Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-306 Notebook w/ Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE/WCDMA, WLAN & BT User Manual CF 30CTQZZBM indb

Panasonic Corporation of North America Notebook w/ Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE/WCDMA, WLAN & BT CF 30CTQZZBM indb

Contents

Users Manual

Contents
Getting Started
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-30 series
Introduction ................................................................. 2
Read Me First ............................................................. 3
Description of Parts ..................................................10
First-time Operation ..................................................13
Useful Information
On-screen Manual ....................................................16
Handling and Maintenance .......................................17
Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro) ..............19
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .....................................21
Reinstalling Software ................................................22
Troubleshooting
Error Code/Message ................................................24
Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................25
Hardware Diagnostics ..............................................29
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................32
Speci cations ...........................................................34
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................37
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
For further information about the com-
puter, you can refer to the on-screen
manual.
To access the on-screen manual
page 16 “On-screen Manual”
Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix
2
Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc-
tions carefully.
Terms and illustrations in these instructions
CAUTION : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE : Useful and helpful information.
Enter
: Press [Enter] key.
Fn
+
F5
: Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.
[start] - [Run] : Click [start], and then click [Run]. You may need to double-click in some cases.
: Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.
: Reference to the on-screen manuals.
Some illustrations are simpli ed to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.
In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.
“Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” as “Windows”, “Win-
dows XP” or “Windows XP Professional”
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, and DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”
Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”
The display modes are referred as follows. ( ) indicates the terms in [Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for
Mobile] screen. To display the screen, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA
Driver for Mobile].
Internal LCD (Notebook): The computer’s display
External display (Monitor): External display
Simultaneous display (Intel® Dual Display Clone): The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the ex-
ternal display.
Extended desktop: The extended working area across the internal LCD and the external display.
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.
© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer
Computer speci cations and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. as-
sumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the com-
puter and the manuals.
Trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®, the Windows logo and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the
United States and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpo-
rated in the United States and/or other countries.
PhoenixBIOS, Phoenix Always and Recover Pro are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technolo-
gies Ltd.
Bluetooth
is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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 companies.
3
Getting Started
Read Me First
Models for U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre-
quency 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 instal-
lation. 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 interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
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 dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter-
face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
Also, any changes or modi cations not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that could
be used with wireless transmitters, which will be speci -
cally recommended when they become available.
Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been
RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and
may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.
<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment has been approved for mobile operation,
and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental
instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires
minimum 20 cm spacing be provided between antenna(s)
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This equipment may use multiple installed transmitters,
which may be capable of simultaneous transmission.
This equipment is provided with external antenna
connector(s) for connection to optional Car Mounter or
Port Replicator for mobile external mounted antenna(s).
External antenna(s) must be professionally installed and
cannot exceed recommended maximum antenna gain as
described in individual provided supplement instructions
for wireless transmitters. Also, user must maintain mini-
mum 20 cm spacing between external antenna(s) and all
person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and
feet) during wireless modes of operation.
25-M-3-1
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this
product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to
5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference
to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars
are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and
5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage this product.
25-M-W-1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op-
eration 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 op-
eration.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
6-M-1
FCC Regulation Notice for modem
This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.
1. 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 re-
quired, this information must be provided to the tele-
phone company.
2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this equipment. This equipment is
designed to be connected to the telephone network
or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack
which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instruc-
tions for details.
3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices
which may be connected to the telephone line. Ex-
cessive 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 ex-
ceed ve (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.
4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the tele-
phone network, 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 notify the customer as soon
as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
le a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is neces-
sary.
5. The telephone company may take changes in its facili-
ties, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
the telephone company will provide advance notice
in order for you to make necessary modi cations to
maintain uninterrupted service.
6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair
or warranty information, please contact Panasonic
Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE
1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect the equip-
ment until the problem is resolved.
7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this
equipment.
8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro-
vided by the telephone company. Connection to party
lines is subject to state tariffs.
4
Getting Started
Read Me First
9.
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 unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or
on the rst page of the transmission, the date and time
it is sent and an identi cation 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.
10. According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we
recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor
in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected.
Telephone companies report that electrical surges,
typically lightning transients, are very destructive to
customer terminal equipment connected to AC power
sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.
“Caution : To reduce the risk of re, use only No.26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line cord.”
“ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser
uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26
AWG ou de section supérieure.”
16-M-1
Notice for the products using LCD
This product has a uorescent lamp that contains mercury.
Disposal may be regulated in your community due to envi-
ronmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org/>
24-M-2
Models for Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem
This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved
modem unit.
The Industry Canada label is af xed on the modem unit.
EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS
“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identi es certi ed
equipment. This certi cation means that the equipment
meets telecommunications network protective, opera-
tional and safety requirements as prescribed in the ap-
propriate 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 connec-
tion. The customer should be aware that compliance with
the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certi ed equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the 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 elec-
trical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be par-
ticularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should
not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection author-
ity, or electrician, as appropriate.”
“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned
to each terminal device provides an indication of the maxi-
mum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a tele-
phone interface. The termination on an interface may consist
of any combination of devices subject only to the require-
ment that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5.”
REN: See bottom of the computer
RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT
DE MATÉRIEL
“AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identi e le matériel
homologué. Cette étiquette certi e que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de
sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme
le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est
permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale
de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé
en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la con-
formité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche
pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coor-
données par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de répa-
rations ou de modi cations effectuées par l’utilisateur ou
à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que
tous les ls de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie
électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations
d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble.
Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir
recours à un service d’inspection des installations élec-
triques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.”
“AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné
à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La
terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en
une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condi-
tion que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de
touts les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.”
IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur 17-Ca-1
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Getting Started
Canadian ICES-003
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada. 7-M-1
<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>
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
(2) this device must accept any interference, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. 30-Ca-1-1
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
This product (local network devices) for the band
5150-5250 MHz is only indoor usage to reduce potential
for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite
systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users (mean-
ing they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850
MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LELAN devices. 30-Ca-2-1
This device has been designed to operate with an anten-
na having a maximum gain of 2.15 dB. Antenna having a
higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The Required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more
than that required for successful communication. 25-Ca-1-1
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
RF Exposure Warning
This equipment has been approved for mobile operation,
and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental
instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires
minimum 20 cm spacing be proved between antenna(s)
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
<Pour modèles LAN sans l uniquement>
Mise en garde concernant l’exposition à l’énergie
radiofréquence
Cet équipement a été homologué pour un fonctionnement
sans l et, sauf avis contraire inclus dans la notice d’utili-
sation d’un autre émetteur sans l, une distance minimale
de 20 cm doit être assurée entre l’antenne et le corps
de toute personne (à l’exclusion des mains, poignets et
pieds) pendant le fonctionnement sans l. 25-M-5-1
Models for Europe
<Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer>
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, we declare that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”
Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con-
tact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact:
Panasonic Services Europe
A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Network connection.
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;
In all the countries of European Economical Area;
- Public Switched Telephony Networks
Technical Features.
The terminal equipment includes the following features;
- DTMF dialing
- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s
- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s
This product is designed to interwork with the Public Switched Telecommunication Networks in UK, Ireland, Nether-
lands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Iceland,
Greece, Italy, Norway and Austria. 18-E-1
6
Getting Started
Read Me First
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
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)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
19-E-1
Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen-
dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique a n de réduire
les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.
En voici quelquesunes:
1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’
une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un
bac à laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une
piscine.
2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un ap-
pareil sans l) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut
présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la
foudre.
3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler
une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.
4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type
de piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les
piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conform-
er aux règlements pertinents quant à l’élimination des
piles.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
19-F-1
Information to the User
<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>
This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre-
quency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy
emitted by this product 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 recommenda-
tions, we believe this product is safe for use by consum-
ers. These standards and recommendations re ect the
consensus of the scienti c community 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 prod-
uct 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 identi ed
as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use
of wireless devices in a speci c organization or environ-
ment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for autho-
rization to use this product prior to turning on the product.
Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interfer-
ence caused by unauthorized modi cation of this product.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthor-
ized modi cation will be the responsibility of the user. We
and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable
for damage or violation of government regulations that
may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.
26-M-1
Lithium Battery / Pile au lithium
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 person-
nel.
Warning!
A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misappli-
cation may possibly occur.
15-E-1
Pile au lithium!
Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui
permet de sauvegarder certaines données, notamment la
date et l’heure. La pile ne doit être remplacée que par un
technicien quali é.
Danger ! Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de
cette mise en garde!
15-F-1
Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité
7
Getting Started
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS
PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAF-
FIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT
COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. PANASONIC WILL
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULT-
ING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT
OF THE FOREGOING USES.
