Panasonic of North America 9TGRI15A RFID Module User Manual 20160603 v1 Host CF 20

Panasonic Corporation of North America RFID Module 20160603 v1 Host CF 20

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User Manual_20160603_v1 - Host_User Manual_CF-20

Useful InformationHandling and Maintenance .......................... 18Installing Software ....................................... 23Getting StartedIntroduction ..................................................... 2Description of Parts ........................................ 4First-time Operation ...................................... 11Turning On / Turning Off .............................. 16TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (Basic) ............................... 28AppendixLIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...... 33Specications .............................................. 37LIMITED WARRANTY ................................. 42Useful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix Getting StartedContentsOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBasic GuidePersonal ComputerModel No. CF-20 seriesPlease read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
2Getting StartedThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.In these instructions, the names are referred as follows. indicates Windows 10 Operating System. indicates Windows 7 Operating System.n Terms and illustrations in these instructionsCAUTION : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.NOTE : Useful and helpful information.Enter : Press [Enter] key.Fn + F5 : Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.l - [All Apps] : Click (Start) and then click [All Apps]. (Start) - [All Programs] : Click (Start), and then click [All Programs]. You may need to double-click in some cases.è : Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual. : Reference to the on-screen manuals.l Someillustrationsaresimpliedtohelpyourunderstandingandmaylookdifferentfromtheactual unit.l If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.l Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.l In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows. “Windows 10 Pro 64-bit” as “Windows” or “Windows 10” “Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1” and “Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1” as “Windows” or “Windows 7” DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive” Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs” The Digitizer + Touch Screen (Capacitive) as the “digitizer”, and the Touch Screen as the “touchscreen”. The digitizer pen and the stylus as the “pen (included)”.l Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)]. (Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are dif-ferent from the actual screen messages. For example, [Flight mode] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode] in some language preference.)n DisclaimerComputerspecicationsandmanualsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.PanasonicCorpora-tion assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or dis-crepancies between the computer and the manuals.Introduction
3Getting Startedn TrademarksMicrosoft®, Windows®, the Windows logo, and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.Intel, Core and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.HDMI,theHDMILogoandHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterfacearetrademarksorregisteredtrademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trade-marks of their respective own companies.n On-screen ManualFor further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual.l Reference Manual The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the comput-er’s performance. Update it to the latest version for reference.l Important Battery Tips The Important Battery Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.l Update the on-screen manuals This describes the procedures to update the on-screen manual.l Connect to a network This describes the connection procedures using the network devices mounted on this unit.To access the on-screen manuals, follow the steps below.Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desktop, and select the on-screen manual. 1. Double-touch the [Panasonic PC Settings Utility] on the desktop screen, and then touch [Sup-port] - [Manual] - [Manual Selector].2. Select the manual and touch [OPEN]. NOTE  [Contents] tab or [Search] tab of the on-screen manuals is displayed on the left side of the window. Select tab and display the desired item.
4Getting StartedDescription of PartsA: Wireless WAN Antenna / GPS Antenna <Only for model with wireless WAN/GPS>è Connect to a network “Wireless WAN”è Reference Manual “GPS”B: Camera LensC: Ambient SensorD: Camera Indicatorè Reference Manual “Camera”E: LCDF: Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth Antennaè Connect to a network “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth”G: Tablet Buttonsè Reference Manual “Tablet Buttons”H: LED Indicator : Battery Status : Power Status Off: Power off/Hibernation Green: Power on Blinking Green: Sleep Blinking green rapidly: Cannot power on or resume due to low temperature.I: Power SwitchJ: Dettach LockK: Release LeverL: Function (Fn) Keysè Reference Manual “Funcgtion Keys”M: KeyboardN: Touchpadè Reference Manual “Touchpad”O: Display LatchP: Security Lock A Kensington cable can be connected. For further information, read the manual that comes with the cable.Q: USB 3.0 Portè Reference Manual “USB Devices”R: Serial Port <Only for model with serial port>è Reference Manual “Serial Port”S: LAN Portè Connect to a network “LAN”ABEGPRSQMNHKLHIOJFCDMain UnitKeyboard BaseCamera
5Getting StartedA: DC-IN JackB: Pen HolderC: PenD: Tether HoleE: Tether HoleF: SpeakerG: microSD Memory Card Slot Keep SD Memory Cards away from infants and small children.è Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”H: Headset Jack A headset or headphone can be connect-ed.I: USB 3.0 Port (CHG) Do not insert any foreign object in the USB port.è Reference Manual “USB Devices”J: HDMI Portè Reference Manual “External Dis-play”K: LAN Portè Connect to a network “LAN”A B C DE F G H I J KMain Unit (Left Side)Main Unit (Right Side)
6Getting StartedDescription of PartsA: DC-IN JackB: SD Memory Card Slot Keep SD Memory Cards away from infants and small children.è Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”C: HDMI Portè Reference Manual “External Dis-play”D: USB 3.0 Portè Connect to a network “USB Devic-es”E: VGA Port <Only for model with VGA port>è Reference Manual “External Dis-play”A B C D EKeyboard Base (Left Side)
7Getting StartedA: Carrying HandleB: Dual Pass through Antenna’s Connec-torC: Expansion Bus Connectorè Reference Manual “Port replicator”D: Battery CoverE: Battery Cover LatchF: LED IndicatorG: Battery Pack Latchè Reference Manual “Battery Power”ABCEFDGKeyboard Base (Bottom Side)
8Getting StartedDescription of PartsRear Camera <Only for model with Rear Camera>A: Camera IndicatorB: Camera Light C: Camera Lensè Reference Manual “Camera”D: Smart Card Slot <Only for model with Smart Card Slot>è Reference Manual “Smart Card”E: Release LatchF: microSIM Card Slot <Only for model with wireless WAN>è Connect to a network “Wireless WAN”G: Battery Pack Latchè Reference Manual “Battery Power”H: LED Indicator : Battery StatusA CBDEFGHMain Unit (Bottom Side)
9Getting StartedA: Tether HookB: LED Indicator : Battery Status : Power Status Off: Power off/Hibernation Green: Power on Blinking Green: Sleep Blinking green rapidly: Cannot power on or resume due to low temperature.C: Barcode Reader <Only for model with Barcode Reader>è Reference Manual “Barcode Read-er”A B B C AMain Unit (Top Side)
10Getting StartedDescription of PartsRemoving the DisplayAfter removing the display, you can use it as a tablet or reattach it in the reverse direction.1. Lower the latch (A) to release the lock.2. Slide and hold the lever (B), and remove the display.RELEASE21A BFor example: Display attached in the reverse direction
11Getting StartedFirst-time Operationn PreparationA Check and identify the supplied accessories. Ifyoudonotndthedescribedaccessories,contactyoursupportofce.• AC Adaptor .....1Model No: CF-AA6413C• AC Cord .......1 • Battery Pack ..1*1Model No: CF-VZSU0QW • Soft Cloth ......1 • Tether .........1<Only for model with digitizer> <Only for model with touchscreen>• Digitizer pen ....1 • Stylus .........1• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - BASIC GUIDE (This book) .............. 1*1 Stored in the main unit at the time of packing.1 Attaching the stylus to the computerUse the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it. There are holes (A) to attach it.For model with dual touch, the tether and digitizer pen are al-ready attached to the computer at purchase. CAUTION l Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The stylus may hit the computer, person’s body or other objects when re-leased.A1
12Getting StartedFirst-time Operation2 Connect your computer to a power outletThe battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION l Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wirelessswitchtoonuntiltherst-timeoperationprocedureis completed.l Whenusingthecomputerforthersttime,donotconnectany peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adap-tor.l Handling the AC adaptor Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery pack alone.l When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, dis-connect the AC cord from your electrical outlet. Power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet.3 Open the displayA Pull out the handle.l If you do not pull out the handle before opening the display, the computer may fall over due to the weight of the display.B Pull the top of the latch (A) to release it.C Hold the side of the computer with either of your hands and then lift up the display to open. CAUTION l Do not open the display wider than necessary (180° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the computer holding the edge of the LCD segment.23213
13Getting Started4 Turn on the computerPress and hold the power switch (B) until the power indicator (C) lights. CAUTION l Do not press the power switch repeatedly.l The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer.l Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on the computer again.l Do not perform the following operation until the drive indica-tor turns off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Pressing the power switch Touching the keyboard, touchpad, touchscreen <only for model with touchscreen> or external mouse Closing the display Turn on/off the wireless switchl When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating of the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 42 - 48).l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.5 Setup Windows Follow the on-screen instructions.l The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the key-board or touchpad, and wait until the drive indicator has turned off.l After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction. Wait for a moment until the Windows setup screen appears.l During setup of Windows, use the touchpad and clicking to move the pointer and to click an item.l Setup of Windows will take approximately 5 minutes / 20 minutes. Gotothenextstep,conrmingeachmessageonthedis-play.l You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Win-dows is complete. If “Let’s get connected” is displayed, select “Skip this step”. “Join a wireless network” screen may not ap-pear.BC4
