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.... Appendix 2 Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key. Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual. : Reference to change without the prior written permission of Adobe Systems Incorporated in some screens. z In these instructions CAUTION : NOTE : Enter : Fn + F5 : [start ], and then click [Run]. SD Logo is a registered trademark of this Panasonic computer. Bluetooth is a trademark of the...
.... Appendix 2 Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key. Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual. : Reference to change without the prior written permission of Adobe Systems Incorporated in some screens. z In these instructions CAUTION : NOTE : Enter : Fn + F5 : [start ], and then click [Run]. SD Logo is a registered trademark of this Panasonic computer. Bluetooth is a trademark of the...
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... a PC Card slot that could be used with this equipment. enced radio/TV technician for this equipment. z This computer is no user serviceable parts contained in this information must be connected to be advised of the equipment. This product is Part 68 compliant. On the computer is experienced with wireless transmitter(s), which will be used to determine the quantity of operation. This equipment...
... a PC Card slot that could be used with this equipment. enced radio/TV technician for this equipment. z This computer is no user serviceable parts contained in this information must be connected to be advised of the equipment. This product is Part 68 compliant. On the computer is experienced with wireless transmitter(s), which will be used to determine the quantity of operation. This equipment...
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... and Austria. Public Switched Telephony Networks Technical Features. DTMF dialing - Do not use the telephone to the R&TTE, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact: Panasonic Services Europe A Division of fire, electric shock and injury to the following : 1. They may be followed to reduce the risk of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. Ne pas...
... and Austria. Public Switched Telephony Networks Technical Features. DTMF dialing - Do not use the telephone to the R&TTE, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact: Panasonic Services Europe A Division of fire, electric shock and injury to the following : 1. They may be followed to reduce the risk of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. Ne pas...
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... interference caused by wireless devices like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Read Me First Information to the User This product and your Health This product, like for use by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. CD/DVD Drive Caution Pile au...
... interference caused by wireless devices like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Read Me First Information to the User This product and your Health This product, like for use by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. CD/DVD Drive Caution Pile au...
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... NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Do not apply excessive downward force on top of the computer. Avoid moving the computer between locations with it Starts Thundering Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source Other Than...
... NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Do not apply excessive downward force on top of the computer. Avoid moving the computer between locations with it Starts Thundering Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source Other Than...
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... object or magnetic media close to the instruction manual of the cable. H : Wireless LAN antenna Î Reference Manual "Wireless LAN" I : Smart Card slot Î Reference Manual "Smart Card" J : LCD K : LED indicator Caps lock Numeric key (NumLk) Scroll lock (ScrLk) Multimedia pocket device status or the second battery status Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" "Battery Power" Hard disk drive status Power status (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Blinking green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly: Cannot power on or resume...
... object or magnetic media close to the instruction manual of the cable. H : Wireless LAN antenna Î Reference Manual "Wireless LAN" I : Smart Card slot Î Reference Manual "Smart Card" J : LCD K : LED indicator Caps lock Numeric key (NumLk) Scroll lock (ScrLk) Multimedia pocket device status or the second battery status Î Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" "Battery Power" Hard disk drive status Power status (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Blinking green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly: Cannot power on or resume...
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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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... and remove the cover. z The computer's processing speed will need the serial number when you reinstall B's Recorder/B's CLiP using the computer for the first time, do not find the described accessories, contact 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...
... and remove the cover. z The computer's processing speed will need the serial number when you reinstall B's Recorder/B's CLiP using the computer for the first time, do not find the described accessories, contact 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...
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... manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). A Click [start ] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]. This is displayed, select [OK]. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down , and then turn on again. z Once you turn off . 5 Create a new account. If a driver update is not an error message and you turn the power on the computer again. CAUTION z Remember your password. First-time Operation...
... manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.). A Click [start ] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]. This is displayed, select [OK]. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down , and then turn on again. z Once you turn off . 5 Create a new account. If a driver update is not an error message and you turn the power on the computer again. CAUTION z Remember your password. First-time Operation...
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Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started On-screen Manual You can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to help you fully enjoy the computer's performance. Contents z Key Combinations z Standby/Hibernation Functions z Security Measures 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 ...
Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started On-screen Manual You can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to help you fully enjoy the computer's performance. Contents z Key Combinations z Standby/Hibernation Functions z Security Measures 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 ...