*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include
Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1
EFB Systems when used during critical phases of ight
(e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to
the aircraft. Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are
de ned by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA:
JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Lea ets) No.36.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any speci cations, technolo-
gies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxic-
ity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements related
to aviation standards that exceed the speci cations of our
COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products. 39-E-1
This computer is not intended for use in medical equipment
including life-support systems, air traf c control systems, or
other equipment, devices or systems that are involved with
ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held re-
sponsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from
the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or
systems, etc.
The CF-30 was developed based on thorough research into
the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive
pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led
to innovations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibra-
tion damped hard disk drive and oppy disk drive, exible
internal connections. The CF-30’s outstanding engineering
has been tested using the strict MIL-STD- 810F (for vibration
and shock) and IP (for dust and water) based procedures.
As with any portable computer device precautions should be
taken to avoid any damage. The following usage and han-
dling procedures are recommended.
Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any
moisture.
If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC
Plug and the Battery Pack
This product is damaged
Foreign object inside this product
Smoke emitted
Unusual smell emitted
Unusually hot
Continuing to use this product while any of the above condi-
tions are present may result in re or electric shock.
If a malfunction occurs, immediately turn the power off and
unplug the AC plug, and then remove the battery pack.
Then, contact your technical support of ce.
Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts
Thundering
Electric shock may result.
Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source
Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet
Otherwise, a re due to overheating may result. Connecting
to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC adap-
tor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to
an AC outlet speci cally approved for such use.
Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, the
AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor
Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools,
bend, twist, or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or
bundle it tightly.
Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in re, short
circuit, or electric shock.
Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet
Electric shock may result.
Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug Regularly
If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity,
etc. may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result in
a re.
Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long
period of time.
Insert the AC Plug Completely
If the plug is not inserted completely, re due to overheating
or electric shock may result.
Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using the
Computer Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam,
Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.
The entry of foreign matter may cause a re or electric
shocks.
If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn
the power off and unplug the AC cord, and then remove
the battery pack. Then contact your technical support of-
ce.
Do Not Disassemble the Computer
There are high-voltage areas inside which may give you an
electric shock if you should touch them. Do not touch the
pins and circuit boards inside, and do not allow foreign mat-
ter to enter inside.
Also, remodeling or disassembly may cause a re.
Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small
Children
Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury.
In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor immedi-
ately.
Do Not Place the Computer on Unstable Surface
If balance is lost, the computer may fall over or drop, result-
ing in an injury.
Avoid Stacking
If balance is lost, the computer may fall over or drop, result-
ing in an injury.
Do Not Leave the Computer in High Temperature Envi-
ronment Such as in a Sun-Heated Car, for a Long Period
of Time
Leaving the computer where it will be exposed to extremely
high temperatures such as in a sun-heated car or in direct
sunlight may deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the
internal parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition
may lead to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. which
may in turn lead to a re or electric shocks.
Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Cord
Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a re
or electric shock.
Do Not Move the Computer While the AC Plug Is Con-
nected
The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in re or electric
shock.
If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immedi-
ately.
Use Only the Speci ed AC Adaptor With Your Computer
Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached
to your computer or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a
re.
Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact
Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being
dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or re.
Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour
Using the computer for long periods of time may have detri-
mental health effects on the eyes or hands.
Precautions
8
Getting Started
Read Me First
Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using Head-
phones
Listening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear for long
periods of time may result in loss of hearing.
Use the Modem with a Regular Telephone Line
Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise switches)
of a company or business of ce, etc. or to a digital public
phone or use in a country or area not supported by the com-
puter may result in a re or electric shocks.
Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable
Other Than the One Speci ed, into the LAN Port
If the LAN port is connected to a network such as the ones
listed below, a re or electric shock may result.
Precautions (Battery Pack)
Do Not Use with Any Other Computer
The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the
speci ed computer. If it is used with a computer other than
the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leakage, gen-
eration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using the Methods Other
Than Those Speci ed
If the battery is not charged using one of the speci ed
methods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or
rupture may result.
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It
to Excessive Heat
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for
Example)
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture
may result.
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects into the Battery Pack, Ex-
pose It to Bumps or Shocks, Disassemble, or Modify It
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture
may result.
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (–) Contacts
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result. Do not
place the battery pack together with articles such as neck-
laces or hairpins when carrying or storing.
Do Not Use This Computer with a Battery Pack Other
Than the One Speci ed
Use only the speci ed battery pack (CF-VZSU46U) with your
CF-30. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured
and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard
(generation of heat, ignition or rupture).
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
recharging only when the remaining power is less than
approx. 95% of capacity.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is
rst purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for
the rst time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the
computer, charging begins automatically.
Should the battery leak and the uid get into your eyes,
do not rub your eyes. Immediately ush your eyes with
clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as
soon as possible.
Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or
10BASE-T
Phone lines (Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-
premise switches), digital public phones, etc.)
Do Not Use with Exposing the Skin to the Computer for
a Long Period of Time
Using the computer with exposing the skin to the heat source
of the computer or AC adaptor for a long period of time can
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place the computer near a television or radio re-
ceiver.
Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored on
the hard disk may be lost.
NOTE
The battery pack may become warm during recharg-
ing or normal use. This is completely normal.
Recharging will not commence if internal temperature
of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temper-
ature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32°F to 122 °F}).
( Reference Manual “Battery Power”) Once the
allowable range requirement is satis ed, 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 below.)
If the temperature is low, the operating time is short-
ened. Only use the computer within the allowable
temperature range.
This computer has a high temperature mode function
that prevents the degradation of the battery in high
temperature environments. ( Reference Manual
“Battery Power”) A level corresponding to a 100%
charge for high temperature mode is approximately
equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal tempera-
ture mode.
The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount
of time the computer can be run by using a particular
battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and re-
peated recharging does not restore its performance,
the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.
When transporting a spare battery inside a package,
briefcase, 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.
Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not
connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.
9
Getting Started
For Used in Motor Vehicle /Pour L’utilisation Dans Un Véhicule Motorisé
Warning: Notebook Computer may be installed in a mo-
tor vehicle and visible to the driver only if used to support
vehicle related functions such as vehicle information,
system control, rear or side observation and navigation. If
used for entertainment purpose, such as television recep-
tion or video play, it must be installed to the rear of the
driver’s seat where it will not be
visible, directly or indirectly, to the operator of the motor
vehicle. Check with individual state/provincial laws to de-
termine lawful use of this product while operating within a
motor vehicle.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
36-M-1
Avertissement : L’ordinateur bloc-notes peut être installé
dans un véhicule motorisé et dans le champ de vision du
conducteur uniquement en tant que dispositif d’aide aux
fonctions du véhicule, comme par exemple pour fournir
des informations sur le véhicule, comme dispositif de
contrôle de système, pour l’observation à l’arrière ou sur
les côtés du véhicule, ainsi que pour fournir de l’informa-
tion routière. Pour toute utilisation à n de divertissement,
comme par exemple pour regarder la télévision ou jouer
à des jeux vidéo, il doit être installé à l’arrière du siège du
conducteur, en un emplacement où il ne sera pas visible,
ni directement ni indirectement, pour le conducteur du
véhicule motorisé. Véri ez les lois fédérales et nationales
qui régissent l’utilisation légale de cet appareil à l’intérieur
d’un véhicule motorisé.
35-M-1
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Getting Started
Description of Parts
D
A
E
F
G
M
O
J
K
K
K
L
N
H
I
EX
PC
A: Bluetooth Antenna
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
Reference Manual “Bluetooth”
B: ExpressCard Slot
Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”
C: PC Card Slot
Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”
D: Multimedia Pocket
Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”
E: Battery Pack
F: Wireless LAN Antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
G: LCD
<Only for model with touchscreen>
Reference Manual “Touchscreen”
H: Function Key
Reference Manual “Key Combinations”
I: Keyboard
J: Touch Pad
K: LED Indicator
: Caps lock
: Numeric key (NumLk)
: Scroll lock (ScrLk)
: Multimedia pocket device status or the second
battery status
Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”
“Battery Power”
: Hard disk drive status
: Power status of the multimedia pocket
: Battery status
Reference Manual “Battery Power”
: Power status
(Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on,
Blinking green: Standby)
: Wireless ready*1
This indicator lights when Wireless LAN, Blue-
tooth, and/or Wireless WAN are connected and
ready. It does not necessarily indicate the On/Off
condition of the wireless connection.
Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” “Blue-
tooth” “Disabling / Enabling Wireless Commu-
nication”
: Wireless WAN status
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless
device
L: Power Switch
M: Wireless Switch*1
Reference Manual “Disabling / Enabling Wire-
less Communication”
N: Carrying Handle
O: Stylus Holder
*1
<Only for model without both wireless LAN and Bruetooth>
Both Wireless Switch and Wireless ready indicator are
equipped with models without Wireless device as well.
