Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-50 series XP Read Me First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Names and Functions of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 First-time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Started Contents Getting Started 13 16 17 18 Troubleshooting List of Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dealing with Problems (Summary) . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . .
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-50J2KUEKM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
Read Me First Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem. 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.
Read Me First Getting Started contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entry, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In order to program this information into your fax software, you should refer to the manual of the Fax software being used. 10.
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. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) z 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. Getting Started Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.
Getting Started Names and Functions of Parts 7
Getting Started Names and Functions of Parts 8
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. 1 Confirm the inclusion of all parts. Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (Î page 33) Model No :CF-AA1653A Getting Started AC adaptor . . . . . . . 1 AC Cord . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Battery Pack . . . . . . .
First-time Operation Handling the AC adaptor z Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections. z Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer. z When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet. z Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning.
CAUTION z Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (Î page 12). z When creating a new user account: • If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (Î page 12), 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].
First-time Operation Information for Windows XP z Depending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. Check with your system administrator for details. z You can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open the display. A Slide the latch located at the front. B Lift open the display. 2 Turn your computer on. Press the power switch power indicator and hold it for approximately one second until the turns on before releasing it. z While booting, avoid the following until the hard disk drive indicator has turned off. z Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. z Touching the power switch. z Performing any keyboard or touch pad or external mouse operations.
Starting Up/Shutting Down z You may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on at very low temperatures. These functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions that may occur at low temperatures. Situation Action The computer turns on, and the mes- The computer is warming up before start up. sage “Warming up the system (up to Wait for the computer to start up (takes up to 20 minutes)” is displayed. 20 minutes).
Shutting Down (power off your computer) 1 2 3 Save important data and close each application. Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer]. Select [Turn Off]. Your computer will power off automatically. z Restarting your computer (without shutting down): Select [Restart]. To shut down using the keyboard: Press , U , and select [Turn Off] with U.
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 surface. Tapping/Clicking Tapping or Clicking Double-Tapping or Double-Clicking Operation Double-Tapping/ Double-Clicking Dragging Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
Reference Manual Reference Manual / Important Tips The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, the Reference Manual 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.
Useful Information Usage Environment Environment z 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 or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
Maintenance Display Avoid using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. z Avoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen. Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. z Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force.
Useful Information Saving Data on the Hard Disk z 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. z Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or hard disk drive indicator is on. Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems. z Save all valuable data to disks.
Wireless LAN To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN Operation z If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.
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 Panasonic Technical Support.( Î page 33) Troubleshooting Error Code/Message Solution 0211 Keyboard error z If an external keyboard or mouse is connected, disconnect these devices.
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 Panasonic Technical Support ( Î page 33). You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer’s usage status.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Starting Up When the previous item is not the cause z Press F9 in the Setup Utility. This will restore the Setup Utility’s settings to their default values (except the password settings). z Try removing all peripheral devices. z Check a disk error using the following procedure. A Display [Local Disk (C:) Properties]. Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Properties]. B Select [Tools] - [Check Now].
The screen becomes disordered z Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the screen. Restart the computer. z When using Dualview, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD. z When using Dualview, do not press Fn + F3. z Restart your computer immediately after enabling or disabling Dualview.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Reference Manual The Reference Manual is not displayed z Is Acrobat Reader installed? If Acrobat Reader is not installed, run [c:\util\reader\acroreader51_enu_full.exe] in [start] - [Run] to reinstall the program. When installing the program, do not change the installation destination folder. If the destination folder is changed, the Reference Manual cannot be opened from [start] menu.
Reinstalling Software When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data that is on your hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition. z If you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation procedure. Before Reinstallation Preparing z The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).
Reinstalling Software z Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del, as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation procedure cannot be executed. J After the reinstallation procedure completes, the screen should appear. Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key. The computer will be shut down.
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.
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for completely 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 This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-50J2KUEKM. The model number will change depending on the configuration of the unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size, Operating System, LCD type, and whether a DVD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or a DVD MULTI drive is included or not. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.
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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.
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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.
