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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........ 32
Hard Disk Backup Function ............................ 34
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........................... 38
Specifications ................................................. 39
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 42

Troubleshooting

List of Error Codes .........................................

24

Dealing with Problems

(Summary) .......................

25

Reinstalling Software ....................................

30

Operation

Starting Up/Shutting Down ............................

15

Touch Pad .....................................................

18

Reference Manual .........................................

19

Useful Information .........................................

20

Getting Started

Read Me First..................................................

3

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

9

First-time Operation ......................................

11

Contents

[Additional Manual]

Reference Manual

This manual can be accessed on your computer. Refer
to page 19 on how to access the Reference Manual.

Reference Manual

Reference Manual

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Touch Pad

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Touchscreen

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Standby/Hibernation
Functions

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Security Measures

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Computing on the Road

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Battery Power

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Multimedia Pocket

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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive

• WinDVD
• B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP

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PC Cards

• SD Memory Card

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SD Memory Card Security
Function

• Smart Card

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RAM Module

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Port Replicator / I/O Box

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External Display

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Printer

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USB Devices

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Modem

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LAN

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Wireless LAN

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Hard Disk Drive

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Setup Utility

• Icon Enlarger
• Loupe Utility

Reference Manual

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Technical Information

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DMI Viewer

•

List of Error Codes

•

Dealing with Problems
(Advanced)

Model No.

CF-73

Series

XP

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

Getting S

tarted

Appendix

Operation

Troubleshooting

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Read Me First

•

Key Combinations

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LED Indicators

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3
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Summary of Contents for Toughbook CF-73XCVASBM

Page 1: ...cess the Reference Manual Reference Manual Reference Manual Touch Pad Touchscreen Standby Hibernation Functions Security Measures Computing on the Road Battery Power Multimedia Pocket DVD ROM CD R RWDrive WinDVD B s Recorder B s CLiP PC Cards SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Security Function Smart Card RAM Module Port Replicator I O Box External Display Printer USB Devices Modem LAN Wireless LAN Har...

Page 2: ...r other countries Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Names of products brands etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner compa nies NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury Enter This illustration means to pre...

Page 3: ...dars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this product For U S A FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Tested To Comply With FCC Standards 1 This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules On the computer is a label that contains...

Page 4: ...t possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci dessus n empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisa...

Page 5: ...aly Norway and Austria Compliance Notice CE Mark This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC 1999 5 EC R TTE For Europe For models with a CE mark on the bottom of the computer Only for models with wireless LAN This produ...

Page 6: ...Se conformer aux règlements pertinents quant à l élimination des piles CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS Information to the User Only for models with wireless LAN This product and your Health This product like other radio devices emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik...

Page 7: ...ut no warranty is provided against such trouble Therefore as a precision instrument be extremely careful in the handling Before putting the computer away be sure to wipe off any moisture Prevent Shock Avoid subjecting the computer to severe vibrations or impact Do not place the computer inside a car trunk Avoid Radio Frequency Interference Do not place the computer near a television or ra dio rece...

Page 8: ...n carrying or stor ing Do Not Disassemble Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack expose it to bumps or shocks deform disassemble or modify it Do Not Short Do not short the positive and negative con tacts Avoid Extreme Heat Cold and Direct Sunlight Do not charge use or leave the battery pack for extended periods where it will be exposed to direct sunlight in a hot place in a car on a sun...

Page 9: ...ter in a location that may prevent proper ventilation Sound is output from Card Speakers built into the back panel of the LCD screen To adjust the volume Fn F5 Fn F6 Speaker on off Fn F4 CAUTION Do not allow metallic objects or magnetic me dia to come near the speakers SD Memory Card and SD Memory Card Security Function SD Memory Card Slot Do not allow metallic objects or mag netic media to come n...

Page 10: ... O Box Expansion Bus Connector CAUTION For connecting printer external mouse keyboard etc through the I O box optional Port Replicator I O Box A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery L appareil que vous vous êtes procuré est alimenté par une batterie au lithium ion Pour des renseigneme...

Page 11: ...ck page 8 2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT page 32 Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer s packaging 3 Turn the computer over and insert the battery pack 1 Slide the right side latch to the unlock position 2 Make sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the right side latch to t...

