Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-M342 Notebook Computer with Wireless LAN User Manual Operating Instructions

Panasonic Corporation of North America Notebook Computer with Wireless LAN Operating Instructions

Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT........ 26

Names and Functions of Parts ...................... 28

Specifications ................................................ 29

LIMITED WARRANTY................................... 30

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ......................................... 19

Dealing with Problems (Summary).......................21

Reinstalling Software .................................... 24

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down............................ 14

Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ................................... 17

Reference Manual ......................................... 18

Getting Started

Read Me First.................................................. 3

First-time Operation ........................................ 9

Contents

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer

to page 18 on how to access the Reference Manual.

Reference Manual

•Key Combinations

Reference Manual

•Touch Pad (Advanced)

•Touchscreen

•Panasonic Hand Writ-

ing

•Display Rotation Tool

•Standby/Hibernation

Functions

•Security Measures

•Computing on the

Road

•Battery Power

•PC Cards

•External Display

•USB Devices

•Modem

•LAN

•Port Replicator

•Accessories

•Hard Disk Drive

•Setup Utility

•LED Indicators

Reference Manual

•Technical Information

•DMI Viewer •List of Error Codes

•Dealing with Problems

(Advanced)

Appendix Getting StartedOperationTroubleshooting

Model No. CF-M34 Series

2000 NT98

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

In this manual, descriptions are given us-

ing illustrations not featuring the hand

strap for convenience of explanation.

Getting Started

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new

computer.

Illustrations in this Manual

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.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no

liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

Trademarks

PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Microsoft®, MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other coun-

tries.

Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Adobe® and Acrobat® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or

other countries.

Panasonic® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

[Start]-[Shut Down]:This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].

(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

Windows 98 : Information for Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition users.

Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional users.

Windows NT : Information for Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 users.

:Where to go for referred information.

: This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is available on your computer.

Refer to page 18 on how to access this manual.

*1For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-M34NPFZPM) located on

the bottom of the computer.

*2For Product Key, write down the Product Key shown on the “Certificate of Authenticity”

located on the bottom of the computer.

Customer's Record

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Model No.*1

Code No.

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

Product Key *2

Getting Started

Read Me First

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 ra-

dio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface

cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any

changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

FCC RF Exposure Warning: This computer is provided with

PC Card slots that could be used with wireless transmitter(s),

which will be specifically recommended, when they become

available. Other third-party wireless transmitter(s) have not been

RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and may not

comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675)

For U.S.A.

2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro-

vided 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 Instructions for details.

3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which

may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the

telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response

to an incoming call. In most, but not all area, the sum of RENs

should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of

devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the

total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone net-

work, the telephone company will notify you in advice that

temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if

advice notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will no-

tify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be ad-

vised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you

believe it is necessary.

5. The telephone company may take changes in it’s facilities,

equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the op-

eration of the equipment. If this happens the telephone com-

pany will provide advance notice in order for you to make

necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or

warranty information, please contact Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-800-

LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is causing harm

to the telephone network, the telephone company may request

that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this equipment.

8. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by

the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to

state tariffs.

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 un-

less such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or

bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the

transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification

of the business or other entry, or other individual sending the

message and the telephone number of the sending machine or

such business, other entity, or individual. In order to program

this information into your fax software, you should refer to

the manual of the Fax software being used.

10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recom-

mend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet

to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies re-

port 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 fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecom-

munication line cord.”

“ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser uniquement des

conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure.”

Notice for the products using LCD

This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a

small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some compo-

nents. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your com-

munity due to environmental considerations. For disposal or re-

cycling information please contact your local authorities, or the

Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org/>

FCC Regulation Notice for modem

This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.

Manufacturer of modem: AMBIT Microsystems Corporation

Model No. T60.071.C.00

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On

the computer is a label that contains, among other informa-

tion, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence

number (REN) for this equipment. If required, this informa-

tion must be provided to the telephone company.

Getting Started

Read Me First

For Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit.

The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit.

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified

equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets

telecommunications network protective, operational and

safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal

Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The

Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate

to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it

is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local

telecommunications company. The equipment must also be

installed using an acceptable method of connection. The

customer should be aware that compliance with the above

conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some

situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a

representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or

alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment

malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company

cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the

electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone

lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are

connected together. This precaution may be particularly

important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt

to make such connections themselves, but should contact

the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,

as appropriate.”

“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned

to each terminal device provides an indication of the

maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a

telephone interface. The termination on an interface may

consist of any combination of devices subject only to the

requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers

of all the devices does not exceed 5.”

REN: See bottom of the computer

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT

DE MATÉRIEL

“AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel

homologué. Cette étiquette certifie 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

conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche

pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être

coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.

L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à

l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de

réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur

ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous

les fils 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 électriques, 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 condition

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

Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre-

cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol-

lowing:

1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool.

2.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) dur-

ing an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.

3.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicin-

ity of the leak.

4.Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this

manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may

explode. Check with local codes for possible special dis-

posal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant

l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin 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 appareil

sans fil) 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 conformer aux règlements

pertinents quant à l’élimination des piles.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started

Avoid Magnetic Fields

Keep the computer away from magnets.

Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.

Keep Small Objects Away

Do not insert paper clips or other small objects into

the computer.

Do Not Disassemble the Computer

Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.

Avoid Excessive Force on the Display

Do not apply excessive downward force on the

display when it is completely opened, especially when

plugs and/or cables are connected to the rear of the

computer.

Avoid Radio Frequency Interference

Do not place the computer near a television or ra-

dio receiver.

Peripherals

Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease in per-

formance, an increase in temperature and/or damage your com-

puter. For more information on peripheral devices, refer to the

Reference Manual.

Cables

Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recom-

mended.

