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Handheld Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model No. CF-P1Series
Contents
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Getting Started
Read Me First ......................................................... 3
Precautions............................................................. 5
Names and Functions of Parts ............................... 8
First-time Operation .............................................. 11
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down ................................... 13
LCD (Touchscreen)................................
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RELEASE CF-VEBP1A Customer's Record Model No.* Dealer's Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer's Address Date of Purchase * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-P1S3BZZ3M) located on the bot- tom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Handheld Computer. Read the operating instruc- tions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CA
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Read Me First For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
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Read Me First For Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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
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Precautions The CF-P1 was developed based on thorough research into real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innovations such as the magnesium alloy exterior and flexible internal connections. The CF-P1's outstanding engineering has been tested using the stiff MIL-STD- 810E (for vibration and shock) and IP (for dust and water) based procedures. As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken to avoi
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Precautions Peripherals Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease in performance, an increase in temperature and/or damage your computer. Battery Pack Care should be exercised with regard to Do Not Use With Any Other the following in order to avoid the possi- Device bility of over-heating, fire, or damage. The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the speci- fied computer. Do not use it with Avoid Heat a device other than the one for Do not throw the battery pack w
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NOTE The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is com- pletely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (5 °C to 40 °C {41°F to 104°F}). Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage condi- tions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or below.) If the temperature is low, the operating time is shorte
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Names and Functions of Parts The illustrations shown may differ from the actual physical appearances. LED Indicators *Not available on all models. * Within Communications Range: Green Some models have built-in Out of Communications Range: OFF cards (e.g., scanner and RF * RF Module Power module). For such models, * Message-In Indicator refer to the attached Supple- Battery Indicator mentary Instructions. Fully charged: Green (These cards cannot be Charging: Orange changed.) AC adaptor not connec
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Speaker To adjust the volume, tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Con- trol Panel] in order, and then double-tap [Volume & Sounds]. ( pages 11 and 21) Battery Pack Headphone Jack Use this connector to connect headphones or am- plifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the internal speaker is disabled when headphones or external speakers are connected. Reset Switch DC-IN Jack Expansion Connector Set the computer into the cradle (included) ( next page). Or, you can connect the computer di- rectly to t
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Names and Functions of Parts Connecting/Removing the Cradle Connecting the Cradle Connect the cradle after removing the AC adaptor from the computer and closing the cover of the DC-IN jack. DC-IN Jack Cover The AC adaptor is connected to the position shown by the arrow in the figure. DC-IN Jack Removing the Cradle 2 1 Press the release lever. 2 While firmly holding the cradle and pressing down on the release lever with one hand, lift the computer up with the other hand. 1 Release Lever 10 RELEAS
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First-time Operation 1 Install the battery pack. Battery Pack Cover (1) Turn your computer over. (2) Slide the latch and remove the battery pack cover. If it is difficult to slide the latch, press position (A) and then slide the latch. NOTE Latch (A) If the attached strap makes it difficult to remove the Arrow Mark battery pack cover, unbuckle the strap and then re- move the cover. (3) Set the arrow mark of the battery in the direction shown in the figure, and then insert the battery pack into t
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First-time Operation CAUTION After the cover is closed, press down firmly on the cover and con- firm that the cover is locked. 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. Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied might damage 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. Problems su
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up (from the second time) Lightly press the power switch once (within 0.5 sec.). An application or file that was previously displayed ap- pears on your screen. Power Switch Power Switch The operation of the computer differs depending on the length of time that the power switch is pressed, as follows. ON OFF When the power switch is pressed for 0.5 sec. or less, the Lightly press the LCD backlight and keyboard backlight do not go on. power switch (within 0.5 sec
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Starting Up/Shutting Down [Start] Menu and Taskbar The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the screen. All windows [Start] Button can be mini- By tapping the but- mized. ton, the [Start] menu is displayed. Icons are displayed Task Tray for programs that are System information is displayed. By running. double-tapping an icon, the corre- sponding properties window is dis- played. Shutting Down (power off) Lightly press the power switch once (within 0.5 sec.). CF-P1 shut down is the same as the s
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LCD (Touchscreen) Using the Stylus Use the stylus to perform operations on the touchscreen. The stylus is located in the stylus holder at the upper right of the device, and can be held like a pen or pencil. The following operations are possible on the touchscreen. Tapping You can select an item on the screen by tapping it with the stylus. This operation is called a “tap”. Double-Tapping You can select an item on the screen by tapping it twice quickly with the stylus. This operation is called a
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LCD (Touchscreen) Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the stylus that comes with the computer. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed ob- jects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the LCD. Do not allow substances such as oil to contact the LCD. The cursor may not work prope
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LCD Backlight ON/OFF If the power switch is pressed for 0.5 - 1.0 sec. after the computer is turned on, the LCD backlight goes on or off. Setting the Timeout Function of the LCD Backlight The LCD backlight can be set to switch off automatically (e.g., for conserve power) by setting the timeout function. If the timeout function is set, the LCD backlight turns off auto- matically when the computer is not operated and the timeout expires. Individual settings can be made for battery use and AC adapt
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NUM Keyboard Cancel Key F1 F2 F3 1 0 2 9 3 8 4 7 Q 5 6 P W O I E R Y U T Alphabet Keys * / @ Backspace Key + - = : ' " A S L D K F G H J $ . Mode Key ( , ) ? ! Enter Key DEL Z M X C V B N Delete Key SOFT Num (Shift) Key SPACE CAP (Shift) Key SPACE/SOFT Key Mode Key The keyboard operation mode can be changed by a key press made in combination with the NUM key or CAP key (see NUM key or CAP key). A symbol or numeral on the key-top is input by pressing the Mode key (the numeric key lock indic
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Delete Key This key works the same as the Delete key of a computer. CAP (Shift) Key Each time the Mode key + CAP key are pressed, the mode changes from the caps lock mode to the standard (non-caps) input mode, and vice versa. In the caps lock mode (caps lock indicator goes on), capital letters can be inputted continuously. (When both the numeric key lock indicator and caps lock indicator are on, priority is given to the symbol/numeral input mode.) Inputting non-capital characters in the caps l
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Program Buttons The F1, F2, F3, and option buttons are called Program Buttons Option Button program buttons. If either of the program buttons is pressed after Windows has started F1 F2 F3 up, the program assigned for that button is 1 0 2 9 3 8 4 7 Q 5 6 P W O started up. E I R U T Y NOTE Programs are not assigned to the program buttons at the time of purchase. Changing the Assignment of a Program Button 1 Tap [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] in order, and then double-tap [But- tons]. 2 Cho
