OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-H2 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Introduction..............Read.Me.First.............. (Precautions) Description.of.Parts............. Preparation..............First-time.Operation........... Useful Information On-screen.Manual............. Handling.and.Maintenance........Reinstalling.Software..........Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.(Basic)..........Appendix LIMITED.USE.LICENSE.AGREEMENT....Specifications............Standard.Limited.Warranty........For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual.
Read Me First Models for Europe <Only for model with a “CE ” mark on the Rear of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby,.Panasonic.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.above.mentioned.products,.please.contact.our. web.address:.http://www.doc.panasonic.de Authorised.Representative: Panasonic.Testing.Centre Panasonic.Marketing.Europe.GmbH Winsbergring.15,.22525.Hamburg,.Germany Network.connection.of.Wired.Modem. The.terminal.equipment.is.intended.for.connection.to.the.following.public.network; In.all.the.countries.of.European.Economical.Area.and.Turkey; -.Public.Switched.Telephony.Networks Technical.Features.of.Wired.Modem. The.terminal.equipment.includes.the.following.features; -.DTMF.dialing -.Maximum.bitrate.receiving.mode:.56.kbit/s...
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For.your.safety,.if.you.have.any.doubt.about.the.effective.earthing.of.the.power.point,.consult.a.qualified.electrician. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This.appliance.is.supplied.with.a.moulded.three.pin.mains.plug.for.your.safety.and.convenience. A.3.amp.fuse.is.fitted.in.this.plug. Should.the.fuse.need.to.be.replaced.please.ensure.that.the.replacement.fuse.has.a.rating.of.3.amps.and.that.it.is. approved.by.ASTA.or.BSI.to.BS.1362. Check.for.the.ASTA.mark. .or.the.BSI.mark. .on.the.body.of.the.fuse. A S A If.the.plug.contains.a.removable.fuse.cover.you.must.ensure.that.it.is.refitted.when.the.fuse.is.replaced.. If.you.lose.the.fuse.cover.the.plug.must.not.be.used.until.a.replacement.cover.is.obtained. A.replacement.fuse.cover.can.be.purchased.from.your.local.Panasonic.Dealer. IF.THE.FITTED.MOULDED.PLUG.IS.UNSUITABLE.FOR.THE.SOCKET.OUTLET.IN.YOUR.HOME.THEN.THE.FUSE. SHOULD.BE.REMOVED.AND.THE.PLUG.CUT.OFF.AND.DISPOSED.OF.SAFELY. THERE.IS.A.DANGER.OF.SEVERE.ELECTRICAL.SHOCK.IF.THE.CUT.OFF.PLUG.IS.INSERTED.INTO.ANY.13. AMP.SOCKET. If.a.new.plug.is.to.be.fitted.please.observe.the.wiring.code.as.shown.below.. If.in.any.doubt.please.consult.a.qualified.electrician. Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Important The.wires.in.this.mains.lead.are.coloured.in.accordance.with.the.following.code: Green-and-yellow:. Earth Blue:.
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Warning! A.risk.of.explosion.from.incorrect.installation.or.misapplication.may.possibly.occur. 15-E-1 Information for RF Exposure l. This.equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy.and,.if.not.installed.and.used.in. accordance.with.the.instructions,.may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.communications..However,.there.is.no. guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur.in.a.particular.installation..If.this.equipment.does.cause.harmful. interference.to.radio.or.television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.off.and.on,.the.user. is.encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.interference.by.one.or.more.of.the.following.measures: . Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna. . Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.receiver. . Connect.the.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from.that.to.which.the.receiver.is.connected. . Consult.the.Panasonic.Service.Center.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.help. Notice for the products using LCD l. This.product.has.a.fluorescent.lamp.that.contains.mercury..Disposal.may.be.regulated.in.your.community.due.to. environmental.considerations... For.disposal.or.recycling.information,.please.contact.your.local.authorities. Precautions THIS.PRODUCT.IS.NOT.INTENDED.FOR.USE.AS,.OR.AS.PART.OF,.NUCLEAR.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,.AIR.TRAFFIC. CONTROL.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,.AIRCRAFT.COCKPIT.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS ,.MEDICAL.DEVICES.OR. ACCESSORIES ,.LIFE.SUPPORT.SYSTEMS.OR.OTHER.EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS.THAT.ARE.INVOLVED. WITH.ENSURING.HUMAN.LIFE.OR.SAFETY..PANASONIC.WILL.NOT.BE.RESPONSIBLE.FOR.ANY.LIABILITY. RESULTING.FROM.THE.USE.OF.THIS.PRODUCT.ARISING.OUT.OF.THE.FOREGOING.USES.
