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1. SD CIICAIONSS ones marne LIMITED WARRANTY osc Appendix Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use 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 50LB2TDKM 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 CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury Windows 2000 Information for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional users Windows XP Information for Microsoft Windows XP Professional users 3 This illustration means to press the Enter key Fn F5 This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key then press the F5 key Start Run This illustration means to click Start then to click Run For some applications you may need to double click CT UD start Where to go for referred information Ge Gee This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual which is available on your computer Refer to page 20 on how to access this manual Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ sl
2. LAN G Ki LAN USB Ports lt GK USB Devices External Display Port O Reference External Display Modem Serial Port Ho Wana Modem Parallel Port amp IEEE 1394 Interface Connector 1394 Gina Printer GK IEEE 1394 Devices Ventilation Hole These holes allow heat to exit Do not block or place the computer in a lo cation that may prevent proper ventilation This cover is not to be opened by anyone except authorized service personnel Expansion Bus Connector Reference Port Replicator Manual Battery Pack Kite Battery Power Hard Disk Drive Reference Hard Disk Drive Manual RAM Module Slot Gr Reference RAM Module 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 A xe a a L appareil que vous vous tes procur est aliment par une batterie au lithium ion Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie veuillez composer le 1 800 8 BATTERY ea O Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF 50F 1 FGUDM CF S0F 1 FEUKM CF S50LB2UDDM CF S0LB2TDDM CF 50LB2UDKM CF 50LB2TDKM The model number will change depending
3. Two quick taps but on the sec While holding down the but ond tap leaving your finger ton moving your finger on down applying pressure and the work surface moving it on the work surface Besides the above operations operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible by allocating these functions to the buttons and or pad For more details refer to Mouse Properties CNTD Select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse Select start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse The operations of Scroll Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application that sup ports the functions Operation Handling the Touch Pad Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp pointed objects e g nails or hard objects that can leave marks e g pencils and ball point pens Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil come in contact with the touch pad The cursor may not work properly in such cases When the touch pad becomes dirty Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung Do not use benzene or thinner or rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surface e g discoloration In addition do not use commercially available household cleaners and co
4. B H A setup launcher screen will appear Windows 2000 At the message select OK 5 Select B s CLiP and follow the on screen instructions During the course of the installation process you will be asked to input a serial number Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc 2s c 2 lt x 6 Upon completion of the installation select Yes I want to restart my computer now then select Finish The computer will restart 2 x is the drive letter of the CD drive Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer CD istart 33 B s Recorder B s CLiP You cannot eject the disc by using the eject button on the drive while F3 is displayed on the taskbar To eject the disc in this case move the cursor to the indicator and right click it to select Eject Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above When formatting a disc with B s CLiP right click SE or 74 to select Format Do not select My computer After formatting the disc eject it then re insert before using it When settings are changed using the following method only a user with administrator authority can make the settings Select the CD drive icon or the B s CLiP icon on the taskbar with the right button and select Properties B s CLiP Page Settings Be sure to shut down B s Recorder before logging off Windows Do not use the Fast User Switching function I
5. 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 Check with your system administrator for details You can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu You can also change the way a user logs on or off The procedure in this manual uses the method or view of the Windows XP default setting not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc 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 Select start Control Panel User Accounts 2 Select Prevent a forgotten password from Related Tasks menu of the account you used to logon and create a password reset disk following the on screen instruc tions Store the password reset disk in a safe place Only the logon password for each account can be reset The password set in the Setup Utility G Reference Setup Utility cannot be reset 15 Starting Up Shutting Down starting Up 1 Open the display D Slide the latch located at the front Lift open the display 2 Turn your computer on Press the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it While booting avoid the following until the hard disk drive
6. 3 S D ia Read Me First Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling the hard disk or floppy disk drive etc may become inoperable 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 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 Areas with extremely high low temperatures Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat During operation the computer may become warm 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 drop or hit your computer against solid objects Do not carry your computer when the power is on Remove all external devices cables and PC Cards sticking out of the computer see the figure on the left before transporting the computer We recommend preparing a fully charged battery When transporting a spare battery i
7. Wireless LAN Antenna Reference Wireless LAN Manual CD Drive G eference CD Drive Manual lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt Wireless LAN Antenna Cc Reference Wireless LAN Manual Floppy Disk Drive Keyboard There is a small bar on CF and to enable you to locate the key s position by touch Speakers To adjust the volume En CF5 CEn Speaker on off Fn Touch Pad page 19 DC IN Jack DC IN 15 6V PC Card Slots Gi PC Cards Headphone Jack Q Use this connector to connect head phones or amplifier equipped speak ers Audio output from the internal speaker is disabled when headphones or external speakers are connected Security Lock LOCK A Kensington cable can be connected to prevent theft of your computer For more information please read the manual that comes with the cable LED Indicators cp Reference LED Indicators Manual Microphone Jack 7 Use only a monaural condenser mi crophone Using an input source other than a monaural condenser microphone Power status may not allow audio to be input or Battery pack status may damage the equipment Appendix O1 Names and Functions of Parts External Keyboard Mouse Port be
8. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved There are no user serviceable parts contained in this equipment This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine un less such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entry or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax software you should refer to the manual of the Fax software being used Getting Started Read Me First 10 According to the FCC s electrical safety advisory we rec Notice for the products using LCD ommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a outlet to which this equipment is connected Telephone com small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some compo panies report that electrical surges typically lightning tran nen
9. SUPPORT INFOMATION If WinDVD does not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations fal T O Q 2 lt If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact InterVideo Inc URL http www intervideo com E mail support intervideo com 32 B s Recorder B s CLiP lt Model with a DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive gt B s Recorder and B s CLiP are CD recording software applications developed by B H A Corporation Here explanations are given on general information about B s Recorder and B s CLIP the installation procedure and how to access the online manual Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application C gt page 34 Applicable Media CD R one time recordable CD media CD RW rewritable CD media Applicable only for B s Recorder It cannot be used for B s CLiP About Copies When writing to discs make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non personal use When backing up software make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product Before Installing the Software Uninstall Adaptec CD Burning Plug in 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel Add Remove Programs 2 Select Windows Media Player 7 Change Remove 3 Select Remove Windows Media components and select Nex
10. Speaker Stereo Speaker Sound WAVE and MIDI playback Battery Pack Li ion 11 1 V 6 6 Ah Operating Time Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Approx 4 5 hours 8 hours Approx 3 6 hours 6 hours Approx 6 5 hours Approx 5 hours f Approx 2 8 hours 8 7 hours Approx 2 2 hours 6 6 hours Approx 7 hours Approx 5 6 hours Charging Time Power On Approx 3 8 hours Power Off Approx 3 8 hours Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3 0 V AC adaptor Input 100 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Output 15 6 V DC 5 0 A Power Consumption Approx 70 W Approx 90 W maximum when recharging in the ON state t A 16 M color display is achieved by using the dithering function Setting 256 color depth or the resolution of 640 x 480 is not recommended CUES 256 color depth and the resolution of 640 x 480 are not supported 2 Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display Setting 256 color depth or the resolution of 640 x 480 is not recommended CUENTA 256 color depth and the resolution of 640 x 480 are not supported 3 1 GB 10 bytes 4 Varies depending on the usage conditions Measured using BatteryMark Version 4 0 1 LCD brightness Maximum Minimum 6 Measured using MobileMark 2002 LCD brightness 60 cd m The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor This computer is supplied with a 1
11. so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws the State of New York without regard to its conflict of laws rules To obtain service or technical assistance within the continental U S A and Alaska DIAL TOLL FREE 1 800 LAPTOP5 Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway Panazip 2F 5 Secaucus NJ 07094 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 Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage Whole Product except Batteries AC adaptor and CD ROM Three 3 Years from Date of Original Defective Materials or Workmanship if factory installed End User Customer Purchase Batteries CD ROM unless factory installed Port Replicator One 1 Year from Date of Original End Defective Materials or Workmanship Extra Memory Modules and all other Peripherals Options and User Cust