14Getting StartedFirst-time Operation CAUTION l You can change the user name, password, image and secu-rity setting after setup of Windows.l Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use Windows. Creating a password reset disk before-hand is recommended.l Use standard characters as a computer name: numbers 0 through 9, uppercase and lowercase letters from A to Z, and the hyphen (-) character. If the error message “The computer name is not valid” appears, check if characters other than the above are not entered. If the error message still remains on the display, set the key entry mode to English (“EN”) and enter characters.l Do not use the following words and characters for user name: CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9, LPT, &, space. 6 Restart the computerA Touch (Start).B Touch (Power) - [Restart].l A portion of the Panasonic PC Settings Utility functions will be enabled after the computer restarts.7 Update the on-screen manualA Connect to the internet. Sign in / Log on to Windows as an administrator. For further information, refer to Connect to a network.B Update the on-screen manual. Double-touch the [Panasonic PC Settings Utility] on the desktop screen, and then touch [Support] - [Manual] - [Launch Manual Selector]. Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desk-top.Follow the on-screen instructions.8 Create a recovery discA recovery disc allows you to install OS and restore its factory default condition, in case, the recovery partition of the HDD is damaged.We recommend creating a recovery disc before you begin using the computer.Refer to è Reference Manual “Recovery Disc Creation Util-ity” about creating the disc.
15Getting Started NOTE l PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maxi-mum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause in the case when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above. To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for manage-ment information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK]. Then follow the on-screen instructions. (è Reference Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)” - “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”)n Before using wireless function A Click (Notication)atthetasktray,andthenclick (All settins) - [Network & Internet] - [Airplanemode]. Set [Airplane mode] to [Off], and then; Set [Wi-Fi] to [On] (for wireless LAN). Set [Cellular] to [On] (for wireless WAN). Set [GPS] to [On] (for wireless WAN). Set [Bluetooth] to [On] (for Bluetooth). Set [GPS\GNSS] to [On] (for GPS).n About the partition structureYou can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition.In the default setting, you can use a single partition. CAUTION l Do not add or delete partitions in Windows 10, as the Windows area and recovery partition must be adjacent to each other in Windows 10.To change the partition structureA Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].l A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.B Click [Disk Management].C Right-click the partition for Windows (“c” drive in the default setting), and click [Shrink Vol-ume].l Thepartitionsizedependsonthecomputerspecications.D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].l You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.l To select [Reinstall Windows to the OS related partitions] in installing OS (è page 25), 60 GB or more is necessary for [Total size after shrink in MB].E Right-click [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and click [New Simple Volume].F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish]. Wait until formatting is completed. NOTE l You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.l To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C.
16Getting StartedTurning On / Turning OffTurning OnPress and hold the power switch (è page 4) until the power indicator (è page 4) lights. NOTE l Do not press the power switch repeatedly.l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four sec-onds or longer.l Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on the computer again.l Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator turns off.• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor• Pressing the power switch• Touching the keyboard, touchpad, touchscreen <only for model with touchscreen> or exter-nal mouse• Closing the display• Turn on/off the wireless switchTurning OffA Click (Start) at the lower left.B Click (Power) - [Shutdown].A Click (Start) - [Shutdown]. NOTE l To turn off the computer completely, proceed as follows.A Click (Start) at the lower left, and the click (Settings) - [Update & security] - [recovery].B Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.C Click [Turn off your PC].
17Getting StartedPrecautions against Starting Up/Shutting Downl Do not do the following• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor• Pressing the power switch• Touching the keyboard, touchpad, touchscreen <only for model with touchscreen> or exter-nal mouse• Closing the display• Turn on/off the wireless switch NOTE l To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.• The screen automatically turns off after : 10 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity 5 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity• The computer automatically enters sleep*1 after : 20 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity 15 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity*1 Refer to Reference Manual “Sleep or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep.
18Useful InformationHandling and MaintenanceOperation environmentl Placethecomputeronaatstablesurfacenotsubjecttoshock,vibration,anddangerofdropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged.l Operating environment Temperature: Operation : -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)*1 Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Storage : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, operation for a long time in extreme en-vironments, smoking nearby, or operation in places where oil is used or where there is a lot of dust will result in the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.*1 Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment. (è OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Read Me First) If the computer is wet in temperatures of 0 °C {32 °F} or below, freeze damage may occur. Make sure to dry off the computer in such temperatures.l Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged. Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur. In extremely high or low temperature.l As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.Handling cautionsThis computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the hard disk drive and equipped with a drip-proof keyboard, but no warranty is provided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when handling the computer.l When carrying the computer: Turn off the computer. Remove all external devices, cables and other protruding objects. Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects. Do not leave the display open. Do not grip the display part.l Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.l When you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked lug-gage. When using the computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.l When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.l Thetouchpadisdesignedtobeusedbyngertip.Donotplaceanyobjectonitssurfaceanddo not press down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).l Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touchpad. The pointer may not work correctly.l Be careful not to get injured by dropping or getting hit when carrying the computer.l Use only the pen (included) to touch the screen. Do not place any object on its surface and do not press down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).l Do not use the screen when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen. Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/pen (included) can scratch the screen surface or obstruct the pen (included) operation.l Use the pen (included) only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may dam-age the pen (included) and result in scratches on the screen.
19Useful Informationl The pointer cannot follow the pen (included) movement if you move the pen (included) too quickly.<Only for model with digitizer>l The digitizer uses electromagnetic induction and may not work properly near strong electrical eldormagneticeldsuchas: Near AM radio base station or relay station antennas NearCRTdisplaysthatgeneratestrongelectromagneticeldnoiseMovethedigitizerawayfrom such locations so it will work properly.n When using peripheral devicesFollow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Care-fully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices.l Usetheperipheraldevicesconformingtothecomputer’sspecications.l Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.l If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.l If screws are included, fasten them securely.l Remove the cables when you carry the computer. Do not pull the cables forcibly.n Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN>l Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.n Battery Recalibrationl The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction. <When performing “Battery Recalibration” after shutting down Windows> Full charge: Approximately 2.5 hours Complete discharge: Approximately 4 hours (with CF-VZSU0QW)When performing “Battery Recalibration” without shutting down Windows, it may take more time to charge / discharge.n Battery durationl Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the bat-tery pack is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the following period of time:Status Discharge periodCF-VZSU0QWWhen power is off Approx. 5 weeksIn sleep*2 Approx. 2.5 daysIn hibernation*2 Approx. 12 days*2 When “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled.The battery duration while the USB port continuous charging function is not used.n When the battery indicator does not light onThe battery indicator may not light on even if the AC adaptor and the battery pack are correctly connected to the computer, due to the following reasons.l The AC adaptor’s protection function may be working. In this case, pull out the AC cord and wait for more than 1 minute before reconnecting the AC cord.