Wireless ready indicator lights up when Wireless Switch
is turned on, or [Wireless Switch] is set to [Disable] ([En-
able] in the default setting) on Setup Utility [Advanced]
menu, but Wireless function does not work. (Do not
change [Wireless Switch] setting.)
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 batterie au lithium-ion.
Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie, veuillez composer le
1-800-8-BATTERY.
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Getting Started
Right side
A B C D F E G H I
1394
J K M N O PLH
Q
R
Rear side Bottom
A: Hard Disk Drive
Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”
B: SD Memory Card Slot
Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”
C: SD Memory Card Indicator
(Blinking: During access)
Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”
D: IEEE 1394 Interface Connector
Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices”
E: Smart Card Slot
<Only for model with Smart Card slot>
Reference Manual “Smart Card”
F: Modem Port
Reference Manual “Modem”
G: LAN Port
Reference Manual “LAN”
H: USB Port
Reference Manual “USB Devices”
I: DC-IN Jack
J: Security Lock
A Kensington cable can be connected.
For further information, read the manual that comes
with the cable.
K: Ext Antenna Connector
L: Expansion Bus Connector
Reference Manual “Port Replicator”
M: External Display Port
Reference Manual “External Display”
N: Headphone Jack
You can connect headphones or ampli ed speakers.
When they are connected, audio from the internal
speakers is not heard.
O: Microphone Jack
A condenser microphone can be used. If other types
of microphones are used, audio input may not be pos-
sible, or malfunctions may occur as a result.
When recording in stereo using a stereo micro-
phone:
Double-click in the noti cation area, click [Op-
tions] - [Properties], and add a check mark for [Re-
cording], click [OK] - [Options] - [Advanced Controls]
- [Advanced], remove a check mark for [Mono Micro-
phone], and then click [Close].
When using a monaural microphone with a 2-termi-
nal plug:
With the settings outlined above, only audio on the
left track will be recorded.
When monitoring the microphone audio using head-
phones, sounds on the left track cannot be heard,
regardless of the above settings. This is a result of
the computer’s speci cations, and is not a malfunc-
tion.
P: Serial Port
Q: RAM Module Slot
Reference Manual “RAM Module”
R: Speaker
Reference Manual “Key Combinations”
12
Getting Started
Description of Parts
Attaching the stylus to the computer (only for model with touchscreen)
Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it.
There are holes (A) to attach it.
1
2
3
4
To ensure waterproof integrity, close the connector covers completely. When
closing the covers, push the four corners and make sure that the cover ts in
completely. (The illustration is an example.)
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Getting Started
Preparation
A Check and identify the supplied accessories.
If you do not nd the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
• AC Adaptor . . . . . 1
Model No: CF-AA1653A
AC Cord . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Pack . . . 1
Model No: CF-VZSU46
• Modem Telephone
Cable . . . . . . . . . 1
• Operating Instructions (This book) . . .1
• Product Recovery DVD-ROM . . . . . . . .1
• Windows® Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
<Only for model with touchscreen>
• Soft Cloth . . . . . . 1 • Tether . . . . . . . . . 1 • Stylus . . . . . . . . . 1
(
Reference Manual “Touchscreen”)
B Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging
( page 32).
1 Insert the battery pack.
A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (A) down, and open the cover.
C Insert the battery pack until it securely ts the connector.
D Close the cover until it clicks.
E Slide the latch (B) to the left to lock the cover.
CAUTION
Make sure the latch is securely locked. Otherwise the battery pack may fall
when you carry the computer.
Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack and the computer. Doing so can
make the terminals dirty or damaged, and may cause malfunction of the battery
pack and the computer.
1
3
5
1
2
4
First-time Operation
14
Getting Started
First-time Operation
2 Connect your computer to a power outlet.
The battery charging starts automatically.
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on
until the rst-time operation procedure is completed.
When using the computer for the rst time, do not connect any peripheral device
except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
Handling the AC adaptor
Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder
and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninter-
ruptible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the
battery pack alone.
3 Turn on the computer.
A Pull the carrying handle forward.
B Push and hold the latch (A), and lift open the display.
C Slide and hold the power switch for approximately one second until the
power indicator lights.
CAUTION
Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
The computer will forcibly be turned off if you slide and hold the power switch for
four seconds or longer.
Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on
the computer again.
Do not perform the following operation until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
Sliding the power switch
Touching the keyboard, touch pad or touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)
Closing the display
When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent
overheating of the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the
power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down,
contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
4 Setup Windows.
A Follow the on-screen instructions.
CAUTION
When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to the
next step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait
until the screen changes.
If “An unexpected error has occurred…” (or a similar message) is displayed,
click [OK]. This is not a malfunction.
Wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turned off.
This computer periodically records the management information including the
hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times
powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data vol-
ume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating
the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent
to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose
described the above.
To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save
function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Infor-
mation Viewer, and click [OK].
1
2
3
3
2
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Getting Started
NOTE
Regarding Windows XP
You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on
or off. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
Windows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required,
contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed
Select on the noti cation area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly gives
you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer.
However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.
To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.
The screen automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
The computer automatically enters standly*1 after 20 minutes of inactivity.
*1: Refer to Reference Manual “Standby and Hibernation Functions” about resuming from standby.
Power consumption in each mode is as follows. (When AC adaptor is connected)
When the screen is off Approx. ●●● W
In standby Approx. ●●● W
The battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off Approx. ●●● W
Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the battery pack is
fully charged, the battery will be fully discharged in the following period of time:
When power is off: ●● weeks
In standby: ●● days
In hibernation: ●● days
If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is disabled, the period of time in standby will become slightly longer, and the period of time
in hibernation will become about the same as during power-off.
If “Wake Up from wireless LAN” is enabled, the period of time in standby, in hibernation and when power is off will be-
come shorter.
5 Create a new account.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].
CAUTION
Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Windows
operation system. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.
6 <Only for model with touchscreen>
Perform the touchscreen calibration.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen
Calibration Utility].
B Using the stylus, touch each of the 12 “+” target marks one by one until it
blinks, and then press
Enter
.
C Press
Enter
.
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Useful Information
On-screen Manual
You can access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips on the computer screen.
When you access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips for the rst time, the License Agreement of the Adobe
Reader may be displayed. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed.
Reference Manual
The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.
To access the Reference Manual:
A Click [start] - [Reference Manual].
Contents
Key Combinations
Touchscreen
Panasonic Hand Writing
Standby and Hibernation Functions
Saving Power
Security Measures
Battery Power
Multimedia Pocket
PC Card / ExpressCard
SD Memory Card
SD Security
Smart Card
RAM Module
Port Replicator
External Display
USB Devices
IEEE 1394 Devices
Modem
LAN
Disabling / Enabling Wireless
Communication
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Hard Disk Drive
Setup Utility
Icon Enlarger
Loupe Utility
DMI Viewer
Recover Pro
Technical Information
Troubleshooting (Advanced)
Important Tips
The Important Tips will provide you with the helpful information about the battery and touchscreen. Read to use the
battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.
To access the Important Tips:
A Double-click on the desktop.
Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Important Tips] or click [start] -
[All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
NOTE
When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure to update.
See http://www.adobe.com/ for the latest version of Adobe Reader.
17
Useful Information
Handling and Maintenance
Operation environment
Place the computer on a at stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is
exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable.
Temperature: Operation : 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Storage : -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Storage : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, using for a long time in an extreme environment will result in
the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.
Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.
Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.
In extremely high or low temperature.
As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.
Handling cautions
This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the hard disk drive and equipped with a
drip-proof keyboard, but no warranty is provided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when han-
dling the computer.
When carrying the computer:
Turn off the computer.
Remove all external devices, cables, cards and other protruding things.
Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects.
Do not leave the display open.
Do not grip the display part.
Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.
When you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked luggage. When using the
computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.
When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.
The touch pad is designed to be used with a nger tip. Do not place any object on its surface and do not press
down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).
Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touch pad. The cursor may not work correctly.
This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the
illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these
areas.
<Only for model with touchscreen>
Use only the included stylus to touch the touchscreen. Do not place any object on its
surface and do not press down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may
leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).
Do not use the stylus when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen. Otherwise foreign
particles on the screen/stylus can scratch the screen surface or obstruct the stylus op-
eration.
Use the stylus only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and result in
scratches on the screen.
When using peripheral devices
Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction
manuals of the peripheral devices.
Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s speci cations.
Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.
If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.
If screws are included, fasten them securely.
Remove the cables when you carry the computer. Do not pull the cables forcibly.
Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Before using wireless LAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.
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Useful Information
Computrace® Software
Computrace® software tracks your stolen computer.