Precautions

The CF-M34 was developed based on thorough research into

the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pur-

suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to in-

novations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration

damped hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal

connections. The CF-M34's outstanding engineering has been

tested using the stiff MIL-STD- 810E (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 handling

procedures are recommended.

Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any

moisture.

Avoid low-temperature burns

Avoid more than casual contact with any heat pro-

ducing area of the notebook computer, power

adapter, and any option or accessory you use with it.

Even low heat, if warmer than body temperature, can

cause a burn, if the skin is exposed to the heat source

for a long enough period of time.

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time,

and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged

by authorized service personnel.

Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or mis-

application may possibly occur.

Pile au lithium!

Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de

sauvegarder certaines données comme la date et l’heure

notamment. Elle ne devra être remplacée que par un technicien

qualifié.

Avertissement! Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de cette

mise en garde!

Lithium Battery

Getting Started

Precautions ( Battery Pack )

NOTE

The battery pack may become warm during recharging or

normal use. This is completely normal.

Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable

temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32°F to 122 °F})

"Battery Power". Once the allowable range re-

quirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.

Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage

conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when the

temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or less.)

If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only

use the computer within the allowable temperature range.

The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount of

time the computer can be run off a particular battery pack

becomes dramatically shorter and repeated rechargings do

not restore its performance, the battery pack should be

replaced with a new one.

When a spare battery pack is to be carried in a pocket or

bag, 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 adapter is not

connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.

Care should be exercised with regard to the following in

order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or dam-

age.

Avoid Heat

Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or

expose it to excessive heat.

Do Not Disassemble

Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack,

expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disas-

semble, or modify it.

Do Not Short

Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-)

contacts.

Do Not Put into a Microwave

Do not put the battery pack into a microwave

oven or a pressurized chamber.

Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sun-

light

Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for

extended periods where it will be exposed to

direct sunlight, in a hot place (in an automobile

on a sunny day, for example), or in a cold place.

Keep Articles Away

Do not place the battery pack together with ar-

ticles such as necklaces or hairpins when carry-

ing or storing.

If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time

(a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack

until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and

store it in a cool, dry place.

This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re-

charging only when the remaining power is less than approx.

95% of capacity.

The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first

purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first

time. When the AC adapter is connected to the computer,

charging begins automatically.

Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, do not

rub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with clear water

and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.

Discontinue Use

Should the battery emit an abnormal odor, be-

come hot to the touch, become discolored,

change shape, or become in any way different

from normal, remove it from the computer or

charger and discontinue use.

Do Not Use With Any Other Computer

The battery pack is rechargeable and was in-

tended for the specified computer or charger.

Do not use it with a computer other than the

one for which it was designed.

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.

Read Me First

Getting Started

Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk

drive being accessed.

Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the floppy disk useless.

Use care when handling floppy disks.

To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your com-

puter, avoid the following:

• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.

• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

• Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness, or dust.

• Applying more than one label on the disk.

Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the floppy disk, because all data on the floppy disk will be erased.

Use the write-protect tab.

This is a must for preserving important data. This

prevents your data from being erased or overwritten.

Write Enable Write Disable

Write-protect Tab

Saving Data on Disks

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly.

Computer Viruses

We recommend you run the software:

• When booting your computer.

• After receiving data.

We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the

Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress them before running a check).

System File Checker

Microsoft Corporation has announced that, with a computer in which Internet Explorer 5.01 is installed, if the [System

File Checker] in [System Information] is executed, the following may occur.

• The message [System File Checker identified that the following file may be corrupted] may appear for a normal file.

• In such cases, there is the possibility that the system will become unstable if the file is repaired with the

System File Checker.

In this computer, since Internet Explorer 5.01 is the default browser, do not use the System File Checker.

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software appli-

cations and data unusable.

Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator ( )

is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to disks.

Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inad-

vertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( “Security Measures”)

*Windows 98 : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition.

Windows NT : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows NT®.

Windows 2000 : This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional.

Hard Disk Lock

When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the

hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk

is returned to the original computer, you can read/write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings

in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed. (Note that this Hard Disk

Lock does not guarantee the complete protection of data.) ( “Security Measures”)

Windows 98

Getting Started

Touch Pad

page 17

Read Me First

Environment

Place the computer on a flat stable surface.

In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Humidity: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Usage Environment

Such areas may result in damage to the computer.

Areas with electronic equipment

These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce strange

sounds.

Areas with extremely high/low temperatures

Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat. During operation, the

computer may become warm.

Places not to use your computer

Handling

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, etc.,

but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be

extremely careful in the handling.

Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.

Do not carry your computer when it is on.

Remove all cables before transporting your computer.

We recommend preparing a fully charged battery.

When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that

the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.

Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives

extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become

inoperable.

Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the display.

Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.

Always carry your computer with you. Never check it in with luggage. For use of the

computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy on this

issue.

It is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you.

Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.

Maintenance

Areas excluding the display

Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the

soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.

Display

Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave residue

and reduce readability of the screen.

Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen.

Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with “dry” soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe with

dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration.

In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain compo-

nents harmful to the surface.

Do not directly add or spray water or detergent. If liquid enters the inside of the computer, it may cause it to

work improperly or be damaged.

CAUTION

Getting Started

First-time Operation

Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of

some basic computer-related operations.

1Confirm the inclusion of all parts

Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are

missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

4Insert the battery pack

4Put a battery pack into the computer.

Turn your computer over.

Battery Pack

Latch Cover

CAUTION

Do not touch the battery connector on the computer. The computer may not

operate properly.

2Unlock the latch.

3Open the cover.

2Write down the Product Key

Write down the number shown on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located on the

bottom of the computer in the “Customer’s Record” section on page 2 of this manual.

3Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT (page 26)

Before removing the seal covering the power switch, read the LIMITED USE LICENSE

AGREEMENT.