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Oily Vapors, etc. l.Keep.the.computer.away.from.magnets..Data.stored.on. The.entry.of.foreign.matter.may.cause.a.fire.or.electric. the.hard.disk.may.be.lost. shocks. l.This.computer.is.not.intended.for.the.display.of.images.for. . If.foreign.matter.has.found.its.way.inside,.immediately.turn. use.in.medical.diagnosis. the.power.off.and.unplug.the.AC.cord,.and.then.remove. l.This.computer.is.not.intended.for.a.use.with.connection.of. the.battery.pack..Then.contact.your.technical.support. medical.equipment.for.the.purpose.of.medical.diagnosis. office. l.Panasonic.shall.not.be.liable.for.loss.of.data.or.other. incidental.or.consequential.damages.resulting.from.the. Do Not Disassemble This Product use.of.this.product. You.may.receive.an.electric.shock,.or.foreign.matter.may. enter.and.result.in.a.fire. Interface Cable Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces Use.of.an.interface.cable.longer.than.3.m.is.not.recommended. If.balance.is.lost,.this.product.may.fall.over.or.drop,.resulting. in.an.injury. 11-E-1 Avoid Stacking If.balance.is.lost,.this.product.may.fall.over.or.drop,.resulting.
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Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other Than battery.pack.becomes.dramatically.shorter.and. the One Specified repeated.recharging.does.not.restore.its.performance,. Use.only.the.specified.battery.pack.(CF-VZSU53AW).with. the.battery.pack.should.be.replaced.with.a.new.one. your.product..Use.of.battery.packs.other.than.those. l. When.transporting.a.spare.battery.inside.a.package,. manufactured.and.supplied.by.Panasonic.may.present.a. safety.hazard.(generation.of.heat,.ignition.or.rupture). briefcase,.etc.,.it.is.recommended.that.it.be.placed.in. a.plastic.bag.so.that.its.contacts.are.protected. When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Replace It With a New One l. Always.power.off.the.computer.when.it.is.not.in.use.. Continued.use.of.a.damaged.battery.pack.may.result.in.heat.
Preparation n Confirmation A.Check.and.identify.the.supplied.accessories. If.you.do.not.find.the.described.accessories,.contact.Panasonic.Technical.Support. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 • Battery Packs . . 2 Model.No:.CF-VZSU53AW ...Model.No:.CF-AA6373A <Only.for.model.with.digitizer> • Digitizer Pen ... . . 1 •...
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Preparation About the battery for this computer This.computer.uses.2.battery.packs. è The.battery.is.charged.( .page.13).and.power.is.consumed.only.on.either.battery.pack..These.operations.switch.to. the.other.battery.pack.automatically. l. When.the.computer.is.connected.to.the.Cradle.(optional),.the.battery.pack.is.charged.when.the.AC.adaptor.is. connected.to.the.Cradle. l. With.the.battery.charger.(optional).or.the.Cradle.(optional),.you.can.remove.the.empty.battery.pack.from.the. computer.and.charge.it.while.using.the.computer. l. You.can.insert.or.remove.the.battery.pack.while.the.computer.is.ON..Be.sure.not.to.remove.the.battery.pack.being. è used.by.mistake..( .Reference Manual.“Battery.Power”) l. Charge.the.battery.earlier.when.the.battery.indicator.lights.in.red. l. About.Battery.Recalibration The.battery.recalibration.may.take.a.long.time.due.to.the.large.battery.capacity..This.is.not.a.malfunction. . Full.charge:.Approximately.3.hours.with.2.batteries . Complete.discharge:.Approximately.4.hours.with.2.batteries è .Reference Manual.“Battery.Power”) NOTE l. To.conserve.power,.the.following.power.saving.methods.are.set.at.the.time.of.purchase.(when.computer.is.plugged.in). . The.screen.automatically.turns.off.after.10.minutes.of.inactivity. .