Perform the following steps before installing Computrace® software.
Computrace® software is not included or installed in this computer.
CAUTION
You will be unable to set [Computrace (R) BIOS Module] to [Disable] once you have set to [Enable]. Do not change
the setting when not used.
Even if you have set [Computrace (R) BIOS Module] to [Enable], this setting may return to [Disable] after repairs
to the motherboard, etc. have been made.
NOTE
Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.
Refer to the following URL for Computrace® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this
service is only available in certain regions.
http://www.absolute.com
1 Turn on or restart the computer, and press
F2
while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
2 Select the [Security] menu, then select [Computrace (R) Sub-Menu] and press
Enter
.
3 Select [Computrace (R) BIOS Module], and set to [Enable].
4 At the con rmation message, select [Execute] and press
Enter
.
5 At the recon rmation message, select [Execute] and press
Enter
.
6 Press
F10
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer restarts.
Maintenance
To clean the LCD panel
<Only for model with touchscreen>
Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD
Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.)
<Only for model without touchscreen>
Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze.
To clean areas other than the LCD panel
Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it
thoroughly.
CAUTION
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc.
Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to
the surface.
Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause
malfunction or damage.
Handling and Maintenance
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Useful Information
Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro)
The Recover Pro creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk to back up (store) the hard disk data, and re-
stores the backup data to its original location when it is lost or corrupted by operational errors or other factors. You do
not need external media or peripheral devices to back up or restore hard disk data on this computer.
At purchase, the Recover Pro is not installed. Install using the instructions below.
The Recover Pro cannot back up or restore data correctly if a hard disk problem occurs during data backup or re-
storing. If an error occurs due to an unexpected malfunction, incorrect operation, or other reason while data is being
restored, the hard disk data (data before restoration) may be lost.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a
result of the use of this function.
The Recover Pro provides 3 types of backup as follows:
Quick Backup: Scheduled backup of the updated data
File Backup: File backup at le save and change
Complete Backup: Backup of the entire data on the internal hard disk
Here, we will explain the procedures for installation, complete backup (backing up hard disk contents in case Windows
cannot be booted), and complete restore (recovering the hard disk data to its condition at the time of the complete
backup).
For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( page 20).
CAUTION
All operations should be executed with the AC adaptor connected. Do not turn the power off while operations are
in progress. If the power is turned off while installation, backup, or restore operations are in progress, these opera-
tions may not function properly, and it may be impossible to start Windows. Also, do not press any keys or slide any
switches, including hot keys.
When restarting the computer, the message “Check le system on C:” may appear. Follow the on-screen instruc-
tions. Do not skip the check process.
Make sure you allow enough space on the hard disk when choosing settings during installation. To change these
settings you must reinstall Recover Pro.
To execute Complete Backup reliably, we recommend performing [Typical] installation in the following cases.
Hard disk with a single partition
Immediately after reinstalling software (when more than half of the entire space of the hard disk is available)
( page 22)
Be sure to use the internal hard disk drive to create the backup area. Never use disk or device other than the inter-
nal hard disk drive.
Some software (security software, backup software, encryption software, or hard disc accessible speci c software,
etc.) may be incompatible with Recover Pro.
For further information, refer to:
http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/White+Papers-Specs/Recover+Pro/default.htm
When using Personal Secure Drive ( Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”), do not execute
File Backup for Personal Secure Drive.
The “Create recovery CD-DVD” function in Recover Pro is designed to help you save complete backup data to CD
or DVD. When using the “Create recovery CD-DVD”, you can view the complete backup data on the hard disk, but
take care to avoid accidentally deleting this data.
After installing the Recover Pro, do not use the IEEE1394 network connection. If any problem occurred, stop the
IEEE1394 network connection and restart the computer.
Installation
Preparation
Connect the AC adaptor.
1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2 Close all programs.
3 Disable anti-virus software.
4 Click [start] - [Run], enter [c:\util\rcvpro\setup.exe], and click [OK].
The InstallShield Wizard screen appears.
5 Click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and click [I accept the agreement.]
The computer restarts several times to complete installation. appears in the noti cation area.
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Useful Information
CAUTION
During the installation, the screen may become black (no display) momentarily. This is not a malfunction.
If you select [Typical] in installation, approximately 40% (max.) of the hard disk drive space is allocated as the back-
up area.
You cannot change the size of backup area after creation.
Complete Backup
Backs up all data on the hard disk.
Preparation
Connect the AC adaptor.
1 Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2 Close all programs.
3 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Phoenix Recover Pro 6].
“Recover Pro 6” screen appears.
4 Click [Complete Backup], and click [Yes].
The computer restarts, and “Recover Pro 6” screen appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
You can completely backup only one set of the whole data in the hard disk to the backup area.
Do not touch the power switch while using the Recover Pro.
Complete Restore
This function uses the data created during complete backup. It restores the hard disk data to the condition when you
performed the complete backup. Files created and changes made to settings after the latest complete backup is made
will be deleted.
Preparation
Connect the AC adaptor.
1 Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Phoenix Always Launcher], and
click [Run].
The computer restarts, and “Phoenix Always” screen appears.
Alternatively turn on or restart the computer, and hold down
F4
while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed until
“Phoenix Always” screen appears.
2 Click [Protect / Recover], and click [Phoenix Recover Pro 6].
“Recover Pro 6” screen appears.
3 Click [Complete Restore].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
Do not touch the power switch while using the Recover Pro.
To access the online manual
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Phoenix Applications] - [Docs], and double-click [UserGuides].
B Double-click the le of Recover Pro user’s guide or Phoenix Always user’s guide.
Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover Pro)
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Useful Information
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage.
Even if you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with
some special software. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely.
Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s
license agreement.
The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to mal-
functions 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 con dential data, we
recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will
bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.
CAUTION
When the hard disk contains the Recover Pro backup data, the Recover Pro backup area is lost as well.
NOTE
This utility cannot erase data for speci c partitions.
Preparation
Prepare the following items:
The Product Recovery DVD-ROM
(included)
Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources
for information about the products available)
Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.
1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket
( Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).
2 Turn on the computer, and press
F2
several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
3 Select the [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP] and press
F6
until [IDE MP] is at the top
of the boot priority order.
4 Select the [Security] menu and set [DVD Operation] to [Enable].
5 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
6 Press
F10
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer restarts.
7 Press
2
to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
To cancel this operation, press
0
.
8 At the con rmation message, press
Y
.
9 When [<<< Start Menu >>>] is displayed, press
Enter
.
The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.
10 Press
Space
.
At the con rmation message, press
Enter
.
The hard disk erase process starts. When the operation is completed, the [Hard disk data has been deleted.]
message will appear. If a problem has occurred during the operation, an error message will appear.
To cancel partway, press
Ctrl
+
C
. The data erasure will be up to that point.
11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com-
puter.
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Useful Information
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk
data including the backup data of the Recover Pro will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.
Preparation
Prepare the following items:
The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)
Panasonic CD/DVD drive for the multimedia pocket (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources
for information about the products available)
Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.
NOTE
If you have installed the Recover Pro ( page 19),
Select [1] or [2] in the step 10 below. If you select [3], the Recover Pro will no longer function properly.
Only when you want to save the data which you stored in the separate partitions other than the rst partition and
the Recover Pro backup area, select [3] in the step 10 below and perform the following steps.
A After reinstallation, backup the data to external media (e.g., removable disk).
B Perform the reinstallation procedure again, and select [1] or [2] in the step 10.
C Return the data backed up in external media to the internal hard disk.
1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket
( Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).
2 Turn on the computer, and press
F2
several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press
F9
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
4 Select the [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP] and press
F6
until [IDE MP] is at the top
of the boot priority order.
5 Select the [Security] menu and set [DVD Operation] to [Enable].
6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
7 Press
F10
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer will restart.
8 Press
1
to execute [1. [Recovery]].
The License Agreement screen appears.
To cancel partway, press
0
.
9 Press
1
to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!].
10 Select the settings.
[2]: Enter the size of operating system partition and press
Enter
.
(The size of data partition will be determined by subtracting the operating system partition size from the
maximum size.)
[3]: Windows will be installed in the rst partition.
(The size of the rst partition must be 20 GB or more. If smaller, installation will not be possible.)
At the con rmation message, press
Y
.
Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 20 minutes.)
Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
. Oth-
erwise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.
11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com-
puter.
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12 Turn on the computer, and press
F2
several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
13 Press
F9
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and then press
Enter
.
The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values.
14 Select the [Exit] menu and then select [Save Current Values], then press
Enter
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
15 Turn the computer off by using the power switch.
If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be necessary to per-
form additional operations during the following procedure.
16 Perform the rst-time operation ( page 13).
17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
To change the drive letter of hard disk or CD/DVD drive
NOTE
Drive letters of hard disk can be changed only when two or more partitions have been created on the hard disk
drive.