Model No : CF-AA1527

AC adaptor ..........1

Model No :CF-VZSU15A

AC Cord ...............1 Battery Pack........1

Modem Telephone

Cable ................... 1 Product Recovery CD-ROM

Windows 98

Operating Instructions (This book) ........ 1

Windows® Book .................................. 1

Windows NT Windows 2000

5Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.

Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.

CAUTION

Getting Started

First-time Operation

6Open the display

1Lift up the latch.

2Lift open the display.

Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indi-

cator ( ) turns on before releasing it.

CAUTION

Connect your computer to a power outlet

CAUTION

Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing Step 10 on page 13.

Handling the AC adapter

Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the

connections.

Use only the specified AC adapter with your computer. Using an AC adapter

other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.

When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from

your AC wall outlet.

Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and light-

ning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible power source

(UPS) is highly recommended unless the battery pack is installed.

Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to carry your

computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may open causing the battery

pack to fall out.

CAUTION

7Turn your computer on

Latch

Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before pow-

ering it on again.

Power Switch

Power

Indicator

NOTE

The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the

touch pad, the touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a

certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off.

The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad, touchscreen or an external

mouse (when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed.

The power to the LCD may be turned off while Windows is setting up or even

when an application software is being installed. In this case, because it is conceiv-

able that a selection dialog box will be shown, do not press Space or Enter

to attempt to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection, but

instead, press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like Ctrl .

In addition, when the computer is left alone, it automatically enters the standby*

mode ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”). The computer will resume

by sliding the power switch.

*Windows 2000 : standby or hibernation

6The cover is closed by inserting the hook at the right end (see illustration) into the

groove.

7Close the cover using the arrow as a guide.

8Lock the latch into place.

yg g( )

the groove.

Getting Started

Select the Operating System

Windows 2000 and Windows NT are preinstalled on this computer. After one of them

is selected with the following procedure, only that Operating System can be used.

1At the screen for the agreement of the selection of the Operating System , select

[Y].

2With the number keys, select either Windows 2000 or Windows NT.

(The selection of the Operating System is only performed the first time the com-

puter is started up. A change cannot be made after the selection.)

3At the confirmation message, select [Y]. The Operating System preparation will

start, during which the computer will restart several times.

Windows 2000 Windows NT

9Setup Windows

Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad.

Windows 98

1Select settings for your region and your keyboard layout, then select [Next].

(for U.S.A.: United States 101)

2Enter your name and select [Next].

3Select [Skip] at the [Using Your Modem to Connect].

4Select [Yes] at the [Cancel Dialing], then select [Next].

The License Agreement will be displayed.

5After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I do not accept

the agreement], then select [Next].

4When the screen indicating the completion of the Operating System preparation

is displayed, press any key.

The computer will restart.

CAUTION

Do not touch the keyboard. If you accidentally touch the keyboard and the

cancel confirmation menu is displayed, do not cancel.

6Select [Finish].

7Input the correct date, time and time zone and select [Close]. You can also com-

plete these settings at a later time.

If [I do not accept the agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be

aborted.

NOTE

CAUTION

After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch the

power switch until Windows setup has started.

Getting Started

Windows NT

1The License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [I

accept this Agreement].

2Select [Next].

3Input your name and organization, then select [Next]. (It is possible to omit the

organization item.)

4Input your computer name and select [Next].

5Input an Administrator password and select [Next].

6Select [Finish]. Windows will restart.

7Following the display, press Ctrl + Alt + Del . Input the password set in

step 5 and select [OK], then select [Close] at the [Welcome] display.

As the computer starts up, it will be necessary to input the password set in step

8Set the correct settings for all items in [Control Panel]-[Regional Settings] and

[Date/Time] etc.

If [I don’t accept this Agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be

aborted.

NOTE

CAUTION

Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows NT cannot

be operated.

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].

Windows 2000

Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Profes-

sional Setup] is displayed.

CAUTION

First-time Operation

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 can-

not be operated.

NOTE

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].

At the [Users of This Computer], select [Users must enter a user name and pass-

word to use this computer], then select [Next].

Select [Finish].

Enter your administrator password and select [OK].

Getting Started

CAUTION

10 Create Backup Disks for Reinstallation

Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, then

select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP DISK] and follow the on-

screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk.

Name of created backup disk

FIRSTAID FD (When the display for creating the UPDATE FD is shown, create the

disk by following the on-screen instructions.)

Store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your

computer to close to the condition at the time of purchase should any problems

occur.

When creating backup disks, do not run any other application program.

When creating backup disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is dis-

played, select [OK] and then contact Panasonic Technical Support.

While the floppy disk drive indicator is on, do not remove the floppy disk,

power down your computer or use the standby or hibernation function (

“Standby/Hibernation Functions”).

Be sure to create the backup disk.

If a backup disk is not created, it will be impossible to return the computer to its

original state. In this case, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Label on the top surface,

and insert the shutter-

side headfirst.

The floppy disk drive must be the A drive.

1Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")

Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode.

2Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computer.

NOTE

3Turn on your computer.

4Set a floppy disk and make sure it is not in the write-protected state.

5Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP DISK].

Follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each

disk.

Windows 2000

When a new device has been installed or a new Windows Component has been added in

[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs], [Insert Disk] may appear.

Select [OK] and specify [c:\winnt\cdimage] in place of [c:\sysprep\i386] or [D:], then

select [OK].

e.g. [c:\winnt\cdimage\i386] in place of [D:\i386]

Windows NT

The library able to be used with the retail version of Windows NT 4.0 for Service

Pack6 is in the following folder on the hard disk drive.

c:\winnt\i386\drvlib

The partition showing [Unknown xxxMB] (in [Start] - [Programs] - [Administrative

Tools (Common)] - [Disk Administrator]) is an important partition. Therefore, do not

delete this partition.

NOTE

USB Floppy

Disk Drive

Operation

1Open the display

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Starting Up

2Turn your computer on

Slide the power switch as shown and hold it for approximately one second until

the power indicator turns on before releasing it.

