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Getting Started

Federal Communications Commission
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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

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 equip-

ment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the re-

ceiver is connected.

Consult the Panasonic Service Center or

an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only

shielded interface cables when connecting to

a computer or peripheral.  Also, any changes

or modifications not expressly approved by

For U.S.A.

the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate this equip-

ment.

FCC RF Exposure Warning: This computer

is provided with PC Card slots that could be

used with wireless transmitter(s), which will

be specifically recommended, when they be-

come available. Other third-party wireless

transmitter(s) have not been RF exposure evalu-

ated for use with this computer and may not

comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules.  Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric

Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5

(1-800-527-8675)

CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF

exposure requirements, For body worn

operation, this product has been tested and

meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when

used with the Panasonic accessories supplied

or designated for this product.  Use of other

accessories may not ensure compliance with

FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Read Me First

For Canada

Industry Canada

This product complies with RSS210 of In-
dustry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.

Summary of Contents for CF-07 Series

Page 1: ... 26 Dealing with Problems Summary 29 Reinstalling Software 34 Reference Manual Standby Hibernation Functions Security Measures Computing On the Road Battery Power CD ROM Drive PC Cards Port Replicator Printer External Display USB Devices LAN Setup Utility Reference Manual Technical Information DMI Viewer List of Error Codes Dealing with Problems Advanced Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT 37 H...

Page 2: ...ting instructions thor oughly for proper operation of your new computer For the Model No insert the 12 digit number for example CF 07LZ5ZYKM located on the bottom of the computer Customer s Record Serial No or Model No Code No Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Date of Purchase 2 ...

Page 3: ...happens log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs etc Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd with all rights re served 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 ...

Page 4: ... modifications not expressly approved by For U S A the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equip ment FCC RF Exposure Warning This computer is provided with PC Card slots that could be used with wireless transmitter s which will be specifically recommended when they be come available Other third party wireless transmitter s havenotbeenRFexposureevalu at...

Page 5: ...eived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product Regulatory Information We are not responsible for any radio or tele vision interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product...

Page 6: ... not place the computer inside a car trunk Avoid Radio Frequency Inter ference Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver Avoiding low temperature burns Avoid more than casual contact with any heat producing area of the notebook computer AC adap tor and any option or accessory you use with it Even low heat if warmer than body temperature can cause a burn if the skin is ex posed ...

Page 7: ...ch the terminals on the battery pack The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged Do not expose the battery pack to water or allow it to become wet If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time a month or more charge or discharge use the battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 30 to 40 and store it in a cool dry place This co...

Page 8: ...e temperature is low the operating time is shortened Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range The battery pack is a consumable item If the amount of time the computer can be run off a particular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging do not restore its performance the battery pack should be replaced with a new one When transporting a spare battery ins...

Page 9: ...ase however make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee the complete protection of data Security Measures Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive indicator is on Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the flop...

Page 10: ...eas with extremely high low temperatures Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat During opera tion the computer may become warm Places not to use your computer Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly We recommend you run the software When booting your computer After receiving data We recommend that you check dat...

Page 11: ...e thinner or rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surface e g discoloration In addition do not use commercially available household cleaners and cosmetics as they may contain components harmful to the surface Do not directly add or spray water or detergent If liquid enters the inside of the computer it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged CAUTION When Using Peripheral Devices...

Page 12: ... Model No CF VZSU21 Battery Packs 2 Product Recovery CD ROM Operating Instructions This book 1 Windows Book 1 You cannot use the optional wireless display CF VDW07 until the wireless display is connected Be sure to prepare the followings Optional port replicator CF VEB071 External keyboard PS 2 type External mouse PS 2 type External display a wired display with an RGB analog 15 pin interface Optio...

Page 13: ...e computer then unlock the cover by sliding the latch to the right Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector For an improperly attached cover your battery pack may fall out while you are carrying around your computer Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover 1 Bottom Latch 3 2 Battery Pack Tab 4 Cover 4 Open t...

Page 14: ...AC power cord forcefully Doing so may damage the connections Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer Using an AC adap tor 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 such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning Since ...

Page 15: ...rofessional Setup is displayed CAUTION 1 At Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard select Next 2 After reading the agreement select I accept this agreement or I don t accept this agreement then select Next NOTE If I don t accept this agreement is selected the Windows setup will be aborted 3 Select settings for your region then select Next 4 Enter your name and organization and then select Next 5 E...