12. Check disk options At startup hold down when Panasonic boot screen disappears and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Option Menu is displayed Start the computer in Safe Mode and confirm the details of the error When there is no display to an external display e Check your cable connection to the external display e Confirm your display is powered on e Check the settings for your external display Try changing the display by pressing F3 If you want to switch the display destination repeatedly by pressing CFn make sure that the display destination has switched completely each time before pressing CFn again When displaying only through an external display if the computer is shut down by using the standby or hibernation function there will be no display on the LCD unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed In this case connect the external display or press Fn F3 The power has not been turned off but after a cer tain period of time there is no display Has the computer been set to the power saving mode To resume operation of your computer from the condition the power of the display is off for energy conservation purposes press any key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection like To save power your computer may have automatically entered the standby or hiberna tion mode or Computing on the Road Press the power switch
13. DVD ROM Drive DVD ROM amp CD R RW Drive DVD MULTI Drive Supports DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R 3 95 GB 4 7 GB DVD RW 4 7 GB DVD RAM 5 2 6 GB 4 7 GB DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R 3 95 GB 4 7 GB DVD RW 4 7 GB DVD RAM 5 2 6 GB 4 7 GB CD ROM CD Audio CD ROM CD R Photo CD VideoCD Enhanced Music CD CD RW CD TEXT CD ROM read 24X speed Max DVD ROM read 8X speed Max CD R write 4X speed 8X speed 16X speed Max 24X speed Max 4X speed 8X speed 16X speed Max CD RW write 4X speed High Speed CD RW write 4X speed 8X speed 10X speed 4X speed 8X speed DVD R write 1X speed DVD RW write 1X speed DVD RAM write 2X speed Environment 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 Physical Dimensions W X H X D 325 mm X 47 mm X 278 mm 12 8 X 1 9 X 10 9 Weight fal T O 2 lt 4 Read only Approx 3 5 kg Approx 7 7 1b 1 Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be added 2 Either a PC2700 compliant RAM module or a PC2100 compliant RAM module can be added 3 Use only a monaural condenser microphone 5 In th
14. IN WHOLE OR IN PART EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY EXCEPT AS PERMIT TED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED TERM This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product unless earlier terminated You may terminate this license at any time by destroying at your expense the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions therefore set forth elsewhere in this Agreement or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein Upon any such termination you agree to destroy at your expense the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATE MENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT ORAL OR WRITTEN AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MAT TER OF THIS AGREEMENT About Intel software products The enclosed software products and documentation were developed at private expense and are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set
15. PERSONNEL QUALIFIE Precautions 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 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel The LCD panel should not be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Prevent Shock Avoid subjecting the computer to severe vibrations or impact Do not place the computer inside a car trunk lt 4 lt V we Avoid Radio Frequency Interference Do not place the computer near a television or lt lt radio receiver Avoiding low temperature burns Avoid more than casual contact with any heat pro ducing area of the notebook computer AC adap tor and any option or accessory you use with it Even low heat if warmer than body temperature can cause a burn if the skin is exposed to the heat source for a long enough period of time Handling Avoid Magnetic Fields Keep the computer away from magnets Data stored on the hard disk may be lost Do Not Disassemble the Computer Do not attempt to disassemble your computer Avoid Excessive Force on the Display Do not apply excessive downward force on the display when it is completely opened especially when plugs and or cables are connected to the rear of the
16. When the battery pack is used the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected Press F2 and adjust the brightness Note however that when the brightness is increased the battery running time will become shorter Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected The cursor cannot be con trolled properly If you are using an external mouse ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly Restart the computer by using the keyboard Press Gs CD and select Restart with then press Enter If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands read No response C gt page 25 An afterimage appears e g green red and blue dots remain on the display or there are dots not display ing the correct colors Ifan image is displayed for a prolonged period of time an afterimage may appear This is not a malfunction The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed High precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liq uid crystal displays color LCDs Therefore if 0 002 or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit that is more than 99 998 of elements are functioning properly no defect is considered to exist The screen becomes disor dered Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the screen Restart the com
17. computer Avoid Stacking Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer Keep Small Objects Away P Do not insert paper clips or other small objects SA into the computer lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt Wireless LAN To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN If you plan to use wireless LAN functions we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings such as for data encryption 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 Panasonic Technical Support C gt page 40 Windows 2000 Start Programs Windows Update start All Programs Windows Update Precautions Battery Pack Care should be exercised with regard to the following in or der to avoid the possibility of overheating fire or damage Avoid Heat Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or ex pose it to excessive heat Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or stor ing Do Not Disassemble Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack expose it to bumps or shocks deform disassemble or modify it Do Not Short Do not short the positive and negative con tacts Avoid Extr
18. correct date time and the time zone then select Next 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 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 If Yes make this computer a member of the following domain is selected the following message may be displayed An invalid domain was specified Would you like to proceed for now and try joining a domain later In this case select Yes After selecting Yes the computer will restart automatically but some times the Starting Windows message will remain on the screen and windows will not start up If this happens hold down while pressing until Network ID Wizard is displayed on top and follow the instructions on the screen Q Enter your administrator password and select Ej A Select start Control Panel User Accounts Create a new account and follow the instructions on the display to create a user account then restart the computer Remember this password If the password is forgotten Windows XP cannot be operated You can create a password reset disk beforehand G page 15 After setting up Windows a message may appear and this computer may restart automatically Wh
19. difficult to view depending on the magnification If the illustration is too small magnify the display When the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader set the maximum display window size Ifa printer is connected we recommend printing pages The illustrations and display samples may not print with a high quality When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function PDF files may not be printed properly In this case log off all users and try the operation once more If the problem persists restart the computer List of Error Codes When turning on the computer if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed follow the instructions shown below If the problem persists or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here contact Panasonic Technical Support 3 gt page 40 Error Code Message Action Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Ifa floppy disk is set in the floppy disk drive remove the disk and press any key 0211 Keyboard error If an external keyboard or mouse is connected disconnect these devices 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default con figuration used An error has occurred in the memory that stores the Setup Utility settings This error occurs when the memory content is changed through some inadvertent operation by a program or other function Run the Setup Utility and load the default val
20. disk will be erased Use the write protect tab Ba isi ing i LS wri tTa EN This is a must for preserving important data S rite protect Ta i SA 7 This prevents your data from being erased or over N Z Ne written Write Enable Write Disable x 7 Computer Viruses Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly We recommend you run the software e When booting your computer e After receiving data We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources such as data downloaded from the Internet e mail etc For compressed files uncompress them before running a check When Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of This Device 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 Even if you delete data or initialize the hard disk through normal Windows com mands data can still be read using special software In order to erase all data either have the data erased by a specialist at a charge or use the hard disk data erase utility included page 30 Note that this hard disk data erase utility does not guarantee that data will be completely erased Also note that if you transfer ownership of this device without deleting commercial software that you have installed to the hard disk you may be in violation of the licensing agreement for that software
