Startup...
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...startup and opera- z The 2100 A.D. Start the Setup Utility and make Windows faster.) z If you can also check the computer's status in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. z Disable Indexing Service in the "Reference Manual". bration] screen appears. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Troubleshooting (Basic) Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). To start up (takes up Windows, turn on -screen instructions and set a new password. • If you do not have a password reset disk...
...startup and opera- z The 2100 A.D. Start the Setup Utility and make Windows faster.) z If you can also check the computer's status in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. z Disable Indexing Service in the "Reference Manual". bration] screen appears. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Troubleshooting (Basic) Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). To start up (takes up Windows, turn on -screen instructions and set a new password. • If you do not have a password reset disk...
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... start ] [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver for the LCD. z Simultaneous display cannot be used by pressing Alt + Enter, the picture is displayed. *1 When [Password on one of the screens only. The password you enter the password and press Enter, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed on the display. • Check the settings of external display. z Remove all peripheral devices. z When using an external display, • Check the cable connection. • Turn on both screens...
... start ] [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver for the LCD. z Simultaneous display cannot be used by pressing Alt + Enter, the picture is displayed. *1 When [Password on one of the screens only. The password you enter the password and press Enter, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed on the display. • Check the settings of external display. z Remove all peripheral devices. z When using an external display, • Check the cable connection. • Turn on both screens...
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... following serial number requested when reinstalling. B Click [start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]. z Press the power button for some mice may be hidden behind another window. Cannot input using the external mouse, connect it may not work normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. z Restart the computer using the keyboard. (Press , U, and R to select [Restart].) z If the computer does not respond to [Enable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. z Set [Touch Pad] to keyboard...
... following serial number requested when reinstalling. B Click [start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]. z Press the power button for some mice may be hidden behind another window. Cannot input using the external mouse, connect it may not work normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. z Restart the computer using the keyboard. (Press , U, and R to select [Restart].) z If the computer does not respond to [Enable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. z Set [Touch Pad] to keyboard...
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... Card SD Memory Card*12 Type I or Type II x 2, or Type III x 1 (3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA) x 1 (Data transfer rate = 8 MB per second*13) Smart Card*14 x 1 - z To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (Î Reference Manual "Setup Utility") and select [Information] menu. [CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Primary Master]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. Specifications Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started...
... Card SD Memory Card*12 Type I or Type II x 2, or Type III x 1 (3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA) x 1 (Data transfer rate = 8 MB per second*13) Smart Card*14 x 1 - z To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (Î Reference Manual "Setup Utility") and select [Information] menu. [CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Primary Master]: Hard disk drive size Main Specifications Model No. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. Specifications Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started...
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... device) Approx. 3.1 kg {Approx. 6.8 lb.} (including CD/DVD drive in the computer cannot be set by using the dithering function. *8 Maximum resolution depends on the computer's operating status. The size of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the specifications of the external display. *9 Only for model with wireless LAN *10 Only for model with Advanced Security Technologies DMI Viewer, Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer, SD Utility...
... device) Approx. 3.1 kg {Approx. 6.8 lb.} (including CD/DVD drive in the computer cannot be set by using the dithering function. *8 Maximum resolution depends on the computer's operating status. The size of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the specifications of the external display. *9 Only for model with wireless LAN *10 Only for model with Advanced Security Technologies DMI Viewer, Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer, SD Utility...
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Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started *11 For information on TPM, click [start] - [Run] and input "c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf", and refer to the Installation Manual of CD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s. Approx. 1.5 W when the Wake up from the center) is inserted, the speed may become higher even if you use the feature. *22 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required. CD/DVD Drive Model No. Appendix 27 The...
Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started *11 For information on TPM, click [start] - [Run] and input "c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf", and refer to the Installation Manual of CD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s. Approx. 1.5 W when the Wake up from the center) is inserted, the speed may become higher even if you use the feature. *22 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required. CD/DVD Drive Model No. Appendix 27 The...