Page 16: ...is displayed Wait and do not press any keys or touch the mouse etc 6 Enter the correct date time and the time zone then select Next When creating a new user account If you make mail settings create password reset disks page 20 or conduct other related operations before creating the user account you will be unable to use any previous mail history or settings When you create the first new account yo...

Page 17: ...t and turn on the wireless display Wireless display screen Select network type AdHoc Infrastructure Cancel Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated CAUTION Tab connector Power Switch During the setup procedure after reinstalling only Press the MENU button on the wireless display then select Option and then select Setup If the Supervisor password has been set Enter the Su pervisor Password...

Page 18: ...creen is a sample Select 802 11 AdHoc 5 Select Apply Changes then select OK The wireless display will turn off automatically after 10 minutes have elapsed In this case start the procedure from step 2 NOTE Wireless display screen Change setting on host PC to the following value reboot the host PC then select Connect below Wireless LAN card Network Type AdHoc SSID cfvdw07 43411 WEP Encryption disabl...

Page 19: ...reless display screen of the step 3 The wireless display can be used 6 Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Local Area Connection 2 General Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties The following screen is displayed External display screen Select Use the following IP ad dress match the settings of the computer with the information dis played on Wirel...

Page 20: ...rnation from the shut down screen delete the check mark for Use the Welcome screen Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to reset a forgotten password To use this function you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the steps below 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive optional CF VFDU03 to your computer 2 Select Start Control Panel User Accounts 3 Select Prevent a forgo...

Page 21: ...f you must wait at least ten seconds before powering it on again When the computer is turned on in a low temperature environment start up may take longer than usual in order to ensure stable operation of the computer s systems When the CPU temperature rises the computer may not power on to prevent the CPU from overheating Should this happen allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on ...

Page 22: ... the correct password is entered the computer will not operate When an application or file that was previously displayed appears on your screen The standby or hibernation mode Standby Hibernation Functions has been set Three incorrect attempts or No password for about a minute The correct password Will Start Will Not Start Power off 1 Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility n...

Page 23: ... the wireless display will resume operation when the touchscreen is used If the power indicator does not light the wireless display will resume op eration when the power switch is pressed When the external display turned off The external display will resume operation when the external keyboard or mouse is used When the computer is left alone it automatically enters the standby or hi bernation mode...

Page 24: ...andby or hiberna tion function Standby Hibernation Functions 1 Save important data and close each application 2 Select Start Turn Off Computer 3 Select Turn Off Your computer will power off automatically CAUTION Do not do the following during the shutdown restart procedure Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Touching the power switch Performing any keyboard touchscreen or external mouse ope...

Page 25: ...he magnification If the illustra tion is too small magnify the display When the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader set the maxi mum display window size If a printer is connected we recommend printing pages The illustrations and dis play samples may not print with a high quality NOTE Opening the Reference Manual or Important Tips Reference Manual Select Reference Manual in St...

Page 26: ...repair of system board 0213 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock the system to proceed 0230 System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected 0231 Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected 0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended RAM Failed at addres...

Page 27: ...MI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error Cannot generate software NMI Non Maskable Interrupt 02F7 Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error Fail Safe Timer takes too long device address Conflict Address conflict for specified device Allocation Error for device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified device Failing Bits nnnn The hex number nnnn is a map ...

Page 28: ... screen If it cannot locate the address it displays Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup Displayed after any recoverable error message Press F1 to start the boot process or F2 to enter a Setup and change the settings Write down and follow the information shown on the screen List of Error Codes Only when the port replicator is connected ...

Page 29: ... adaptor then connect them again Input your password If you have forgotten it contact Pana sonic Technical Support page 26 Press F9 in the Setup Utility Setup Utility This will restore the Setup Utility s settings to their default values except the password settings Then the Setup Util ity must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings The processing speed d...

Page 30: ...Mainte nance Power Options Advanced Press the MENU button of the wireless display then set the password Operating Instructions of the wireless display A problem possibly occurred during startup After powering off the computer connect the port replicator and restart the computer If you have created a password reset disk page 20 a message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the pass word F...

Page 31: ... for recharging Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied charging begins automati cally Your computer can be used normally Battery is discharging to prescribed charging level in high temperature mode Battery Indicator Is Acrobat Reader installed If Acrobat Reader is not in stalled run c util reader acroreader51_enu_full exe in Start Run to reinstall the program When installing the program...