21. for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility Preparing You will need the Product Recovery DVD ROM included Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed This utility can only be used for internal hard disk It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions After executing this utility the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk Procedure 1 Turn the computer on and press F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility will start up If the password has been set enter the Supervisor Password 2 Select Boot menu then select CD DVD Drive and press F6 until CD DVD Drive is at the top of Boot menu CF 50F CD Drive 3 Place the Product Recovery DVD ROM into the CD drive 4 Press CF10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter The computer will restart 5 Press 2 to execute 2 Erase HDD You can cancel this operation by pressing 0 6 At the confirmation message press CY 7 When lt lt lt Start menu gt gt gt is displayed press Enter 8 The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed Press A 9 At the confirmation message press Enter The operation of erasing the hard disk starts If necessary the hard disk data erase operation can
22. indicator 8 has turned off e Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor e Touching the power switch e Performing any keyboard or touch pad or external mouse operations e Closing the display Once the computer is powered off you must wait at least ten seconds before pow ering it on again When the CPU temperature rises the computer may not power on to prevent the Power Indicator CPU from overheating Should this happen allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on again If the computer still does not power on contact Panasonic Technical Support G gt page 40 Power Switch tee Q You may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on at very low temperatures These functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunc tions that may occur at low temperatures Situation Action The computer turns on The computer is warming up before start up Wait for the and the message Warm computer to start up takes up to 20 minutes ing up the system up to However the computer may fail to warm up and the mes 20 minutes is displayed sage Cannot warm up the system will be displayed and the computer will not start In this case turn off the com puter and leave it in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 41 F or more for about an hour after which try turning the power on once more The computer does not Leave it in an environ
23. on the configuration of the unit such as CPU speed memory size HDD size Operating System LCD type and whether a DVD ROM drive a DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive or a DVD MULTI drive is included or not To check the model number Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase To check CPU speed memory size and the hard disk drive HDD size Run the Setup Utility CP Reference Setup Utility and select Information menu Manual Confirm the required information by checking the following items CPU speed CPU Speed Memory size System Memory Hard disk drive size Primary Master Main Specifications Model No CF 50F1FGUDM CF 50LB2UDDM CF 50LB2TDDM CF 50F1FGUKM CF 50LB2UDKM CF 50LB2TDKM CPU Intel Pentium M Processor 1 4 GHz Intel Pentium M Processor 1 7 GHz L2 Second Cache Memory 1 MB Memory Expandable to 128 MB 640 MB Max 512 MB 1 GB Max Video Memory 32 MB 64 MB LCD Type 14 1 XGA type TFT 15 0 UXGA type TFT Displayed Colors 256 65536 16M colors 640 x 480 dots 256 65536 16M colors 640 x 480 dots 800 x 600 dots 1024 x 768 dots 800 x 600 dots 1024 x 768 dots 1280 x 1024 dots 1600 x 1200 dots External Display 256 65536 16M colors 640 x 480 dots 800 x 600 dots 1024 x 768 dots 1280 x 1024 dots 1600 x 1200 dots 2048 x 1536 dots Hard Disk Drive 20 GB 60 GB Keyboard 87 keys Pointing Device Touch Pad
24. second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it Do not press the power switch repeatedly Once the computer is powered off you must wait at least ten seconds before pow ering it on again Power Indicator 12 Setup Windows Moving the cursor N or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad gt gt page 19 Windows 2000 Do not press any key or move the touch pad until Windows 2000 Professional Setup is displayed D At 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 If I don t accept this agreement is selected the Windows setup will be aborted 3 Select settings for your region then select Next 4 Enter your name and organization and then select Next 6 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select Next Remember this password If the password is forgotten Windows 2000 cannot be operated 3 go D p Oo 6 Enter the correct date time and the time zone then select Next 7 At Networking Settings select Typical settings then select Next 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 Q At Welcome to the Network Identification Wizard select Next At Users
25. shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicin ity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special dis posal instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt Certaines mesures de s curit doivent tre prises pendant l utilisation de mat rial t l phonique afin de r duire les risques d incendie de choc lectrique et de blessures En voici quelquesunes 1 Ne pas utiliser l appareil pr s de l eau p ex pr s d une baignoire d un lavabo d un vier de cuisine d un bac laver dans un sous sol humide ou pr s d une piscine 2 viter d utiliser le t l phone sauf s il s agit d un appareil sans fil pendant un orage lectrique Ceci peut pr senter un risque de choc lectrique caus par la foudre 3 Ne pas utiliser l appareil t l phonique pour signaler une fuite de gaz s il est situ pr s de la fuite 4 Utiliser seulement le cordon d alimentation et le type de piles indiqu s dans ce manual Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu elles peuvent exploser Se conformer aux r glements pertinents quant l limination des piles CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS Information to the User This product and your Health This product like other radio devices emits radio frequency electroma
26. to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See Installation Instructions for details The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all area the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone net work the telephone company will notify you in advice that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advice notice isn t practical the telephone company will no tify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be ad vised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may take changes in it s facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the op eration of the equipment If this happens the telephone com pany will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact Matsushita Electric Corporation of America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1 800 LAP TOPS 1 800 527 8675
27. your computer After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one turn your computer on The red indicator blinks Quickly save your data and power off your computer Remove the battery pack and discon nect the AC adaptor then connect them again If the problem persists contact Panasonic Technical Support gt page 40 The battery pack or recharging function may be defective Reference Manual The Reference Manual is Is Acrobat Reader installed not displayed If Acrobat Reader is not installed run c util reader acroreader51_enu_full exe in Start Run to reinstall the program When installing the program do not change the installation destination folder If the destination folder is changed the Reference Manual cannot be opened from Start menu k start Shutting down Windows cannot be shut If a USB device is connected try removing it down or restarted Others No response Press Shift Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds press the power switch to power on and open the application again If the program no longer works normally delete the program using the following proce dure Then reinstall the program Start Settings Control Panel Add Remove Programs start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs D E e je
28. 25 V AC compatible AC cord 8 Approx 0 9 W when the battery pack is fully charged or not being charged and the computer is OFF Approx 1 5 W when the Wake up from LAN has been enabled Rated power consumption 2s c 2 lt x 37 Specifications Main Specifications Model No CF 50F1FGUDM CF 50F1FGUKM CF 50LB2UDDM CF 50LB2UDKM CF 50LB2TDDM CF 50LB2TDKM Slots PC Card Slots Two Type I or Type II or one Type III Allowable current total for two slots 3 3 V 400 mA 5 V 400 mA RAM Module Slot 200 pin SO DIMM DDR SDRAM PC2100 Compliant PC2700 Compliant Interface Parallel Port Dsub 25 pin female External Display Port Mini Dsub 15 pin female Serial Port Dsub 9 pin male Microphone Jack Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Headphone Jack Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Impedance 32 Q Output Power 4 mW x 2 External Keyboard Mouse Port Mini DIN 6 pin female Expansion Bus Connector Dedicated 100 pin female USB Port 4 pin x 2 USB 2 0 Modem RJ 11 Data 56 kbps V 92 amp K56flex FAX 14 4 kbps LAN RJ 45 IEEE 802 3 10Base T IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX Wireless LAN 802 11b IEEE1394 Interface Connector 4 pin x 1 Pointing Device Touch Pad Speaker Stereo Speaker Sound WAVE and MIDI playback Floppy Disk Drive 720 KB 1 44 MB two mode Drive
29. D 2 S 25 Reinstalling Software When reinstallation 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 reinstallation procedure The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition e If you have created partitions for data the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation procedure Before Reinstallation Preparing The Product Recovery DVD ROM included Important Before the reinstallation procedure remove all peripherals Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed Even if reinstallation is executed the number of times that the DVD video region code can be set will not be returned to the state set at the time of factory shipment Reinstalling 1 Turn on the computer and press F2 while Panasonic 7 Press 1 to select 1 Yes I agree to the provisions above D pz fe fe is n 2 gt 2 26 boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility will start up If the password has been set enter the Supervisor Pass word 2 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press At the confirmation message select Yes and press 3 Select Boot menu then select CD DVD Drive and press F6 until CD DVD Drive is at the top of Boot menu CF 50F C
30. D Drive 4 Place Product Recovery DVD ROM into the CD drive 5 Press CF10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter The computer will restart and this screen should appear 6 Press C1_ to execute 1 Recovery You can cancel this operation by pressing C0 The License Agreement screen should appear and wish to continue This screen should appear Windows 2000 Reinstalling Windows R 2000 Professional 1 Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to factory default 2 Make two partitions for the operating system and data And reinstall Windows to the operating system partition All existing partitions on HDD will be lost 3 Reinstall Windows to the first partition 0 Cancel Reinstalling Windows R XP Professional 1 Reinstall Windows to the whole HDD to factory default 2 Make two partitions for the operating system and data And reinstall Windows to the operating system partition All existing partitions on HDD will be lost 3 Reinstall Windows to the first partition 0 Cancel 8 Make a selection from the menu When selecting 2 enter the basic partition size for the operating system installation and press The data partition size is the remainder after subtract ing the basic partition size To select 3 the initial partition size must be 6 GB or more of the hard disk size Reinstallation cannot be per formed with a small partition size 9 At the con
