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    Manual] Reference Manual This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer to page 28 on how to access the Reference Manual. In this manual, the term "external display" indicates a "wired" display with an RGB analog 15pin interface. Troubleshooting List of Error Codes 30 Dealing with Problems
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    (for example, CF-07LZCZYDM) located on the bottom of the computer. *2 For Product Key write down the number shown on the "Certificate of Authenticity" located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for
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    28 on how to access this manual. Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part
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    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 wireless devices in a specific
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    used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC communications. Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 circuit different from that to which the re- (1-800-527-8675) ceiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or CAUTION:
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    battery should only be exchanged données comme la date et l'heure notamment. by authorized service personnel to 95 oF} Keep the computer away from Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC magnets. {-4 oF to 140 oF} peripheral devices, refer to the Reference Manual. Avoiding low-temperature burns Cables Avoid
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    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 recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of
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    use. This is com- pletely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 45 °C {32°F to 113 °F}) "Battery Power". Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage
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    problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ). Save all valuable data to disks. Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the complete protection of data.) ( "Security Measures") Saving Data on Disks Do not power down your computer or press the disk drive
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    : -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
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    so as to minimize shock to the hard disk drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be preparing a fully charged battery. When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that the batteries be stored in a
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    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. Splitter Cable 1 Battery Packs 2 USB Cable 1 Model No : CF-VZSU21 Product Recovery CD-ROM Windows 98 Windows 2000 Operating Instructions (This
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    ( page 40) Before removing the seal covering the power switch, read the LIMITED USE LI- CENSE AGREEMENT. 4 Insert the two battery packs Main Battery Pack Slot Second Battery Pack Slot 1 Turn over the computer, then unlock the cover by sliding the latch to the right. Bottom 1 Latch 2 Slide
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    keyboard and exter- nal mouse to the port replicator ( Operating Instruction connected until completing Step 11 on page 18. Handling the AC adaptor Do not one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer. When the cord from your AC wall outlet. Problems such as sudden voltage drops may
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    for a certain interval of time, the power to the external display and hard disk may be turned off. The external display will resume operation when an Until the wireless display is connected, use the external display, external keyboard, and external mouse for operations. Windows 98 NOTE If there is
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    Getting Started First-time Operation 3 After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I do not accept the agreement], then select [Next]. NOTE If [I do not accept the agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. 4 Select [Finish]. 5 Input the correct date, time and
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    at the time of purchase should any problems occur. When creating disks, do not run any other application program. When creating disks and [Insufficient files to copy] is displayed, select [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support. While the disk drive indicator is on, do not remove the
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    the cover, then insert the battery pack in the wireless display. After inserting the battery pack, close the cover, then slide the latch to the left.( Operating Instruction of the wireless display) Latch displayed. Select network type. AdHoc Infrastructure Cancel 18
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    [AdHoc]. The following screen is displayed. Change setting on host PC to the following value, reboot the host PC, then select "Connect" below. Wireless LAN card Network Type : AdHoc SSID You can select only [11] for [Channel]. 5 Select [Apply Changes], then select [OK]. 19
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    displayed on of the step 3 . This screen is a sample. 7 Select [OK], then select [OK]. 8 Windows 98 Select [Yes]. The computer will restart. 20
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    the check mark for [Do not show this message in the future] through the external keyboard. (Press Alt + D , press Tab ,then press Enter .) 15 Windows 98 Power off your computer through the keyboard. ( page 27) 16 Select on the taskbar
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    18 Set the necessary items, select [Next]. The following screen is displayed. This screen is a sample. This screen is a sample. 19 Select on the taskbar, set the parameters in [Configuration] or [Encryption]. NOTE After this, if [Connection Timeout] is displayed, select [OK]. 20 Select
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    sure to prepare the following. • Optional port replicator (CF-VEB071) • External keyboard • External display When using the files in the following approximately 80 MB of free disk space available on the hard disk. To use the CD-ROM drive in MS-DOS mode, perform the operation below after modi
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    dicator lit, turn on the wireless display( Operating Instructions of the wireless display) Power Switch Display Status Indicator the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch. • Performing any keyboard or external mouse operations. Once the computer is powered off, you Panasonic Technical Support. 24
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    If [Enter Password] is displayed, you must first enter your password ( "Security Measures") Upon entering your password and pressing Enter [Enter Password] If
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    external display turned off> The external display will resume operation when the external keyboard or mouse is used. According to the setting of the computer, when is corrected, by for instance installing the driver of the device. *1 Windows 2000 : standby or hibernation *2 Windows 2000 :
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    After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu. NOTE From the keyboard, You may select to press or . or Ctrl + Esc , then select the menu with 2 Confirm shut standby or hibernation function is available. ( "Standby/Hi- bernation Functions") 27
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    Manual 1 Turn your computer on 2 Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Pana- sonic] - [On-Line Manuals] When the Reference Manual is the Reference Manual. NOTE Windows 98 When the Reference Manual is run for the first time, an error message may appear if the Reference Manual is run