The name of the C: drive cannot be changed.
Change the drive letters before installing applications.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools], and double-click [Com-
puter Management].
B Click [Disk Management] from [Storage].
C Right-click the hard disk partition or the CD/DVD drive name, and click [Change Drive Letter and Paths...].
D Click [Change...].
E Click [Assign the following drive letter] and the new drive letter, and then click [OK].
At the con rmation message, click [Yes].
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Troubleshooting
Error Code/Message
Follow the instructions below when an error message or code appears. If the problem persists or if the error code/mes-
sage is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
Error Code/Message Solution
0211 Keyboard error Disconnect external keyboard or mouse.
0251 System CMOS
checksum bad -
Default con guration
used
An error has occurred in the memory of Setup Utility settings. This occurs when the memory
content is changed by an unexpected program operation, etc.
Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the
settings as necessary.
If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact
Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
0271 Check date and
time settings
The date and time settings are not correct.
Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time.
If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact
Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
0280 Previous boot
incomplete - Default
con guration used
Startup has failed repeatedly, so the Setup Utility settings have been returned to the default
values to startup the computer.
Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the
settings as necessary.
Press <F2> to Setup Write down the error details and press
F2
to start the Setup Utility. Change the settings
if necessary.
0613: Serial Port*1 con-
guration changed
0614: Serial Port*1
con g. error - device
disabled
*1 “A” or “B” appears
here to indicate the
name of the con ict-
ing port.
The I/O and IRQ settings of the serial ports are in con ict.
Run the Setup Utility and in the [Advanced] menu, change the port’s settings so there is
no con ict.
Operating System not
found
The operating system is not installed in the oppy disk or the hard disk that you are going to
boot from.
If using a oppy disk, change the disk to the one you can use for boot.
If using the hard disk, check if the hard disk is recognized in [Information] menu of the
Setup Utility. If the hard disk is recognized, perform the reinstallation ( page 22). If not,
contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or
[Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set
[ExpressCard slot] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
RAM Module Failed When the RAM module is not inserted correctly or the RAM module is not conforming to the
computer’s speci cations, a beep will sound and the “RAM Module Failed” message will be
displayed when you turn the power on.
Slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, con rm that
the RAM module conforms to the speci cations, and reinsert it.
To start the Setup Utility
A Restart the computer.
B Press
F2
several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic)
Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the
“Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact
Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer
( Reference Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)”).
Starting Up
Cannot start up.
The power indicator or bat-
tery indicator is not lit.
Connect the AC adaptor.
Insert a fully charged battery.
Remove the battery pack and the AC adaptor, then connect them again.
If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or
[Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set
[ExpressCard slot] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
The power is turned on but
“Warming up the system (up
to 32 minutes)” appears.
The computer is warming up before start up. Wait for the computer to start up (takes
up to 32 minutes). If, “Cannot warm up the system” is displayed, the computer failed
to warm up and does not start. In this case, turn off the computer, leave it in an envi-
ronment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, and then turn on the
power again.
Cannot turn on the comput-
er.
The computer does not re-
sume from standby.
(The power indicator blinks
quickly in green.)
Leave it in an environment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, then
turn on the power again.
You have forgotten the pass-
word.
Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page
38).
Administrator password:
If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the
disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a
new password.
If you do not have a password reset disk, reinstall ( page 22) and set up Windows,
and then set a new password.
“Remove disks or other
media. Press any key to
restart” or a similar message
appears.
A oppy disk is in the drive and it does not contain system startup information. Remove
the oppy disk and press any key.
If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or
[Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set
[ExpressCard slot] to [Disable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Contact
Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
Windows startup and opera-
tion is slow.
Press
F9
in the Setup Utility ( page 24 “To start the Setup Utility”) to return the Setup
Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility
and make the settings again. (Note that the processing speed depends on the applica-
tion software, so this procedure may not make Windows faster.)
If you installed a resident software after purchase, turn off the residence.
Disable Indexing Service in the following menu.
Click [start] - [Search] - [Change preferences] - [Without Indexing Service]
The date and time are incor-
rect.
Make the correct settings. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and
Regional Options] - [Date and Time].
If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact
Panasonic Technical Support ( page 38).
When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.
The 2100 A.D. or later year will not be correctly recognized on this computer.
[Executing Battery Recali-
bration] screen appears.
The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. To
start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on.
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Troubleshooting
Starting Up
[Enter Password] does not
appear when resuming from
standby/hibernation.
The password you have set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. To use the
password security at resuming, set the Windows password.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account, and set the
password.
B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] -
[Advanced] and add a check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes
from standby].
Cannot resume. An error may occur when the computer automatically enters the standby or hibernation
mode while the screensaver is active. In this case, turn off the screensaver or change
the pattern of the screensaver.
Other startup problems. Press
F9
in the Setup Utility ( page 24 “To start the Setup Utility”) to return the Setup
Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility
and make the settings again.
Remove all peripheral devices.
Check to see if there was a disk error.
A Click [start] - [My Computer] and right-click [Local Disk(C:)], and click [Properties].
B Click [Tools] - [Check Now].
C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start].
Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot
screen disappears*1 at startup, press and hold
F8
until the Windows Advanced Options
Menu is displayed.
*1 When [Password on boot] is set to [Enable] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility,
[Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. As soon as you
enter the password and press
Enter
, press and hold
F8
.
Entering Password
On the [Enter Password]
screen, a beep sounds and
the password cannot be
entered.
The computer may be in ten-key mode.
If the NumLk indicator lights, press
NumLk
to disable the ten-key mode, and then
input.
Even after entering the pass-
word, [Type your password]
is displayed again.
The computer may be in ten-key mode.
If the NumLk indicator lights, press
NumLk
to disable the ten-key mode, and then
input.
The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.
If the Caps Lock indicator lights, press
Caps Lock
to disable the Caps Lock
mode, and then input.
Shutting down
Windows does not shut
down.
Remove the USB device and the ExpressCard.
Wait one or two minutes. It is not a malfunction.
Display
No display. The external display is selected. Press
Fn
+
F3
to switch the display. Wait until the
display has been switched completely before pressing
Fn
+
F3
again.
When using an external display,
Check the cable connection.
Turn on the display.
Check the settings of external display.
The display is turned off by the power-saving function. To resume, do not press the
direct selection keys, but press any other key like
Ctrl
.
The computer entered standby or hibernation by the power-saving function. To resume,
slide the power switch.
The screen is dark. The screen is darker when the AC adapter is not connected. Press
Fn
+
F2
and adjust
the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases.
You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when
not connected.
Troubleshooting (Basic)
27
Troubleshooting
Display
The screen does not be-
come bright even if pressing
Fn
+
F2
.
The brightness is set low to avoid malfunction where surrounding temperature is high.
Use it in an environment of between 5°C and 35°C.
The LCD brightness chang-
es a number of times when
the AC adaptor is discon-
nected.
Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology is active and automatically changes the LCD
brightness. This is not a malfunction.
Image colors are not repro-
duced as expected when
displaying photographs or
other images.
Remove the check mark of [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology].
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver
for Mobile].
B Click [Display Settings] - [Power Settings].
The screen is disordered. Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the
computer.
Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the com-
puter.
During simultaneous display,
one of the screens becomes
disordered.
When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display
as those used by the LCD.
If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display by clicking [start] -
[Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile] - [Dis-
play Devices
].
When the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen” by pressing
Alt
+
Enter
, the
picture is displayed on one of the screens only. When the window display is restored by
pressing
Alt
+
Enter
, the picture is displayed on both screens.
Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during Setup
Utility, etc.)
.
The external display does
not work normally.
If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor-
mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.
Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)
The cursor does not work. When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.
Restart the computer using the keyboard.
(Press ,
U
, and
R
to select [Restart].)
If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” ( page
28).
Cannot input using the touch
pad.
Set [Touch Pad] to [Enable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.
The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad. Check your mouse’s operating
instructions.
Cannot point the correct
position using the included
stylus.
Perform the touchscreen calibration ( page 15).
Reference Manual
The Reference Manual is
not displayed.
Install Adobe Reader.
A Log on to Windows as an administrator.
B Click [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\AdbeRdr70_enu_full.exe], then click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.
If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click [Help]
- [Check for updates now].
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Troubleshooting
Recover Pro
Cannot install Recover Pro Recover Pro cannot be installed when four primary partitions exist. Reduce the number
of primary partitions to three or less before installation. You can check the number of
the primary partitions in the order of [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Mainte-
nance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Disk Management].
Recover Pro cannot be installed when a backup area is remaining on the hard disk.