31. 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 The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc 50 Meadowlands Parkway Panazip 2F 5 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Secaucus NJ 07094 Ontario L4W 2T3 TA1003 1113 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights Reserved DFQX5433ZBT Printed in Taiwan TU NUM OU T N
32. Enlarger C gt page 15 When an MPEG file is be ing played with Media Player the display destina tion cannot be switched us ing En F3 The display destination cannot be switched while an MPEG file is playing Stop playing the MPEG file before switching the display destination An error occurs or the com puter freezes while using Dualview Some applications do not work properly Battery Indicator The red indicator lights If you use a 3D screen saver while in Dualview mode at a high resolution an error may occur or the computer may freeze Under these conditions do not use a 3D screen saver Fast User Switching function MTA When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function the following problems may occur e Some applications may not work properly for example PDF files may not be printed properly e It may not be possible to set the settings of the display e A serial mouse may not work e may not work e The wireless LAN cannot be used The B s CLiP icon will no longer be shown on the taskbar and a CD RW disc cannot be written on In this case log off all users and try the operation once more If the problem persists restart the computer The battery level is very low the charge is approx 9 or less Connect the AC adaptor You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange If you do not have an AC adaptor save your data and power off
33. Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Tel No 1 800 LAPTOP S 1 800 527 8675 lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt FCC RF Exposure Warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and minimum 2 5 cm spacing must be pro vided between antenna and all person s body excluding extremi ties of hands wrist and feet during wireless modes of operation This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunc tion with any other antenna or transmitter This computer is provided with a PC Card slot that could be used with wireless transmitter s which will be specifically recommended when they become available Other third party wireless transmitter s have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this com puter and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements ra C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules On the computer is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If required this information must be provided to the telephone company An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro vided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected
34. Panasonic Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No CF 50 Series Contents Getting Started Read Me PII St vccccacsvunssascyasedeasccxtdectasseiensicasasnons First time Operation wicsiicadersscaoscedstevstaccsnnentes 2000 Reference Manual Read Me First e LED Indicators Key Combinations m Es TOUGHBOOK Getting Started Operation Starting Up Shutting Down TouchPad enre E EEA Reference Manual cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees Reference Manual Touch Pad e External Display e Standby Hibernation USB Devices Functions lt Only for CF 50L gt e Security Measures IEEE 1394 Devices e Computing on the Road Modem e Battery Power LAN e CD Drive lt Only for the model PC Cards with a wireless LAN gt RAM Module Wireless LAN Port Replicator e Hard Disk Drive Printer Setup Utility Operation Troubleshooting List of Error Codes x Dealing with Problems Summary Reinstalling Software Reference Manual Technical Information List of Error Codes DMI Viewer e Dealing with Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Additional Manual Appendix Reference Manual LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT This manual can be accessed on your computer Hard Disk Data Erase Utility RE ET RL PAT Refer to page 20 on how to access the Reference Manual WINDY Eee ie B S Recorder B s CLIP cris Names and Functions of Parts
35. Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following the instructions on the screen Cr GMOS page 13 Windows XP page 14 15 15 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where nec essary lt Changing the drive letter gt You can change the drive letter for the CD drive or hard disk drive by the following steps Drive letters can only be changed when two or more parti tions have been created on the hard disk drive The name of the C drive cannot be changed We recommend that you make these changes before in stalling applications Windows 2000 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel Administra tive Tools Computer Management 2 Select Disk Management from Storage 3 Right click on the partition of the hard disk or the name of the CD drive and select Change Drive Letter and Path 4 Select Edit 5 Select Assign a drive letter and the new drive letter and then select OK 6 At the confirmation message select Yes 1 Select start Control Panel Performance and Main tenance Administrative Tools Computer Manage ment 2 Select Disk Management from Storage 3 Right click on the partition of the hard disk or the name of the CD drive and select Change Drive Letter and Paths 4 Select Change 5 Select Assign the following drive letter and the new drive letter and then select OK 6 At the confirmation message select Yes D _ O O de
36. ace e g discoloration In addition do not use commercially available household cleaners and cosmetics as they may contain compo nents harmful to the surface Do not directly add or spray water or detergent If liquid enters the inside of the computer it may cause it to 0 work improperly or be damaged 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 gt page 40 3 S D a Operating Instructions This book Windows Book lt Model with a DVD ROM amp CD R RW Drive gt B s Recorder B s CLIP CD ROM 7 page 33 lt Model with a DVD MULTI Drive gt B s Recorder B s CLIP CD ROM gt B s Recorder B s CLIP Booklet 2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT CF page 28 Before removing the seal covering the power switch read the LIMITED USE LI CENSE AGREEMENT 3 Insert the battery pack 4 Turn your computer over 2 Slide the latch and then without releasing it slide and remove the cover 3 Put the battery pack into the computer and firmly attach the pack to the connector 11 First time Operation 4 Match the mark on the cover to the body of the computer and slide th
37. al Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera a la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonneri
38. be cancelled after it has begun by pressing If the operation is cancelled before being completed a part of the data will not be erased 10 After the operation is complete Under normal conditions the message Hard disk data has been deleted will be displayed If a problem occurred during the operation an error message will be displayed 11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM then turn off the computer by using the power switch fal T 2 lt es O WinDVD WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback Here you will find explanations and general information on the installation procedure and how to access the online manual Installing WinDVD Close all other software application before running the Setup program for WinDVD for added safety Log on with the administrator authority D Set the Product Recovery DVD ROM in the drive The WinDVD setup program will run automatically allow some time for disc recognition When the setup program will not run automatically input x windvd setup exe in Start Run and select OK x is the drive letter of the CD drive Change this to match the drive letter on your own computer CHISE start 2 Select Next at the Welcome Message 3 After reading the License Agreement select Yes if you agree to the terms Refer to the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT on the Operating Instructions of the computer 4 Follow the on screen
39. been used in other than a Panasonic product or in environmen tal conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer or if subjected to misuse neglect mishandling modification or attempted modification of the program or if damaged by accident or act of God PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program data or removable storage media GENERAL NO OTHER WARRANTIES PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE SOFT WARE MEDIA COMPUTER PRODUCT OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT OR FROM THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA BUSINESS PROFIT OR GOODWILL IN ANY EVENT PCI S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE COMPUTER PRODUCT NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO 2 YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE Statutory Warranties Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions so they may not apply to you 2s a 2 lt 41 Memo 42 43 neti As an ENERGY STAR Partner Matsushita
40. de la documentation les accompagnant ni vis vis des algorithmes concepts dessins configurations et id es repr sent s par ou incorpor s dans les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant dont les titres propri t et droits resteront tous MEI ou leurs propri taires B Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagn par les Logiciels C Vous et vos employ s ou agents tes requis de prot ger la confidentialit des Logiciels Vous ne pouvez ni distribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant la disposition d un tiers par partage de temps ou de quelque autre mani re que ce soit sans l autorisation crite pr alable de MEI D Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documen tation les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit l exception d une 1 copie des Logiciels a des fins de sauvegarde uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagn par les Logiciels Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter de modifier les Logiciels E Vous ne pouvez c der les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence a une autre partie qu en rapport avec votre cession du Produit unique qui est accompagn par les Logiciels cette autre partie Au moment de cette cession vous devez c der galement toutes les copies que ce soit sous forme imprim e ou lisible par la mac
41. e IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de touts les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 3 For Canada J LR Industry Canada IC Notice for modem RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT P This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit DE MATERIEL 2 The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel EN EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est O O IES Voir sous le fond de ordinateur 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Important Safety Instructions Importantes Mesures De S curit When using your telephone equipment basic safety pre cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the fol lowing 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 dur ing an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric
42. e case of DVD RAM only non cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used 6 If an unbalanced disc e g a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center is inserted the speed may become slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating 38 Depending on the disc the writing speed may become slower Software Model No CF 50F1FGUDM CF 50LB2UDDM CF 50LB2TDDM CF 50F1FGUKM CF 50LB2UDKM CF 50LB2TDKM Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack3 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack4 Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Packla Utility Programs Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe Acrobat Reader Hard Disk Data Erase Utility PC Information Viewer lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt Intel PROSet 8 The Product Recovery DVD ROM is required 2s c Q 2 lt 39 fal T Q 2 lt D O LIMITED WARRANTY 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 w
43. e cover back into place Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover If the cover is not attached properly the battery may fall out while the com puter is being carried 4 Connect your computer to a power outlet The battery pack will be charged automatically harging Time A 38h DC IN Jack 0c C arging Time Approx 3 8 hours 7 DC IN 15 6V Varies depending on the usage conditions Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first time use operation When using the computer for the first time do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully Doing so may damage the connections Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied might damage the battery and or the computer When the DC plug is not connected to the computer disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning Since this could adversely affect your computer an uninterruptible power source UPS is highly recommended unless running from the battery pack alone Getting Started 5 Open the display O Slide the latch located at the front 2 Lift open the display Power Switch 6 Turn your computer on Press the power switch and hold it for approximately one
44. eme Heat Cold and Direct Sunlight Do not charge use or leave the battery pack for ex tended periods where it will be exposed to direct sunlight in a hot place in a car on a sunny day for example or in a cold place Do Not Use With Any Other Computer The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the specified computer Do not use it with a computer other than the one for which it was designed Do Not Put into a Microwave Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or a pressurized chamber Stop Using Should the battery emit an abnormal odor become hot to the touch become discolored change shape or become in any way different from normal re move it from the computer and stop using it Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack The bat tery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged Do not expose the battery pack to water or allow it to become wet If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time a month or more charge or discharge use the battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 30 to 40 and store it in a cool dry place This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re charging only when the remaining power is less than approx 95 of capacity The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time When the AC adaptor is connected to the compute
45. en restarting the computer do not touch the key board or the touch pad 14 After setting up Windows you can use Icon Enlarger to change the size of the icons etc as you like To use this select on the desktop or Icon En larger in start All Programs Panasonic When creating a new user account If you make mail settings create password reset disks gt below or conduct other related operations before creating the user account you will be unable to use any previous mail history or settings When you create the first new account you can only select Computer admin istrator Once a Computer Administrator account has been created you can create additional limited user accounts Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Welcome screen The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will not be displayed lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt If you use the wireless LAN be sure to refer to the Reference Manual s Wire less LAN This concludes the first time use operation guidelines 3 S D ia Oo lt Information for the DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive and the DVD MULTI drive gt Before using the drive for the first time remove the protective sheet from the lens area The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the drive by about ten seconds This delay is not a problem Information for Windows XP
46. f this function is used will no longer be shown on the user taskbar after the switching is complete If this happens log off of Windows and return to the original user without using the Fast User Switching Function and then log on with the user you want to use Refer to CD drive in the Reference Manual for information about recommended discs When B s Recorder finishes writing the tray opens automatically If you close the opened tray and press OK after completing a copy operation the tray will open again When creating an Audio CD using B s Recorder taking out the CD may become impossible if the operation is canceled If this happens take out the CD after starting the software up again If CD RW disc with B s CLiP format is removed while the content of that media is displayed in Explorer the contents of the media may remain displayed in Explorer This will not affect the computer s operation When another CD RW disc is inserted the Explorer display will be updated How to access the Online Manual B s Recorder Select Start Programs B H A B s Recorder GOLDS User s Manual Windows XP Select start All Programs B H A B s Recorder GOLDS User s Manual B s CLIP Select Start Programs B H A B s CLiP User s Manual Select start All Programs B H A B s CLiP User s Manual SUPPORT INFOMATION If B
47. firmation message press The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts au tomatically The operations take about 15 minutes Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion for example by turning off the computer or pressing Del as this may prevent Windows from starting up or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation procedure cannot be executed 10 After the reinstallation procedure completes the follow ing message will appear on the display Remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM Windows 2000 Recovery is complete Windows R 2000 Professional install wizard will start after reboot Please Remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM and press Ctrl Alt Del Delete to reboot Recovery is complete Windows R XP Professional install wizard will start after reboot Please Remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM and press Ctrl Alt Del Delete to reboot 17 Restart the computer by pressing A and press F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility will start up If the password has been set enter the Supervisor Pass word 12 Press F9 At the confirmation message select Yes and then press Enter The Setup Utility settings will return to their default values Even the security settings with the excep tion of the password s will return to their default values 13 Press F10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press 14
48. forth in FAR 52 227 14 and DFARS 252 227 7013 et seq or its successor The use of this product by the government constitutes acknowledgment of Intel s proprietary rights in the product fal T 2 lt NO Contrat de licence d usage limite Le s logiciel s les Logiciels fournis avec ce produit Panasonic le Produit sont exclusivement conc d s en licence l utilisateur ultime vous et ils ne peuvent tre utilis s que conform ment aux clauses contractuelles ci dessous En utilisant les logiciels vous vous engagez de mani re d finitive respecter les termes clauses et condi tions des pr sentes Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd MEI a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en conc de l utilisation par les pr sentes Vous assumez l enti re responsabilit du choix de ce Produit y compris des Logiciels associ s pour obtenir les r sultats escompt s ainsi que de l installation de l utilisation et des r sultats obtenus Licence A MEI vous octroie par les pr sentes le droit et la licence personnels non cessibles et non exclusifs d utiliser les Logiciels conform ment aux termes clauses et conditions de ce Contrat Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu un droit limit d utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez n obtenir aucun droit de titre propri t ni aucun autre droit vis vis des Logiciels et
49. ge Panasonic Canada Inc PCI warrants to you the first end user customer that the disk s or other media on which software program s is are supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty 60 days from date of receipt as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA PCI does not warrant the software Please refer to the software licensor s written warranty accompanying the copy of the software for any software warranty claim Claim Procedure In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty 60 day warranty period and you return it transportation costs prepaid to Panasonic Canada Inc Computer Products Marketing at the above address within the warranty period together with a copy of your purchase receipt and an explanation of the suspected defect PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk s or other media Remedy PCl s entire liability and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the media only It does not cover any other damages including but not limited to loss of use or profit loss or special indirect or consequential damages or other claims whether or not of similar character No Coverage This limited warranty does not apply if the disk s or other media has
50. gnetic energy The level of energy emitted by this prod uct however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations we be lieve this product is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific com munity and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using this product on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wire less devices in a specific organization or environment e g air ports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product Regulatory Information We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product The cor rection of interference caused by such unauthorized modifica tion will be the responsibility of the user We and its authori
