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CF-61

 Series

CF-62

 Series

®

O P E R ATING
I N S T R U C T I O N S

Getting Started

Names and Functions of  Parts ....................6

System Unit ....................................................... 6

Status LCD ........................................................ 8

Battery Indicator ............................................... 9

Troubleshooting

Dealing with Problems ................................ 2 8
Reinstalling Windows .................................. 3 1
Handling the PD/CD Drive
(

If the PD/CD Drive  Tray will not  open or close

) ............... 3 4

Diagnostics Program (

DIAG61/62

) .................. 3 6

Error Codes ..................................................... 3 7

A p p e n d i x

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .... 3 8
Specifications................................................. 4 1

For LCD ........................................................... 4 3

I n d e x .................................................................. 4 4

O p e r a t i o n

Basic Operation ............................................. 1 0

S t a r t u p ............................................................ 1 0

S h u t d o w n ........................................................ 1 3

On-Line Manual ............................................ 1 3

PD Cartridge and CD .................................. 1 4

Keyboard ......................................................... 1 6

Touch Pad ....................................................... 1 7

Floppy Disk Drive .......................................... 1 7

Hardware Expansion .................................... 1 8

Multimedia Pocket  (MP) ............................. 1 8

PC Cards ........................................................ 1 9

Memory Expansion ...................................... 2 0

Expansion Bus Connector .......................... 2 1

Hard Disk Drive

(

For technicians at  your nearest Panasonic Service Center

) . 2 2

Infrared Data Transfer .................................. 2 3
Battery Pack .................................................... 2 4

Charging the Battery Pack .......................... 2 5

Replacing the Battery Pack ........................ 2 6

Setup Program  (

Windows 95    Version:  WSET61/62,

MS-DOS    Version: SETUP61/62,  ROM  Version: Setup Utility

) .......2 7

Hardware Technical Data
Utility Programs

Setup Program
(

Windows 95 Version: WSET61/62, MS-DOS  Version: SETUP61/62,

ROM Version: Setup Utility

)

PD/CD Drive Power Control 

(

WPDPOWER/WCDPOWER

)

Formatting a PD Cartridge 

(

AMSILF, AMSIPD

)

Making a Bootable PD Cartridge

  (

MKBOOTPD

)

Compression Sound Recorder
(

Panasonic Sound Recorder

)

Switching the Audio-In Jack 

(WLINEMIC)

Drivers

Display Driver

SCSI Driver

PC Card Driver 

(

CardWorks

)

Infrared Communication Software (

TranXit

)

Backup Software 

(

Seagate Backup

)

On-Line Manual

6 2

......... For only CF-62 series

6 2

6 2

6 2

6 2

Summary of Contents for CF-61 Series

Page 1: ...ry Expansion 2 0 Expansion Bus Connector 2 1 Hard Disk Drive For technicians at your nearest Panasonic Service Center 2 2 Infrared Data Transfer 2 3 Battery Pack 2 4 Charging the Battery Pack 2 5 Replacing the Battery Pack 2 6 Setup Program Windows 95 Version WSET61 62 MS DOS Version SETUP61 62 ROM Version Setup Utility 27 Hardware Technical Data Utility Programs Setup Program Windows 95 Version W...

Page 2: ...puter AC adaptor and AC Cord CF AA159 PD Cartridge Caddy For except CF 61KXF4BAM E model Backup Disk FD Firstaid CD CD ROM Windows 95 System Pack Operating Instructions LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT TRANXIT REGISTRATION CARD TRANXIT ACCESSORY CATALOG LIMITED WARRANTY US USER REGISTRATION US LIMITED WARRANTY CANADA WARRANTY STATEMENT CANADA For North America For U K WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Indic...

Page 3: ...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 How...

Page 4: ...for connection to an IT power system An IT System is a system having no direct connection between live parts and Earth the exposed conducive parts of the electrical installation being earthed The IT System is not permitted where directly connected to public supply systems in the U K Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket when not in use This equipment is produced to BS800 1983 Lithium Ba...