Latch

CAUTION

After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, avoid the follow-

ing until Windows has completed loading.

•Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

•Touching the power switch.

•Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (or external mouse)

operations.

•Closing the display.

Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before

powering it on again.

When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to pre-

vent the CPU from overheating. Should this happen, allow the computer to

cool down then switch the power on again.

If the computer still does not power on, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Lift up the latch.

Lift open the display.2

Power Switch

Power

Indicator

When an application or file that was previously displayed

appears on your screen,

the standby or hibernation function has been set. (

"Standby/Hibernation

Functions")

you must first enter your password. ( "Security Measures")

Over three incorrect attempts,

If the correct password is input, Will Start

Upon entering your

password and press-

ing Enter .

Will Not Start*

(Power off)

or no password is entered for about a minute,

If security indicator ( ) is displayed,

*If after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no pass-

word is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the condi-

tion just before the attempt was made to start up the computer.

OperationOperation

Starting Up/Shutting Down

Usage Example

The hand strap is convenient for computing while standing.

Adjust the length of the belt so that the computer does not fall by mistake, and firmly hold the

computer when using it.

CAUTION

Do not add a lot of weight to the hand strap.

The hand strap may accidentally come loose from the computer.

3Windows NT

Select your operating system

Select “Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00” and press Enter .

4Windows NT

Logon

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del .

5Windows 2000 Windows NT

Input your password

Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the HDD access has been completed, input

the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and pass-

word are entered, the computer will not operate.

Windows NT

If [Cancel] is selected, the computer will return to the initial [Begin Logon] display.

6Select your application

You are able to start working on your computer.

The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch

pad, touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval

of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off. The LCD will

resume operation when the touch pad, touchscreen or an external mouse (when one

is connected) is used or a key is pressed.

The power to the LCD may be turned off while Windows is setting up or even when

an application software is being installed. In this case, because it is conceivable that

a selection dialog box will be shown, do not press Space or Enter to attempt

to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection, but instead, press

a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like Ctrl .

In addition, when the computer is left alone, it automatically enters the standby*

mode ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”). The computer will resume by

sliding the power switch.

*Windows 2000 : standby or hibernation

NOTE

Operation

Shutting Down (power off your computer)

2Confirm shut down

Windows 98 Windows 2000

Select [OK] after selecting [Shut down].

Windows NT

Select [Yes] after selecting [Shut down the computer?].

Your computer will power off automatically.

Windows NT

For the computer to automatically shut down after [Shut down the computer?] is

selected, Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT® has to be installed. When or is

displayed on the task tray, this indicates that the program is installed.

NOTE

Restarting your computer (without shutting down)

Windows 98 Windows 2000

Select [OK] after selecting [Restart].

Windows NT

Select [Yes] after selecting [Restart the computer?].

To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down,

The standby or hibernation function is available. ( “Standby/Hiberna-

tion Functions”)

Windows 98

If you have selected “Restart in MS-DOS mode”, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to

startup Windows from the MS-DOS mode.

NOTE

This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function.

(

“Standby/Hibernation Functions”

)

1Display the shut down screen

After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the

[Start] menu.

From the keyboard,

You may choose to press down on , then select the menu with or .

NOTE

OperationOperation

Touch Pad (Basic Operation)

Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.

For instructions on how to operate, refer to "Touch Pad (Advanced)".

Handling the Touch Pad

Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed

objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).

Do not allow things that could dirty the touch pad, such as oil. The cursor may not work

properly in such cases.

When the touch pad becomes dirty:

Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied

with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use

any implement on the touch pad.

NOTE

Two quick taps, but on

the second tap leaving

your finger down (apply-

ing pressure) and moving

it on the work surface.

While holding down the

button, moving your fin-

ger on the work surface.

Function Touch Pad Operation

Moving the Cursor

Tapping/Clicking

Double-Tapping/

Double-Clicking

Dragging

Move the tip of your finger

lightly over the surface.

tapping clicking

double-tapping

Basic Operation

Left Button

Right Button

Work Surface

double-clicking

Operation

1Turn your computer on

2Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]

When the Reference Manual is started up for the first time, the License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement,

select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual.

The Reference Manual can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, the Reference Manual can also be printed.

This manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup

Utility works and other useful information.

Run the Reference Manual

Illustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification. If this is the case, we recommend that the display be

magnified.

When the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader, set the maximum display window size.

If a printer is connected, we recommend printing pages. The illustrations and display samples may not print with a high

quality.

NOTE

Reference Manual

Table of content (Items)

By clicking an item, the cor-

responding page will be dis-

played at 100%.

Page indicator

A desired page can be displayed by inputting the page

number after clicking here.

(The display may be changed without notification.)

Display the page

Go forward or backward a page, or to

the beginning or end of a document.

Display of

the manual

Movable splitter bar

This bar can be dragged, for

example, to the right to en-

large the display of the table

of contents.

Change the display size

You can select to magnify/de-magnify the display.

Exit

Perform a “Find” operation

Cancel or correct an operation

Zoom-in

Hand tool

To move around the current page.

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes

The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them

display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a

problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are explanations of the mes-

sages and remedies for reported problems.

If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message

and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset

the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk in not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the

fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

0210 Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

0211 Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

0212 Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

0213 Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

0230 System RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0231 Shadow RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset : nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

*0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS.

The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error

persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.

0260 System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

0270 Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.

0271 Check date and time settings

Real-time clock is illegal. Run Setup and set the date and clock.

*0280 Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by

incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup

settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the wait-state configuration is

correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching limit

Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Troubleshooting

02F5 DMA Test Failed

Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

02F6 Software NMI Failed

Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

02F7 Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed

Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device address Conflict

Address conflict for specified device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device.

Hardware Configuration changed

The display appears when there is a change in the hardware. This display only occurs one time.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup Utility.