. Problems.such.as.sudden.voltage.drops.may.arise.during.periods.of.thunder.and.lightning.. Since.this.could.adversely.affect.your.computer,.an.uninterruptible.power.source.(UPS).is. highly.recommended.unless.running.from.the.battery.pack.alone. NOTE l. After.Windows.setup,.alternatively.you.can.use.without.Cradle. In.that.case,.connect.your.computer.to.a.power.outlet. The.battery.charging.starts.automatically. Turn on the computer. A.Press.the.power.switch.(A). The.power.indicator. .lights. CAUTION l. Do.not.press.the.power.switch.repeatedly. l. The.computer.will.forcibly.be.turned.off.if.you.press.and.hold.the.power.switch.for.4. seconds.or.longer. l. Once.you.turn.off.the.computer,.wait.for.10.seconds.or.more.before.you.turn.on.the. computer.again. l. Do.not.perform.the.following.operation.until.the.hard.disk.drive.indicator. .turns.off. . Connecting.or.disconnecting.the.AC.adaptor . Pressing.the.power.switch . Touching.the.screen,.external.keyboard.or.external.mouse l. 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. l. Any.changes.from.the.default.setting.of.the.Setup.Utility.must.not.be.made.until.the.“First- time.Operation”.procedure.is.completed.
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First-time Operation Perform the screen calibration. NOTE l. Before.performing.the.calibration,.close.Tablet.PC.Input.Panel. Before.performing.the.calibration,.rotate.the.display.to.primary.landscape. <Only.for.model.with.digitizer> .(Start)./. .[start].-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-. A.Click. [Calibration.Utility]. .If.[User.Account.Control].is.displayed,.click.[Yes]. C.Click.[Pen.input.(digitizer)]. D.Using.the.digitizer.pen,.touch.each.of.the.“+”.target.marks.one.by.one,.and.then.click. [Yes]. E.Repeat.step.A.and.B. F.Click.[Touch.input]. G.Using.your.finger,.touch.each.of.the.“+”.target.marks.one.by.one,.and.then.click. .[Yes]./. .[OK]. <Only.for.model.with.touchscreen> .(Start)./. .[start].-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-. A.Click. [Calibration.Utility]. .If.[User.Account.Control].is.displayed,.click.[Yes]. C.Click.[Start]. D.Using.the.stylus,.touch.each.of.the.“+”.target.marks.one.by.one,.and.then.click. .[Yes]./. .[OK]. Create a new account. A.Click.[start].-.[Control.Panel].-.[User.Accounts].-.[Create.a.new.account]. CAUTION l.
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n To change the partition structure You.can.shrink.a.part.of.an.existing.partition.to.create.unallocated.disk.space,.from.which.you.can.create.a.new. partition..In.the.default.setting,.you.can.use.a.single.partition. A. Click. .(Start).and.right-click.[Computer],.then.click.[Manage]. l. A.standard.user.needs.to.enter.an.administrator.password. B. Click.[Disk.Management]. C. Right-click.the.partition.for.Windows.(“c”.drive.in.the.default.setting),.and.click.[Shrink.Volume]. l. The.partition.size.depends.on.the.computer.specifications. D. Input.the.size.in.[Enter.the.amount.of.space.to.shrink.in.MB].and.click.[Shrink]. l. You.cannot.input.a.larger.number.than.the.displayed.size. l. To.select.[Reinstall.to.the.first.2.partitions.].in.reinstalling.Windows.7.(è.page.20),.30000.MB .or.more.is. necessary.for.[Total.size.after.shrink.in.MB]. E. Right-click.[Unallocated].(the.shrunk.space.in.the.step.D).and.click.[New.Simple.Volume]. F. Follow.the.on-screen.instructions.to.make.the.settings,.and.click.[Finish]. Wait.until.formatting.is.completed. For.MUI.OS.model,.60000.MB.or.more.is.necessary. NOTE l. You.can.create.an.additional.partition.using.remaining.unallocated.space.or.newly.creating.unallocated.space. l. To.delete.a.partition,.right-click.the.partition.and.click.[Delete.Volume].in.the.step.C. n Hard Disk Backup/Restore l.