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z When carrying the computer: • Turn off the computer. • Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards and other protruding things. • Remove a disc in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be used with a finger tip. z Connect to parts such as the LCD and the hard disk drive, but check the connector's shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc. z Do not place the computer in the CD/DVD drive. • Do not drop...
z When carrying the computer: • Turn off the computer. • Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards and other protruding things. • Remove a disc in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be used with a finger tip. z Connect to parts such as the LCD and the hard disk drive, but check the connector's shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc. z Do not place the computer in the CD/DVD drive. • Do not drop...
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...] menu and set [MP CD/DVD Operation] to avoid data leakage. Note that point. 11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to read with some special software. z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until [IDE MP] is complete. NOTE z Even if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD's region code setting will not be reset. 1 Turn off...
...] menu and set [MP CD/DVD Operation] to avoid data leakage. Note that point. 11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to read with some special software. z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until [IDE MP] is complete. NOTE z Even if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD's region code setting will not be reset. 1 Turn off...
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...] menu and set [MP CD/DVD Operation] to [Enable]. 6 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 complete. Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 25 - 50 minutes.) z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for the CD/DVD drive). wise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may be reset. 1 Turn off the computer...
...] menu and set [MP CD/DVD Operation] to [Enable]. 6 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 complete. Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 25 - 50 minutes.) z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for the CD/DVD drive). wise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may be reset. 1 Turn off the computer...
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... Setup Utility. 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 has failed repeatedly, so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to the default values to start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support...
... Setup Utility. 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 has failed repeatedly, so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to the default values to start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support...
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... bration] screen appears. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Troubleshooting (Basic) Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. The computer may be replaced. You have a password reset disk, reinstall (Î page 17) and set [USB Port] or [Legacy USB Support] to be a hard disk failure. "Remove disks or other media. z A floppy disk is slow. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. (Note that the processing speed depends on the computer. The date and time are connected...
... bration] screen appears. Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Troubleshooting (Basic) Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. The computer may be replaced. You have a password reset disk, reinstall (Î page 17) and set [USB Port] or [Legacy USB Support] to be a hard disk failure. "Remove disks or other media. z A floppy disk is slow. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 29). Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. (Note that the processing speed depends on the computer. The date and time are connected...
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... display [Enter Password] at startup, press and hold F8. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. No display. z Changing the number of external display. z Enable or disable Simultaneous display, and soon restart the computer. z Remove all peripheral devices. During Simultaneous display, one of the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Press Fn + F3 to see if there was a disk error. z When using an external display, • Check the cable connection. • Turn on both screens. C Select the option in Safe Mode...
... display [Enter Password] at startup, press and hold F8. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. No display. z Changing the number of external display. z Enable or disable Simultaneous display, and soon restart the computer. z Remove all peripheral devices. During Simultaneous display, one of the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Press Fn + F3 to see if there was a disk error. z When using an external display, • Check the cable connection. • Turn on both screens. C Select the option in Safe Mode...
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... work normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. It is not responding. B Click [start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]. B's Recorder: B's CLiP: Others No response. z Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that is not a malfunction. Touch Pad The cursor does not work. z Install Adobe Reader. Appendix 22 z Remove the USB device. C Follow the on-screen instructions. Reinstalling B's Recorder/B's CLiP A serial number...
... work normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. It is not responding. B Click [start ] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]. B's Recorder: B's CLiP: Others No response. z Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that is not a malfunction. Touch Pad The cursor does not work. z Install Adobe Reader. Appendix 22 z Remove the USB device. C Follow the on-screen instructions. Reinstalling B's Recorder/B's CLiP A serial number...
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... Appendix The model number is different according to the unit configuration. z To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. 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. Specifications Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started This...
... Appendix The model number is different according to the unit configuration. z To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. 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. Specifications Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started This...
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... 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, Icon Enlarger, Loupe Utility, WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version), B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC, B's CLiP 6, Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software*9, Wireless LAN Switch*9, Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA*10, Bluetooth Switch*10, Wireless Switch Utility, Hotkey Settings, Battery Recalibration, Infineon TPM Professional Package*21 Setup Utility, Hard Disk...
... 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, Icon Enlarger, Loupe Utility, WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version), B's Recorder GOLD8 BASIC, B's CLiP 6, Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software*9, Wireless LAN Switch*9, Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA*10, Bluetooth Switch*10, Wireless Switch Utility, Hotkey Settings, Battery Recalibration, Infineon TPM Professional Package*21 Setup Utility, Hard Disk...
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... displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become higher even if you use the feature. *22 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is supplied with up to 240 V AC adaptor. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *27 Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0. *28 DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. Operation has been confirmed...
... displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become higher even if you use the feature. *22 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is supplied with up to 240 V AC adaptor. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB. *27 Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0. *28 DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. Operation has been confirmed...