Failing Bits : nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a

failed bit. See error 230,231 or 232 for offset address of the failure in System, Extended or Shadow memory.

Fixed Disk n

Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB System RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

Operating System not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly

identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address,

it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it

displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter a Setup and change the settings.

Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identified.

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address : nnnn

Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS which can be

reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

List of Error Codes

Troubleshooting

Dealing with Problems (Summary)

The power indicator or bat-

tery indicator is not lit

is displayed

POST Startup Error(s) is

displayed

Windows startup, or an op-

eration is extremely slow

The date and time are incor-

rect

When the previous item is

not the cause

When resuming from the

standby or hibernation

mode, does not appear

even if a password has been

set in the Setup Utility

Windows 98

When starting up in the

MS-DOS mode, the USB

floppy disk drive can not be

used

Windows 2000

The password of the admin-

istrator was forgotten

Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor.

Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.

Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again.

Input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

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Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( “Setup Utility”). This will restore the Setup

Utility’s settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup

Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment set-

tings. (The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation

may not cause the processing speed to increase.)

You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].

When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), confirm the date and

time of the server.

If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may

need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100

A.D.

Windows NT

When [APM 2.0 for NT] is not displayed in [Control Panel], this indicates that Phoenix

APM 2.0 for Windows NT® is not installed. When the standby or hibernation function is

used under this condition, the date and time may be incorrectly displayed. Correct the

date and time, and then install Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT®.

When the standby or hibernation function is used frequently, discrepancies may occur in

the display of the date and time even if APM 2.0 for Windows NT is installed. You can set

the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].

Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( “Setup Utility”). This will restore the Setup

Utility’s settings to their default values (except the password settings).

Try removing all peripheral devices.

Windows 98

Run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.

At start-up, press Ctrl to operate the computer in the Safe mode.

Windows 2000

Click [Local Disk(C:)] in [My Computer] with the right button, select [Properties], then

select [Tools] - [Check Now].

At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the Safe mode.

Use the Windows password as the following.

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Advanced], then add

the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby].

* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]

After powering off the computer, connect the USB floppy disk drive and restart the com-

puter.

After reinstalling, setup Windows, then set the password again.

When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The “Reference Manual” also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be

related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic

Technical Support.

Starting Up

Windows 98 Windows 2000

Troubleshooting

No display after powering on

The power has not been

turned off, but after a cer-

tain period of time, there is

no display

The cursor does not move in

scrolling area of the touch

pad

The cursor cannot be con-

trolled

An afterimage appears (e.g.,

green, red, and blue dots

remain on the display) or

there are dots not display-

ing the correct colors.

The external display no

longer displays properly

The screen becomes disor-

dered

The display destination of

the screen cannot be

changed with the

Fn + F3 keys

When there is no display to an external display,

• Check your cable connection to the external display.

• Confirm your display is powered on.

• Check the settings for your external display.

Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .

Windows 98 This combination does not work when the computer is in the Dual-

Display Mode.

When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by using

the standby or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD unless the exter-

nal display is connected when operations are resumed. In this case, connect the external

display or press Fn + F3 .

Windows 98 This combination does not work when the computer is in the Dual-

Display Mode.

Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode?

To resume operation of your computer from the condition the power of the display is off

(for energy conservation purposes), press any key unrelated to the direct triggering of a

selection, like Ctrl .

To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the standby or hiberna-

tion mode. ( “Computing On the Road”) Press the power switch.

When the Microsoft® IntelliMouseTM Wheel mode or the original mode is set for the touch

pad, only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad. In

this case, cursor operations are possible by using the work surface excluding the right part or

bottom part. When no mode is set, the entire surface of the touch pad can be used for cursor

operations.

Restart the computer by using the keyboard (e.g., ).

If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear. This

is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed.

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid

crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements either

fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than 99.998% of elements are function-

ing properly), no defect is considered to exist.

When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the

computer, the external display may no longer display properly when the computer enters the

condition the power of the display is OFF (for energy conservation purposes). In such

cases, turn off the power to the external display.

Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the screen. Restart the computer.

Windows 98

When using Dual-Display mode, use the same display colors for the external display as

those used by the LCD.

In the following cases, the setting cannot be changed with the Fn + F3 keys.

•When either the internal LCD or external display is set to [Secondary] in [Displays] of

Display Properties.

•Windows 98 When the computer is in the Dual-Display mode.

Display

Windows NT

NT does not start up

Starting Up

Try the steps listed below.

1Power off the computer, and then power it on again.

2When [Press spacebar NOW to ...] is displayed, press the space key.

3When [Hardware Profile/Configuration Recover Menu] is displayed, follow the on-screen

instructions.

Troubleshooting

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and select [Shut Down].

After cutting the power by sliding the power switch for more than four seconds, slide the

power switch to power on and open the application again.

If the program no longer works normally, go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Add/Remove Programs] to delete the program. Then reintsall the program.

Computer hangs

Application Software

Dealing with Problems (Summary)

Is Acrobat Reader installed?

If Acrobat Reader is not installed, run [c:\util\reader\ar500enu.exe] in [Start] - [Run] to

reinstall the program. When installing the program, do not change the installation destina-

tion folder. If the destination folder is changed, the Reference Manual cannot be opened

from the [Start] menu.

Reference Manual

The Reference Manual is

not displayed

After the display destination

of the screen is switched

with Fn + F3 , the dis-

play destination returns to

both the internal LCD and

external display upon op-

eration

Display

Under the condition that the [MS-DOS Prompt]* screen is set to “Full Screen”, the display

destination returns to both the internal LCD and external display if “EXIT” is input and the

[MS-DOS Prompt]* screen is closed, or “Full Screen” is canceled (e.g., Alt + Enter ),

when the display destination of the screen is switched with Fn + F3 .

Press Fn + F3 again.