20Useful InformationHandling and Maintenancen SensorsThis computer is equipped with four sensors (acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, magnetic sensor, ambient light sensor), and you can use these sensors with any software that is compatible.As the accuracy of each sensor output is dependent on the operating environment and other con-ditions, the results should only be used as a reference.The acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, and magnetic sensor are located at the bottom left of the LCD. The detection results of each sensor may vary depending on how you are holding the com-puter, the application software you are using, and other factors.l Automatic brightness adjustment The computer is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment function that adjusts the displayscreenbasedontheambientlightsensor.Youcanconguretheautomaticadjustmentfunction as follows. A Click (Start) at the lower left, and then click (Settings) - [System] - [Display].B Set [Adjust my screen brightness automatically] to [On]. A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Power Option].B Click [Change plan settings] for the power plan currently used.C Click [Change advanced power settings] and double-click [Display].D Double-click [Enable adaptive brightness], make necessary settings, and click [OK]. Set each item to ON, and the brightness of the screen display will adjust automatically. The ambient light sensor is located at the top of LCD. The ambient light cannot be detected properly if this area is obstructed or dirty.l Magnetic sensor The magnetic sensor on the computer operates by detecting geomagnetism. Therefore, the magnetic sensor may not function properly and it readings may be inaccurate, especially in the following environments. Inside or near steel structures such as buildings or bridges Inside or near automobiles, or near train power lines Near metallic furniture or appliances When the AC adaptor or other peripheral devices are brought closer to the computerNearmagnets,speakers,orotherobjectswithstrongmagneticelds The magnetic directions indicated by the magnetic sensor may not be accurate immediately afterpurchaseorinenvironmentswithpoormagneticelds. In such cases, turn on the computer and move it as follows.A Hold the computer so that its screen side is facing upward and level.B While keeping the computer level, rotate it 90 degrees or more clockwise.C Return the computer to position A, and rotate it 90 degrees or more counterclockwise.D Return the computer to position A.E Tilt the computer 90 degrees or more to the left so that the left side of the computer tilts down.F Return the computer to position A, and tilt it 90 degrees or more to the right so that the right side of the computer tilts down. CAUTION Holdthecomputerrmlywhenmovingit.Strongshocksfromdroppingthecomputermayresult in damage. If the sensors do not works correctly, check the settings according to the follow-ing steps.A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Location and Other Sensors].B Add the check mark for each check box.C Click [Apply].
21Useful InformationMaintenanceTo clean the LCD panelIf drops of water or other stains get on the surface of the LCD panel, wipe them off immediately. Failure to do so may result in staining.<Only for model with touchscreen>Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface”. Reference Manual “Screen Input Operation”)<Only for model without touchscreen>Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze.To clean areas other than the LCD panelWipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it thoroughly. CAUTION l Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface caus-ing discoloration, etc. Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.l Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage.Dispose of Computern Preparationl Remove all peripherals and SD memory card, etc.l Erase the stored data. (è Reference Manual “Hard Disk Data Erase Utility”)<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Battery><For Europe and U.S.A./Canada>Attention Customers Don’tremovethebatterybyyourself.Thebatterymustberemovedbyqualiedprofessionals.Whendisposingofthisproduct,besuretocontactqualiedprofessionalstoremovethebattery. Attention Qualied professionals to remove the battery Dispose of this product correctly in accordance with the local regulations after removing the battery as shown in the following procedure. CAUTION l Never disassemble the computer except before disposal.l Refer to the precautions when disposing of the computer (è OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Read Me First).
22Useful InformationHandling and Maintenancen Remove the built-in battery1. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adaptor.2. Release the main unit from the keyboard base.3. Turn over the computer,4. Remove the cover, and then remove the battery pack.5. Remove the screws (10) and lift the cover. <Model with 2nd LAN/USB 2.0 port/Rugged USB port/VGA port/Serial port/Discrete Video Controller>6. Pull out the built-in bridge battery with the sheet cover, and then remove the connector of the built-in bridge battery.7. Removethebuilt-inbridgebattery(H).Andconrmtherecyclemarkofthebuilt-inbattery.GH8. Insulate the connectors of the built-in bridge battery by covering them with plastic tape, for example.
23Useful InformationInstalling SoftwareInstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the soft-ware, the internal SSD data will be erased.Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before installation. CAUTION l Do not delete the Recovery Partition on the SSD. If it has been deleted, the Recovery Disc could not be created. To check the Recovery Partition, perform the following methods.A Right-click at the bottom left corner of the Desktop screen.Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].l A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. Click [Disk Management].n Reset WindowsPreparationIf the computer does not operate normally, or becomes unstable, you can reset Windows to solve the problem.l Remove all peripherals and SD memory card, etc.l Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.1 Perform “Remove everything and reinstall Windows”.A Click (Start) - [Settings] - [Update & security] - [Recovery]. B Click [Get Started] under “Reset this PC”.C Click [Next].D Select the option. 1.[Keepmyles] Windows reinstallation can be completed in a short time (Approximately 30 minutes). Applications and other items that do not come with this computer will be removed. 2. [Remove everything]l [Justremovemyles](Approximately30minutes)l [Removelesandcleanthedrive]Byfullycleaning,thedeletedlescannotberecoveredeasilyandthesecuritylevelwillbe increased. The processing time will be longer (Approximately 50 minutes).Follow the on-screen instructions. After the reinstallation, the computer will restart.l Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or performing other operation. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.2 Perform the “Setup Windows” (è page 13). NOTE l The date and time, and the time zone may not be correct. Be sure to set them correctly.3 Perform Windows Update.
24Useful InformationInstalling Softwaren Disk recoveryYou can reinstall the OS that was pre-installed at the time of purchase (Windows 10 or Windows 7). If reinstallation using the method described in “Reset this PC” is not successful, fol-low the steps below.Preparationl Remove all peripherals and SD memory card etc.l Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.1 Start the Setup Utility.A Click (Start) - [Settings] - [Update & security] - [Recovery]. B Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.C Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart].Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del.l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.2 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.Attheconrmationmessage,select[Yes]andpressEnter.3 Check the [UEFI Boot] setting of the Setup Utility.Check the [UEFI Boot] setting of the Setup Utility.[UEFI Boot] should be set to as follows.When installing Windows 10 : [Enabled]When installing Windows 7 : [Disabled]4 Press F10.Attheconrmationmessage,select[Yes]andpressEnter.Computer will restart.5 Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.The Setup Utility starts up.l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.6 Select the [Exit] menu, then select [Recovery Partition] and press Enter.7 Click [Recovery].Click [CANCEL] to abort the operation. Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next]. Conrmthecontentsof“EULA”,andtouch[Accept.]ifyoucontinue.8 At the License Agreement screen, click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].9 Click [Disk 0].
25Useful Information10 Click [Next].If the option is displayed, select the setting and click [Next].l [Initialize and reinstall Windows to the whole Disk]Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal-lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (è page 15)l [Reinstall Windows to the OS related partitions]*1Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions and you want to keep the partition structure. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (è page 15).*1 This does not appear if Windows cannot be installed to the recovery partition and the area usable by Windows.11 At the conrmation message, click [YES].12 Select OS (32bit or 64bit) and click [OK].13 Click [Recovery ALL Partitions.].14 At the conrmation message, click [YES].Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately several tens of minutes / 20 minutes.)l Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or performing other operation. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.15 When Ending process screen is displayed, click [Shutdown.] / [OK] to turn off the computer.16 Turn on the computer.l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.17 Perform the “Setup Windows” (è page 13).18 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.n Using Recovery DiscUse the Recovery Disc in the following conditions. You have forgotten the administrator password. Installation is not complete. The recovery partition in the hard disk may be broken. <Only for Windows 7 downgrade model> To change OS from Windows 7 to Windows 10, or vice versa. NOTE l To change OS from 32 bit to 64 bit, or vice versa, install OS using the recovery par-tition in the SSD.
