Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-M34 Notebook PC with Built In Wireless LAN User Manual Users Manaul Supplement

Panasonic Corporation of North America Notebook PC with Built In Wireless LAN Users Manaul Supplement

Contents

Users Manaul Supplement

Supplementary Instructions
Personal Computer
®
This Supplementary Instructions manual explains how to get started with a wireless LAN and point out
cases where the operation of the computer will differ from that in the Operating Instructions and/or Refer-
ence Manual.
Model No. CF-M34 Series with Wireless LAN
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Information to the User
This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency 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 recommendations, we believe
this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific 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 product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible
representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:
Using this product on board of airplanes, or
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g.
airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.
Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. The correc-
tion of interference caused by such unauthorized modification 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.
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5
(1-800-527-8675)
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, and feet).
For U.S.A.
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Replace the step 9 for the following. “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 11)”
First-time Operation “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 9)”
If [I do not accept the agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.
NOTE
9Setup Windows
Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad.
Windows 98
1At [Add New Hardware Wizard] of [Texas Instruments PCI-1410 CardBus Controller], select [Next].
2Select [Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)], then select [Next].
3Select [Specify a location], then select [Next].
4At [Windows driver file search for the device], select [Next].
5When [Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires] is displayed, select
[Finish].
6At [System Settings Change], select [Yes] to restart the computer.
7After restarting, at [Add New Hardware Wizard] of [Lucent Technology-WaveLAN/IEEE], select [Next].
8Select [Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)],then select [Next].
9Select [Specify a location], then input [C:\util\drivers\wlan] and select [Next].
10 At [Windows driver file search for the device], select [Next].
11 When [Add/Edit Configuration Profile] is displayed, select [Edit].
12 Input [Profile Name], [Network Name] etc. by following the message and select [OK].
If [Version Conflict] is displayed, select [Yes].
13 When [Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires] is displayed, select
[Finish].
14 At [System Settings Change], select [Yes] to restart the computer.
15 Select settings for your region and your keyboard layout, then select [Next].
(for U.S.A.: United States 101)
16 Enter your name and select [Next].
17 At [Using Your Modem to Connect], select [Skip] .
18 At [Cancel Dialing], select [Yes], then select [Next].
The License Agreement will be displayed.
19 After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I do not accept the agreement], then select [Next].
20 Select [Finish].
21 Input the correct date, time and time zone and select [Close]. You can also complete these settings at a later time.
22 In [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Network], set the necessary settings.
The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more
details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.
23 In [Start]-[Run], input [C:\util\cl_mgr\setup.exe] and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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At the [Getting started with Windows 2000], select [Exit] to close.
6Input the correct date, time and time zone and select [Next].
You can also complete these settings at a later time.
7At the [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings], then select [Next].
8At the [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without
a domain], then select [Next].
The computer will restart.
9At the [Network Identification Wizard], select [Next].
10 At the [Users of This Computer], select [Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer], then select
[Next].
11 Select [Finish].
12 Enter your administrator password and select [OK].
13 At [Add New Hardware Wizard], select [Next].
14 Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device(recommended)], then select [Next].
15 Select [Specify a location], then select [Next].
16 Input [C:\util\drivers\wlan] at [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] and select [OK].
17 Select [Next].
18 At [Add/Edit Configuration Profile], select [Edit].
19 Set the necessary settings and select [OK].
20 Select [Finish].
21 In [Start]-[Run], input [C:\util\cl_mgr\setup.exe] and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
22 In [Start]-[Run], input [C:\util\winroute\setup.exe] and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
23 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then select [Finish].
24 After restarting, select [Local Area Connection 2] in [Start]-[Control Panel]-[Network and Dial-up Connections] and
set the necessary settings.
The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used.
For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network.
NOTE
If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted.
CAUTION
3Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
4Enter your name and organization and select [Next].
5Enter your computer name and administrator password and select [Next].
Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows 2000 cannot be operated.
Windows 2000
1At the [Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard], select [Next].
2After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don't accept this agreement], then select [Next].
Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Professional Setup] is displayed.
CAUTION
NOTE
Windows NT
Wireless LAN function is not supported.
Do not select Windows NT at the selection of the Operating System.
NOTE
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Printed in U.S.A.
Setup Utility “REFERENCE MANUAL (page 51)”
Replace the “Advanced” menu for the following. “REFERENCE MANUAL (page 53)”
Disable
Enable
Parameters
Wireless LAN
Device Configuration : [BIOS]
Serial Port A : [Auto]
Serial Port B : [Auto]
Touch Screen : [Auto]
Parallel Port: [Auto]
Mode: [ECP]
Modem/LAN: [Enable]
Boot up from LAN: [Enable]
Wireless LAN: [Enable]
Legacy USB Support: [Enable]
USB Floppy Boot: [Enable]

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