On-screen Manual You.can.access.the.Reference.Manual.on.the.computer.screen. n Reference Manual The.Reference.Manual.contains.the.practical.information.to.help.you.fully.enjoy.the.computer’s.performance. To access the Reference Manual: . on.the.desktop. A.Double-click. l. Alternatively.click. . (Start).-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Reference.Manual]. A.Click.[start].-.[Reference.Manual]. “Battery.Power”.of.the.Reference.Manual.will.be.displayed.by.following.steps. . on.the.desktop. A.Double-click. l. Alternatively.click. . (Start).-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Important.Tips]. . on.the.desktop. A.Double-click. l. Alternatively.click.[start].-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[Battery].-.[Important.Tips]. or.click.[start].-.[All.Programs].-.[Panasonic].-.[On-Line.Manuals].-.[Important.Tips]. NOTE l. When.you.access.the.document.of.PDF.format.for.the.first.time,.the.License.Agreement.of.the.Adobe.Reader.may. be.displayed..Read.it.carefully.and.select.[Accept].to.proceed. l. When.Adobe.Reader.update.notice.is.displayed,.we.recommend.you.follow.the.on-screen.procedure.and.update.
Turn off the computer and set the computer to the Cradle. Connect the DVD drive and an external keyboard and mouse to the USB port. Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The.Setup.Utility.starts.up. . ●...
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14 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then click [OK] to turn off the computer, then remove the DVD drive. 15 Turn on the computer. . ● If.the.password.is.requested,.enter.the.Supervisor.Password. 16 Perform the steps 3 and 5 for setting up the computer (è pages 14 to 16). 17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
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Starting Up The.date.and.time.are. l. Make.the.correct.settings. incorrect. Click (Start).-.[Control.Panel].-.[Clock,.Language,.and.Region].-.[Date.and.Time]. Click.[start].-.[Control.Panel].-.[Date,.Time,.Language,.and.Regional.Options].-.[Date. and.Time]. l. If.the.problem.persists,.the.internal.clock.battery.may.need.to.be.replaced..Contact. Panasonic.Technical.Support. l. When.the.computer.is.connected.to.LAN,.check.the.date.and.time.of.the.server. l. The.2100.A.D..or.later.year.will.not.be.correctly.recognized.on.this.computer. [Executing.Battery. l. The.Battery.Recalibration.was.canceled.before.Windows.was.shut.down.last.time..To. start.up.Windows,.turn.off.the.computer.by.the.power.switch,.and.then.turn.on. Recalibration].screen.appears. [Enter.Password].does.not. l. The.password.you.have.set.in.the.Setup.Utility.is.not.requested.at.resuming..To.use.the. password.security.at.resuming,.set.the.Windows.password. appear.when.resuming.from. sleep.( )./standby ).or.hibernation. A. Click (Start).-.[Control.Panel].-.[User.Accounts.and.Family.Safety].-.[Add.or. remove.user.accounts].and.select.the.account,.and.set.the.password. B. Click (Start).-.[Control.Panel].-.[System.and.Security].-.[Require.a.password.when. the.computer.wakes].and.add.a.check.mark.for.[Require.a.password]. A. Click.[start].-.[Control.Panel].-.[User.Accounts].and.select.the.account,.and.set.the.