*Windows 2000 Windows NT : [Command Prompt]

The red indicator lights.

Repeated beeping sound

while the computer is in use.

The red indicator blinks

The orange indicator blinks

The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.

After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn

your computer on.

The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery

pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.

If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( page 6)

Battery Indicator

Unable to shut down Win-

dows

Shutting down

If a USB device is connected, try removing it.

Troubleshooting

Reinstalling Software

Before Reinstallation

Preparing

Reinstalling

CAUTION

If data on your hard disk is compressed, the data should

be uncompressed.

Important

1Turn off the computer.

2Connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port of main unit

and CD-ROM drive.

3Set the FIRSTAID FD in the floppy disk drive.

4Turn the computer on.

5When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is dis-

played, press F2 and then run the Setup Utility.

If the password has been set, enter the supervisor pass-

word.

6Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then

press F9 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter .

7<Only when using the CD-ROM drive Panasonic KXL-

RW21A>

Select [Boot] menu, press F5 / F6 and / until

[CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu.

8Windows 98

Set the Product Recovery CD-ROM.

Windows 2000 Windows NT

Set the Product Recovery CD-ROM1.

9Press F10 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter . The computer will reboot, and the License

Agreement screen should appear. Select [1. Yes, I agree to

the provision above and wish to continue!].

10 Windows 2000 Windows NT

At the screen for the selection of the OS, select either Win-

dows 2000 or Windows NT.

You can reinstall only the initially selected OS.

Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the installation will be lost. The reinstal-

lation will return the computer to the conditions at time of purchase.

Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD-ROM and floppy disk drive).

Be sure the AC adapter is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.

When using the Panasonic KXL-RW10A CD-ROM drive, set the switch of the PC Card to 16-bit.

•BACKUP DISK(s) created in advance ( page 13)

•Product Recovery CD-ROM (included)

•External floppy disk drive (optional CF-VFDU03)

•CD-ROM drive Panasonic KXL-RW10A (PC Card-compatible) or KXL-RW21A (USB)

When using a CD-ROM drive other than the Panasonic KXL-RW10A or KXL-RW21A CD-ROM drive: ( page 25)

-------------------------------------------------

Select the number

-------------------------------------------------

1. Restore the whole HDD to factory default

2. Restore the drive C to factory default

3. End

-------------------------------------------------

Windows NT

Windows 98

-------------------------------------------------

Select the number

-------------------------------------------------

1. Restore the whole HDD to factory default

2. Restore Windows NT4.0 to the first partition

3. End

-------------------------------------------------

11 This screen should appear.

12 Make a selection from the menu.

To restore all contents of the hard disk to factory

default, including the partition setting(s):

Select [1. Restore the whole HDD to factory default].

Windows 98

To restore the hard disk (C drive) to factory default,

excluding the partition setting(s):

Select [2. Restore the drive C to factory default].

Windows 2000 Windows NT

To reinstall Windows NT/Windows 2000 to the first

partition to factory default:

Select [2. Restore Windows NT4.0 (or Windows 2000)

to the first partition].

(To next page)

In such cases, the initial partition size must be 4

GB or more of the hard disk size. Reinstallation

cannot be performed with a small partition size.

If “The program has detected an error 110 on the

partition starting at sector xxxxxxxx on disk1.” is

displayed, select [Yes].

NOTE

Windows 2000

-------------------------------------------------

Select the number

-------------------------------------------------

1. Restore the whole HDD to factory default

2. Restore Windows 2000 to the first partition

3. End

-------------------------------------------------

Troubleshooting

14 After the reinstallation procedure completes, the follow-

ing message will appear on the display.

Windows 98

All data on the whole HDD has been restored to the factory default.

After shutdown, remove the Firstaid FD and CD-ROM Drive,

and then restart the computer.

Press any key to shutdown.

Press Enter . The computer will be shut down.

Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the CD-ROM drive, and

then turn the computer on.

Windows2000 install wizard will start after reboot.

Restore process will execute more after Windows2000 install wizard.

After shutdown, remove the Firstaid FD and CD-ROM Drive,

and then restart the computer.

Press any key to shutdown.

Windows 2000

Press Enter . The computer will be shut down.

Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the CD-ROM drive, and

then turn the computer on.

13 At the confirmation message , press Y .

The computer will reboot, and the operations of reinstal-

lation for the hard disk start automatically. (The opera-

tions take about 15 minutes.)

Windows 2000 Windows NT

When “Insert media 2” is displayed, insert Product Re-

covery CD-ROM 2, or when “Insert media 3” is displayed,

insert Product Recovery CD-ROM 3 into the CD drive

and immediately select [OK].

(In the case of Windows NT, only Product Recovery CD-

ROMs 1 and 2 can be used.)

If [OK] is not immediately selected:

The message “The media does not contain the correct

file” may appear. In such cases, the message “Insert

media 2...” is displayed again when [OK] is selected.

Confirm that Product Recovery CD-ROM 2 has been

inserted by opening the tray of the CD drive, then close

the tray and immediately select [OK].

NOTE

15 When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is dis-

played, press F2 and then run the Setup Utility.

If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-

word.

NOTE

When an UPDATE FD is to be created, follow the steps

in the readme.txt on the disk. (

page 13)

16 Press F9 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter . (The Setup Utility settings will return to their

default values. Even the security settings with the ex-

ception of the password(s) will return to their default val-

ues.)

Change the settings where necessary.

17 Press F10 .

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press

Enter .

18 Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following

the instructions on the screen. page 11

Reinstalling Software

<When using a CD-ROM drive other than the Panasonic

KXL-RW10A or KXL-RW21A CD-ROM drive>

Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included

with your CD-ROM drive, to the FIRSTAID FD with the

method below. It will be necessary to edit the

CONFIG.SYS file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the

FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Some CD-ROM drives require card managers (card and

socket service). See the manual included with your CD-

ROM drive for further details.

