Panasonic CF-C1 manual

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    Contents Getting Started OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer Model No. CF-C1 series Introduction ................................................................. 2 Read Me First ............................................................ 3 (Precautions) Description of Parts .................................................... 9 First-time O[...]

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    2 Getting Started In t r o du c t i o n Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully .  T erms and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury . NOTE : Useful and helpful information. Enter : Press [Enter] ke[...]

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    3 Getting Started Re a d M e F i r st Models for Europe <Only for model with a “CE ” mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby , Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you wan[...]

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    4 Getting Started Read Me First Models for UK W arning This apparatus must be earthed for your safety . T o ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effec- tively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correct[...]

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    5 Getting Started Important Safety Instructions <Only for model with modem> When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water , for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitche[...]

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    6 Getting Started Read Me First Y our Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem receives and transmits radio frequency energy while switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations and always switch off[...]

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    7 Getting Started THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS P ART OF , NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS *1 , MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCES- SORIES *2 , LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIP- MENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS THA T ARE INVOL VED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY . P ANASONIC WIL[...]

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    8 Getting Started <Only for model with modem> Use the Modem with a Regular T elephone Line Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise switches) of a company or business of fi ce, etc. or to a digital public phone or use in a country or area not supported by the computer may result in a fi re or electric shocks.  Do not place the co[...]

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    9 Getting Started Descr i p ti on o f Pa r t s A: Web Camera <Only for model with W eb Camera> T o use the Web Camera, the software corresponding to the web camera is needed.  Reference Manual “Web Camera” B: LCD  Reference Manual “Digitizer / Multi T ouch Op- eration” “Screen Input Operation” C: Wireless LAN Antenna <Onl[...]

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    10 Getting Started F G H A B C D E P Q R S T U V L M K I J N O Bottom A: DC-IN Jack B: Modem Port <Only for model with modem>  Reference Manual “Modem” C: LAN Port  Reference Manual “LAN” D: V entilation Hole (Exhaust) E: USB Ports  Reference Manual “USB Devices” F: SD Memory Card Slot  Reference Manual “SD/SDHC Memo[...]

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    11 Getting Started Rotating the Display  Switching to the T ablet Mode A Open the display . Lift up the display until it stops (approx. 90 degrees). B Slide the Display Rotation Lock (A) to the unlocked position. NOTE  Do not press the tablet buttons, and do not rotate the display by holding the up- per part of the display .  Do not allow [...]

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    12 Getting Started  Switching to the Laptop Mode A Open the display . Lift up the display until it stops (approx. 90 degrees). NOTE  Do not press the tablet buttons, and do not rotate the display by holding the up- per part of the display .  Do not allow your fi ngers to get caught between the display and the base when rotating the displa[...]

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    13 Getting Started Before Using the Pen (Included) The tether prevents the pen (included) from falling accidentally . Attaching the pen (included) to the computer using the tether In this section, illustrations of the digitizer pen are used as examples. AB C Thread the second loop on the tether through the hole as illustrated. D Using the Hand Stra[...]

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    14 Getting Started  Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not fi nd the described accessories, contact your technical support of fi ce. • AC Adaptor . . . . . 1 Model No: CF-AA6503A • AC Cord . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Packs . . 2 Model No: CF-VZSU66U • Soft Cloth . . . . . . 1 (  Reference Manual “Di[...]

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    15 Getting Started 2 ① A 3 2 Opening the Display A Hold the side of the computer with either of your hands and then hold and lift the (A) part to open the display . CAUTION  Do not open the display wider than necessary (130° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the computer holding the edge of the LCD[...]

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    16 Getting Started 5 Setup Windows. Follow the on-screen instructions.  The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turned off.  After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while. This is not a malfunction. W ait for a moment unt[...]

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    17 Getting Started  Press the NumLock key and input in the T en-key mode to input numbers.  T o match the languages, change the language settings after setting up Windows (  below). Do not change the settings in [T o change system or these settings, click Customize] of [Regional and Language Options] during setting up Windows. 6 <For MU[...]

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    18 Getting Started 8 Perform the screen calibration. NOTE  Perform the following calibration for each user .  Rotate the display to primary landscape before performing the calibration. <Only for model with digitizer> A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [T ablet PC Settings]. B Click [Calibrate]. C Click [Pen input[...]

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    19 Getting Started NOTE  PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum 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 [...]

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    20 Getting Started  T o change the partition structure Y ou can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new parti- tion. This computer has a single partition as default setting. A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].  A standard user needs to enter an admin[...]

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    21 Useful Information On- s cr e en Man ual Y ou can access the Reference Manual and the Important T ips on the computer screen. When you access the Reference Manual and the Important T ips for the fi rst time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed.  Reference Manual The Ref[...]