Page 12: ...ward 2 Lift up the latch 3 Lift open the display CAUTION 6 Turn your computer on Press the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indi cator turns on before releasing it Do not press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds this will cause the power to be turned off forcibly Do not press the power switch repeatedly Once the computer is powered off you ...

Page 13: ...r account will be displayed in the Welcome screen The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will not be displayed NOTE CAUTION Remember this password If the password is forgotten Windows cannot be operated You can create a password reset disk beforehand page 14 8 Create a new account 1 Select start Control Panel User Accounts Create a new account 2 Enter a name for the new acc...

Page 14: ...on screen instructions Store the password reset disk in a safe place Only the logon password for each account can be reset The password set in the Setup Utility Setup Utility cannot be reset Information for Windows XP This concludes the first time use operation guidelines First time Operation 9 Calibrate the touchscreen 1 Log on to Windows 2 Select start All programs Fujitsu Touch Panel USB Touch ...

Page 15: ...kes up to 30 minutes However the computer may fail to warm up and the message Cannot warm up the system will be dis played and the computer will not start If this happens turn off the computer leave it in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 41 F or more for about an hour and then try turning the power on once more Leave it in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 41 F or more for about an ...

Page 16: ...ction dialog box will be shown do not press Space or Enter to attempt to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection but instead press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection like Ctrl In addition when the computer is left alone it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode The computer will resume by pressing the power switch Standby Hibernation Functi...

Page 17: ...necting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Touching the power switch Performing any keyboard touch pad touchscreen or external mouse operations Closing the display When you leave the computer or interrupt your work If you use the Standby or Hibernation function then when you turn on the power next time the application software and files you were using before will be displayed and you can restart the ...

Page 18: ...ouch pad The cursor may not work properly in such cases When the touch pad becomes dirty Wipe to remove dirt 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 rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surface e g discoloration In addition do not use commercially available household...

Page 19: ...efer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents included How to access the Reference Manual Select Reference Manual in start Important Tips Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for computing away from your home or office It also offers helpful explanations on how to use the touchscreen more effectively How to access the ...

Page 20: ...and optional charger if possible Making backup copies on discs and carrying them with you Environment Operation Temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Humidity 30 to 80 RH No condensation Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity 30 to 90 RH No condensation Even within the temperature and humidity ranges noted above using the computer for long periods of time in an environment with exce...

Page 21: ...rk so that only approved data can pass through At the time of purchase the Windows Firewall is set to be enabled Automatic Updates If your computer is connected to the Internet this function regularly checks whether secu rity updates and other important updates have been made available and automatically installs these updates in their latest conditions Virus Protection This function regularly chec...

Page 22: ...s in the following menu start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Advanced Settings in Performance Data Execution Prevention For more information refer to Windows help Computer Viruses Windows Update You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus Do not apply Driver Updates even if a message to update a driver appears If a driver update is requir...

Page 23: ... the condition and position of the connectors If a connection cannot be made easily do not apply undue force check once more to con firm the condition and position of the connector alignment of pins etc If the connector has holding screws fasten the screws firmly Do not carry the computer with cables attached and do not pull on the cables forcefully When Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of T...

Page 24: ... Utility settings have been returned to their default values and the computer has been booted Run the Setup Utility and load the default values then change the settings to the appropri ate values as needed I O address and IRQ settings are in conflict Run the Setup Utility and change the settings in Advanced menu so there is no port conflicts Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Set...

Page 25: ...nic Technical Support This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100A D Even when a password has been set in Security menu of the Setup Utility Enter Pass word does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode use the Windows password as follows...

Page 26: ... brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected Intel R Display Power Saving Technology Computing on the Road is active and automatically changes the LCD brightness We recommend removing the check mark from Intel R Display Power Saving Technol ogy Computing on the Road Display When the previous item is not the cause Press F9 in the Setup U...

Page 27: ...r if an external display is connected or disconnected while the computer is operating Restart the computer When an external display not compatible with the power saving mode is used with the computer the display may not function correctly when the computer enters the power saving mode In such cases turn off the power to the external display Change the size of the icons etc using Icon Enlarger Icon...

Page 28: ...cator light is orange If you do not have an AC adaptor save your data and power off your computer After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one turn your computer on Quickly save your data and power off your computer Remove the battery pack and dis connect the AC adaptor then connect them again If the problem persists contact Panasonic Technical Support The battery pack or charg ing ci...