Try one of the following methods:
If the backup area has complete backup data and you want to restore that data:
Follow the “Complete Restore” instructions in “Hard Disk Backup Function (Recover
Pro)” ( page 20) to restore the data.
To return the computer to its condition at the time of shipment:
Reinstall the software ( page 22).
In step 10, do not select “3. Reinstall Windows to the rst partition.”
If you do not need the data in the backup area, or if it is corrupted, or if does not in-
clude complete backup data:
A Access [http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/Utilities/
Recover+Pro+6.htm#Where], and download/install “Cleanup Utility for Recover
Pro 6”.
B Delete the backup area using “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”.
C Reinstall Recover Pro.
In this case, all data in the backup area will be lost.
An unnecessary backup
area is present (is left) when
Recover Pro is not installed.
Perform the following steps.
A Access [http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/Utilities/
Recover+Pro+6.htm#Where], and download/install “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”.
B Delete the backup region using “Cleanup Utility for Recover Pro 6”.
Some parts of the hard disk
cannot be File Backed up.
The hard disk area encrypted by security software may not be backed up. Exclude the
area from the File Backup object.
Others
No response. Press
Ctrl
+
Shift
+
Esc
to open Task Manager and close the software application
that is not responding.
An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another
window. Press
Alt
+
Tab
to check.
Slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer, and then
slide the power switch to turn it on. If the application program does not work normally,
uninstall and reinstall the program. To uninstall, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or
Remove Programs].
Troubleshooting (Basic)
29
Troubleshooting
Hardware Diagnostics
If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility
to determine whether or not there is a problem.
If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility
Software cannot be checked using this utility.
CPU
Memory
Hard Disk
CD/DVD Drive
Video Controller
Sound*1
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN*2
Wireless WAN*3
Bluetooth*4
GPS*5
USB
IEEE 1394
PC Card Controller
SD Card Controller
Smart Card*6
Serial Port
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Touchscreen
*7
*1 When the diagnostic utility is running, a loud beep will sound, so do not use headphones at this time. (The beep will
not sound if mute is using Windows.)
*2 Only for model with wireless LAN
*3 Only for model with wireless WAN
*4 Only for model with Bluetooth
*5 Only for model with GPS
*6 Only for model with Smart Card
*7 Only for model with Touchscreen
Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility
NOTE
Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow a hard-
ware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray.
For the hard disk and memory only, you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic check.
When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will run the standard diagnostic check. The extended diagnostic check is
more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time to run.
When the video diagnostic check is running, the display may be distorted, and when the audio diagnostic check is
running, sounds may be generated from the speakers. These are not malfunctions.
You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color (A) on the left side of the hardware icon.
Aqua: Not running diagnostic check
Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors dif-
fers depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running.
During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process
is complete.
Green: No problems discovered
Red: Problems discovered
A
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Troubleshooting
We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations. When not using the touch pad, you can operate using
the internal keyboard instead.
Operations Touch pad operations Internal keyboard operations
Select icon Place the cursor above the icon Press
Space
, and then press
( (close) cannot be selected)
Click the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Press
Space
above the icon
Complete the PC- Diagnos-
tics Utility and then restart
the computer
Click (close) Press
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
.
By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:
: Start the diagnostic check from the beginning
: Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )
: Display help (click the screen or press
Space
to return to the original diagnostic check screen)
Running the Diagnostic Check
Disconnect any peripheral devices (e.g., storage device) before running the diagnostic check.
1 Connect the AC adaptor and turn on the wireless switch. ( page 10)
During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices.
2 Turn on or restart the computer, and press
F2
for several times while [Panasonic] boot
screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase, we recom-
mend that you make a note of the settings that are changed.
3 Press
F9
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
4 Press
F10
.
At the con rmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer will restart.
5 Press
Ctrl
+
F7
while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware compo-
nents.
If the password is requested, enter the password.
The touch pad and the internal keyboard cannot be used until alternating blue and yellow colors are dis-
played on the left side of the hardware icon ( page 29). If the touch pad does not operate properly, press
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
to restart the computer, or slide the power switch to turn the power off, and then restart the
PC-Diagnostic Utility.
NOTE
Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a speci ed hardware component,
or run an extended diagnostic check on the hard disk.
A Click to stop the diagnostic check.
B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).
When running a check on the hard disk, clicking the icon once will turn on the extended diagnostic
check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the icon will be displayed in
gray.
C Click to start the diagnostic check. C
Hardware Diagnostics
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Troubleshooting
6 When all the hardware has been checked, con rm the diagnostic check results.
If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is
a problem with the computer’s hardware. Con rm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact
Panasonic Technical Support.
If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware
is operating normally. Continue using the computer as is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall
the software. ( page 22)
NOTE
If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message "Check
Result TEST FAILED" is displayed:
Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message "Check Result TEST
FAILED" is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.
7 After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
to re-
start the computer.
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Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT (“PROD-
UCT”) 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
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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 employees and agents are required to protect the con dentiality of the Programs. You may not distrib-
ute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or other-
wise, without the prior written consent of MEI.
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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 at-
tempt to modify, the Programs.
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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.
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must reproduce and include any such notice or product identi cation 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, IN
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IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PER-
MITTED 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 termi-
nate 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
thereof 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 “RE-
STRICTED RIGHTS.” Use, duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set 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.
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Contrat de licence dusage limi
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 cides-
sous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière dé nitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions
des présentes.
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par les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés)
pour obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.
Licence
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Logiciels conformément aux termes, clauses et conditions de ce contrat. Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu’un droit
limité d’utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez à n’obtenir aucun droit
de titre, propriété ni aucun autre droit vis-à-vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les accompagnant ni vis-à-vis
des algorithmes, concepts, dessins, con gurations et idées représentés par ou incorporés dans les Logiciels et la
documentation les accompagnant, dont les titres, propriété et droits resteront tous à MEI ou à leurs propriétaires.
B. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.
C. Vous et vos employés ou agents êtes requis de protéger la con dentialité des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni dis-
tribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant à la disposition d’un tiers, par partage de
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D. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documenta-
tion les accompagnant pour quelque n que ce soit, à l’exception d’une (1) copie des Logiciels à des ns de sau-
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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 ou lisible par la machine, de tous les Logiciels
ainsi que de la documentation les accompagnant, à la même partie ou détruire les copies non cédées.
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de produit des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identi cations de produit sur
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ies, de façon électronique ou mécanique, en tout ou en partie.
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l’exception de ce qui est expressément stipulé dans ce contrat.
Si vous cédez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel à une autre partie, à l’exception de ce qui est autorisé
au paragraphe E ci-dessus, votre licence est automatiquement résiliée.
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Cette licence n’est effective que pour la durée de possession ou de crédit-bail du Produit, à moins d’une résiliation an-
térieure. Vous pouvez résilier cette licence à tout moment en détruisant, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation
les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Cette licence sera également résiliée,
avec application immédiate, si les conditions de résiliation dé nies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont réalisées ou si vous
ne respectez pas les termes, clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues. Au moment de la résiliation, vous acceptez
de détruire, à 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 accepté de respecter ses termes,
clauses et conditions. Vous reconnaissez en outre qu’ils sont la description complète et exclusive du contrat conclu
entre nous, contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat précédent, écrit ou oral, et toute autre commu-
nication entre nous, relativement à l’objet du présent contrat.
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Speci cations
This page provides the speci cations for the basic model CF-30FTSAZBM/CF-30F3SAZBM.
The model number is different according to the unit con guration.
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 ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
[CPU Speed]: CPU speed, [System Memory]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size
Main Speci cations
Model No. CF-30FTSAZBM CF-30F3SAZBM
CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor L7500 (1.6 GHz, 4 MB*1 L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
Chipset Intel® GM965
Memory*2*4 1 GB (4 GB Max.)
Video Memory*1*3 UMA (384 MB Max.)
Hard Disk Drive*4 80 GB
Display Method 13.3 XGA type (TFT) with Touchscreen 13.3 XGA type (TFT)
Internal LCD*5 65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots)
External Display*6 65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1280 × 1024 dots)
Wireless LAN*7 page 35
Bluetooth™*8 page 35
LAN IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
Modem Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps
Sound WAVE and MIDI playback, Intel® High De nition Audio subsystem support, Monaural speaker
Security Chip TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)*9
Card Slot PC Card Type I or Type II x 1 (3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA)
ExpressCard ExpressCard/34*10 or ExpressCard/54 x 1
SD Memory Card*11 x 1, Data transfer rate = 8 MB per second*12
Smart Card*13 ISO7816 x 1
RAM Module Slot 200-pin, 1.8 V, SO-DIMM, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-4200 Compliant
Interface USB port (4-pin, USB 2.0) x 3, Serial port (Dsub 9-pin male), Modem port (RJ-11), LAN port
(RJ-45), External display port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female), Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated
80-pin female), External Antenna Connector (Dedicated 50 Ω coaxial connector), IEEE 1394a
Interface Connector (4-pin x 1), Microphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Stereo), Headphone
Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Impedance 32 Ω, Output Power 4 mW × 2)
Keyboard / Pointing Device 87 keys / Touch Pad / Touchscreen (Anti-
Re ection, Stylus (included) touch capable) 87 keys / Touch Pad
Power Supply AC adaptor or Battery pack
AC Adaptor*14 Input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, Output: 15.6 V DC, 5.0 A
Battery Pack Li-ion 10.65 V, 8.55 Ah
Operating Time*15 Main Battery:
Approx. 4 hours at set to maximum LCD
brightness setting (typ: 1000 cd/m2)
Approx. 5 hours (typ: 500 cd/m2) to Approx.
