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T
roub
leshooting
Dealing With Problems
(Summary)
When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. The Reference Manual also contains detailed information. If you still cannot
troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Starting Up
The power indicator or bat-
tery indicator is not lit
is displayed
[POST Startup Error(s)] is
displayed
Windows startup, or an op-
eration is extremely slow
The date and time are
incorrect
When the previous item is
not the cause
Check the cable connection for the AC adapter.
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.
Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
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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 Utility
must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The
processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the
processing speed to increase.)
You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel].
When the computer is connected to a Local Area Network (LAN), please confirm the
date and time of the server.
If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may
need to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Press
F9
in the Setup Utility (
"Setup Utility"). This will restore the Setup
Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings).
In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.
At start-up, press
F8
to operate the computer in the Safe mode.
Try removing all peripheral devices.
The red indicator lights.
Repeated beeping sound
while the computer is in use.
The red indicator blinks
The orange indicator blinks
The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.
After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn
your computer on.
The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery
pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again.
If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. (
page 6)
Battery Indicator
Unable to shut down Win-
dows 95
Shutting down
If a USB device is connected, try removing it.