Page 5: ...y the specified AC adaptor Factory Control Num ber CF AA159 with your computer Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied might harm the battery and the computer When the DC plug is not connected to the computer dis connect the AC cord from your AC wall outlet as well If the cord is kept connected a very low level of power equiva lent to approximately 1 5 watt will be consumed Maintenance Aga...

Page 6: ...d Multimedia Pocket Device FDD P 18 Security Lock Connect a cable Kensington to anchor your computer to a desk or some other large object to pre vent theft System Unit POWER Indicator Green Power on CPU normal speed mode Orange Power on CPU slow speed mode The CPU cools down NOTE P 18 MP Release Button P 19 PC Card Slots P 19 PC Card Eject Buttons When the temperature of the CPU rises the processi...

Page 7: ...n the temperature of the CPU rises this fan begins to run then the noise level becomes high Ext Mouse Keyboard Port Headphone Jack Use this jack to connect stereo audio headphones or amplifier equipped speakers Audio output from the internal speakers is disabled when head phones or speakers are connected to this jack Use this jack to connect the computer to the audio output terminal s of audio or ...

Page 8: ...e system indicator is switched off so long as the AC adaptor is connected The remaining power indicator flashes when the battery is low The borders of the indicator flashes on and off if no battery pack is mounted An error code is displayed if a battery malfunction occurs P 37 This indicator is displayed continuously when the computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode The indicator is also dis...

Page 9: ...e hibernation function is turned on a beep will sound when the remaining battery capacity drops to approx 4 and the power supply will be cut off when the battery capacity drops to 0 Before the power goes off connect the AC adaptor to the computer immediately If the AC adaptor is not available close any open programs exit Windows and switch off the power Battery pack or charging function malfunctio...

Page 10: ...eation Blank 3 5 inch floppy disk Read the message displayed on the screen and follow the instructions Type your name Ready to create Firstaid FD Insert a floppy disk in drive A and press any key USER NAME modifications and unforeseen situations Make sure you have the respective software installation disks Firstaid FD If you have the floppy disk s in hand press any key and advance the next step An...

Page 11: ...y the printer s Otherwise click Cancel Note Printer drivers can also be added later Set the correct time and click Close Note The clock and time zone are set to values used in Japan These settings can also be changed later Follow the in structions that appear in on screen message In order to optimize the memory turn the computer off P 13 and then turn the computer on 10 11 Beginning with the next ...

Page 12: ...p Windows re starts If Windows does not restart press the RESET button 9 11 8 10 Firstaid FD etc creation Firstaid FD creation Blank 3 5 inch floppy disk Ready to create Firstaid FD Insert a floppy disk in drive A and press any key modifications and unforeseen situations Make sure you have the respective software installation disks Firstaid FD If you have the floppy disk s in hand press any key an...

Page 13: ...e Print Topic Open the On Line Manual Follow the steps below to print the On Line Manual Printing Firstaid CD Copying Shutdown Drag the file to C UTIL AVAPP to copy it From among the files listed select Manual Click on Firstaidcd L Select Start Programs Explorer If you have erased the On Line Manual from the hard disk it can be recopied from the Firstaid CD by following the steps below Screens for...

Page 14: ... a Bootable PD Cartridge Select My Computer Removable disk Select File Format 1 2 CD ROM The write protect switch is used to prevent data on a PD cartridge from being erased or overwritten accidentally PROTECT PROTECT Write disable Write enable CAUTION Do not use 8 cm CDs The PD CD drive is also capable of playing standard 12 cm 5 inch CD ROM discs data music and photo CDs 62 PD cartridge PD Cartr...

Page 15: ...ng Do not move the computer with a CD inserted in it Do not put your hands or any other objects on top of the keyboard when opening or closing the tray Also do not touch the PD CD drive or keyboard When the tray is open applying too much force on the tray could damage it After closing the tray do not attempt to access a disk until or D C Status LCD is displayed and disappears The PD CD drive will ...