51. hine de tous les Logiciels ainsi que de la documentation les accompagnant la m me partie ou d truire les copies non c d es F Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d auteur marque ou autre ni aucune identification de produit des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes les copies des Logiciels Vous ne pouvez assembler en sens inverse compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies de fa on lectronique ou m canique en tout ou en partie Vous ne pouvez utiliser copier modifier alt rer ni c der les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies en tout ou en partie l exception de ce qui est express ment stipul dans ce contrat Si vous c dez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel une autre partie l exception de ce qui est autoris au paragraphe E ci dessus votre licence est automatiquement r sili e Termes clauses et conditions Cette licence n est effective que pour la dur e de possession ou de cr dit bail du Produit moins d une r siliation ant rieure Vous pouvez r silier cette licence a tout moment en d truisant vos frais les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies sous quelque forme que ce soit Cette licence sera galement r sili e avec application imm diate si les conditions de r siliation d finies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont r alis es ou
52. ightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand Ifthe user has logged on without the administrator authority some functions may not be executable and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual If this happens log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs etc Circular media such as DVD ROM and CD ROM are described as discs In this manual B s Recorder GOLDS is indicated as B s Recorder and WinDVDTM4 is indicated as WinDVD The CD drive is a description about drives such as DVD ROM DVD ROM amp CD R RW and DVD MULTI drives Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd with all rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals Trademarks Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are regis
53. ings of the screen properties Insome cases when the number of colors for the display is increased a message appears and the DVD cannot be played If this happens reduce the number of display colors Immediately after resuming from a pause frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD video images or sounds are disrupted In the Dualview or simultaneous internal external display mode there are times when images or video are not dis played correctly During a prolonged period of rapid advance the pause mode may be established at some point If this happens exit WinDVD and restart 2s O 2 lt x 31 WinDVD About Regions Setting The DVD Video has a region code that is fixed according to the region where it is sold In order to play a DVD Video the region code of the player software and of the drive must match that of the DVD Video lt Example gt For U S A and Canada 1 For Europe 2 The region code is not set prior to the shipment of this drive Therefore operations will differ depending on the first DVD Video played In the case of a DVD Video with a specific region code The drive will automatically be set with the same region code as the DVD Video In the case of any other DVD Video Confirm Region appears Select region code and select OK Play now begins Confirm Region may not be displayed for some DVD Videos To confirm the current reg
54. instructions and install WinDVD lt Confirmation of the DVD ROM drive settings gt To run WinDVD it is necessary to make the following settings Select Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager CENS Select start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Man ager Double click Primary IDE Channel for IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Select Advanced Settings and confirm that Transfer Mode is set to DMA if available for Device 0 and Device 1 4 Double click Secondary IDE Channel for IDE ATA ATAPI controllers and perform as the step 8 Running WinDVD Windows 2000 Select Start Programs Inter Video WinDVD Inter Video WinDVD or select TD Select start All Programs Inter Video WinDVD Inter Video WinDVD or select Bg EJ on the desktop on the desktop lt How to access the online manual gt Select of the WinDVD control panel Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode while WinDVD is running Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive s indicator is blinking immediately after the computer was started up If you maximize the video display window you can return to the original window size by double clicking over the images During video playback while the access lamp is on do not eject the disc Do not use other applications or the Command Prompt and do not change the sett
55. ion code and the number of settings remaining right click on the WinDVD screen and select Setup Region The region code can be set a total of five times including the initial setting Proceed very carefully because after the fourth change has been made the region code set last is fixed and no further changes can be made The user must take responsibility for any trouble that results from illegally changing or altering the region code Confirm Region will also be displayed if a DVD Video with one region code is inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set About Playback of a DVD Created the DVD recorder or DVD MULTI drive Playable DVD media DVD Video DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW However the following restrictions apply In order to play DVD R and DVD RW it must be finalized a process that enables it to play on other DVD players etc For information on the finalizing method used by your DVD recorder refer to its operating instructions The following media can be played only by the user with the administrator s authority e DVD RW recorded in the VR format Windows 2000 e DVD RAM recorded in the VR format e DVD RAM formatted in FAT 32 Depending on the DVD recorder or the manufacturer of the media used for creation it may not be playable Windows 2000 DVD RAM formatted in FAT 32 cannot be played How to access the online manual Select of the WinDVD control panel
56. ized perform the reinstallation procedure If not contact Pana sonic Technical Support How to run the Setup Utility 7 Restart the computer 2 Press F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure D e je U 2 S 21 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 gt page 40 You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer s usage status EP R f rence Dealing with Problems Advanced Starting Up D c e e m D S 2 22 The power indicator or bat tery indicator is not lit Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor then connect them again Enter Password is displayed Input your Supervisor Password or User Password If you have forgotten it contact Pana sonic Technical Support C gt page 40 POST Startup Error s is displayed C page 21 Windows startup or an op eration is extremely slow Press in the Setup Utility gt page 21 This will restore the Setup Utility s
57. key the touch pad or an external mouse when one is connected for a certain interval of time the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad or an external mouse when one is connected is used or a key is pressed The power to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being installed In this case because it is conceivable that a selection dialog box will be shown do not press Space or to attempt to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection but instead press a key unrelated to the direct trigger ing of a selection like Ctrl In addition when the computer is left alone it automatically enters the standby or hiber nation mode G Reference Standby Hibernation Functions The computer will resume by pressing the power switch When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function it may not be possible to set the settings of the display In this case log on with the administrator authority again not using the Fast User Switching function and try the operation once more 17 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 gt Reference Standby Hibernation Functions 1 Save important data and close each application 2 Select Start Shut Down CD Select sta
58. ment with a temperature of 5 C turn on 41 F or more for about an hour then try turning the The computer does not power on once more resume operation from standby or hibernation mode The power indicator blinks quickly in green 16 If Enter Password is displayed Enter your password and press Reference Security Measures The correct password f Enter Password LE Three incorrect attempts or N d for about a minut ms o password for about a minute Will Te Start Power off Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility not the Windows password When an application or file that was previously displayed ap pears on your screen The standby or hibernation mode has been set G Reference Standby Hibernation Func tions 3 Log on to Windows Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk drive 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 Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been completed select the user and input the password then select Ej Until the correct password is entered the computer will not operate c e hon Q Q e 4 Select your application You are able to start working on your computer The power saving function is factory set so if there is no input from a
59. nside a package briefcase etc it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected Do not carry the computer while the display is open or carry it by gripping the display Do not put anything e g a piece of paper between the display and keyboard Always carry your computer with you Never check it in with luggage For use of the com puter inside an aircraft we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this issue It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer WEHE a Display Avoid using water when cleaning the panel Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen lt When cleaning dust dirt gt Avoid rubbing off dust dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen Sweep dust dirt with fine brush then wipe it with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses lt When cleaning oily surface gt Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force Then wipe with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses 3 S go D a Touch Pad page 19 Wipe these areas with a soft cloth after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water CAUTION Do not use benzene thinner or rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surf
60. ny re 2 27 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 You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product including the associated Programs to achieve your intended results and for the installation use and results obtained therefrom LICENSE A MEI hereby grants you a personal non transferable and non exclusive right and license to use the Programs in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no title ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms concepts designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation all of which title ownership and rights shall remain with MEI or its suppliers B You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs C You and your em
