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Personal Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model No. CF-72 Series
Contents
Generic
Disclaimer & Safety Notices............................ 2
Modem Compliance Notice ............................. 3
98 NT
2000
Parts Inclusion ................................................ 4
Information ...................................................... 5
Names & Functions of Parts ............................ 6
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ......... 8
Specifications..........................................
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Disclaimer & Safety Notice Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change w
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Modem Compliance Notice Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, we and Panasonic Testing Centre (Europe) GmbH (PTC), 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 Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the fo
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Modem Compliance Notice Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre- Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol- risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En lowing: voici quelquesunes: 1. Do not use this product near
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Information Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applica- tions and data unusable. Do not power down your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator ( ) is on. Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ). Save all valuable data to disks. Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should
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Names & Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. LCD Function Keys ( "Key Combinations"). LED Indicators ( "LED Indicators") Caps Lock Touch Pad Numeric key (NumLk) ( page 15) Scroll lock (ScrLk) Hard disk status Multimedia pocket device status ( "Modem") Internal Modem Carrying Handle Microphone Jack For enhanced portability and Use only a monaural condenser microphone. in-the-field efficiency. Using an input source other than a monaural con-
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Infrared Communication Port External Keyboard/Mouse Port Parallel Port ( "Printer") External Display Port ( "External Display") DC-IN Jack Ventilation Hole These holes allow heat to exit. USB Ports ( "USB Devices") CAUTION Do not block or place the computer in a lo- Serial Port Internal LAN cation that may prevent proper ventilation. ( “LAN”) Battery Pack ( "Battery Power") RAM Module Slot ( "RAM Module") Expansion Bus Connector ( "Port Replicator") 7
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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. You as
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Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-72Q****E*. The model number will change depending on the configuration of the unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size and Operating System. 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: Use DMI Viewer in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. To check memory size and hard disk drive (HDD) size: 1 Run the Setup
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Other Specifications Keyboard 87 keys SuperDisk Drive 720 KB/1.44 MB/120MB CD-ROM Drive 24X speed (Max.) PC Card Slots Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA, Slots (total for two slots) 1 RAM Module Slot* 144-pin, 3.3-V, SO-DIMM, SDRAM, PC100 Compliant Parallel Port Dsub 25-pin female External Display Port Mini Dsub 15-pin female Serial Port Dsub 9-pin male 2 Microphone Jack* Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA Headphone Jack Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA Impedance
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Declaration of Conformity 11
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English Contents: Precautions...................................................................................13 First-time Operation....................................................................15 Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ................................................................... 20 Handling the Touch Pad ........................................................................... 20 Reference Manual ....................................................
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Precautions Lithium Battery Precautions Usage Lithium Battery! Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, Do not store or use the computer in locations and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. by authorized service personnel. Avoid moving the computer between locations with Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misap- large temperature difference.
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Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheating, or burst- month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack ing. until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid Heat This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re- Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose char
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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 Write down the Product Key or Product ID Write down the number shown on the “Certificate of Authenticity” located on the bottom of the computer. 2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 8) Before removing the seal covering the power switch, read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT . 3 Insert the battery pack Latch 2 Cover 1 Turn your
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First-time Operation 5 Open the display 2 To open the display, slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display. 1 6 Turn your computer on Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it. CAUTION Do not slide the power switch repeatedly. Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before pow- ering it on again. NOTE Power Indicator The power saving functio
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Windows 2000 CAUTION Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows 2000 Professional Setup] is displayed. Use the mouse or touch pad to make selections (e.g., “License Agreement”). Do not use the keyboard because accidental selections may be made. The keyboard will operate as a US keyboard until the keyboard setting is changed ( step 3 ). Because of this, alphabets that are input may differ from the keyboard display. When inputting numbers, press the NumLock key, and enter numbers i
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8 Windows NT ® Install the Acrobat Reader 4.0 NOTE Acrobat Reader is necessary to read the Reference Manual, which explains detailed operational procedures concerning your computer. Acrobat Reader can only be installed by the Administrator. Be sure to log on as the Administrator when installing the program later. 1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\ar40eng.exe], then press [OK]. 2 Press [Next]. 3 After reading the "Software License Agreement", select [Accept] if you agree to the terms.
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First-time Operation Create BACKUP Disks for Reinstallation For reinstallation( page 23), create backup disks. To create backup disks, the SuperDisk Drive (CF-VFS712) and formatted 2HD floppy disks are needed. 1 Power off your computer. A BACKUP DISK cannot be created if the SuperDisk drive is inserted in the multimedia pocket with the power of the computer on. Remove the CD-ROM drive and set the SuperDisk drive in the multimedia pocket, or 2 connect the USB floppy disk drive. ( "Multimedia
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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 (Advanced)". NOTE The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad. Basic Operation Right Button Left Button Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. Tapping/Clicking or tappin