Page 16: ...a When NumLK is activated in conjunction with the key pad the shaded keys operate as shown Increase volume Decrease volume Increase brightness Low Middle High Decrease brightness High Middle Low Keyboard Windows key Displays Start menu This key can also be used in combination with other keys Numeric keypad Function keys Performs various functions depending on the software being used Spacebar Delet...

Page 17: ...icking the left mouse button Insertion Removal Label side up Floppy Disk Eject Button The touch pad is used to move the cursor in the same way as a mouse would CAUTION Be sure never to press the POWER switch while the suspend or hibernation process is being carried out Also do not input from the keyboard or the touch pad or move the mouse The processing may not be executed correctly Click the left...

Page 18: ...mode Doing so could damage the unit or prevent the new unit from being recognized properly Bottom 2 3 Switch the power off by pressing and holding the power switch simultaneously Removal Hook the device in place Push the device into the multimedia pocket until it snaps into place NOTE Confirm that the MP release button has returned to its original position Pull out the multimedia pocket device Whi...

Page 19: ...he time of purchase To install a PC card into a slot first remove the dummy card in that slot Also if you remove the PC card at a later time replace the dummy card Only the bottom slot can support a Zoomed Video ZV card A Zoomed Video card can be used only when CardWorks software is installed NOTE PC Cards The PC card slots accept PC cards that conform to the PC card standard Removal Select Start ...

Page 20: ...er Confirm that the hooks have snapped into place on the RAM module Lower the module until it clicks into place RAM Module Slot Hook Hook Open the hooks on both sides Removal Remove the multimedia pocket device P 18 Pull out the RAM module Replace the cover Mount the multimedia pocket device P 18 Align the RAM module with the slot in the socket and insert it diagonally from above Mounting Remove t...

Page 21: ...ted to an optional docking unit CF VEB611 or port replicator CF VEB612 Expansion Bus Connector NOTE When connecting an optional docking unit you do not need to turn the power off Only when connecting an optional docking unit at the first time turn the power off Connect the optional docking unit or port replicator Refer to the instruction manuals for the docking unit or the port replicator for deta...

Page 22: ...disk needs to be replaced be sure to have it replaced at a Panasonic Service Center If you replace the hard disk yourself and later encounter problems Panasonic will not bear any responsibility Do not remove the hard disk while the computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode In this case data may be lost when the hard disk is removed The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock dropping ...

Page 23: ... Programs TranXit TranXit NOTE Assuming two computers it is necessary to make the appropriate settings on both computers so that the addresses of the infrared communication ports can be used It is recommended that the distance between the two infrared communication ports is between 20 cm 0 65 feet and 50 cm 1 64 feet Data transfer may be affected if there is a TV VCR wireless headphone set incande...

Page 24: ...ns high the computer switches automatically to the suspend mode and turns itself off If the battery indicator flashes red and an error code is displayed in the status LCD during charging the internal protection circuit has been triggered and charging has stopped Should this occur remove the AC adaptor and the battery pack from the computer and then reattach them If the problem occurs repeatedly co...

Page 25: ...ded that the automatic play function be turned off while charging the battery pack The automatic play function causes play to begin automatically if a PD or CD is loaded in the PD CD drive while Windows is running This function can be turned on or off by selecting System Properties Device Manager The automatic play function is turned off as the default Charging does not take place while the motor ...

Page 26: ...ttery pack is removed Make sure to attach the new battery pack within this time NOTE If the power stored in the battery pack reaches a low level while the computer is being run off the battery pack the battery indicator lights red and repeated beeps sound from the speakers Should this occur either immediately connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one The battery p...