26Useful InformationInstalling SoftwarePreparationl Prepare the following items: Recovery Disc ( USB memory device can also be used as a recovery disc.) (è Reference Manual “Recovery Disc Creation Utility”) Commercially available optical drive l Remove all peripherals and SD memory card etc. (except for the commercially available optical drive).l Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.1 Connect the commercially available optical drive to the USB port.2 Start the Setup Utility.A Click (Start) - [Settings] - [Update & security] - [Recovery]. B Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.C Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart].Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del.l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9. Attheconrmationmessage,select[Yes]andpressEnter.4 Check the [UEFI Boot] setting of the Setup Utility.[UEFI Boot] should be set to as follows.When the recovery disc for Windows 10 is used : [Enabled]When the recovery disc for Windows 7 is used : [Disabled]5 Set the Recovery Disc into the DVD drive or commercially available optical drive.6 Press F10.Attheconrmationmessage,select[Yes]andpressEnter.Computer will restart.7 Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.The Setup Utility starts up.l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.8 Select the [Exit] menu, then select DVD drive or commercially avail-able optical drive in [Boot Override] and press Enter.The computer will restart.9 Click [Recovery].10 Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].11 At the conrmation message, click [YES].Conrmthecontentsof“EULA”,andtouch[Accept.]ifyoucontinue.12 At the License Agreement screen, click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].13 Click [Disk 0].
27Useful Information14 Click [Next].If the option is displayed, select the setting and click [Next].l [Initialize and reinstall Windows to the whole Disk]Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal-lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (è page 15).l [Reinstall Windows to the OS related partitions]*2Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions and you want to keep the partition structure. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (è page 15).*2 This does not appear if Windows cannot be installed to the recovery partition and the area us-able by Windows.15 Click [Recovery ALL Partitions.].16 At the conrmation message, click [YES].Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately @@ minutes / 30 - 45 minutes.)l Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.17 When Ending process screen is displayed, remove the Recovery Disc and DVD drive or commercially available optical drive and then click [Reboot] / [OK].Follow the on-screen instructions.18 Perform the “First-time Operation” (è page 13).19 On the “Finish Recovery Process.” screen, click [Shutdown.].20 Turn on the computer.21 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
28TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (Basic)Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced trouble-shooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruc-tion manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 42 - 48). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è Reference Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)”).n Starting UpCannot start up.The power indicator or bat-tery indicator is not lit.l Connect the AC adaptor.l Insert a fully charged battery.l Remove the battery pack and the AC adaptor, then connect them again. l Even if the AC adaptor and battery pack are correctly connected, if the battery indicator is not lit, the AC adaptor protection function may be operating. Disconnect the AC cord, wait three minutes or more, and reconnect the AC cord.l If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or [Legacy USB Support] to [Disable] in the [Ad-vanced] menu of the Setup Utility.l Press Fn + F8 to turn off the concealed mode.l Check the [UEFI Boot] setting of the Setup Utility. [UEFI Boot] should be set to [Enabled] / [Disabled].The power is turned on but “Warming up the system (up to 30 minutes)” appears.l The computer is warming up before start up. Wait for the com-puter to start up (takes up to 30 minutes). If, “Cannot warm up the system” is displayed, the computer failed to warm up and does not start. In this case, turn off the computer, leave it in an environ-ment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, and then turn on the power once more.Cannot turn on the computer.The computer does not re-sume from sleep.(The power indicator blinks rapidly in green.)l Leave it in an environment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, then turn on the power again.The computer does not enter sleep mode while the screen saver is running. (The screen stays black.)l Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to shut down the computer forcibly. (Data not saved will be lost.) Then disable the screen saver.It takes time for the power indicator to light up.l If the power switch is pressed immediately after the battery pack has been mounted on the computer, and while the AC adaptor is notconnected,itmaytakeaboutvesecondsbeforethepowerindicator lights up and the computer turns on. This is because the computer is checking the remaining battery charge; it is not a malfunction.You have forgotten the pass-word.l Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Tech-nical Support (è pages 42 - 48).l Administrator password:  If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administra-tor password. Set the disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a new password. If you do not have a password reset disk, reinstall (è page 23) and set up Windows, and then set a new password.
29Troubleshootingn Starting Up“Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart” or a similar message appears.l If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [Tablet USB Port] or [Legacy USB Support] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.l If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 42 - 48).l Set [UEFI Boot] to [Disabled] in the [Boot] menu of the Setup Util-ity.Windows startup and opera-tion is slow.l Press F9 in the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) to return the Setup Utility settings (excluding the pass-words) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. (Note that the processing speed depends on the application software, so this procedure may not make Windows faster.)l If you installed a resident software after purchase, turn off the residence.The date and time are incor-rect.l Make the correct settings.A Right-click (Start) at the bottom left corner, and then click [Control Panel]. Click (Start) - [Control Panel].B Click [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time].l If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 42 - 48).l When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.l The 2100 A.D. or later year will not be correctly recognized on this computer.[Executing Battery Recali-bration] screen appears.l The Battery Recalibration was cancelled before Windows was shut down last time. To start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on.
30TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (Basic)n Starting Up[Enter Password] does not appear when resuming from sleep/hibernation.l Select [Enabled] in [Password On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”).l The Windows password can be used instead of the password set in the Setup Utility.A Add a password. 1. Click (Start) - [Settings] - [Accounts]. 2. Click [Sign-in options], and click [Add] under “Password”. 1. Click (Start) - [Control Panel]. 2. Click [User Accounts and Family Safety] - [Add or remove user accounts].B Set up the following. 1. Open the Control Panel, click [System and Security] - [Power Options] - [Require a password on wakeup]. 2. Add a check mark for [Require a password]. 1. Click [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Op-tion] - [Require a password when the computer wakes] and add a check mark for [Require a password].Cannot resume. l One of the following operations may have been carried out. Press the power switch turn on the computer. Data not saved will be lost. In sleep mode, the AC adaptor or battery pack was disconnect-ed, or a peripheral was connected or disconnected. The power switch was slid for four seconds or longer to forcibly turn off the computer.l An error may occur when the computer automatically enters the sleep or hibernation mode while the screensaver is active. In this case, turn off the screensaver or change the pattern of the screensaver.Other startup problems. l Start in the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) to return the Setup Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again.l Remove all peripheral devices.l Check to see if there was a disk error.A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display.B Right-click (Start) at the bottom left corner, and then click [File Explorer]. Click (Start) - [Computer].C Right-click [This PC].D Right-click [Windows (C:)] / [Local Disk (C:)], and click [Properties].E Click [Tools] - [Check] / [Check Now...]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.F Follow the on-screen instructions.
31Troubleshootingn Entering PasswordEven after entering the pass-word, password input screen is displayed again. l The computer may be in ten-key mode. If the NumLk indicator lights, press NumLk to disable the ten-key mode, and then input.l The computer may be in Caps Lock mode. If the Caps Lock indicator lights, press Caps Lock to dis-able the Caps Lock mode, and then input.Cannot log on to Windows. (“The user name or pass-word is incorrect.” is dis-played.)l The user name (account name) includes the “@” mark.- If another user account name exists: Log on to Windows using another user account name, and delete the account name that includes “@”. Then create a new account name.- If no other account name exists: You need to reinstall Windows (è page 23).n Shutting downWindows does not shut down.l Remove the USB device.l Wait 1 or 2 minutes. It is not a malfunction.n DisplayNo display. l The external display is selected. Press Fn + F3 or + P to switch the display.  Then click the display mode. Wait until the display has been switched completely before press-ing Fn + F3 or + P again.l When using an external display, Check the cable connection. Turn on the display. Check the settings of external display.l The display is turned off by the power-saving function. The screen returns to the original state when you operate keyboard, touchpad, or touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen). When operat-ing the keyboard, press a key that does not affect the computer operation, such as Ctrl.l The computer entered sleep or hibernation by the power-saving function. To resume, press the power switch.The screen is dark. l The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Press Fn + F2 and adjust the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases.You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when not connected.l Press Fn + F8 to turn off the concealed mode.l Under factory default settings, the brightness of the display screen will adjust automatically based on the ambient light detected by the ambient light sensor. You can adjust the settings for this sensor.
32TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (Basic)n DisplayThe screen is disordered. l Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the computer.l Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the computer.l Resuming from sleep or hibernation may affect the screen of the external display. Restart the computer.During Simultaneous display, one of the screens becomes disordered.l When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD. If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display.lSimultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during Setup Utility, etc.).The external display does not work normally.l If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work normally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.n TouchpadThe pointer does not work. l When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.l Restart the computer using the keyboard. l If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” (è page 32).Cannot input using the touchpad.l Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Util-ity.l The drivers for some mice may disable the touchpad. Check your mouse’s operating instructions.n On-screen DocumentThe document of PDF for-mat is not displayed.l Install Adobe Reader.A Log on to Windows as an administrator.B Click (Start) and input “c:\util\reader\en\Pinstall.bat” in [Searchprogramsandles]thenpressEnter.C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version. If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click [Help] - [Check for Updates...].n OthersNo response. l Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that is not responding.l An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Press Alt+Tab to check.l Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to shut down the computer, and then press the power switch to turn it on. If the ap-plication program does not work normally, uninstall and reinstall the program. To uninstall,A Right-click (Start) at the bottom left corner, and then click [Control Panel]. Click (Start) - [Control Panel].B Click [Program] - [Uninstall a program].
33AppendixLIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENTTHE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PROD-UCT (“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 AC-CEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.Panasonic Corporation 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.LICENSEA. Panasonic Corporation 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, con-cepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related docu-mentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.B. You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Pro-grams.C. YouandyouremployeesandagentsarerequiredtoprotectthecondentialityofthePro-grams. 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 Panasonic Corporation.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identicationfromtheProgramsandyoumustreproduceandincludeanysuchnoticeorproductidenticationonany copy of any Program.G. In order to provide important customer support services for the Product (including any associ-atedPrograms),Programsmaycollectcertainnon-personallyidentiableinformationfromyou regarding your Product. Such information does not identify you as an individual and may include, but is not limited to, model numbers, serial numbers and battery serial numbers. The Programs may send such information to servers of Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic Corpo-ration does not use such information for any purpose other than for providing customer sup-port services.YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALLY OR ELEC-TRONICALLY TRACE THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
34AppendixLIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENTYOU 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 LI-CENSE.IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.TERMThis license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminat-ed. 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 thereof set forth elsewhere in this Agree-ment, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein. Upon any such termina-tion, you agree to destroy, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form.YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT 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 MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.This product incorporates the following software:(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITH-OUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Reference Manual”.At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corre-sponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obli-gation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.Contact Information: oss-cd-request@gg.jp.panasonic.comThe source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below.http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/index.htmlGOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.The Software is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS.” Use duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set forth in FAR52.227-14 and DFAR252. 227-7013 et seq. or their successors.Use of the Software by the government constitutes acknowledgement of Intel’s proprietary rights therein.Contractor or Manufacturer is Intel Corporation, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95052.
35AppendixContrat de licence d’usage limitéLe(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le “Produit”) sont exclusive-ment concédés en licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que confor-mément aux clauses contractuelles cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manièredénitiveàrespecterlestermes,clausesetconditionsdesprésentes.Panasonic Corporation 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.LicenceA. Panasonic Corporation 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 condi-tions de ce contrat. Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu’un droit limité d’utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez à n’obtenir aucun droit de titre, propriété ni aucun autre droit vis-à-vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les accompagnant nivis-à-visdesalgorithmes,concepts,dessins,congurationsetidéesreprésentésparouincorporés dans les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant, dont les titres, propriété et droits resteront tous à Panasonic Corporation ou à leurs propriétaires.B. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.C. VousetvosemployésouagentsêtesrequisdeprotégerlacondentialitédesLogiciels.Vousne pouvez ni 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 Panasonic Corporation.D. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels nideladocumentationlesaccompagnantpourquelquenquecesoit,àl’exceptiond’une(1)copiedesLogicielsàdesnsdesauvegardeuniquementpoursoutenirvotreutilisationdesLogiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni modi-ernitenterdemodier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 par-tie. 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 documen-tation les accompagnant, à la même partie ou détruire les copies non cédées.F. Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d’auteur, marque de commerce ou autre ni aucuneidenticationdeproduitdesLogicielsetvousdevezreproduireetincluretoutescesnoticesouidenticationsdeproduitsurtouteslescopiesdesLogiciels.G. Dans le but de fournir un service clientèle optimal pour l’appareil (y compris les programmes associés), les programmes peuvent collecter certains renseignements généraux concernant votreutilisationduproduit.Cesinformationsnepeuventpasvousidentierentantqu’individuet peuvent notamment inclure les références, les numéros de série, et les numéros de série de la batterie du modèle. Les programmes peuvent envoyer ces informations aux serveurs de Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic Corporation n’utilisera pas ces informations dans un autre but que celui d’assurer le service clientèle.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.
36AppendixContrat de licence d’usage limitéVousnepouvezutiliser,copier,modier,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.Termes, clauses et conditionsCette 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déniesailleursdanscecontratsesontréaliséesousivousnere-spectez 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 proposi-tion ou contrat précédent, écrit ou oral, et toute autre communication entre nous, relativement à l’objet du présent contrat.Ce produit contient le logiciel suivant :(1) le logiciel développé indépendamment par ou pour Panasonic Corporation,(2) le logiciel appartenant à un tiers et sous licence Panasonic Corporation,(3) le logiciel sous licence GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),(4) le logiciel sous licence GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) et/ou,(5) Logiciel “open source” autre que le logiciel sous licence GPL V2.0 et/ou LGPL V2.1.Les logiciels classés comme (3) - (5) sont distribués dans l’espoir qu’ils pourraient être utiles, mais SANS AUCUNE GARANTIE, sans même la garantie implicite de COMMERCIALISATION ou D’ADAPTATION A UN USAGE PARTICULIER. Veuillez vous référer aux modalités et aux conditionsdeceux-cigurantdans“Manuelderéférence”.Pendant au moins trois (3) ans à compter de la livraison de ce produit, Panasonic donnera à tout tiers qui nous contactera en utilisant les coordonnées ci-dessous, pour un montant non supérieur à notre coût pour la réalisation physique de la distribution du code source, une copie complète exploitable par ordinateur du code source correspondant, couvert par la GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 ou par d’autres licences avec l’obligation de le faire, ainsi que la notice des droits d’auteur respective.Coordonnées de contact : oss-cd-request@gg.jp.panasonic.comLe code source et la notice des droits d’auteur sont également disponibles gratuitement sur notre site web suivant.http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/index.html