1Start Windows and insert the FIRSTAID FD

2Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Accessories]-[NotePad] and

open [a:\config.sys]

3Rewrite the following line and save

Delete the following four lines.

;KXL-RW10A DRIVER

DEVICE=A:\TOOLS\KMASMGRA.SYS

DEVICE=A:\TOOLS\KMASASPA.SYS

DEVICE=A:\TOOLS\KMASCDA.SYS /D:MSCD000

Add the driver of your CD-ROM drive.

Device=A:\DRIVER1.SYS /D:MSCD000

Rewrite this driver for the driver of your

CD-ROM drive. The driver for the PC

Card will also be necessary. Refer to the

operation manual that accompanies the

CD-ROM drive.

4Copy the CD-ROM driver file (i.e., the driver file re-

written in step 3 ) of the CD-ROM drive below [a:\]

of the FIRSTAID FD

5Set the floppy disk to the write-protect state

Windows NT4.0 install wizard will start after reboot.

Restore process will execute more after Windows NT4.0 install wizard.

After shutdown, remove the Firstaid FD and CD-ROM Drive,

and then restart the computer.

Press any key to shutdown.

Windows NT

Press Enter . The computer will be shut down.

Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the CD-ROM drive, and

then turn the computer on.

Appendix

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

WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE.

IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PERMIT-

TED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminated. You may terminate

this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all

copies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions

therefor 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.

A. MEI hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the Programs in

accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You acknowledge that you are receiving only

a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no title,

ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms,

concepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation, all of

which title, ownership and rights shall remain with MEI or its suppliers.

B. You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs.

C. You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs. You may not

distribute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing

or otherwise, without the prior written consent of MEI.

D. You may not copy or reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the Programs or related documentation

for any purpose, except that you may make one (1) copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of

your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You shall not modify,

or attempt to modify, the Programs.

E. You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the

single Product which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party. At the time of such a transfer, you

must also transfer all copies, whether in printed or machine readable form, of every Program, and the related

documentation, to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred.

F. You may not remove any copyright, trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and

you must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program.

LICENSE

TERM

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.

THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) ("PROGRAMS") FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT ("PRODUCT")

ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER ("YOU"), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED

TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ("MEI") has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses

their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to

achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

AppendixAppendix

A. MEI vous octroie par les présentes le droit et la licence personnels, non cessibles et non exclusifs d'utiliser les

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, configurations 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 confidentialité des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni

distribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant à la disposition d'un tiers, par partage de

temps ou de quelque autre manière que ce soit, sans l'autorisation écrite préalable de MEI.

D. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documen-

tation les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit, à l'exception d'une (1) copie des Logiciels à des fins de

sauvegarde uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné

par les Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter de modifier les Logiciels.

E. Vous ne pouvez céder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence à une autre partie qu'en rapport avec votre cession

du Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels à cette autre partie. Au moment de cette cession, vous

devez céder également toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprimée 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.

F. Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d'auteur, marque ou autre ni aucune identification de produit

des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes les

copies des Logiciels.

Vous ne pouvez assembler en sens inverse, compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs

copies, de façon électronique ou mécanique, en tout ou en partie.

Vous ne pouvez utiliser, copier, modifier, altérer ni céder les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies, en tout ou en partie,

à 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.

Licence

Termes, clauses et conditions

Cette licence n'est effective que pour la durée de possession ou de crédit-bail du Produit, à moins d'une résiliation

antérieure. 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 définies 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.

Le(s) logiciel(s) (les "Logiciels") fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le "Produit") sont exclusivement concédés en

licence à l'utilisateur ultime ("vous"), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci-

dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et condi-

tions des présentes.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ("MEI") a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l'utilisation 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.

Contrat de licence d'usage limité

Appendix

Names and Functions of Parts

( "USB Devices")

( "Touch Pad (Advanced)", "Touchscreen")

( "Modem")

DC-IN Jack

Use only a monaural condenser mi-

crophone (miniature jack). Using an

input source other than a monaural

condenser microphone may not al-

low audio to be input or may dam-

age the equipment.

Use this jack to connect head-

phones or amplifier-equipped

speakers. Audio output from the

internal speaker is disabled when

headphones or external speakers

are connected.

page 17

( "LED Indicators")

Touch Pad

LED Indicators

LCD USB Port

Modem

( "PC Cards")

Before using the computer for the first time,

carefully read the [LIMITED USE LICENSE

AGREEMENT]. If you agree to the condi-

tions, remove the seal.

POWER

Headphone Jack

RAM Module

( "Port Replicator")

Expansion Bus Connector

Hard Disk Drive

( "Hard Disk

Drive")

To adjust the volume, select the on

the task bar, then [Volume Control].

You may also use the function keys to perform

this operation ( Fn + F5 or F6 ).

Speaker on/off : Fn + F4

Speaker

Microphone Jack

A cable can be connected to prevent theft of your computer. For

more information, read the manual provided with the cable.

LOCK

Serial Port

Use this port to a serial mouse or

serial communication devices.

PC Card Slots

When resetting your computer, use a

dull pointed object. Do not use a

pencil. Pencil lead can break off

inside the computer and damage the

computer.

Power status

Battery pack status

Hard disk drive status

Scroll Lock (ScrLk)

Numeric Key (NumLk)

Caps Lock

Reset Button

Power Switch

Hand Strap

( "Battery Power")

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.

Battery Pack

Security Lock

( "LAN")

LAN

AppendixAppendix

Model No.

