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Getting Star

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer.  Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new
computer.

Illustrations in this Manual

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved.  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 assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

©2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice.  Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no
liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

Trademarks

Microsoft

®

 and Windows

®

 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.

PS/2

®

 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Adobe

®

 and Acrobat

®

 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or

other countries.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

NOTE:

NOTE 

provides a useful fact or helpful information.

CAUTION:

CAUTION 

indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING:

WARNING 

indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.

[Start]-[Run]

:

This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Run].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)

Enter   :

This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.

Fn   +   F5

  

 :

This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key,  then press the [F5] key.

Windows 2000

 

  :

Information for Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 2000 Professional users.

Windows XP

 

  :

Information for Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 XP Professional users.

 

:

Where to go for referred information.

 

 :

This illustration means to refer to the Reference Manual, which is available on your computer.
Refer to page 18 on how to access this manual.

Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explana-
tion easier to understand.
If the user has logged on without administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may be
not displayed as shown in this manual.  If this happens, log on with Administrator authority to enable these functions.

*

For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-M34RHFZQM) located on
the bottom of the computer.

Customer's Record

Serial No.

or

Date of Purchase

Model No.*

Code No.

Dealer's Name

Dealer's Address

Summary of Contents for CF-M34 Series

Page 1: ...Reference Manual Reference Manual Key Combinations Reference Manual Touch Pad Advanced Touchscreen Standby Hibernation Functions Security Measures Computing on the Road Battery Power PC Cards RAM Modu...

Page 2: ...or other countries Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may r...

Page 3: ...discontinuance of service may be required But if advice notice isn t practical the telephone company will no tify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be ad vised of your right to file a com...

Page 4: ...ble que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant...

Page 5: ...ibration damped hard disk drive and floppy disk drive flexible internal connections The CF M34 s outstanding engineering has been tested using the stiff MIL STD 810E for vibration and shock and IP for...

Page 6: ...t will be exposed to direct sunlight in a hot place in car on a sunny day for example or in a cold place Keep Articles Away Do not place the battery pack together with ar ticles such as necklaces or h...

Page 7: ...k or make your software appli cations and data unusable Donotpowerdownyourcomputerwhilesoftwareapplicationsarerunningorharddiskdriveindicator is on Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems Save al...

Page 8: ...inoperable Do not carry the computer while the display is open or carry it by gripping the display Do not put anything e g a piece of paper between the display and keyboard Always carry your computer...

Page 9: ...als on the battery pack and the computer The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged Also the computer may not operate properly 2 Unlock the latch 3 Open the...

Page 10: ...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 ar...

Page 11: ...0 Profes sional Setup is displayed CAUTION NOTE If I don t accept this agreement is selected the Windows setup will be aborted CAUTION 3 Select settings for your region then select Next 4 Enter your n...

Page 12: ...rd reset disk in a safe place Only the logon password for each account can be reset The password set in the Setup Utility cannot be reset Recovery Console If you install the Recovery Console you can u...

Page 13: ...uld any problems occur When creating backup disks do not run any other application program When creating backup disks and the message Insufficient files to copy is dis played select OK and then contac...

Page 14: ...n again If the computer still does not power on contact Panasonic Technical Support Lift up the latch 1 1 Lift open the display 2 Power Switch Power Indicator When an application or file that was prev...

Page 15: ...er to the LCD may be turned off while Windows is setting up or even when an application software is being installed In this case because it is conceivable that a selection dialog box will be shown do...

Page 16: ...ion Functions NOTE This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function Standby Hibernation Functions 1 Save important data and close each application 2 Display the shut d...

Page 17: ...eas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung Do not use benzene thinner or disinfectant type alcohol The touch...

Page 18: ...Start up Acrobat Reader 2 Select Edit Preferences Accessibility and then set Color Scheme to Use colors specified in document When the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader set th...

Page 19: ...nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn 0250 System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead Replace the batt...

Page 20: ...sed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested Operating System not found...

Page 21: ...will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A D Use the Windows password as follows Windows 2000 Set the password in Control Panel Users and Passwords then add the chec...

Page 22: ...he afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed High precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays color LCDs Therefore if 0 00...

Page 23: ...blinks The green indicator blinks The battery indicator blinks green and orange alter nately The battery level is low Save your data and power off your computer After connecting the AC adaptor or rep...

Page 24: ...t The reinstal lation will return the computer to the conditions at time of purchase Before the reinstallation procedure remove all peripherals except for the CD ROM and floppy disk drive Be sure the...

Page 25: ...ecessary drivers from the floppy disk included with your CD ROM drive to the FIRSTAID FD with the method below It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG SYS file and AUTOEXEC BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD...

Page 26: ...documentation available to any third party by time sharing or otherwise without the prior written consent of MEI D You may not copy or reproduce or permit to be copied or reproduced the Programs or r...

Page 27: ...e pouvez assembler en sens inverse compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies de fa on lectronique ou m canique en tout ou en partie Vous ne pouvez utiliser copier mo...

Page 28: ...XP Select Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Sounds and Audio Devices Volume You may also use the function keys to perform this operation Fn F5 or F6 Speaker on off Fn F4 Speaker Microphone...

Page 29: ...Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Pointing Device PC Card Slot Allowable current RAM Module Slot Serial Port Microphone Jack 4 Interface Headphone Jack USB Port Modem LAN Speaker Sound Battery Pack Operating T...

Page 30: ...defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty 60 days from the date of delivery thereof to you as evidenced by your purchase receipt This is the only warranty Panasonic m...

Page 31: ...edure In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty 60 day warranty period and you return it transportation costs prepaid to Panasonic Canada Inc Computer Products...

Page 32: ...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 a...

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