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To disable the hard disk backup function
Perform the reinstallation procedure.  All data in the backup area and the hard disk will be
erased.
Conduct steps 
1-8 for [Reinstalling Software]  ( page 34). Select [1] or [2] to execute the
reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation.
 When [1] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled.
 When [2] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled, but in this case, because
the hard disk has been divided into partitions, the hard disk backup function cannot be
re-enabled  (
 page 27).
 When [3] is selected, the hard disk backup function cannot be disabled.
CAUTION
When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, even if a commercial data erasing
utility or similar software is used to erase all data from user-accessible area, the backed up
data will not be erased.  You can use the hard disk data erase utility included in this com-
puter (
 page 42) to erase all data on the hard disk, including backed up data. Use this
hard disk data erase utility before disposing of or transferring ownership of this computer.
Occasionally, the message [#1805 cannot write image file] will be displayed, and the backup
function will be interrupted.  If this error occurs, execute the backup function again.  After
this, if the backup function is completed properly, then there is no problem in the hard disk.
4When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press
çCtrlçç
ò òò ò
òçAltçç
ò òò ò
òççDel ç 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.
  When a new device is installed and a message appears advising that the computer must be
restarted to enable the settings, select [Yes] to restart the computer.
3Select the operation to be executed from the menu.

1  Press ç1ççto execute [1. [Backup]].
(When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.)
2
At the confirmation message, press   Y   .
The backup process will begin.

1  Press ç2ççto execute [2. [Restore]].
(When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.)
2
At the confirmation message, press   Y   .
The restore process will begin.
The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the
data volume.
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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
Procedure
1Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the
USB port.
2Turn 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.
3Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and
press   F6   until [USB CD/DVD Drive] is at the top of the
[Boot] menu.
4Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD/
DVD drive.
5Press    F10  .  At the confirmation message, select [Yes]
and press   Enter   .  The computer will restart.

When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup func-
tion will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.]
appears, press
Y   .
6Press   2    to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing   0   .)

When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be
disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears, press
Y   .
When the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to
execute [Erase HDD.]] appears, press
R   . This computer is equipped with a utility for erasing hard disk data.
When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk
data following the steps below.
The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an “overwriting” method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or
other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data
that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a
company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for losses or
damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.
NOTE
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 utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.
The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased.
Preparing
Product Recovery CD-ROM (included)
Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional:  USB CD/DVD drive (optional:  CF-VDRRT1M or CF-VDRRT2W )
7At the confirmation message, press   Y   .
8When [] is displayed, press   Enter   .
9The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-
played.
Press   Space   .
10At the confirmation message, press   Enter   .
The operation of erasing the hard disk starts.
(If necessary, the “hard disk data erase” operation can be
cancelled after it has begun by pressing   Ctrl    +    C   .
If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part
of the data will not be erased.)
11After 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 mes-
sage will be displayed.
12Remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM and the CD/DVD
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Specifications
CF-18DDAZXMM
Intel® Pentium M processor 1.1 GHz ULV
1 MB*1
256 MB*1 (768 MB*1 Max.)
UMA (64 MB*1 Max.)*2
10.4 type (TFT)
65536/Approx. 16,000,000 colors (800 x 600 dots/1024 x 768 dots)
65536/Approx. 16,000,000 colors (800 x 600 dots/1024 x 768 dots/1280 x 1024 dots)*4
40 GB*5
Windows keyboard (82 keys)
Touch Pad
Digitizer (Anti-Reflection)
Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III
3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
200-pin, 2.5 V,  SO-DIMM, DDR-SDRAM, PC2100 Compliant
Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
4-pin x 2, USB2.0
RJ-11 Data:56 kbps (V.92 & K56flex*8)  FAX:14.4 kbps
RJ 45 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.11b/g compliant Frequency 2.4 GHz band
Dedicated 100-pin female
Dedicated 50 Ω coaxial connector x 2
Monaural Speaker
AC ’97 2.1 Compatible, 18 bits full duplex stereo
Li-ion 7.4 V, 6.6 Ah
Approx. 4.5 hours - 8 hours*10 (Approx. 6 hours*11)
Approx. 7 h
Approx. 3.5 h
Coin type lithium batter y 3.0 V
Input : 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 HzOutput :  16.0 V DC, 2.5 A
Approx. 18 W*14 / Approx. 41 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state)
5 °C to 35 °C  {41 °F to 95 °F}
30% to 80% RH  (No condensation)
-20 °C to 60 °C  {-4 °F to 140 °F}
30% to 90% RH  (No condensation)
271 mm X 49 mm X 216 mm {10.7  X 1.93  X 8.5 }
Approx. 2.1 kg {Approx. 4.5 lb.}
Model No.
CPU
L2 (Second) Cache Memory
Memory
Video Memory
LCD Type
Displayed Colors*3
External Display
Hard Disk Drive
Keyboard
Pointing Device
PC Card Slot
Allowable current (total for two slots)
RAM Module Slot*6
Microphone Jack*7
Interface Headphone Jack
USB Port
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN
Expansion Bus Connector
External Antenna Connector
Speaker
Sound
Battery Pack
Operating Time*9
Charging Time*9Power On
Power Off
Clock Battery
AC Adaptor*12
Power Consumption*13
EnvironmentIn use Temperature
Humidity
Not in useTemperature
Humidity
Physical Dimensions*15 (W X H X D)
Weight*15
*11 MB = 1,048,576 bytes
*2A segment of the main memor y is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status.  The size of the Video Memory cannot
be set by the user.
*
3A 16,000,000 color display is achieved by using the dither ing function.
*4Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display.
*51GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.  Your operating system or some application software will repor t as fewer GB.
*6Only a RAM card designed for PC2100 can be added.
*7Use only a monaural condenser microphone.
*8The settings for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command.
*9Var ies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.
*10Measured using Batter yMar kTM Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maxim um - Minimum)
*11Measured using MobileMarkTM 2002 (LCD br ightness: 60 cd/m2)
*12
The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor.  The computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible AC cord.
*
13Approx. 0.7 W when the batter y pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off.
Approx. 1.5 W when the Wake up from LAN function has been enabled.
*
14Rated power consumption.
*15The dimensions and weight do not include the hand str ap.
Main Specifications 
						