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    . Change the display size You can choose to magnify/ de-magnify the display. Display of the manual (The display may be changed without notification.) Page indicator A desired page can be displayed by inputting pages. The illustrations and display samples may not print with a high quality. 29
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    that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support. 0260 System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of
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    Panasonic Technical Support nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one Shadow memory. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: 31 Troubleshooting
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    appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit [Enter Password] is displayed POST Startup Error(s) is displayed
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    to their default values (except the password settings). Try removing all peripheral devices. Windows 98 Run SCANDISK to check the hard disk. At start Operating Instructions of the wireless display). The DISPLAY READY indicator does not go on even when the HDD indicator goes off A problem
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    [Panasonic] - [OnLine Manuals]. Wireless Display (except below Operating Instructions of the wireless display) Wireless connection Select on the taskbar of the external display, then select is interrupted [Configuration], and then set [Tx Rate] to [Auto 1 or 2 Mb]. page 19 34 Troubleshooting
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    of the display may affect the screen. Restart the computer. Troubleshooting Application Software Computer hangs Unable to install After shutting down by then connecting the port replicator, optional USB floppy disk drive, external keyboard and external display. Shutting down Unable to shut down
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    drive (CF-VFDU03). The operation of reinstallation takes about 1 hour (Windows 98) or 20 hard disk is compressed, the data should be uncompressed. 1 Power off the computer and connect the port replicator, external display, external keyboard and external mouse and USB floppy disk drive [CD Drive] is
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    setting(s): Select [1. Restore the whole HDD to factory default]. Windows 98 To restore the hard disk (C drive) to factory default, excluding the partition setting(s): Select [2. Restore the drive C to factory default]. Windows 2000 To reinstall Windows Windows 2000 to the first partition to
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    and the operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. Windows 2000 When [Insert media 2] is displayed, insert Product Recovery CD-ROM 2 into the CD-ROM drive and immediately select [OK]. NOTE If Restart the computer after removing Product Recovery CD-ROM. Troubleshooting 38
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    their default values.) Change the settings where necessary. 13 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 14 Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following the instructions on from step 11 to step 13 after finishing Windows setup procedure. Troubleshooting 39
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    THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) ("PROGRAMS") FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT ("PRODUCT") ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE ENDUSER 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
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    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, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE. IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY
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    Contrat de licence d'usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les "Logiciels") fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le "Produit") sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l'utilisateur ultime ("vous"), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci-dessous. En
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    E. Vous ne pouvez céder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence à une autre partie qu'en rapport avec votre cession du Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels à cette autre partie. Au moment de cette cession, vous devez céder également toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprimée
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    confirm the remaining battery power in the same way when the computer is on after a battery pack is inserted. LED Indicators Non-blinking One indicator-blinking Two indicators-blinking Three indicators-blinking Four indicators-blinking Remaining battery power 0% 1% ~ 20% 21% ~ 50% 51% ~ 80% 81
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    Bus Connector ( "Port Replicator") External (Serial) Port EXT. Appendix 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. L'appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une
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    / 1024 × 768 dots) Hard Disk Drive 10 GB*1 20 GB*1 Slots PC Card Slot Type I or Type II Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA RAM Module Slot 144-pin, µ DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM, PC 100 Compliant Interface Mini USB Port 4-pin Serial Port Dsub 9-pin female Battery Battery Pack Li-ion
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    Memo 47 Appendix
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    parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service
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    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 contrary notwithstanding
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    Coverage - Panasonic Canada Inc. Whole Product (except Batteries), AC adaptor and CD-ROM (if factory installed) Batteries, CD-ROM ( 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
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    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 allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you. 51 Appendix
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    , and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Computer Solution Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 © 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. All
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Personal Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
Read Me First
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4
First-time Operation
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12
Contents
[Additional Manual]
Reference Manual
Reference Manual
LED Indicators
Model No.
CF-07
Series
2000
98
This manual can be accessed on
your computer.
Refer to page 28 on how to ac-
cess the Reference Manual.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual
for future use.
®
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
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24
Reference Manual
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28
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes*
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30
Dealing with Problems
(Summary)
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32
Reinstalling Software
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36
Reference Manual
Standby/Hibernation
Functions
Security Measures
Computing On the Road
Battery Power
CD-ROM Drive*
PC Cards
Port Replicator*
Printer*
External Display*
USB Devices
LAN*
Setup Utility*
Reference Manual
Technical Information
DMI Viewer
List of Error Codes*
Dealing with Problems
(Advanced)
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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40
Names and Functions of Parts
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44
Specifications
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46
LIMITED WARRANTY
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48
Getting Started
Operation
Troubleshooting
Appendix
* Only when the port replicator is connected
In this manual, the term “exter-
nal display” indicates a “wired”
display with an RGB analog 15-
pin interface.