CPU

L1 Cache Memory

L2 (Second) Cache Memory

Memory

Video Memory

LCD Type

Displayed Colors*1

External Display

Hard Disk Drive

Keyboard

Pointing Device

PC Card Slot

Serial Port

Microphone Jack*4

Interface Headphone Jack

USB Port

Modem

LAN

Speaker

Sound

Battery Pack

Battery

Clock Battery

AC Adapter*7

Power Consumption*8

Software Operating System

Utility Programs

Environment

Physical Dimensions*

(W X H X D)

Weight*12

*1A 16M color display on the LCD is achieved by using the dithering function.

*2Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display.

*31GB = 109 bytes

*4Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack).

*5The settings for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command.

*6Varies depending on the usage conditions.

*7The AC adapter is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC.

This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord.

*8Approx. 0.6 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is OFF.

*9Rated power consumption.

*10 • The set-up utilities for both Windows® 2000 and Windows NT® 4.0 operating systems are preinstalled on this system.

• When the system is initially started, you have the option of selecting operating system of your choice.

• Any operating system that was not selected initially will be deleted automatically.

*11 Only for Window 2000.

*12 The dimensions and weight do not include the hand strap.

Specifications

CF-M34NPFZPM CF-M34NPFZEM

Intel® Mobile Pentium® III Processor 700 MHz

32 KB

512 KB

256 MB

4 MB

8.4 " (TFT)

256/65536/262144 colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots)

256/65536/16M colors (640 x 480 dots/800 x 600 dots/1024x768 dots) *2

20 GB*3

Windows keyboard (87 keys)

Touch Pad

Touchscreen (Anti-Reflection, Finger touch capable)

Type I or Type II

Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

Dsub 9-pin Male

Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA

4-pin

RJ-11 Data:56 kbps (V.90 & K56flex*5) FAX:14.4 kbps

RJ 45 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX

Monaural Speaker

16 bits, 44.1 kHz AC '97 2.1 Compatible

Li-ion 11.1 V, 4.0 Ah

Operating Time Approx. 3.0 - 4.3 h*6

Charging Time Power On Approx. 4.0 h*6

Power Off Approx. 3.0 h*6

Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V

Input 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Output 15.1 V DC, 2.6 A

Approx. 41 W*9 / Approx. 60 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state)

Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition

(FAT32 File System)

Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Panasonic Hand

Writing, Display Rotation Tool

In use Temperature 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}

Humidity 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Not in use Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

Humidity 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

229 mm X 43 mm X 188 mm {9.0 " X 1.7 " X 7.4 "}

Approx. 1.8 kg {Approx. 4.0 lb.}

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 professional

with Service Pack 2*10 or Microsoft® Win-

dows NT® Workstation 4.0 with Sp6a*10

Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Display Rota-

tion Tool*11

Appendix

LIMITED WARRANTY

PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Computer Solution Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is covered by a separate

warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials

or workmanship. This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries and all other options and accessories which are covered for a

period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before

warranty performance is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover damage which occurs

in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction

of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or

service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

Limits and Exclusions:

There are no other express warranties except as listed below.

PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY

PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with your product

develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact our representatives at 1-800-LAPTOP5. If the problem is not handled to your satisfac-

tion, then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at the address indicated below.

SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Computer Solution Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are

furnished will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to

you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.

This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your require-

ments or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free.

Panasonic’s entire liability, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States, of any defective

disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Center, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid

warranty period.

Anything in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the

Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media otherwise

than on the Product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan-

dling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification of damage that is attributable to acts of

God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or attempted to modify any

Program.

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO SIXTY (60) DAYS.

PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,

ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLI-

GENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOODWILL, PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE

OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT,

FACILITIES, SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF ANY PARTY DEALING WITH YOU FOR SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so

the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

* * *

To obtain service or technical assistance within the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.

DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5

Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to:

Panasonic Computer Solution Company

50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094

For U.S.A.

AppendixAppendix

PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY

Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when

purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms

set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.

Remedy – In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty period, identifying the nature of the defect

claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time Zone, Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) for instructions on how to obtain

service. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Defective parts covered by

this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts on an exchange basis. Warranty replacement or repair is

subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original period of warranty coverage.

No Coverage – This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada. Neither does it cover damage to, failure of, or defects in

a product or accessory through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, introduction of liquid or other foreign

matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton. Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase. No liability is

assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit, if you chose your own transportation carrier.

SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY

Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software program(s)

is/are supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt

as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.

THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA. PCI does not warrant the software. Please refer to the

software licensor’s written warranty (accompanying the copy of the software) for any software warranty claim.

Claim Procedure – In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty (60) day warranty period, and you return it,

transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, at the above address, within the warranty period, together

with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the suspected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk(s) or other media.

Remedy – 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 profit loss, or special, indirect or consequential damages, or other

claims, whether or not of similar character.

No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmen-

tal conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted

modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God. PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program, data or removable

storage media.

GENERAL

NO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFT-

WARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT, OR FROM THE USE OF THE

COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, PROFIT OR GOODWILL.

IN ANY EVENT, PCI’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE

COMPUTER PRODUCT.

NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION

AROSE.

Statutory Warranties – Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

Scope of Coverage

Whole Product (except Batteries), AC adaptor and CD-ROM

(if factory installed)

Batteries, CD-ROM (unless factory installed), Port Replicator,

Extra Memory Modules and all other Peripherals, Options and

Accessories

Period of Coverage

Three (3) Years from Date of Original

End User Customer Purchase

One (1) Year from Date of Original End

User Customer Purchase

Type of Failure Coverage

Defective Materials or Workmanship

For Canada

LIMITED WARRANTY

Outline of the International ENERGY STA R® Office Equipment Program

The international ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program

that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.

The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that

effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors

can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers,

displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among

participating nations.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy

efficiency.

Printed in Japan

FJ1201-0

DFQX5278ZA

Panasonic Computer Solution Company

50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,

Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-M342 Notebook Computer with Wireless LAN User Manual Operating Instructions

Panasonic Corporation of North America Notebook Computer with Wireless LAN Operating Instructions

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