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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Getting Started
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Useful Information
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-74 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First ........9 Description of Parts ........11 First-time Operation Useful Information ........13 On-screen Manual ......14 Handling and Maintenance ......16 Hard Disk Backup Function ......19 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........20 Reinstalling Software Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
  • Page 3: Read Me First

    FCC registration number and ringer ent from that to which the receiver is connected. equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- required, this information must be provided to the tele- enced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 4 Read Me First 9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 “Caution : To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or larger telecommunication line cord.” other electronic device to send any message via a “ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser telephone fax machine unless such message clearly uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26...
  • Page 5 If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con- tact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact: Panasonic Services Europe A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
  • Page 6 Read Me First Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre- Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen- cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol- les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.
  • Page 7 CD/DVD Drive Caution CAUTION! Laser safety information is appropriate only when drive THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. with laser is installed. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF Les mesures de sécurité relatives au laser ne s’appliquent PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN que lors de l’installation d’une unité...
  • Page 8 Pack Other Than the One Specified equivalent to an 80% charge level for normal tempera- Use only the specified Panasonic battery ture mode. pack (CF-VZSU43) with your CF-74. Use of The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount...
  • Page 9: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A :Speaker : Power status (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Blink- Reference Manual “Key Combinations” ing green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly: Cannot B :USB port power on or resume due to low temperature.) Reference Manual “USB Devices” : Battery status C :Stylus holder Reference Manual “Battery Power”...
  • Page 10 Description of Parts Right side EX PC Rear side Bottom A :ExpressCard slot K :LAN port Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” Reference Manual “LAN” B :PC Card slot L : Modem port Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” Reference Manual “Modem” C :Smart Card slot M :Serial port ...
  • Page 11: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 30). • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
  • Page 12 When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating of the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 30). Setup Windows.
  • Page 13: On-Screen Manual

    The Important Tips will provide you with the helpful information about the battery and touchscreen. Read to use the bat- tery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time. To access the Important Tips: A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
  • Page 14: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation : 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage: -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
  • Page 15 Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.) To clean areas other than the LCD panel Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it thoroughly.
  • Page 16: Hard Disk Backup Function

    Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 17 Windows cannot start up, or the data may be lost and the backup and restore functions may not be completed. Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up.
  • Page 18 Hard Disk Backup Function Select the setting. To back up hard disk contents to the backup area A Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]]. • If the hard disk is divided into two partitions, select the backup method at the next screen. B At the confirmation message, press Y.
  • Page 19: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

    Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 20: Reinstalling Software

    Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 21 Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter.
  • Page 22: Error Code/Message

    Press the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the extended RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    The computer does not resume from standby. (The power indicator blinks quickly in green.) You have forgotten the Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 30). password. Administrator password: • If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a new password.
  • Page 24 B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot F8 until the Windows Advanced Options screen disappears at startup, press and hold Menu is displayed.
  • Page 25 Display During Simultaneous dis- When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD. play, one of the screens If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display by clicking [start] - [Con- becomes disordered.
  • Page 26: Limited Use License Agreement

    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.
  • Page 27: Contrat De Licence D'usage Limité

    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.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-74CCBAXBM/CF-74CCBADBM. The model number is dif- ferent according to the unit configuration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
  • Page 29 These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g stan- Only for model with Bluetooth dards. Actual speeds may differ. This slot does not support the MultiMedia card. Operation has been confirmed for Panasonic SD Memory Cards with up to 2 GB capacity.
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover dam- age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alter-...
  • Page 31 No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
  • Page 32 The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc. 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5,...

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