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Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition with Ser vice Pack1a (NTFS File System)
Setup Utility
DMI Viewer
Adobe
® Acrobat® Reader
Display Rotation Tool
PC Infor mation Viewer
Hard Disk Backup Utility*
16
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*16
Intel® PROSet
Icon Enlarger
Software
Operating System
Utility Programs
*16 The Product Recover y CD-ROM is required.
Specifications 
						

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AppendixAppendix
LIMITED WARRANTY
PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is covered by a separate
warranty) with new or rebuilt par ts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials
or wor kmanship. This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries and all other options and accessories which are covered for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before
warranty perfor mance is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur dur ing nor mal use. It does not cover damage which occurs
in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction
of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or
ser vice by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Ser vice Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Limits and Exclusions:
There are no other express warr anties except as listed below.
PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which var y from state to state. If a problem with your product
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact our representatives at 1-800-LAPTOP5. If the problem is not handled to your satisfac-
tion, then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at the address indicated below.
SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are
furnished will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under nor mal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of deliver y 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 require-
ments or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free.
Panasonic’s entire liability, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States, of any defective
disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Ser vice Center, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid
warranty period.
Anything in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the
Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media otherwise
than on the Product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan-
dling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, 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 LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLI-
GENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOODWILL, PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE
OF THE  PROGRAMS  OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQ UIPMENT,
FACILITIES, SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF ANY PARTY DEALING WITH YOU FOR SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other r ights which vary from state to state.
This Limited Warranty will be gover ned by the laws the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
*          *          *
To obtain service or technical assistance within the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.
DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5
Correspondence requesting product infor mation should be sent to:
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
50 Meadowlands Par kway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094
For U.S.A. 
						

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PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when
purchased from PCI or from a PCI author ized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms
set for th below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
Remedy – In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty per iod, identifying the nature of the defect
claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time  Zone, Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) for instructions on how to obtain
ser vice.  A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Defective par ts covered by
this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt par ts on an exchange basis.  Warranty replacement or repair is
subject to the ter ms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original per iod of warranty coverage.
No Coverage – This Limited Warr anty does not cover products purchased outside Canada.  Neither does it cover damage to, failure of, or defects in
a product or accessor y through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, introduction of liquid or other foreign
matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.
IF YOU  SHIP  THE  PRODUCT  FOR  WARRANTY SERVICE
Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton.  Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase.  No liability is
assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit, if you chose your own transpor tation carrier.
SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software program(s)
is/are supplied will be free from defects in mater ials and wor kmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt
as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA.  PCI does not warrant the software.  Please refer to the
software licensor’s written warranty (accompanying the copy of the software) for an y software warranty claim.
Claim Procedure – In the event of a defect in mater ial or wor kmanship in the media dur ing the sixty (60) day warranty period, and you retur n it,
transpor tation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Mar keting, 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 other media.
Remedy – PCI’s entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the media only.  It
does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or profit 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 environmen-
tal conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted
modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.   PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program, data or removable
storage media.
GENERAL
NO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFT-
WARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT, OR FROM THE USE OF THE
COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, PROFIT OR GOODWILL.
IN ANY EVENT, PCI’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE
COMPUTER PRODUCT.
NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE  CAUSE OF ACTION
AROSE.
Statutor y Warranties – Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.
Scope of Coverage
Whole Product (except Batteries), AC adaptor and CD-ROM
(if factory installed)
Batteries,  CD-ROM (unless factor y installed), Por t Replicator,
Extra Memory Modules and all other Per ipherals, Options and
AccessoriesPeriod of Coverage
Three (3) Years from Date of Or iginal
End User Customer Purchase
One (1) Year from Date of Or iginal End
User Customer PurchaseType of Failure Coverage
Defective Materials or Wor kmanship
Defective Materials or Wor kmanship
For Canada
LIMITED WARRANTY 
						

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Memo 
						

							Outline of the International ENERGY STA R® Office Equipment Program
The international 
ENERGY STA R® Office Equipment Program is an international program
that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.
The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. 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.As an 
ENERGY STA R® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has
determined that this product meets the 
ENERGY STA R® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
© 2004 Matsushita Electr ic Industrial Co., Ltd.  All Rights Reser ved.
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Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
50 Meadowlands Par kway, Panazip 2F-5,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr ive Mississauga,
Ontario L4W 2T3