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Personal Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CF-35 Series
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First ................................................. 5
First-time Operation ........................................ 6
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down.............................. 9
Computing On the Road ............................... 12
Using the Battery Pack.................................. 15
Security Measures ........................................ 17
Infrared Data Communications .............
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Customer's Record Model Dealer's No. Name Serial No. or Code Dealer's No. Address Date of Purchase Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic CF-35 series computer. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper opera- tion of your new computer. 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 injury. WARNING : WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in mo
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Lithium Battery For U.K. Lithium Battery! FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored in it. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug Should only be exchanged by service personnel. for your safety and convenience. Warning! Risk of explosion from incorrect installation or mis- A 3 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. application! Should the fuse need to be replaced please
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Warnings Precautions This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power system. Usage (An IT system is a system having no direct connections be- Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold tween live parts and Earth; the exposed-conducive-parts of the electrical installation are earthed. Do not store or use the computer in locations An IT system is not permitted where the computer is directly exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. connected to public supply systems in the U.K.) Avoid movi
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Read Me First Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Disk Utilities not conforming to FAT32 should not be Please use care when handling your computer, shock may used in the computer. damage your hard disk or make your software applications Running such programs may result in the incorrect dis- and data unusable. play of hard disk drive (HDD) content or damage to data Do not power down your computer while software ap- on the HDD. For more information, please read the
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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- cluded, 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 them is missing or is not working properly, please consult your nearest Panasonic dealer. CAUTION Please prepare 8 2HD formatted floppy disks to create backup disks of the Panasonic and the othe
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Connect your computer to a power outlet 2 1 CAUTION Handling the AC adapter Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the 2 connections. Use only the specified AC adapter (factory control number: CF-AA1526) with your computer. Using an AC adapter other than the one supplied might damage 3 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 as well. If the cord is kept connected, a very lo
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First-time Operation 4 Set Windows up The [Windows 95 Setup] will run after the computer is turned on. Simply follow the on- screen instructions. NOTE Please read the supplemental “Windows 95 Setup Procedure” for a more detailed explanation ( page 35). Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be done through the touch pad ( page 10). If the display is dim or the sound quality is not right, you can adjust the brightness or contrast (for DSTN display models only) and volume ( page 39). CF-35
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open up the display Slide the latch as shown and lift open the display. NOTE Do not turn on the computer with the LCD panel closed if an external monitor is not Latch connected. The computer will not power on. 2 Turn your computer on Move the power switch toward the rear direction and hold one second until the power indicator ( ) goes on before releasing it. CAUTION Do not slide the power switch repeatedly. After you have turned your computer off, you must
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Using the Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. It is not necessary to apply too much pressure on the work surface. Moving the cursor CAUTION Leaving your finger on the touch pad for more than 15 seconds will put your computer in the Calibration mode. In this mode, there are instances where even if you slide your Work Surface finger on the work surface, the cursor will not move. In such cases, you have t
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Shutting Down Using the suspend function + NOTE * You can use the suspend function by selecting [Suspend] from [Start] menu. * [Suspend] is deleted from the [Start] menu by unchecking [Allow Windows to manage power use on Suspend Mode this computer.] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power] or by unchecking [Show suspend command on Start menu] in [Advanced]. Power Switch Using the hibernation function It is necessary to set the hibernation function using the Setup Utility. Run the
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Computing On the Road One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing. Four Important Points POINT 1 Be sure to charge your battery before and after use. POINT 2 To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode. POINT 3 Check to see that you have your AC adapter with you before
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Setting Power Management (How to set [Advanced] and the hibernation timeout) Run the Setup Utility ( page 36) 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 ( page 36)
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Computing On the Road Battery Status Use the Battery Indicator ( ) to Check on the Battery Status Battery Indicator Battery Status Charging Orange* Fully-charged Green* Red Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity) Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Blinking red* Check your connections. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Panasonic dealer. Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits Blinking orange for 5 seconds after the AC (
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Using the Battery Pack Precautions Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheating, or bursting. • 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 carrying or storing. • Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disassemble, or modify it. • Do not short the positive (+) and n
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Using the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZS351). CAUTION The charging terminal of the battery pack is used for charging using the battery charger (CF-VCB251A), which is sold separately. Never connect anything to the
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Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use Reference User Password below You do not want your computer to be used without permission Coffee break Password page 18 Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily Prevent operation by using a floppy disk page 19 You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk Remove floppy disk drive page 22 Supervisor Password page 19 You do not w
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Security Measures 8 Press to end the password setting procedure Close the Setup Utility ( page 36) 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 short time. • Set the User Password Protection option ( page 20). You do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily You should set the “Coffee break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Password). When you
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When you want to prevent theft of or damage to data by using a floppy disk You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or over- written accidentally by using a floppy disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable from a floppy disk. NOTE To prevent the use of floppy disks altogether, you may also choose to remove the floppy disk drive ( page 22). Preventing the use of a floppy disk This error message is displayed. Even when one tries to access a fl
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Security Measures Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling) Run the Setup Utility ( page 36) 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 Enter your password at the [Enter Supervisor Password], then press . CAUTION Your password will not be displayed on the screen. Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no dis- tinction between upper