Page 32: ...hibernation mode Press the power switch If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time an afterimage may appear This is not a malfunction Set the screen saver When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the computer the external dis play may no longer display properly when the computer enters the condition the power of the display is off for en ergy con...

Page 33: ... power on and open the application again If the program no longer works normally Select Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs to delete the program using the following procedure Then rein stall the program Install the software after powering off the computer and the wireless display and then connecting the port replicator op tional USB floppy disk drive external keyboard and exter nal display...

Page 34: ...ort replicator external display external key board and external mouse 2 Turn the computer on and press F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility will start up If the password has been set enter the Supervisor Password 3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter 4 Select Boot menu then select CD D...

Page 35: ...ervisor Password Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl Alt Del as this may prevent Windows from starting up or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation procedure cannot be executed When a message appears instructing you to insert the next CD insert the re covery CD showing the next number in the sequence...

Page 36: ... Even the security settings with the exception of the password s will return to their default values 14 Press F10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter 15 Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following the instructions on the screen page 15 16 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary Reinstalling Software ...

Page 37: ...lated documentation for any purpose except that you may make one 1 copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs You shall not modify or attempt to modify the Programs E You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single Product which w...

Page 38: ...inate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions therefore set forth elsewhere in this Agreement or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein Upon any such termination you agree to destroy at your expense the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form TERM YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT UNDER STAND IT AND ...

Page 39: ...tion d un tiers par partage de temps ou de quelque autre manière que ce soit sans l autorisation écrite préalable de MEI D Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduc tion des Logiciels ni de la documentation les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit à l exception d une 1 copie des Logiciels à des fins de sauvegarde uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des...

Page 40: ...sont contenues Au moment de la résiliation vous acceptez de détruire à vos frais les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies sous quelque forme que ce soit Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accepté de respecter ses termes clauses et conditions Vous reconnaissez en outre qu ils sont la description complète et exclusive...

Page 41: ...or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility Preparing Product Recovery CD ROM Optional port replicator CF VEB071 External keyboard External display Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed This utility can only be used for internal hard disk It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk This util...

Page 42: ...ata erase operation can be cancelled after it has begun by pressing Ctrl C If the operation is cancelled before being completed a part of data will not be erased 11 After the operation is complete Under normal conditions the message Hard disk data has been deleted will be displayed If a problem occurred during the operation an error message will be displayed 12 Remove the recovery CD then turn off...

Page 43: ... the manual that comes with the cable LOCK If a battery pack is inserted when the computer is off under the condition there is no battery pack in the computer LED indicators will blink five times You can confirm the remaining battery power by looking at the LED indicators Since the remaining battery power is displayed for one battery pack insert battery packs one at a time for confirma tion purpos...

Page 44: ...nector External Serial Port A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for informa tion on how to recycle this battery L appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une batterie au lithium ion Pour des renseignements sur le recyclage de la batterie veuillez composer le 1 800 8 BATTERY EXT DIGITAL I F Names and Functions of Pa...

Page 45: ...3 0 V Operating Time Approx 7 years Power Consumption 3 Approx 13 W 4 Approx 30 W 5 Software OperatingSystem Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 Utility Programs Setup Utility DMI Viewer Wireless Display Setup Utility MeiWDS Setup Utility Wireless LAN Configuration Utility Hard Disk Data Erase Utility 6 Environment In use Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Humidity 30 to 80 RH ...

Page 46: ...to the unit abuse neglect installation maladjustment of consumer controls im proper maintenance modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or autho rized Panasonic Service Dealer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Limits and Exclusions There are no other express warranties except as listed below PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTA...

Page 47: ...stallation maladjustment of consumer con trols improper maintenance modification of damage that is attributable to acts of God In addition Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk s or other media if you have modified or attempted to modify any Program DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY IS LIMITED TO SIXTY 60 DAYS PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE L...

Page 48: ...imited Warranty for the balance of the original period of warranty coverage No Coverage This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada Neither does it cover damage to failure of or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling improper instal lation abnormal use misuse neglect accident introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product alteration or ser...

Page 49: ...t loss or special indirect or consequential damages or other claims whether or not of similar character No Coverage This limited warranty does not apply if the disk s or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manu facturer or if subjected to misuse neglect mishandling modification or attempted modification...

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Page 52: ...tors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations As an ENERGY STAR Partner Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for en ergy efficiency Panasonic Computer Solution Company 50 Meadowl...

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