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    22 Useful Information Hand li ng and Mai nt enanc e Operation Environment  Place the computer on a fl at stable surface. Do not place the computer upright. If the computer is exposed to an ex- tremely strong impact, it may become inoperable.  T emperature: Operation : 5 ° C to 35 ° C Storage : -20 ° C to 60 ° C Humidity: Operation : 30 %[...]

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    23 Useful Information  When using the digitizer/touchscreen  Use the pen (included) with the computer . Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. The screen may be damaged as a result.  Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or ha[...]

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    24 Useful Information Handling and Maintenance  Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless W AN <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless W AN>  Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless W AN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.  When the battery indica[...]

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    25 Useful Information If Y ou Spill W ater on the Keyboard Note that repairs resulting from liquids being spilled on the computer are not free of charge, and not covered by war- ranty . The keyboard on this computer incorporate a drain system (a moisture protection mechanism) that minimizes the amount of liquid reaching the inside of the computer e[...]

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    26 Useful Information Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation. CAUTION Do not delete the partition with boot fi les on the hard disk. The disk space in the partiti[...]

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    27 Useful Information 12 At the con fi rmation message, click [YES]. Reinstallation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 30 - 80 minutes.)  Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer . Otherwise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data [...]

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    28 T roubleshooting T r ou ble sho o t in g (B a sic ) Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact your technical support of fi ce. Y ou can also check [...]

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    29 T roubleshooting  Starting Up and Sleep/Standby and Hibernation Mode [Executing Battery Recali- bration] screen appears.  The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. T o start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on. The computer will not auto- matically enter sleep / stand[...]

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    30 T roubleshooting  Password Even after entering the pass- word, a message appears requesting to type it again.  If lights up, press NumLk to disable the ten-key mode, and then input.  If lights up, press Caps Lock to disable the Caps Lock mode, and then input. Cannot log on to Windows. (“The user name or pass- word is incorrect.” is [...]

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    31 T roubleshooting  Battery The battery indicator lights red.  The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9 % or less).  Connect the AC adaptor . Y ou can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor , save your data and power off your computer . After replacing the battery pack with a fu[...]

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    32 T roubleshooting  T ouch Pad/Screen/Keyboard The image on the display does not rotate.  The application program currently running may not support the image rotation. Quit the program, and then try to rotate the image.  Install the Wireless Switch Utility , if not installed. <For MUI OS model> When you press some keys, the Software[...]

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    33 Appendix LI M ITED US E LIC EN SE A G REE M ENT THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS P ANASONIC PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONL Y TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MA Y BE USED BY YOU ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW . YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVEL Y DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE [...]

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    34 Appendix Sp e c i fi cat i o ns This page provides the speci fi cations for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit con fi guration.  T o check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.  Run the Setup Utility (  Reference Manual “Setup Ut[...]

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    35 Appendix Model No. CF-C1ADAAZDE/CF-C1ADAAZGE CF-C1A T AAZDE/CF-C1A T AAZGE Battery Pack Li-ion 7.4 V , 6.0 Ah (T yp.), 5.7 Ah (Min.) Operating T ime *20 Approx. 10.0 hours (When using 1 battery pack: approx. 5.0 hours) (Economy Mode (ECO) – Disable) Charging T ime *21 Approx. 3.0 hours (Power off) / Approx. 5.0 hours (Power on) (When using 1 b[...]

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    36 Appendix *1 The Intel ® Active Management T echnology (Intel ® AMT) function must be set before use. *2 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes / 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes *3 Y ou can physically expand the memory up to 4 GB , but the total amount of usable memory available will be less depending on the actual system con fi guration. *4 A segment of the main [...]

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    37 Appendix P ANASONIC COMPUTER PRODUCTS EUROPE Panasonic Computer Products Europe (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is treated in a different section of this warranty) with new or refurbished parts, from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. This warr[...]

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    38 Appendix P ANASONIC COMPUTER PRODUCTS EUROPE Data Storage Media Data Storage Media is the media on which the Operating System, drivers and programs originally installed by Pana- sonic on the main unit are stored. This media is originally provided with the unit. Panasonic warrants to you only that the disc(s) or other media on which the Programs [...]

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    39 MEM O CF-C1mk1(CPE02283YA)_OI_EN.indb 39 CF-C1mk1(CPE02283YA)_OI_EN.indb 39 10/15/2010 11:21:03 AM 10/15/2010 11:21:03 AM[...]

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    As an E NERGY S TA R ® Partner , Panasonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TA R ® guidelines for energy ef fi ciency . By enabling available power management settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity , saving the user energy . Outline of the International E NERGY S TA[...]