OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer Model No. CF-Y2 Series Page Read Me First ................................................. 3 Names and Functions of Parts ...................... 10 First-time Operation ...................................... 12 Getting Started XP Getting Started Contents Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................ 16 Touch Pad ..................................................... 19 Reference Manual ......................................... 20 RAM Module ..........
Customer’s Record Model No. *1 Dealer’s Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer’s Address Date of Purchase *1 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-Y2EWAZZBM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.
Read Me First For U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS “NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).
Read Me First Getting Started Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes: 1.
Lithium Battery Lithium Battery! This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel. Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur. DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution Bottom CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE1 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Read Me First Precautions Usage Handling Getting Started Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperature difference. Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC {41 oF to 95 oF} Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC {-4 oF to 140 oF} Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel The LCD panel should not be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. Avoid Heat Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat. Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing. Do Not Disassemble Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disassemble, or modify it.
Names and Functions of Parts Speakers To adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 Speaker on/off: Fn + F4 Function Keys For information on the key combinations available. ( “Using the Fn Key”). CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come near the speakers. Getting Started Keyboard Touch Pad ( page 19) LCD Power Switch Security Lock A Kensington cable can be connected. For more information, read the manual that comes with cable.
CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come near this area. External Display Port “External Display”) DC-IN Jack “Wireless DC IN 16V Getting Started ( Wireless LAN ( page 27, LAN”) USB Ports ( “USB Devices (External Mouse etc.)”) LAN ( “LAN”) CAUTION CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic media to come near this area. Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port.
First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations. the inclusion of all parts. 1 Confirm Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact your technical support office ( Getting Started AC adaptor .......... 1 AC Cord ............... 1 Battery Pack ........
5 Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery pack will be charged automatically. Charging Time: Approx. 5.5 hours (Varies depending on the usage conditions.) Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections.
First-time Operation 5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. 6 Enter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next]. Getting Started NOTE It may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen of step 7 is displayed. Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the touch pad, etc. If the keyboard or the touch pad etc.
When creating a new user account: · If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( below), or conduct other related operations before creating the user account, you will be unable to use any previous mail history or settings. · When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer administrator]. Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can create additional limited user accounts.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open the display. 1 Press and hold the latch (A) located at the front. 2 Lift open the display. CAUTION Do not open the display wider than necessary (170° or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display. 2 Turn your computer on. Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it.
NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off. The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad or an external mouse (when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed. The power to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being installed.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) 1 Save important data and close each application. 2 Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. 3 Select [Turn Off]. Your computer will power off automatically. Restarting your computer (without shutting down): Select [Restart]. To shut down using the keyboard: Press , U , and select [Turn Off] with Enter . , then press CAUTION Operation Do not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure.
Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button Function Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface. Tapping/Clicking or tapping clicking To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right button.
Reference Manual Reference Manual / Important Tips Contents of the Reference Manual The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, these manuals can also be printed. Reference Manual The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works, and other useful information. How to access the Reference Manual Select [Reference Manual] in [start].
RAM Module Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly. RAM module specifications: ( page 48) 172 pins, Micro DIMM, 2.5 V, DDR SDRAM, PC2700 Contact your technical support office to confirm recommended RAM module. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
RAM Module 2 Place the RAM module lightly in parallel with a slot. (The gold terminals (F) are visible) Operation 3 Insert the module parallel to the slot and press firmly until the gold terminals are no longer visible. The slot may be damaged if the following procedure is performed without inserting the module firmly. 22 4 Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (G) lock into place.
Removing the RAM module 1 Gently open the left and right hooks (H). The RAM module will be raised at an angle. 2 Gently remove the RAM module from the slot. Put the cover back in place. 1 Insert the cover at an angle, then fit it into place. 2 Fasten the screw. NOTE If the RAM module has not been inserted properly, or if a RAM module other than one matching the specifications has been inserted, a beep will sound and the message “Extended RAM Module Failed” will be displayed when turning the power on.
Useful Information Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over. When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk may become inoperable.
Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable. Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator is on. Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems. Save all valuable data to disks. Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data.
Useful Information Security of the Computer Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from damage by computer viruses, etc. Operation Windows Security Center What is Windows Security Center? The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of Windows security information, and monitors antivirus measures and other Windows security settings to ensure optimum safety. Use the Windows Security Center function to protect your computer from damage by viruses, etc.
Computer Viruses Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly. We recommend you run the software: When booting your computer. After receiving data. We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress them before running a check). Windows Update You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Useful Information DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Before using the drive Do not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens. When opening/closing the disk cover Operation When the computer is on, be sure to use the drive power/open switch on the front right of the computer or perform the ejecting operation through Windows.