37AppendixSpecicationsThispageprovidesthespecicationsforthebasicmodel. Themodelnumberisdifferentaccordingtotheunitconguration.l To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.l To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: SSD sizen Main SpecicationsCPU Intel® Core™ m5-6Y57 Processor (4 MB*1 cache, 1.1 GHz up to 2.8 GHz) with Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyChip Set Built-in CPUVideo controller Intel® HD Graphics 515 (Built-in CPU)Main Memory*2 4 GB*1, LPDDR3 SDRAM (8 GB*1 Max.)Storage SSD: 128 GB*3 (SSD) Approx. 18 GB*3 is used as a partition with disk recovery tools. (Users cannot use this partition.) Approx. 1.2 GB*3 is used as a partition with system tools. (Users cannot use this partition.) Approx. 25 GB*3 is used as a partition with disk recovery tools. (Users cannot use this partition.) Approx. 300 MB*3 is used as a partition with system tools. (Users cannot use this partition.)Display Method 10.1” WUXGA (1920 ×1200 dots)Internal LCD*4 Max. 16,777,216 colors (1920 × 1200 dots)External Display (HDMI)*5 65,536 / 16,777,216 colors (1920 × 1200 dots Max.)Wireless LAN*6 IntelSnoweldPeakIntel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260è page 39Bluetooth*7 è page 39LAN IEEE 802.3 10Base-T / IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX / IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-TSound Intel®HighDenitionAudiosubsystemsupportSD Memory Card Slot*8 × 1Interface USB Ports (USB 3.0 ports × 3)*9 / LAN Port (RJ-45) × 1 / HDMI Port (Type A)*10 / Headset (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, CTIA standard / Headphone: Im-pedance 32 Ω, Output Power 4 mW × 2, Stereo / Microphone: Monaural Input) / Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated 24-pin female)Camera 1920 x 1080 dots, 30fps(Video) / 1920 x 1080 dots(Still), Dual Micro-phoneSensor Ambient light sensorEquippedMagnetic sensor Digital compassGyro sensor EquippedAcceleration sensorEquipped
38AppendixSpecicationsn Main SpecicationsKeyboard / Pointing Device <Only for model with touchscreen>87 keys / Touchpad / Touchscreen (Capacitive)<Only for model with digitizer>87 keys / Touchpad / Touchscreen / DigitizerPower Supply AC adaptor or Battery packAC Adaptor*11 Input: 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, Output: 16 V DC, 4.06 ABattery Pack Li-ion 11.4 V, Minimum 2600 mAh (with CF-VZSU0QW)Operating Time*12 Approx. 10 hours (with CF-VZSU0QW)*13Charging Time*14 (Power Off) Approx. 2.5 hours(Power On) Approx. 3.5 hoursPower Consumption*15 Approx. 30 W*16 / Approx. 60 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state)Physical Dimensions (W × D × H) (including the carrying handle)272 mm × 233 mm × 33.5 mm {10.71" × 9.17" × 1.32"}Weight Approx. 1760 g {3.87 lb.}Main Unit only : Approx. 950 g {2.09 lb.}(with CF-VZSU0QW)EnvironmentOperating Temperature -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)*17Humidity 30 % to 80 % RH (No condensation)Storage Temperature - 20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}Humidity 30 % to 90 % RH (No condensation)n SoftwareBase OS Windows 10 Pro 64-bitInstalled OS*18 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1 (downgraded to Windows 7)*19 / Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1 (downgraded to Windows 7)*19Pre-installed Software PC Information Viewer, Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software*20, Intel® PRO-Set/Wireless Software for Bluetooth® Technology*20, Camera Utility*20, GPS Viewer*20,ManualSelector,MicrosoftOfceTrial*22, Wireless Man-ager Mobile Edition*21 *23, Concealed Mode Settings Utility, Intel® My WiFi Technology, Intel® WiDi, USB Charge Setting Utility, DDS EVE FA Stand-alone for Panasonic*20*21 Panasonic PC Settings Utility*24, Wireless Toolbox AdobeReader,BatteryRecalibrationUtility,InneonTPMProfessionalPackage*20*21, Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Power Plan Extension Utility, Touch Screen Mode Setting Utility*20, USB Charge Setting Utility, Wireless Switch Utility, Wireless Connection Disable Utility*20 *21Aptio Setup Utility, PC-Diagnostic Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*25
39Appendixn Wireless LAN*6Data Transfer Rates IEEE802.11a : 54 Mbps*26IEEE802.11b : 11 Mbps*26IEEE802.11g : 54 Mbps*26IEEE802.11n*27 : HT20 = 150 Mbps HT40 = 300 MbpsIEEE802.11ac : VHT80 : 866.7 Mbps VHT40 : 433.3 Mbps Standard Supported IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11acTransmission Method OFDM system, DS-SS systemn Bluetooth*7Bluetooth Version 4.1Classic mode / Low Energy modeTransmission method FHSS systemWireless Channels Used Channels 1 to 79 / Channels 0 to 39RF Frequency Band 2.402 GHz - 2.480 GHzn Optional DevicesStorage SSD: 256 GB / 512 GBWireless WAN*28 LTE compatibleGPS Chip: u-blox NEO-M8NGPS/GLONASS/SBAS SupportLAN (keyboard Base) IEEE 802.3 10Base-T / IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX / IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-TSecurity Chip*29 TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)Smart Card Slot × 1SIM Card Slot × 1USB 2.0 port*9 × 1Rugged USB 2.0*9 × 1Serial Port × 1, Dsub 9-pin maleVGA Port × 1, Mini Dsub 15-pin femaleFingerprint Reader Array Size : -, Image Size : 200×400 pixels, Image Resolution : 508 DPIContactless Smart Card ReaderRF frequency: 13.56 MHz, compatible with ISO14443 Type-A, ISO14443 Type-BRear Camera*30 2048 × 1536 dots, 15fps(Video) / 3264 x 2448 dots(Still), with Camera lightBuilt-in bridge battery (not replaceable)(For hot swap only)*1 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes / 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes*2 Memory size of the factory default depends on the model. You can physically expand the memory up to 8 GB, but the total amount of usable memory available will be less depending on the actual system con-guration.*3 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes / 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application soft-ware will report as fewer GB.*4 Depending on the OS settings.*5 Selectableresolutiondependsonthespecicationsoftheexternaldisplay.Displaymaybeimpossibleusing some connected external displays.*6 Only for model with wireless LAN.
40AppendixSpecications*7 Only for model with Bluetooth. Does not guarantee operation of all Bluetooth peripherals.*8 This slot is compatible with UHS-Ⅰ.OperationhasbeentestedandconrmedusingPanasonicSD/SDHC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaran-teed.*9 Does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible peripherals.*10 Does not guarantee operation of all HDMI-compatible peripherals.*11 <Only for North America> The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord. 20-M-2-1*12 Measured with LCD brightness : 60 cd/m2 Varies depending on the usage conditions, or when an optional device is attached.*13 If B-LAN is disabled, the operating time is 6 hours.*14 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.*15 Approx. 0.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off. <When using with 115 V AC> Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, power is consumed (Max. 0.3 W) simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an AC outlet.*16 Rated power consumption. 23-E-1*17 Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment. (è OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Read Me First) When using in hot or cold environment, some pe-ripherals and battery pack may fail to work properly. Check the operation environment of the peripherals. Using this product continuously in a hot environment will shorten the product life. Avoid use in these types of environments. When using in low temperature environment, startup may become slow or battery operation time may become short. The computer consumes power when the hard disk is warming up during startup. Therefore, if you are using battery power and the remaining power is low, the computer may not start up.*18 Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for the pre-installed OS and the OS which is installed by using the hard disk recovery and the recovery disc.*19 This system is preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional software and also comes with a license for Windows 10 Pro software. You may only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions will require you to uninstall one version and install the other version.*20 Depending on the models, this application software is not installed.*21 Must be installed before use.*22 To continue using this software after the end of the trial, purchase a license by following the on-screen instructions.*23 For information on Wireless Manager, refer to the “Supplementary Instructions for Wireless Manager mobile edition” by the following procedure. A Right-click (Start) at the bottom left corner. B Click [Run], input “c:\util\wlprjct\Supplementary Instructions.pdf” then click [OK]. Click (Start)andinput“c:\util\wlprjct\SupplementaryInstructions.pdf”in[Searchprogramsandles]and press Enter.*24 Panasonic PC Settings Utility includes the following functions: Ambient light sensor power management options / Economy mode of battery (ECO) / Battery Charge Speed / Battery Recalibration / Touch Opera-tion Support / USB Charge Settings / Power Saving Settings*25 Perform on the recovery disc. Alternatively perform on the SSD recovery partition.*26 ThesearespeedsspeciedinIEEE802.11a+b+g+n+acstandards.Actualspeedsmaydiffer.*27 Available when set to “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK” or “none”. Only available when HT40 enabled by the computer and access point which associated supports HT40.*28 Thespecicationsmaydifferdependingonthemodel. A SIM card (15 mm {0.59”} × 25 {0.98”} mm) must be inserted in the SIM card slot.