61. of This Computer select Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer then select Next 4 Select Finish 2 Enter your administrator password and select OK After setting up Windows a message may appear and this computer may restart auto matically When restarting the computer do not touch the keyboard or the touch pad After setting up Windows you can use Icon Enlarger to change the size of the icons etc as you like To use this select A on the desktop or Icon En Icon Enar tr larger in Start Programs Panasonic lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt If you use the wireless LAN be sure to refer to the Reference Manual s Wire less LAN 13 First time Operation Do not press any key or move the touch pad until Windows XP Professional Setup is displayed O At Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard select Next After reading the agreement select I accept this agreement or I don t accept this agreement then select Next If I don t accept this agreement is selected the Windows setup will be aborted 8 Select settings for your region then select Next 4 Enter your name and organization and then select Next 5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select Next Remember this password If the password is forgotten Windows XP cannot be operated S go D a oO 6 Enter the
62. omer Purchase Accessories Remedy In the event of a warranty claim contact PCI s representatives within the applicable warranty period identifying the nature of the defect claimed at 1 800 668 8386 between 9 00 A M and 5 00 P M Eastern Time Zone Mon Fri excluding holidays for instructions on how to obtain service A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed Defective parts covered by this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts on an exchange basis Warranty replacement or repair is subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original period of warranty coverage No Coverage This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada Neither does it cover damage to failure of or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling improper installation abnormal use misuse neglect accident introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI or act of God IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Carefully pack the product preferably in the original carton Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase No liability is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit if you chose your own transportation carrier SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY Covera
63. onsequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with your product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact our representatives at 1 800 LAPTOPS If the problem is not handled to your satisfac tion then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at the address indicated below SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Computer Solutions Company referred to as Panasonic warrants to you only that the disk s or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty 60 days from the date of delivery thereof to you as evidenced by your purchase receipt This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your require ments or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free Panasonic s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement in the United States of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic s Authorized Service Center together with a copy of the purchase receipt within the aforesaid warranty period Anything in the foregoing to the c
64. ontrary notwithstanding Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk s or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk s or other media otherwise than on the Product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration accident misuse abuse neglect mishan dling misapplication installation maladjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance modification of damage that is attributable to acts of God In addition Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk s or other media if you have modified or attempted to modify any Program DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY IS LIMITED TO SIXTY 60 DAYS PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT NEGLI GENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOODWILL PROFITS OR REVENUE LOSS OF USE OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT COST OF CAPITAL COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT FACILITIES SERVICES DOWNTIME COSTS OR CLAIMS OF ANY PARTY DEALING WITH YOU FOR SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
65. orkmanship This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries and all other options and accessories which are covered for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use It does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic or failures which result from alteration accident misuse introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit abuse neglect installation maladjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service Dealer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Limits and Exclusions There are no other express warranties except as listed below PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or c
66. osoft Windows 2000 Professional This computer uses Microsoft Windows XP 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 When the hard disk is returned to the original computer you can read write data as before In this case however make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the complete protection of data G Reference Security Measures Saving Data on Floppy Disks Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive indicator gt is on Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the floppy disk useless Use care when handling floppy disks To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your com puter avoid the following e Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually e Exposing the floppy disk to a magnetic field e Storing the floppy disk in locations prone to high temperatures low pitched noise dampness or dust e Applying more than one label on the floppy disk Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it Confirm that no important data is on the floppy disk because all data on the floppy
67. ployees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs You may not distribute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party by time sharing or otherwise without the prior written consent of MEI D You may not copy or reproduce or permit to be copied or reproduced the Programs or related documentation for any purpose except that you may make one 1 copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs You shall not modify or attempt to modify the Programs E You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party At the time of such a transfer you must also transfer all copies whether in printed or machine readable form of every Program and the related documentation to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred F You may not remove any copyright trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE REVERSE COMPILE OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY TRACE THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF IN WHOLE OR IN PART YOU MAY NOT USE COPY MODIFY ALTER OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF
68. puter When using Dualview use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD When using Dualview do not press Fn F3 Restart your computer immediately after enabling or disabling Dualview D E e oO D S 23 D pz fe fe is n so 2 e 24 The external display no longer displays properly Dealing with Problems Summary When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the computer the display may not function correctly when the computer enters the power sav ing mode In such cases turn off the power to the external display When you want to display the fonts or icons at a larger size Change the settings as follows for more details refer to the Windows Help 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel Display Appearance 2 Select the scheme labeled large or extra large in Scheme to change the font size and select Icon in Item to change the icon size 3 Select OK You can change the size of the icons etc using Icon Enlarger C gt page 13 1 Select start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Appearance 2 Select the font size in Font size and select Effects and then add the check mark for Use large icons to increase the icon size 3 Select OK then select OK You can change the size of the icons etc using Icon
69. quipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced ra dio TV technician for help Warning To assure continued compliance use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral Also any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment FCC RF Exposure Warning This computer is provided with PC Card slots that could be used with wireless transmitter s which will be specifically recommended when they become available Other third party wireless transmitter s have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party
70. r charging begins automatically Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes do not rub your eyes Immediately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible 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 50 C 32 F to 122 F G Reference 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 If the temperature is low the operating time is shortened Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range The battery pack is a consumable item If the amount of time the computer can be run off a particular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging does not restore its performance the battery pack should be replaced with a new one When transporting a spare battery inside a package brief case etc it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected Always power off the computer when it is not in use Leav ing the computer on when the AC adaptor is not connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity 3 S D a Read Me First When Using Periphe
71. ral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer peripheral devices cables etc Also in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computer s specifications Connect the devices properly paying close attention to the condition and position of the connectors Ifa connection cannot be made easily do not apply undue force check once more to confirm the condi tion and position of the connector alignment of pins etc If the connector has holding screws fasten the screws firmly Do not carry the computer with cables attached and do not pull on the cables forcefully Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock Use care when handling your computer shock may damage your hard disk or make your software appli cations and data unusable Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator amp is on Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems Save all valuable data to disks Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inad vertently change or erase data Use the security function for all important data G Reference Security Measures 3 S go D a oO QUELS This computer uses Micr