List of Error Codes When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact your technical support office ( page 50).
Dealing with Problems (Summary) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The “Reference Manual” also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact your technical support office ( page 50). You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer’s usage status.
Starting Up (continued) When the previous item is not the cause Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( “Setup Utility”). This will restore the Setup Utility’s settings to their default values (except the password settings). Try removing all peripheral devices. Check a disk error using the following procedure. 1 Display [Local Disk (C:) Properties]. Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Properties]. 2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now].
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Display (continued) The external display no longer displays properly When you want to display the fonts or icons at a larger size When a video such as an MPEG file and a DVD video is being played with WinDVD or Windows® Media Player, the display destination cannot be switched using Fn + F3 During simultaneous display, if one of the screens malfunctions The notification area icons on the bottom right of the screen are hidden and cannot be seen When an external display no
Standby / Hibernation Function (continued) The computer does not resume Takes time to resume Did you disconnect the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the computer was in standby mode? If the computer's power supply is disconnected while the computer is in standby mode, all unsaved data will be lost. Did you slide the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more? If you slide the power switch and hold it for four seconds or more, the power will be turned off forcibly.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Touch Pad Cannot scroll Confirm that the check mark is added to [Use Touch Pad function] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] - [General settings]. When a screen cannot scroll horizontally, add a check mark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen described above, and click [OK].
Others When trying to play back video files using Windows ® Media Player, the message [Codec required] appears, and the file cannot be played back Cannot operate Fn key Cannot start a networkused program, or cannot share files or printers Is it necessary to enable the Windows Firewall? Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding. Is there an input screen (e.g.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Others (continued) When “Automatic Updates” is enabled, will all updates be downloaded (or installed)? Security Center warning function does not operate Problem with Web page display (no display; display is completely white; advertisements, logon, and other pop-ups are not displayed; many windows are displayed at once) Troubleshooting Images in HTML e-mail messages are not displayed in Outlook Express 36 Cannot read attachment file in Outlook Express (cannot save file)
Others (continued) The message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed This message is displayed by the “Security Center” function in Windows XP. The “Security Center” is a function that monitors the level of safety in Windows security settings in order to operate the computer safely, for example, with regard to antivirus measures. It checks the following three items regularly, and displays messages until the settings are made at an appropriate level of safety.
Reinstalling Software When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data on your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition. Even if a hard disk backup area has been created, this backup area will be erased, and all the backed up data will be lost.
If you select [1] or [2], the message [The Backup function has been enabled. If [Recovery] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears. In this case, press Y . If the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to execute [Recovery.]] appears, press R . 9 At the confirmation message, press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about 20 minutes.
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you.
Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l'utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hard Disk Backup Function The hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) hard disk contents or restore backed up contents to their original locations. By backing up the data on your hard disk to a backup area, you can protect your data from loss or damage resulting from operational errors or other factors.
NOTE Regarding backup area • Requires availability of at least half of the entire hard disk. Without sufficient space available, the backup area cannot be created. • When the backup area is created, the usable hard disk capacity will be reduced to less than half. • The backup area cannot be accessed from Windows. For this reason, backed up data cannot be copied to CD-R or other removable disk media. • When the hard disk backup function is executed, data in the backup area will be overwritten.
Hard Disk Backup Function 7 Select how to divide the hard disk from the menu. Select [1]. [At the time of purchase] [After the backup area is created] The usable hard disk area The backup area Can be accessed from Windows (One partition). Cannot be accessed from Windows. Select [2], enter the partition size (GB), and press Enter .
Backing Up and Restoring Data CAUTION Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 42). Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example by turning off the power or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed. 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up.
Hard Disk Backup Function If you select [3] in step 8 ( page 38) and execute reinstallation, the drive name for the second partition (data partition) may be switched with that of the SD Memory Card. You can still use the drives after the names have been switched, but you can also return the drive names to their original state using the following procedures.
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for erasing hard disk data. When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data following the steps below. The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased.
Specifications Main Specifications Model No.
Main Specifications Battery Pack Operating Time*1 Charging Time*4 Clock Battery AC Adaptor*5 Input Output Power Consumption*6 Environment Operation Temperature Humidity Storage Temperature Humidity Physical Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating System Utility Programs Li-ion 7.4 V, 7.05 Ah Approx. 4 hours - 7hours*2 (Approx. 5 hours*3) Approx. 5.5 hours Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 16 V DC, 2.5 A Approx.
LIMITED WARRANTY For U.S.A. PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is covered by a separate warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
For Canada PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Outline of the International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program The international ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.