41Appendix*29 For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)” by the fol-lowing procedure. Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desktop, and select “Installation Manual for Trusted Platform Mod-ule (TPM)”.*30 Thespecicationsmaydifferdependingonthemodel. Dependingonthespecicationofapplicationsoftware,thefollowingcasesmayoccur.Inthesecases,select a smaller resolution. - Cannot select a large resolution.- When selecting a large resolution, an error occurs.
42AppendixLIMITED WARRANTYFor U.S.A.Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA)Computer Products - Worldwide WarrantiesSection 1: Limited Warranty - HardwarePSCNA, referred hereafter as “Panasonic” will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in a Global Panasonic designated service location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. These warranties are extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered. • Laptop PC (CF-##) – 3 Years• Tablet PC (FZ-##) – 3 Years• Ultra-Mobile (CF-U#/CF-H# Series) – 3 Years• PDRC - LCD & Keyboard Assembly – 3 YearsBattery WarrantyBatteries supplied with the product are covered under the warranty for one (1) year from date of purchase, except as excluded in Section 3. Batteries purchased separately are covered under the warranty for one (1) year from the date of purchase. A replacement battery furnished under the product warranty is covered for the remaining period of the one year warranty on the original or purchased battery.Optional: Panasonic “Protection Plus” WarrantyAny unit for which the Panasonic “Protection Plus” warranty has been purchased will receive additional coverage for any failure that occurs due to accidental damage. All other terms and conditions of the standard warranty apply and this additional coverage will exist for the duration of the standard warranty period of the unit. If an extended Protection Plus warranty program is purchased, coverage is extended to the end of the last year of extended coverage purchased.This warranty does not cover failures or defects that are caused by fire, intentional acts, loss, theft, improper maintenance, modification or service by anyone other than the Panasonic National Service Center or a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality is not covered. Cosmetic damage on units with hardware failures will be repaired in accordance with the warranty terms. This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser on the unit serial number for which it was purchased. Complete unit replacement fulfills the full obligation and is at the discretion of Panasonic and is limited to once during the coverage term. Maximum benefit is limited to one replacement per coverage year of the Motherboard, LCD, Storage Drive, and Keyboard.Wireless Module WarrantyPanasonic approved wireless modems installed in Panasonic brand computers and integrated by Panasonic or an Authorized Panasonic Wireless Integrator are covered under the warranty for the remaining warranty period of the device in which the modem is installed. For devices with less than three (3) months remaining on the unit warranty, the wireless modem will be covered for a period of three (3) months from the date of installation of the modem, covering only modem replacement or modem installation related issues.All modems must be approved by the wireless carrier prior to use. Any use or attempted use of a wireless modem not approved and activated by the carrier for use on their network is strictly prohibited and is not sanctioned or warranted by Panasonic and may result in legal action. In addition, all modems must be approved by Panasonic as compatible with the device hardware before installation or use. Panasonic’s sole responsibility for the warranty or technical support of the software required to install or operate the modem is defined in Section 2 (Limited Software Warranty). Any attempted software installation by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Wireless Integrator is not covered under warranty and may result in service charges to re-image or replace the hard drive.Installation or attempted installation by any party other than Panasonic or an Authorized Panasonic Wireless Integrator is strictly not covered under the warranty and may void the computer warranty if damage results.
43AppendixOptions and Accessories WarrantiesThe below listed Panasonic brand or supplied options and accessories are covered under this limited warranty for the period specified from the date of purchase or as specifically stated:• AC Adaptor / Power Cord – 3 Years• Memory Expansion Card (Panasonic Brand) – 3 Years • Car Mount - Docking Station PCB or Vehicle Docking Station – 3 Years• Desktop Port Replicator, I-O Box, Docking Cradle (like CF-U1) – 3 Years• Antenna Pass-through Cable – 3 Years• Backlit or Full-sized keyboard - 3 Years or assumes warranty of the unit in which it is installed• Integrated Panasonic supplied options and kits including, but not limited to Wireless Modems, Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD, DVD, Combo), Camera, GPS, Bluetooth, Smartcard Reader, Magnetic Card Reader, Barcode Scanner, and Fingerprint Reader - 3 Years or assumes warranty period of the unit in which it is installed provided the integration was performed by Panasonic or an Authorized Integrator.• Hard Drive / Solid State Drive (Internal) - 3 Years• Separately purchased 2nd Hard Drive – 1 Year• External USB Drives (CD / DVD / Floppy / Hard Drive) – 1 Year• Optional Battery – 1 Year• Battery Charger / Multi-Bay Battery Charger – 1 Year• Stylus Pens, Digitizer & Standard - 90 Days (physical damage excluded)Section 2 - Limited Warranty - SoftwarePanasonic warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other mediaPanasonic’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States or other Panasonic designated location, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Center, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period.Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions - Specifically excluded from the warranty are:• All consumable items; such as screen protection films, logo badges, labels, cleaning cloths, carry cases, manuals, cables, straps, belts, holsters, tethers, and harnesses and any other options and accessories not listed above or covered under a separate warranty.• Failures related to the product operating system, hard drive or solid state drive image, software setup, software program, virus, other program(s) or file(s) on any drive or in any computer memory location. • Failures due to BIOS settings or changes, as well as any cosmetic or physical damage to the unit. • Any unit or device with a missing or altered model number or serial number label• Cosmetic damage or any damage which occurs in shipment• Failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic • Failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance or modification, use not in accordance with product use instructions • Failures due to service by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider• Failures caused by improper installation of options or accessories or due to integration by any company other than Panasonic or a Panasonic Authorized Integrator• Damage, failure, or loss due to the unit being stolen, lost, misplaced, or used by anyone other than the original purchaser• Damage that is attributable to acts of God
44AppendixLIMITED WARRANTYThis limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. If a unit is sent to a Panasonic Authorized Service Center and no hardware failure is found, the customer will be billed for labor to correct a software issue or reimage the hard drive plus shipping and applicable administrative fees at the current rates set by the service provider.THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS OR PART OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include class 2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class 1 EFB Systems when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted onto the aircraft. Class 1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No. 36.Other Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed above.PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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. For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free hotline at 1-855-PSC-TECH (855-772-8324).DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-855-PSC-TECH (855-772-8324)Web Site : www.panasonic.com/toughbook
45AppendixFor CanadaPANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTYCoverage–PanasonicCanadaInc.(“PCI”)warrantstoyou,therstendusercustomer,thiscomputerprod-uct (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the periodofwarrantycoveragespecied.Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage• Laptop Computers (except Battery) and AC Adaptor• Factory/PCI installed options including Wireless WAN, GPS, Bluetooth, Finger print reader, Backlit keyboard, Memory Card and Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/DVD)• Ultra-Mobile PC • Tablet PC • Mobile Wireless Display • PDRC – LCD and Keyboard Assemblies• Port ReplicatorThree (3) Years from Date of Original End User Customer PurchaseDefective Materials or Work-manship• Hand-held Computers• Battery• Battery charger• Auto Adaptor• External USB DrivesOne (1) Year from Date of Original End User Customer PurchaseDefective Materials or Work-manship• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pen Ninety (90) Days from Date of Original End User Cus-tomer PurchaseDefective Materials or Work-manship• All consumable items including protection lm,cleaningcloth,carrycase,tetherand harnessNo CoverageRemedy – 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 installa-tion, 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.THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*2. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.*2 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1EFBSystemswhenusedduringcriticalphasesofight(e.g.,duringtake-offandlanding)and/ormountedontotheaircraft.Class1EFBSystemsand2EFBSystemsaredenedbyFAA:AC(AdvisoryCircular)120-76AorJAA:JAATGL(TemporaryGuidanceLeaets)No.36IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICECarefully 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.