Page 29: ...anager and close the software application which is not responding Is there an input screen hidden behind another window Use Alt Tab to check for other windows being displayed After shutting down by pressing the power switch for more than four seconds press the power switch to power on and open the application again If the program no longer works normally delete the program using the following menu...

Page 30: ...procedure Select a number 1 Recovery Reinstall Windows 2 Erase HDD Erase the whole data on HDD for security 3 Backup Enable the Backup function 1 0 Cancel Cancel When the hard disk backup function has been enabled When the following message appears press Y 1 This is not displayed when the hard disk backup function has been enabled 7 Press 1 to execute 1 Recovery You can cancel this operation by pr...

Page 31: ...eps Drive letters can only be changed when two or more parti tions have been created on the hard disk drive The drive letter of the C drive cannot be changed We recommend that you make these changes before in stalling applications 1 Select start Control Panel Performance and Mainte nance Administrative Tools Computer Management 2 Select Disk Management from Storage 3 Right click on the partition o...

Page 32: ...roduct which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party At the time of such a transfer you must also transfer all copies whether in printed or machine readable form of every Program and the related documentation to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred F You may not remove any copyright trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you mu...

Page 33: ... pouvez assembler 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 t...

Page 34: ... condition at the time of purchase and then create the backup area again The hard disk backup function will only work for the internal hard disk This function does not work with an external hard disk Backup and restore functions will not operate if the hard disk has been damaged Do not use the NTFS file system compression function as this may result in insufficient capacity of the backup area If t...

Page 35: ...ason backed up data cannot be copied to CD R or other removable disk media When the hard disk backup function is executed data in the backup area will be over written If newly created or edited data is backed up later data stored previously in the backup area will be lost NOTE Create a Backup Area The usable hard disk area At the time of purchase After the backup area is created The backup area Ca...

Page 36: ...enu in the Setup Utility is set to start up from the CD DVD drive Change this setting if necessary The next time the backup or restore functions are executed follow the procedure for Backing Up and Restoring Data below NOTE 1 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 or the U...

Page 37: ...press Y The restore process will begin 4 When the message Backup is complete or Restore is complete is displayed press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion for example if the power was turned off execute the process again After logging on to Windows when a new device is installed and a message appears advising that the computer mus...

Page 38: ...ration 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 mes sage will be displayed 13 Remove the Product Recovery DVD ROM and then press any key to turn off the computer Preparing Procedure 1 This is not displayed when the hard disk backup function has been enabled The hard disk data erase utility ...

Page 39: ... one Type III 3 3 V 400 mA 5 V 400 mA 200 pin 1 8 V SO DIMM DDR2 SDRAM PC2 3200 Compliant SD Memory Card Mini Dsub 15 pin female Dsub 9 pin male Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Miniature jack 3 5 DIA Dedicated 84 pin female 4 pin 2 USB 2 0 Dedicated 36 pin male RJ 11 jack Data 56 kbps V 92 FAX 14 4 kbps RJ 45 jack IEEE 802 3 10Base T IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX IEEE 802 3ab 1000Base T Built in page 40 Main Spec...

Page 40: ...ersion 4 0 1 LCD brightness Maximum Minimum 3 Measured using MobileMark 2002 LCD brightness 60 cd m 2 4 Only for North America The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord 5 Approx 1 0 W when the battery pack is fully charged or not being charged and the computer is off Approx 2 0 W when the Wake up from LAN fun...

Page 41: ...re 1 PC Information Viewer Hard Disk Backup Utility 2 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility 2 SD Utility 3 Icon Enlarger Loupe Utility Hotkey Settings Battery Recalibration Utility WinDVD 5 B s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC B s CLiP 6 Wireless LAN Switch 1 Wireless Switch Utility 1 Operating System Utility Programs 1 Only for models with wireless LAN 2 The Product Recovery DVD ROM is required 3 Only for models with...

Page 42: ...m 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 makes to you Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free Panasonic s ...

Page 43: ...dure 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 Marketing at the above address within the warranty period together with a copy of your purchase receipt and an explanation of the suspected defect PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk s or oth...

Page 44: ... 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 energy efficiency 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Righ...

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