Page 27: ... device port addresses and IRQs password security drive protection and power consumption etc and select Save Settings Power on ROM version For CF 61KXF4BAM E model only A WINDOWS COMMAND Type the following 1 Boot 2 Restore HDD to factory default 3 PD tools MEMO 61 62 SETUP61 62 SETUP62 If the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk boot it from the Firstaid FD Insert the Firstaid FD into the ...

Page 28: ... the like If you are running the computer off the battery pack the battery may be out of power Connect the AC adaptor The battery level is low Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Computer stops working Red battery indicator lights a beep sounds and the status LCD battery indicator displays Red battery indicator lights The remaining capacity of the The status...

Page 29: ... PD CD eject button is disabled if the computer is booted from the PD drive Press Fn and the power switch to power your computer off Power on the computer once again and while the memory count is being displayed press At this point press the PD CD eject button When the computer is being turned off the PD CD eject button will not work Power to the PD CD drive may have been turned off using the WPDP...

Page 30: ... set the Touch Pad to Disable Check the orientation of the card and make sure it is firmly in place Use only specified cards It is necessary to update drivers to Windows 95 Contact the card manufacturer Be sure to reboot the computer after installing a PC card driver or other device drivers Check the I O port used by the PC card or the ISA PCI board installed in the optional docking unit Dealing w...

Page 31: ...divided into multiple partitions only the basic MS DOS partition is restored to its factory default condition This method requires a basic MS DOS partition of 200 MB or larger on the C drive Use the FDISK command to confirm whether the basic MS DOS partition is active CAUTION Reinstalling the operating system will delete any data that was already on the hard disk Be sure to back up any necessary d...

Page 32: ...m specific configuration button and select zvok in Configuration menu then click OK In the device manager all PCI CardBus Bridge items will not disappear Click Close The message to restart Windows appears click Yes to restart computer Upon restart the configuration menu appears Select 2 zvok then Windows 95 starts If Update Device Driver Wizard message about Generic Ir Serial Port appears click Ca...

Page 33: ...for the docking unit or port replicator for details Click Start Settings Control Panel System Follow steps 17 to 21 above from the For CF 61KXF4BAM E model only For the docking unit Click System Hardware Profiles Delete Dock 1 and rename zvok to CF VEB611 Click OK For the port replicator Click System Hardware Profiles Delete Dock 1 and rename zvok to CF VEB612 Click OK 24 25 26 27 With the power o...

Page 34: ...ain unit may be damaged If the PD CD Drive Tray will not open If the PD CD DriveTray will not close CAUTION Use the tool to turn the screw to as far as it will go in the counter clockwise direction Remove the tool Knob mark Slit Insert the tool into the slit near the mark and slide it as shown Then remove the tool M u l t i m e d i a Pocket Device Tool DC IN 15V Carefully pull out the tray Use the...

Page 35: ...the mark and slide it as shown in the diagram Then remove the tool Mount the multimedia pocket device Turn the knob to as far as it will go in the counter clockwise direction Replace the tool into the multimedia pocket device DC IN 15V Handling the PD CD Drive If the PD CD Drive Tray will not open or close Send the computer to your nearest Panasonic Service Center Replace the rubber caps ...

Page 36: ... Firstaid FD into the floppy disk drive and restart the com puter Type the following 1 Boot 2 Restore HDD to factory default 3 PD tools 62 A WINDOWS COMMAND 61 62 DIAG61 DIAG62 CAUTION Do not enter the suspend or hibernation mode while the diagnostics program is runnning Before the diagnostics program starts set Power Saving in setup program to except Ad vanced ...

Page 37: ...ating 173 Configuration Change Has Occurred ROM configuration changed 177 The security passwords have been corrupted Password is corrupted CMOS RAM is broken 201 Memory Size Error Memory size data error 301 Keyboard Error Keyboard failure 303 Keyboard Error Keyboard controller failure 604 Diskette Drive Error Diskette drive 0 failure 605 Diskette Drive Error Diskette unlocked problem 1780 Hard Dis...

Page 38: ...IMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no title ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms concepts designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation all of which title ownership and rights shall remain with MEI B You may use the Programs only on ...