8 hours (minimum brightness)*16 (Approx. 7
hours*17)
Main Battery + Second Battery:
Approx. 6 hours at set to maxmum LCD
brightness setting (typ: 1000 cd/m2)
Approx. 7.5 hours (typ: 500 cd/m2) to Approx.
12 hours (minimum brightness)*16 (Approx.
10.5 hours*17)
Main Battery:
Approx. 5 hours (maxmum brightness) to
Approx. 8 hours (minimum brightness)*16
(Approx. 7 hours*17)
Main Battery + Second Battery:
Approx. 7.5 hours (maxmum brightness) to
Approx. 12 hours (minimum brightness)*16
(Approx. 10.5 hours*17)
Charging
Time*15
Power on Main Battery: Approx. 8.5 hours
Main Battery + Second Battery: Approx. 12.5 hours
Power off Main Battery: Approx. 5 hours
Main Battery + Second Battery: Approx. 8 hours
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Main Speci cations
Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V
Power Consumption*18 Approx. ●● W*19 / Approx. ●● W (Maximum when recharging in the ON state)
Physical Dimensions (W × H × D)
(including the carrying handle) 302 mm × 67.5 - 69.5 mm × 292 mm {11.9" × 2.7 - 2.8" × 11.5"}
Weight
(including the carrying handle) Approx. 3.8 kg {Approx. 8.4 lb.}
Operation Environment Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Storage Environment Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies
(NTFS File System)
Utility Programs DMI Viewer, Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 10, Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer,
SD Utility, Icon Enlarger, Loupe Utility, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager, Intel® PROSet/Wireless
Software*7, Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA*8 , Wireless Switch Utility, Hotkey Set-
tings, Battery Recalibration Utility, Panasonic Hand Writing, In neon TPM Professional Pack-
age*20, Recover Pro™ 6*20 or Recover Pro™ VX*20, Power Saving Utility, Wireless Connection
Disable Utility
Setup Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*21, PC-Diagnostic Utility
Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG (802.11 a + b + g)*22
Data Transfer Rates*23 IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
Standards Supported IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g
Transmission method OFDM system, DSSS system
Wireless Channels Used IEEE802.11a: Channels 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/149/153/157/161/165
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: Channels 1 to 11
RF Frequency Band IEEE802.11a: 5.18-5.32 GHz, 5.745-5.825 GHz
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: 2.412-2.462 GHz
BluetoothTM <Only for model with Bluetooth>
Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR
Transmission method FHSS system
Wireless Channels Used Channels 1 to 79
RF Frequency Band 2.402-2.48 GHz
*1 1
MB = 1,048,576 bytes
*2 You can physically expand the memory upto 4 GB, but the total amount of usable memory available will be less depending on
the actual system con guration.
*3 A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video
Memory cannot be set by the user.
*4 1
GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.
*5 A 16,777,216 color display is achieved by using the dithering function.
*6 Maximum resolution depends on the speci cations of the external display.
*7 Only for model with wireless LAN
*8 Only for model with Bluetooth
*9 For information on TPM, click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”, and refer to the Installation Manual of
“Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.
*10 When using ExpressCard/34, the card slot cover cannot be closed.
*11 Operation has been tested and con rmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB.
The transfer rate using the SD Memory Card slot on this computer is 8 MB per second. (This is a theoretical value, and differs
from actual speeds.)
The transfer rate is 8 MB per second even if you use an SD Memory Card that supports high-speed transfer rates.
Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.
This computer supports SDHC Memory Cards (SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 4 GB or more).
This computer is not compatible with MultiMediaCards. Do not insert this kind of cards.
*12 Theoretical value and not the actual speed. The transfer rate does not become higher even if you use a card that supports the
higher transfer rate.
*13 Only for model with Smart Card slot
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*14 <Only for North America>
The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. The computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compat-
ible AC cord. 20-M-2-1
*15 Varies depending on the usage conditions.
*16 Measured using BatteryMark™ Version 4.0.1
*17 Measured using MobileMark™ 2005 (LCD brightness: 60 cd/m2)
*18 Approx. ●● W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being changed) and the computer is OFF.
*19 Rated power consumption 23-E-1
*20 You need to install to use the feature.
*21 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.
*22 It does not correspond to IEEE802.11.n.
*23 These are speeds speci ed in IEEE802.11a+b+g standards. Actual speeds may differ.
Speci cations
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Appendix
LIMITED WARRANTY
For U.S.A.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company - Worldwide Product Warranties
Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts,
free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period speci ed below from the date of original purchase
in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. These warranties are 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.
Laptop Computers – 3 Years
PDRC - LCD and Keyboard Assemblies – 3 Years
MDWD – Mobile Computer and Wireless Display Assemblies (CF-07/CF-08) - 3 Years
Hand-held Computers (P1/P2) – 1 Year
Arbitrator Video Camera – 1 Year
Arbitrator Recorder Unit – 1 Year
Arbitrator Remote Control Panel – 1 Year
Arbitrator Wireless Receiver Unit – 1 Year
Arbitrator P2 Card(s) (All Sizes) – 1 Year
Arbitrator Wireless Microphone(s) / Transmitter – 90 Days
Arbitrator System Component Interconnect Cables – 90 days
Main Battery
The battery supplied with the product is covered under the warranty for one (1) year from date of purchase, except as excluded
in Section 3. Batteries purchased separately are covered under the warranty for one (1) year from the date of purchase. A battery
furnished under the warranty is covered for the remaining period of the one year warranty on the original or purchased battery.
Options and Accessories
The below listed Panasonic brand or supplied options and accessories are covered under this limited warranty for the period speci-
ed from the date of purchase or as speci cally stated:
AC Adaptor / Power Cord – 3 Years
Memory Card (Panasonic Brand) – 3 Years
Car Mount Docking Station PCB or Complete Vehicle Docking Station – 3 Years
Port Replicator / I-O Box / Device Cradle (like CF-08) – 3 Years
Antenna Pass-through Cable – 3 Years
Backlit or Full-sized keyboard - 3 Years or assumes warranty of the unit in which it is installed
Integrated Panasonic supplied options and kits including, but not limited to Wireless WAN, Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD /
DVD), GPS, Bluetooth, Smartcard Reader, and Fingerprint readers – 3 Years or assumes warranty period of the unit in which
it is installed provided the integration was performed by Panasonic or an Authorized Options Integrator.
Hard Drive (separately purchased) – 1 Year
External USB Drives (CD / DVD / Floppy / Hard Drive) – 1 Year
Optional Battery – 1 Year
Battery Charger – 1 Year
Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pens – 90 Days (physical damage excluded)
Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software
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 material 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 requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. 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.
Panasonic’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States
or other Panasonic designated location, 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. The customer is responsible for ensuring
that all data is backed up and made secure during normal use and before sending a unit for service.
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Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions
Speci cally excluded from the warranty are:
All consumable items; such as screen protection lms, logo badges, labels, cleaning cloths, carry cases, manuals, cables,
straps, belts, holsters, tethers, and harnesses and any other options and accessories not listed above or covered under a
separate warranty.
Failures related to the product operating system, hard drive image, software setup, software program, virus, other program(s)
or le(s) on the hard drive or in any computer memory location.
Failures due to BIOS settings or changes, as well as any cosmetic or physical damage to the unit.
Any unit or device with a missing or altered model number or serial number label
Damage which occurs in shipment
Failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic
Failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, ne-
glect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance or modi cation, use not in accordance with
product use instructions
Failures due to service by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider
Failures caused by improper integration by any company other than Panasonic Con guration and Integration Centers.
Damage, failure, or loss due to the unit being stolen, lost, misplaced, or used by anyone other than the original purchaser
Damage that is attributable to acts of God
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON-
TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems
when used during critical phases of ight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Sys-
tems and 2 EFB Systems are de ned by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Lea ets)
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Other Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RE-
SULTING 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 PUR-
POSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential 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 speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free 24 hour hotline at 1-800-
LAPTOP5.
DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
Web Site : www.panasonic.com/toughbook
LIMITED WARRANTY
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For Canada
PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the rst 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 speci ed.
Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage
Laptop Computers (except Battery) and AC Adaptor
Factory/PCI installed options including Wireless WAN, GPS,
Bluetooth, Finger print reader, Backlit keyboard, Memory Card
and Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/DVD)
Mobile Wireless Display
PDRC – LCD and Keyboard Assemblies
Port Replicator
Three (3) Years from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase
Defective Materials or Work-
manship
Hand-held Computers
Battery
Battery charger
Auto Adaptor
External USB Drives
One (1) Year from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase
Defective Materials or Work-
manship
Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pen Ninety (90) Days from Date of
Original End User Customer
Purchase
Defective Materials or Work-
manship
All consumable items including protection lm, cleaning cloth,
carry case, tether and harness No Coverage
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, intro-
duction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON-
TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*2. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
*2 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems
when used during critical phases of ight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Sys-
tems and 2 EFB Systems are de ned by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Lea ets)
No.36
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 pur-
chase. 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
Coverage – PCI warrants to you, the rst 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, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississau-
ga, Ontario L4W 2T3, 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 – PCI’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 pro t loss, or special, indirect or conse-
quential 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 been used in other than a Panasonic product,
or in environmental conditions other than those speci ed by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishan-
dling, modi cation or attempted modi cation 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 RE-
SPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL 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, PROF-
IT 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.
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GARANTIE LIMIE
Pour le Canada
GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONIC
Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des
logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, exempt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les
conditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, sous réserve des modalités décrites ci-dessous.
Éléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couverture
Ordinateurs blocs-notes (sauf batteries) et adaptateur secteur
Options installées en usine/par PCI incluant : WAN sans l,
GPS, Bluetooth, lecteur d’empreintes digitales, clavier rétroé-
clairé, carte mémoire et lecteurs (disquettes, CD/DVD)
Écran mobile sans l
Ensembles PDRC – ACL et clavier
Duplicateur de port
Trois (3) ans à partir de la date
d’achat original. Défauts de pièces et de fabri-
cation
Ordinateurs de poche
Batterie
Chargeur de batterie
Adaptateur pour voiture
Périphériques USB
Un (1) an à partir de la date
d’achat original. Défauts de pièces et de fabri-
cation
Stylo pointeur standard ou pour numériseur graphique
Quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à
partir de la date d’achat original.
Défauts de pièces et de fabri-
cation
Tous les articles consommables incluant les pellicules protectri-
ces, chiffons de nettoyage, étuis de transport, longes et sangles Aucune couverture
Recours – Pour obtenir des informations sur la marche à suivre dans le cas où une réclamation en vertu de la garantie deviendrait né-
cessaire, communiquez par téléphone avec un représentant de PCI au 1-800-668-8386, entre 9h00 et 17h00 (heure de l’Est) du lundi
au vendredi (sauf les jours fériés), avant l’échéance de la garantie applicable, en prenant soin d’identi er la nature de la défaillance. Un
reçu ou toute autre pièce justi cative de la date d’achat original sera exigé avant toute réparation. Toute pièce défectueuse couverte par
la présente garantie limitée sera réparée ou remplacée par une pièce neuve ou remise à neuf. Le remplacement ou la réparation sera fait
conformément aux modalités de la présente garantie limitée pendant la durée restante de la période originale de la garantie.
Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l’extérieur du Canada. Elle ne couvre
pas non plus les dommages, la défaillance ou les défauts attribuables à une manutention inadéquate, une mauvaise installation,
une utilisation anormale ou abusive, de la négligence, un accident, un déversement ou la pénétration d’un objet étranger, une modi-
cation, un cas fortuit ou une réparation effectuée par une personne non agréée par PCI.
CE PRODUIT N’EST PAS DESTINÉ À ÊTRE UTILISÉ, EN TOUT OU EN PARTIE, COMME SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT NUCLÉAIRE, SYSTÈ-
ME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTRÔLE DU TRAFFIC AÉRIEN OU SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION
*3
. PANASONIC
DÉCLINE TOUTE RESPONSABILITÉ CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION DE CE PRODUIT DANS LES CAS SUSMENTIONNÉS.
*3 Les SYSTÈMES/ÉQUIPEMENTS DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION sont dotés de systèmes OEPP (organiseur électronique
de poste de pilotage) de classe 2 et de classe 1 utilisés pendant des phases critiques de vol (par exemple, pendant le décollage
et l’atterrissage) et(ou) montés sur l’avion. Les systèmes OEPP de classe 1 et de classe 2 sont dé nis par le circulaire d’infor-
mation FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A ou le feuilet n° 36 JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Lea ets) No 36.
EXPÉDITION DU PRODUIT POUR SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE
Emballez soigneusement le produit, de préférence dans son emballage d’origine. Joignez une description de la défaillance de
même qu’une pièce justi cative de la date d’achat. Panasonic Canada Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou
perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le transporteur.
GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS
Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur le-
quel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisa-
tion au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE EST LA SEULE OFFERTE PAR PCI COUVRANT LES SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS. PCI ne garantit
pas les logiciels. Reportez-vous à la garantie écrite du concédant de licence d’utilisation du logiciel (qui accompagne la copie du
logiciel) pour toute réclamation en vertu de la garantie.
Réclamation – marche à suivre – Panasonic Canada Inc. remplacera toute disquette ou support défectueux si l’article en question est re-
tourné, port payé, à son service de Marketing – produits informatiques, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3, dans les soixante
(60) jours suivant la date d’achat original. Joignez à votre envoi une pièce justi cative de votre achat et une description du problème.
Recours – La responsabilité de PCI - et votre seul recours - dans le cas de toute défaillance couverte par la garantie sur ce support de
logiciel est limitée au seul remplacement du support. Elle ne couvre aucun autre dommage, y compris, mais non exclusivement, la perte
d’usage ou de pro ts, ni aucun dommage spécial, indirect ou consécutif, ni aucune autre réclamation de nature similaire ou autre.
Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne s’applique pas si la ou les disquettes ou autre support ont été utilisés dans
un produit d’une marque autre que Panasonic ou dans des conditions environnementales autres que celles spéci ées par PCI ou
le fabricant, ou soumis à une mauvaise utilisation, à la négligence, à une manutention inadéquate ou encore si le programme a été
modi é ou subi une tentative de modi cation ou des dommages attribuables à un accident ou à un cas fortuit. De plus, PCI n’assume
aucune responsabilité pour toute perte de, ou tout dommage à, un programme, des données ou un support de sauvegarde amovible.
GÉNÉRALITÉS
PCI NE RECONNAÎT AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE, EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON EXCLUSIVEMENT, LES
GARANTIES IMPLICITES DE VALEUR COMMERCIALE ET D’UTILITÉ À UNE FIN QUELCONQUE, À L’ÉGARD DU LOGICIEL,
SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS, PRODUITS INFORMATIQUES, PÉRIPHÉRIQUES ET ACCESSOIRES.
SOUS AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE PCI NE POURRA ÊTRE TENUE RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES SPÉCIAUX, INDIRECTS OU CONSÉCUTIFS
ATTRIBUABLES À UN MANQUEMENT AUX GARANTIES LIMITÉES DÉCRITES DANS LE PRÉSENT DOCUMENT OU À L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT
INFORMATIQUE, Y COMPRIS, SANS RESTRICTION, LA PERTE DE DONNÉES, D’AFFAIRES, D’ACHALANDAGE OU DE PROFIT.
DANS TOUS LES CAS, LA RESPONSABILITÉ MAXIMALE DE PCI POUR TOUT MANQUEMENT NE POURRA EXCÉDER LE
PRIX DE VENTE DU PRODUIT INFORMATIQUE.
AUCUNE RÉCLAMATION, SANS ÉGARD À SES MOTIFS, NE POURRA ÊTRE FAITE AUPRÈS DE PCI PLUS DE DEUX (2) ANS
APRÈS LES FAITS INVOQUÉS À LA BASE D’UNE TELLE RÉCLAMATION.
Garantie statutaires – Certaines juridictions interdisent de telles limitations ou exclusions; aussi, pourraient-elles ne pas s’appliquer.
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MEMO
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MEMO
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy ef ciency.
Outline of the International ENERGY STAR® Of ce Equipment Program
The international ENERGY STAR® Of ce Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy
saving through the use of computers and other of ce equipment. The program backs the development and dis-
semination 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 of ce equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
For information about ENERGY STAR®, refer to the following web side:
Web site: www.energystar.gov
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Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Ontario L4W 2T3
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