46AppendixLIMITED WARRANTYSOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTYCoverage–PCIwarrantstoyou,therstendusercustomer,thatthedisk(s)orothermediaonwhichsoft-ware 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) days warranty period, and you return it, transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3, within the warranty period, together with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the suspected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk(s) or other media.Remedy – PCI’s entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is lim-ited to replacement of the media only. It does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss ofuseorprotloss,orspecial,indirector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environmentalconditionsotherthanthosespeciedbyPCIorthemanufac-turer,orifsubjectedtomisuse,neglect,mishandling,modicationorattemptedmodicationoftheprogram,or if damaged by accident or act of God. PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program, data or removable storage media.GENERALNO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IM-PLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT, OR FROM THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, 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 ap-ply to you.
47AppendixLIMITED WARRANTY (GARANTIE LIMITÉE)Pour le CanadaGARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONICCouverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, ex-empt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les conditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, sous réserve des modalités décrites ci-dessous.Éléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couverture• Ordinateurs blocs-notes (sauf batteries) et adaptateur secteur• Options installées en usine/par PCI incluant:WANsansl,GPS,Bluetooth,lecteur d’empreintes digitales, clavier rétroéclairé, carte mémoire et lecteurs (disquettes, CD/DVD)• Ordinateurs personnels ultra-portables• Ordinateurs tablettes• Écranmobilesansl• Ensembles PDRC – ACL et clavier• Duplicateur de portTrois (3) ans à partir de la date d’achat original. Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-tion• Ordinateurs de poche• Batterie• Chargeur de batterie• Adaptateur pour voiture• Périphériques USBUn (1) an à partir de la date d’achat original. Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-tion• Stylo pointeur standard ou pour numéri-seur graphiqueQuatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à partir de la date d’achat origi-nal.Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-tion• Tous les articles consommables incluant les pellicules protectrices, chiffons de nettoy-age, étuis de transport, longes et sanglesAucune couvertureRecours – Pour obtenir des informations sur la marche à suivre dans le cas où une réclamation en vertu de la garantie deviendrait nécessaire, communiquez par téléphone avec un représentant de PCI au 1-800-668-8386, entre 9h00 et 17h00 (heure de l’Est) du lundi au vendredi (sauf les jours fériés), avant l’échéance de la garantie applicable,enprenantsoind’identierlanaturedeladéfaillance. Unreçuoutouteautrepiècejusticativedeladated’achatoriginalseraexigéavanttouteréparation.Toutepièce défectueuse couverte par la présente garantie limitée sera réparée ou remplacée par une pièce neuve ou remise à neuf. Le remplacement ou la réparation sera fait conformément aux modalités de la présente garantie limitée pendant la durée restante de la période originale de la garantie.Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l’extérieur du Canada. Elle ne couvre pas non plus les dommages, la défaillance ou les défauts attribuables à une ma-nutention inadéquate, une mauvaise installation, une utilisation anormale ou abusive, de la négligence, unaccident,undéversementoulapénétrationd’unobjetétranger,unemodication,uncasfortuitouuneréparation effectuée par une personne non agréée par PCI.CE PRODUIT N’EST PAS DESTINÉ À ÊTRE UTILISÉ, EN TOUT OU EN PARTIE, COMME SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT NUCLÉAIRE, SYSTÈME/ ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTRÔLE DU TRAFFIC AÉRIEN OU SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION*3. PANASONIC DÉCLINE TOUTE RESPONSABILITÉ CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION DE CE PRODUIT DANS LES CAS SUSMENTIONNÉS.*3 Les SYSTÈMES/ÉQUIPEMENTS DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION sont dotés de systèmes OEPP (organiseur électronique de poste de pilotage) de classe 2 et de classe 1 utilisés pendant des phases critiques de vol (par exemple, pendant le décollage et l’atterrissage) et(ou) montés sur l’avion. Les systèmesOEPPdeclasse1etdeclasse2sontdénisparlecirculaired’informationFAA:AC(AdvisoryCircular)120-76Aoulefeuiletn°36JAA:JAATGL(TemporaryGuidanceLeaets)No36.EXPÉDITION DU PRODUIT POUR SERVICE SOUS GARANTIEEmballez soigneusement le produit, de préférence dans son emballage d’origine. Joignez une description deladéfaillancedemêmequ’unepiècejusticativedeladated’achat.PanasonicCanadaInc.nepeutêtre tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le trans-porteur.
48AppendixGARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELSCouverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrica-tion dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE EST LA SEULE OFFERTE PAR PCI COUVRANT LES SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS. PCI ne garantit pas les logiciels. Reportez-vous à la garantie écrite du concédant de licence d’utilisation du logiciel (qui accompagne la copie du logiciel) pour toute réclamation en vertu de la garantie.Réclamation – marche à suivre – Panasonic Canada Inc. remplacera toute disquette ou support défectueux si l’article en question est retourné, port payé, à son service de Marketing – produits informatiques, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3, dans les soixante (60) jours suivant la date d’achat original. Joignez à votre envoiunepiècejusticativedevotreachatetunedescriptionduproblème.Recours – La responsabilité de PCI - et votre seul recours - dans le cas de toute défaillance couverte par la garantie sur ce support de logiciel est limitée au seul remplacement du support. Elle ne couvre aucun autre dommage,ycompris,maisnonexclusivement,laperted’usageoudeprots,niaucundommagespécial,indi-rect ou consécutif, ni aucune autre réclamation de nature similaire ou autre.Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne s’applique pas si la ou les disquettes ou autre support ont été utilisés dans un produit d’une marque autre que Panasonic ou dans des conditions environnementales autresquecellesspéciéesparPCIoulefabricant,ousoumisàunemauvaiseutilisation,àlanégligence,àunemanutentioninadéquateouencoresileprogrammeaétémodiéousubiunetentativedemodicationoudesdommages attribuables à un accident ou à un cas fortuit. De plus, PCI n’assume aucune responsabilité pour toute perte de, ou tout dommage à, un programme, des données ou un support de sauvegarde amovible.GÉNÉRALITÉSPCI NE RECONNAÎT AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE, EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON EXCLUSIVEMENT, LES GARANTIES IMPLICITES DE VALEUR COMMERCIALE ET D’UTILITÉ À UNE FIN QUELCONQUE, À L’ÉGARD DU LOGICIEL, SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS, PRODUITS INFORMATIQUES, PÉRIPHÉRIQUES ET ACCESSOIRES.SOUS AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE PCI NE POURRA ÊTRE TENUE RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES SPÉCIAUX, INDIRECTS OU CONSÉCUTIFS ATTRIBUABLES À UN MANQUEMENT AUX GARANTIES LIMITÉES DÉCRITES DANS LE PRÉSENT DOCUMENT OU À L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT INFORMA-TIQUE, Y COMPRIS, SANS RESTRICTION, LA PERTE DE DONNÉES, D’AFFAIRES, D’ACHALANDAGE OU DE PROFIT.DANS TOUS LES CAS, LA RESPONSABILITÉ MAXIMALE DE PCI POUR TOUT MANQUEMENT NE POURRA EXCÉDER LE PRIX DE VENTE DU PRODUIT INFORMATIQUE.AUCUNE RÉCLAMATION, SANS ÉGARD À SES MOTIFS, NE POURRA ÊTRE FAITE AUPRÈS DE PCI PLUS DE DEUX (2) ANS APRÈS LES FAITS INVOQUÉS À LA BASE D’UNE TELLE RÉCLAMATION.Garantie statutaires – Certaines juridictions interdisent de telles limitations ou exclusions; aussi, pourraient-elles ne pas s’appliquer.LIMITED WARRANTY (GARANTIE LIMITÉE)
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