User's Manual

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Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................ 17

Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ............................. 20

Touchscreen (Basic Operation).......................... 21

Operating in Tablet Mode .............................. 22

Reference Manual ......................................... 24

Useful Information ......................................... 25

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........ 36

Hard Disk Backup Function ............................. 38

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .......................... 42

Specifications ................................................ 43

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... 45

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes ........................................ 28

Dealing with Problems (Summary) .................. 29

Reinstalling Software .................................... 34

Getting Started

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

Names and Functions of Parts ........................ 8

First-time Operation ...................................... 12

Contents

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer

to page 24 on how to access the Reference Manual.

Reference Manual

• Read Me First

• Key Combinations

Reference Manual

• Tablet Buttons

• Touch Pad

•

Touchscreen

• Software keyboard

•

Panasonic Hand Writing

• Display Rotation

• Standby/Hibernation

Functions

• Security Measures

•

Computing on the Road

• Battery Power

• PC Cards

• RAM Module

• Port Replicator

• External Display

• USB Devices

• Modem

• LAN

• Wireless LAN

• Hard Disk Drive

• Setup Utility

• Icon Enlarger

• LED Indicators

Reference Manual

• Technical Information

• DMI Viewer

• List of Error Codes

• Dealing with Problems

(Advanced)

Appendix Getting Started

Operation

Troubleshooting

Model No. CF-18 Series

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

Summary of content (17 pages)

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Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-18 Series Getting Started Read Me First.................................................. 3 Names and Functions of Parts ........................ 8 First-time Operation ......................................
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Customer's Record Model No.* Dealer's Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer's Address Getting Started Date of Purchase * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-18DHAZXKM) 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.
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Read Me First For U.S.A. 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.
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Read Me First Getting Started Notice for the products using LCD This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
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For Europe Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, we and Panasonic Service Europe GmbH (PSE), declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please contact to our web address: http://doc.panasonic-tc.de Getting Started Network connection.
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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: 1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
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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. Pile au lithium! Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines données comme la date et l’heure notamment. Elle ne devra être remplacée que par un technicien qualifié.
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Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. Wireless LAN Antenna page 21) Stylus ( ( “Wireless LAN”) Keyboard LED Indicators Getting Started ( “LED Indicators”) Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status Battery pack status Power status LCD ( page 21) Function Keys For information on the key combinations available.
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External Display Port “External Display”) ( Security Lock LOCK A cable can be connected to prevent theft of your computer. For more information, read the manual provided with the cable. Serial Port Use this port to a serial mouse or serial communication devices. Modem Microphone Jack Use only a monaural condenser microphone (miniature jack). Using an input source other than a monaural condenser microphone may not allow audio to be input or may damage the equipment.
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Names and Functions of Parts External Antenna Connectors The external antenna connector is for use as an extension in the future. ( Expansion Bus Connector “Port Replicator”) Getting Started CAUTION FCC RF Exposure Warning: Optional Port Replicator contains TNC connector for external mounted antenna. Employed 2.4 GHz wireless LAN antenna cannot exceed 6 dBi antenna gain and must be professionally installed.
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Using the Tether Attaching the Tether 1 3 Getting Started The tether can be attached to the bottom right or bottom left corner of the display. It prevents the stylus (included) from falling accidentally. Tether 2 4 CAUTION When closing the display, be careful not to catch the tether between the display and main part of the computer. (See the figure below.
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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 are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. AC adaptor .......... 1 AC Cord ............... 1 Battery Pack ........
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4 Connect your computer to a power outlet. DC-IN Jack DC IN 16 V CAUTION Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections. 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. When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet.
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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 time zone, then select [Next]. The computer will restart. Getting Started NOTE It will 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. 7 Enter your administrator password and select .
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NOTE Getting Started When creating a new user account: • If you make mail settings, create password reset disks ( page 16), 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.
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Specifications Main Specifications PC Card Slot Allowable current (total for two slots) RAM Module Slot*6 Serial Port Microphone Jack*7 Interface Headphone Jack USB Port Modem LAN Wireless LAN Expansion Bus Connector External Antenna Connector Speaker Sound Battery Pack Operating Time*9 Charging Time*9 Power On Power Off Clock Battery AC Adaptor*12 Power Consumption*13 Environment In use Temperature Humidity Not in use Temperature Humidity Physical Dimensions*15 (W X H X D) Weight*15 CF-18DHAZXKM Intel® P
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Specifications Software Operating System Utility Programs Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack1a (NTFS File System) Setup Utility DMI Viewer Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Panasonic Hand Writing Software Keyboard Display Rotation Tool PC Information Viewer Hard Disk Backup Utility*16 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*16 Intel® PROSet Icon Enlarger Appendix * 16 The Product Recovery CD-ROM is required.