72. rt Turn Off Computer 3 Select Shut down then select OK Windows XP J Select Turn Off Your computer will power off automatically Restarting your computer without shutting down Windows 2000 Select Restart then select OK Select Restart CAUTION Do not do the following during the shutdown restart procedure e Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor e Touching the power switch e Performing any keyboard touch pad or external mouse operations e Closing the display tee Q To shut down using the keyboard Windows 2000 Press 4 CU and select Shut Down with amp then press CEnter ITAD Press CU and select Turn Off with then press Enter To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down The standby or hibernation function is available G Reference Standby Hibernation Functions 18 Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations Work Surface 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 SS LD Operation eZ Moving the Cursor ET Move the tip of your finger 7 lightly over the surface L dD Right Button Left Button Tapping Clicking r Ces Vs Double Tapping Double Clicking or Avi lt 2 Gy oubiapping Dragging or
73. s Recorder and B s CLiP do not operate properly we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem contact B H A URL http www bhacorp com support http www bha co jp support Japanese area language e mail U S Canada Australia English French Canada winntsupport bhacorp com Europe English German French eurosupport bhacorp com Asia Chinese asiasupport bhacorp com fal T Q 2 lt KR Names and Functions of Parts LED Indicators The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances Reference LED Indicators LCD Caps Lock Numeric key NumLk Function Keys Scroll lock ScrLk CD drive status Floppy disk drive status Hard disk drive status Power status For information on the key combi nations available G Reference Key Combinations There are dots near function keys to enable you to locate the key s position by touch 00s The access lamp on the CD drive lights at the same time as this indi cator In some cases only one of them may light Power Switch Before using the computer for the first time carefully read Limited Use License Agreement If you agree to the conditions remove the seal lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt
74. settings to their default values except the password settings Then the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings The processing speed depends on the application software used so this operation may not cause the pro cessing speed to increase The date and time are incor rect You can set the date and time using the following procedure Start Settings Control Panel Date Time start Control Panel Date Time Language and Regional Op tions Date and Time When the computer is connected to a LAN confirm the date and time of the server If you continue to experience problems the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support page 40 This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A D When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode Enter Password does not appear even if a password has been set in the Setup Utility Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility Enter Password does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode use the Windows password as follows Set the password in Control Panel Users and Passwords then add the check mark for Prompt for password when computer goes off standby in Con
75. si vous ne respectez pas les termes clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues Au moment de la r siliation vous acceptez de d truire a vos frais les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies sous quelque forme que ce soit Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accept de respecter ses termes clauses et conditions Vous reconnaissez en outre qu ils sont la description compl te et exclusive du contrat conclu entre nous contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat pr c dent crit ou oral et toute autre commu nication entre nous relativement l objet du pr sent contrat Appendix 29 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for completely 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 There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method If you need to erase highly confidential data we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd will bear no responsibility
76. smetics as they may contain components harmful to the surface 19 Le Q Q O 20 Reference Manual The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer When a printer is connected the Reference Manual 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 Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for computing away from your home or office Opening the Reference Manual or Important Tips Reference Manual Windows 2000 Select Reference Manual in Start Programs Panasonic On Line Manuals Select Reference Manual in start Important Tips Select on the desktop Important Tips can also be accessed from the following menu Windows 2000 Select Important Tips in Start Programs Panasonic On Line Manuals Select Important Tips in start All Programs Panasonic On Line Manuals When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is started up for the first time the License Agreement of the Acrobat Reader may be displayed If it is displayed after reading the agreement select Accept to access the Reference Manual or Important Tips Illustrations may be
77. supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 REN See bottom of the computer lt Only for the model with a wireless LAN gt Industry Canada This product complies with RSS210 Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel termin
78. t 4 Select Adaptec CD Burning Plug in from the components list and select Next 5 Ifthe message Windows Media setup is now ready to uninstall appears select Next 6 Select Finish and restart the computer Select x in start My Computer with the right button select Properties Recording then delete the check mark for Enable CD recording on this drive Delete the check mark for Enable CD recording on this drive every time a new user is added Installing the Software CAUTION Close all other software application before running the Setup program for B s Recorder and B s CLiP for added safety Log on with the administrator authority Take care not to lose the serial number D Set B s Recorder GOLD B s CLiP disc in the drive B H A setup launcher screen will appear allow some time for disc recognition When the setup program will not run auto matically input x Setuputil exe in Start Run and select OK Windows 2000 At the message select OK 2 Select B s Recorder GOLDS and follow the on screen instructions During the course of the installation process you will be asked to input a serial number Input the serial number marked on the sticker and the disc 3 Upon completion of the installation select Yes I want to restart my computer now then select Finish The computer will restart 4 Input x Setuputil exe in Start Run and select OK
79. tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries PS 2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Pentium SpeedStep and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Names of products brands etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own compa nies Read Me First FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem Manufacturer of modem PC TEL Inc Model No PCT2304WT 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this e
80. trol Panel Power Op tions Advanced Select the account to change in Control Panel User Accounts and set the password then add the check mark for Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby in Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Advanced When the administrator password is forgotten Windows 2000 After reinstalling setup Windows and then set the password again If you have created a password reset disk C amp P 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 Display When the previous item is not the cause No display after powering on Starting Up continued Press in the Setup Utility C page 21 This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except the password settings Try removing all peripheral devices Check a disk error using the following procedure 1 Display Local Disk C Properties Select Local Disk C with the right button in My Computer and select Properties Windows XP J Select Local Disk C with the right button in start My Computer and select Properties 2 Select Tools Check Now 3 Select Start after selecting required items in
81. ts Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your com sients are very destructive to customer terminal equipment munity due to environmental considerations For disposal or connected to AC power sources and that this is a major na recycling information please contact your local authorities or tionwide problem the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecom munication line cord ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de t l communications 26 AWG ou de section sup rieure NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the
82. ues then change the settings to the appro priate values as needed Ifthe problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Contact Pana sonic Technical Support 0271 Check date and time set tings The data and time setting are incorrect Run the Setup Utility and set the date and time correctly Ifthe problem persists the internal clock battery may need to be replaced Contact Pana sonic Technical Support 0280 Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Startup has failed repeatedly so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to their default values and the computer has been restarted Run the Setup Utility and load the default values then change the settings to the appropri ate values as needed Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Setup Utility Confirm the settings and change the settings to the appropriate values as needed Operating System not found The OS is not properly installed on the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are trying to boot from If the computer cannot be booted from the floppy disk check the floppy disk drive to ensure that the disk is in fact bootable and change it to another if not If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk confirm whether the hard disk is properly recognized in Information menu of the Setup Utility If the hard disk is recogn
83. zed resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines Lithium Battery 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 mis application may possibly occur Pile au lithium Le micro ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines donn es comme la date et l heure notamment Elle ne devra tre remplac e que par un technicien qualifi Avertissement Risque d explosion en cas de non respect de cette mise en garde 3 S D ia Oo 3 S go D 3 Read Me First CD Drive Caution CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY Bottom RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AVERTISSEMENT LASER KLASSE1 CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER L UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE REGLAGES OU L EXECUTION DE PROCEDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES SPECIFIEES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER UNE EXPOSITION A DES RADIATIONS DANGEREUSES NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE R PARER SOI M ME CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D ENTRETIEN A UN

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