Personal Computer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model No. CF-18 Series Getting Started Read Me First.................................................. 3 Names and Functions of Parts ........................ 8 First-time Operation ......................................
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.
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.
Read Me First 10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that this is a major nationwide problem. Notice for the products using LCD This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps containing a small amount of mercury.
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.
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.
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.
Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. Wireless LAN Antenna Stylus ( page 21) ( “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.
External Display Port ( Security Lock LOCK A cable can be connected to prevent theft of your computer. For more information, read the manual provided with the cable. “External Display”) 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.
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: This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Optional Port Replicator contains TNC connector for external mounted antenna. Employed antenna cannot exceed 7 dBi antenna gain and must be professionally installed.
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.
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 Battery Pack ........1 AC Cord ...............
4 Connect your computer to a power outlet. DC-IN Jack DC IN 16 V CAUTION 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. Latch B 2 Getting Started 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.
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 .
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.
First-time Operation Information for Windows XP 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. Getting Started 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 Latch B 2 1 Open the display. 1 Pull up on the latch A and release the latch B. 2 Lift open the display. 1 Latch A 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. Power Switch Power Indicator While booting, avoid the following until the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off. • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
Starting Up/Shutting Down 3 Log on to Windows. After confirming that the hard disk drive indicator ( ) has turned off, select the user and input the password, then select . Until the correct password entered, the computer will not operate. 4 Select your application. You are able to start working on your computer.
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 U . CAUTION Do not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure. • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch.
Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Work Surface Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. For instructions on how to operate, refer to “Touch Pad”. Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface.
Touchscreen (Basic Operation) Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).) The operation settings can be changed. For detailed information, refer to “Touchscreen”. Moving the cursor Clicking One tap Cursor Stylus Double-clicking Touch and hold the object (i. e.
Operating in Tablet Mode In addition to being used as a regular notebook computer (Laptop mode), this computer can also be operated in Tablet mode. Simply turn the display around 180°, and close the computer with the display facing up. In Tablet mode, the computer can be operated using the touchpage 21), the software keyboard and the tablet buttons ( “Tablet Butscreen ( tons”), instead of the internal keyboard and the touch pad. Set the computer in Tablet mode using the following procedure.
Changing the Display Settings Stylus To rotate the display Press the rotation button until the display is set at the angle that is most comfortable for you. For detailed information, refer to “Display Rotation” NOTE LCD brightness control Input Panel Enter Rotation Security You can set the computer so that the display automatically rotates to your preferred angle when changing from Laptop Mode to Tablet Mode or vice versa.
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. 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. (Refer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents included.
Useful Information Usage Environment Environment In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) NOTE Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range. When the computer is left powered on in a low temperature environment, set [Turn off hard disks] to [Never] in the following menu to avoid damage to the hard disk drive.
Useful Information Maintenance Touch Pad page 20 Display Use the Soft Cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the Soft Cloth.) If the Protective Film becomes dirty or damaged, it may be time to replace your Protective Film. The Protective Film is a disposable item. To find out the model number of your Protective Film, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When Using Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral devices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual, carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used. Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computer’s specifications. Connect the devices properly, paying close attention to the condition and position of the connectors.
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. Error Code/Message 0211: Keyboard error 0251: System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Action 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. You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer’s usage status.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) 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 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Properties]. 2 Select [Tools] - [Check Now].
Display (continued) During simultaneous display, one of the screens becomes disordered When an a moving picture such as an MPEG file is being played with Media Player, the display destination cannot be switched using Fn + F3 Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 . If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display destination in the following menu.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) Touch Pad / Touchscreen The cursor cannot be controlled properly The cursor does not move in scrolling area of the touch pad Unable to input using the touch pad Unable to point correctly with the stylus included with the computer Unable to input by touching the display If you are using an external mouse, ensure that the external mouse has been connected correctly. Restart the computer by using the keyboard (Press , U , and select [Restart] with R ).
Fast User Switching Function Some applications may not work properly When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly. • Key combinations with the Fn key may not work. • It may not be possible to set the settings of the display. • Wireless LAN may not work. • A serial mouse may not work. In this case, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.
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.
10 At the confirmation message , press Y . The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about 20 minutes.) CAUTION 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.
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 Select [2], enter the partition size (GB), and press Enter . • You can cancel this operation by pressing 0 . • The data partition size will be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. The maximum settable size will differ depending on models. [At the time of purchase] [After the backup area is created] The usable hard disk area Can be accessed from Windows (Two partitions).
3 Select the operation to be executed from the menu. 1 Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]]. (When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.) 2 At the confirmation message, press Y . The backup process will begin. 1 Press 2 to execute [2. [Restore]]. (When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.
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 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
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.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
Appendix Memo 47
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.