Page 39: ...zugehörigen Dokumentation an die gleiche Person zu übergeben und alle nicht übergebenen Kopien zu zerstören F Der Käufer darf kein Copyright Warenzeichen oder keine andere Bekanntmachung oder Produktkennzeichnung von den Programmen entfernen und muß jede solche Bekanntmachung oder Produktkennzeichnung auf jeder Kopie eines der Programme reproduzieren Lizenz Der Käufer darf die Programme und davon ...

Page 40: ...en sens inverse compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies de façon électronique ou mécanique en tout ou en partie Vous ne pouvez utiliser copier modifier altérer ni céder les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies en tout ou en partie à l exception de ce qui est expressément stipulé dans ce contrat Si vous cédez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel à une...

Page 41: ...Stereo output Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Impedance 32 Ω Output Power 4 mW impedance 32 Ω X 2 Audio In Jack Stereo input Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Input impedance 10 kΩ Input voltage range 0 5 Vp p Line In 0 03 Vp p microphone DC IN Connector Infrared Communication Port IrDA compliant Speed Max 4 0 Mbit sec Battery Battery Pack Lithium Ion 10 8 V 5750 mAh Operating Time 2 4 hours Depending on the conditio...

Page 42: ...ture jack 3 5 DIA Impedance 32 Ω Output Power 4 mW impedance 32 Ω X 2 Audio In Jack Stereo input Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Input impedance 10 kΩ Input voltage range 0 5 Vp p Line In 0 03 Vp p microphone DC IN Connector Infrared Communication Port IrDA compliant Speed Max 4 0 Mbit sec Battery Battery Pack Lithium Ion 10 8 V 5750 mAh Operating Time 2 4 hours Depending on the conditions Backup Battery N...

Page 43: ...ll screen Partofthedisplaymayexceedthe boundaries The screen can be scrolled by moving the cursor to the edges of the display 800 X 600 model Specifications Resolution Pixels Refresh Rate Hz LCD SIM CRT Max LCD Color 640 x 480 256 85 60 640 x 480 High Color 85 60 640 x 480 True Color 1 85 60 3 800 x 600 256 85 60 800 x 600 High Color 75 2 60 800 x 600 True Color 1 60 2 60 3 1024 x 768 256 85 60 10...

Page 44: ...MP Release Button 6 18 MS DOS Mode 27 Parallel Port 7 PC Card Eject Button 6 19 PC Card Slots 6 19 mounting 19 PD Cartridge 14 Formatting 14 Loading and removing 15 PD CD Eject Button 6 15 Port Replicator 21 Power Indicator 6 Power Switch 6 10 Precautions 5 RAM Module 20 Reinstalling Windows 31 Reset Button 6 R S P O M On Line Manual 13 Copying 13 Printing 13 Startup 13 Seagate Backup 33 Serial Po...

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Page 46: ...soft MS DOS and Windows are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation CardWorks is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation TranXit is a trademark of Puma Corporation Seagate is a trademark of Seagate software Inc Panasonic is a registered tr...

Page 47: ...Customer s Record Serial No or Date of Purchase Model No Code No Dealer s Name Dealer s Address ...

Page 48: ...sumption It is an open system in which business proprietors 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 Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the...

Page 49: ...Device menu and designate the file If an attempt is made to play the MPEG data directly by double clicking the MPEG file in My Computer or Explorer etc the data will be played not by the FMV PACK but by the Windows standard ActiveMovie instead Using the settings listed below to play the MPEG data makes it pos sible for this computer to produce even smoother pictures 256 color High Color 16 bit Tru...

Page 50: ...g the display from TV set to computer make sure that the software applications below are not opened q The viewer in Media Player and other applications for playing MPEG data and Video CDs q MPEG Utility for adjusting the contrast brightness and other settings If the display setting is changed after opening any of the software applications above MPEG data and Video CDs cannot be played until the co...

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