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Personal Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CF-25 Series
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First .......................................................... 5
First-time Operation ............................................... 6
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ................................... 8
Computing On the Road .................................... 12
Battery Power ....................................................... 15
Security Measures...............................................
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Customer's Record Model Dealer's No. Name Serial No. or Code Dealer's No. Address Date of Purchase Introduction Illustrations in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injur WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injur : : : Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual m
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For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as Frequency Interference Statement Important FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance Brown: with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus The wire which is coloured Brow
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Usage Lithium Battery Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold Lithium Battery! Do not store or use the computer in locations This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, o o o o Operation: 5 C (41 o o o o -20 application! Warnung bezüglich der Lithiumbatterie Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel (Sicherungsbatterie) Avoid Humidity, Liquids and Dust Datum und Uhrzeit der eingebauten Uhr sowie anderer Do not store or use the computer in locations Systemdaten im Speicher bei einer Unterbre
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Read Me First Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator ( ) is on. Save all valuable data to floppy disks. Use the security function for all important data. ® ® * This computer uses Microsoft 95 Operating System. Saving Data on Floppy Disks Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the Multimedia Pocket indicator ( ) is on. Use care when handl
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First-time Operation It’s now time to get started. Please read the steps below to help you learn what parts are in- 1 Confirm the inclusion of all parts y CAUTION Please prepare nine 2HD formatted floppy disks to create backup disks of the AC Adapter ................................ 1 AC Cord....................................... 1 CF-AA1526 Operating Instructions ........... 1 Cap Sheet ................................... 1 TranXit ......................................... 1 Windows 95 Syste
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Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 36) 4 , slide the latch located at the front and lift open the displa To open the display Power Switch CAUTION After you have turned your computer off, you must wait more than ten seconds Move the power Set Windows up 5 switch toward the rear direction and one second until the NOTE If the display or the sound quality is not right, you can adjust the brightness and Close Internet Explorer 4.0 6 At the [Welcome - Microsoft Internet Explorer], select a
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open up the display NOTE Turn your computer on 2 Power Switch Move the power switch toward the rear direction and hold it there for about one second until the power indicator goes on before releasing it. CAUTION If security indicator ( ) is displayed, Upon entering your User Password and pressing . Will Start Will Not Start * (Power off) * If you are starting from the suspend mode ( page 10), if after three attempts the correct password is not input, or
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Using the Touch Pad CAUTION Do not turn the computer ON while your fingers are in contact with the touch pad. The operation of the touch pad may be affected. If operation is affected, wait at least five Moving the cursor Clicking or One tap Work Surface Cursor One tap Double-clicking Dragging or or Two quick While holding Two quick taps down the button, taps Two quick taps, but on moving your fin- the second tap leav- ger on the work ing your finger down surface (applying pressure) and movin
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) 1 To shut down, save all data and select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu NOTE From the keyboard, 2 Confirm shutdown . (In the OFF state, if you are not recharging your battery pack or if the pack is fully charged, your computer consumes approximately 1.1W.) Restarting your computer (without shutting down) NOTE To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down, ( Restarting your computer in MS-DOS mode NOTE Starting Up Y
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Using the hibernation function Power Switch Run the Setup Utility ( page 40) 1 Using and , select [Power Management], then press 2 3 Using and , select [Power Switch], set [Hibernation] Do not touch the with , then press power switch while 4 Close the Setup Utility ( page 40) tering the hiberna- CAUTION When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do Hibernation Mode not touch the touch pad or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is con- Do not power off d
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Computing On the Road Four Important Points POINT 1 Be sure to charge your battery before and after use. POINT 2 o get the maximum use of your battery, set the power T management mode. POINT 3 Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before leaving your home or office. is highly recommended. POINT 4 Always watch your battery level! Conserving Power Things to Remember Leave your computer off when it is not in use ( page 10) Adjust the brightness (dark) with + , ( page 42) Before
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Setting Power Management (How to set [Advanced] and the hibernation timeout) Run the Setup Utility ( page 40) 1 2 Using and , select [Power Management], then press Using and , select [Power Saving], then set [Advanced] 3 with (To avoid setting the hibernation timeout, press and proceed on to step 6 . ) 4 Using and , select [Power Switch], then set [Hiberna- tion] with Using and , select [Hibernation Timeout], set either [4 5 min] or [16 min] with , then press Close the Setup Utility ( p
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Computing On the Road Battery Status Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status ( page 15) Battery Indicator Battery Status Orange* Green* Red Blinking red * Check your connections. If the problem persists, consult your Blinking orange for 5 ( page 15) seconds after the AC adapter is connected* Blinking orange** Refreshing Blinking green** * NOTE When using the optional CD-ROM pack: Recharging is temporarily stopped when the drive is being accessed. In the case, the battery Ge
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Battery Power Precautions Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of • Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to heat. • Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when • Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, • Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-) contacts. • The battery pack is a rechargeable battery intended for use with the CF-25
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Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement [CF-VZS250A Power off your computer ( page 10) 1 CAUTION Loosen the screw, and then take off the cover 2 Taking out the battery pack 3 2 1 1 2 Inserting a battery pack 1 2 1 2 Put the cover back into place and then fasten the screw 4 NOTE Using CF-VZS250A or CF-VZS252 (Ni-MH)* Battery refreshing AC adapter is connected.) Follow the instructions below to execute the battery re-
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Security Measures Situation Function to use Reference When you do not want your computer to be used without permission When the User Password is set Upon entering your User Password and pressing . Will Start Will Not Start * (Power off) * If you are starting from the suspend mode ( page 10), if after three attempts the correct password is not input, or if no password is entered for about a minute, the computer returns to the suspend mode. Setting the user password (enabling, changing, disablin
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Security Measures Re-enter your password at the [Enter User Password Again] 5 Using and , select [Set User Password], then press 6 At the confirmation screen, press 7 Press to end the password setting procedure 8 Close the Setup Utility ( page 40) 9 CAUTION To prevent the changing of your password without permission • When running the Setup Utility program, do not leave your computer even for a • When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily When th
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When you want to prevent theft of or damage to data by using a floppy disk Preventing the use of a floppy disk Procedure 1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 40) Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press 2 3 Using and , select [Boot Up Drive], then set either [HDD FDD] or [CDD FDD HDD] with CAUTION When changing to the [HDD 5 . Using the and , select [Floppy Operation], set [Disable] 4 with , then press Close the Setup Utility ( page 40) 5 When you do not want your Supervisor Setup
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Security Measures Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling) Run the Setup Utility ( page 40) 1 2 Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Using and , select [Supervisor Password], then press 3 To enable or change your supervisor password 4 . CAUTION or . word. The numeric keys combined with alphabet keys on the lower key- To disable your supervisor password Using and . 7 . Re-enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password 5 Again] NOTE When you do not