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Remove.all.peripheral.devices. l. Check.to.see.if.there.was.a.disk.error. A. Remove.all.peripheral.devices.including.an.external.display. B. Click (Start).-.[Computer].and.right-click.[Local.Disk.(C:)],.and.click.[Properties]. C. Click.[Tools].-.[Check.Now]. . A.standard.user.needs.to.enter.an.administrator.password. D. Select.the.option.in.[Check.disk.options].and.click.[Start]. E. Click.[Schedule.disk.check].and.restart.the.computer. A. Click.[start].-.[My.Computer].and.right-click.[Local.Disk(C:)],.and.click.[Properties]. B. Click.[Tools].-.[Check.Now]. C. Select.the.option.in.[Check.disk.options].and.click.[Start]. l. Start.the.computer.in.Safe.Mode.and.check.the.error.details..When.the.[Panasonic].boot. screen.disappears .at.startup,.press.and.hold. .until.the.Windows.Advanced.Options. Menu.is.displayed. . When.[Password.on.boot].is.set.to.[Enabled].in.the.[Security].menu.of.the.Setup.Utility,. [Enter.Password].appears.after.the.[Panasonic].boot.screen.disappears..As.soon.as.you. enter.the.password.and.press. .(Enter),.press.and.hold. n Shutting down Windows.does.not.shut. l. Remove.the.computer.from.the.Cradle.
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C. . L og.on.to.Windows.as.an.administrator. D. . C lick. (Start).and.input.“c:\util\drivers\gps\GPS.reg”.in.[Search.programs.and.files],. and.press. (Enter) . E. . C lick.[Yes],.click[Yes].and.click.[OK]. Then.restart.the.computer. F. . P ress. .or. .while.[Panasonic].boot.screen.is.displayed. G. . S et.[GPS].to.[Enabled].in.the.[Advanced.-.Serial.Port.Configuration]. H. . P ress. .and.select.[Yes].at.the.confirmation.message,.and.press. (Enter). n Screen Operation The.cursor.does.not.work. l. When.using.the.external.mouse,.connect.it.correctly. l. Restart.the.computer.using.the.keyboard..
Panasonic.(or.its.authorised.Service.Provider).target.to.repair.your.equipment.within.48.hours.from.its.receipt.in.our. service.centre. Additional.charges.may.apply.for.shipment.to.countries.outside.of.the.European.Union..Panasonic.will.use.all. reasonable.endeavours.to.ensure.this.service. This.warranty.only.covers.failures.due.to.defects.in.materials.or.workmanship.which.occur.during.normal.use.for.the. applicable.Service.Agreement.Period.listed.below..In.the.event.that.any.product.(or.part.thereof).is.replaced,. Panasonic.shall.transfer.ownership.of.the.replacement.product.(or.part).to.the.customer.and.the.customer.shall. transfer.ownership.of.the.replaced.product.(or.part).to.Panasonic. Service Agreement Period - from original date of purchase •.Toughbooks.(and.every.accessory.included.in.the.original.packaging.except.the.battery).-.3.years •.Accessories.included.in.the.original.package.-.3.years •.Additional.peripherals.manufactured.by.Panasonic.(including.media.bay.devices.such.as.CD-Rom.drives).-.1.year •.. B atteries.-.6.months..Panasonic.Warranty.covers.the.battery.for.six.months..A.battery.is.considered.good.if.it.maintains.50%. of.its.charge.capacity.during.the.warranty.period..If.a.battery.is.returned.under.this.contract.and.testing.determines.that.it.has. charge.capacity.greater.than.50%,.the.battery.will.be.returned.with.an.invoice.for.the.retail.purchase.price.of.a.new.battery. This.warranty.is.extended.solely.to.the.original.purchaser..A.purchase.receipt.or.other.proof.of.date.of.original. purchase.will.be.required.before.warranty.performance.is.rendered. Limits and Exclusions: This.warranty.does.not.cover.and.shall.be.void.for: •.Broken.or.cracked.LCD.screen. •.Defective.pixel.in.notebook.displays.and.LCD.screens.within.0.002% •.Damage.that.is.attributable.to.fire,.theft.or.acts.of.God. •.Damage.caused.by.environmental.influences.(electrical.storms,.magnetic.fields.etc.). •.Damage.which.has.not.been.caused.during.normal.operation •.. R epair.of.damage.that.is.cosmetic.only.or.does.not.affect.product.functionality.such.as.wear.and.tear,.scratches.
Partner, Panasonic Corporation has determined that this product meets ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. By enabling available power management ® settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving the user energy. Outline of the International NERGY Office Equipment Program ®...