Panasonic Cf 51eccdbbm Owners Manual
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31 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software „Preparing zThe Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included). zPanasonic CD/DVD drive „Important zBefore the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). zTurn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. (⇒Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”) zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed. zEven if reinstallation is executed, the number of times that the DVD video region code can be set will not be returned to the state set at the time of factory shipment. ATurn on the computer, 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. BWrite down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . CSelect [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [CD/ DVD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu. DPlace the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. EPress F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The com- puter will restart. FPress 1 to execute [1. [Recovery]]. (You can cancel this operation by pressing 0.) The License Agreement screen should appear. GPress 1 to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to con- tinue!]. This screen should appear. HMake a selection from the menu. zWhen selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating sys- tem installation and press Enter. (The data partition size is the remainder after subtracting the basic par- tition size.) When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any criti- cal data that is on your hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition. zIf you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation procedure. Before Reinstallation Reinstalling
Reinstalling Software 32 Troubleshooting zTo select [3], the first partition size must be 6 GB or more of the hard disk size. Reinstallation cannot be performed with a small partition size. IAt the confirmation message, press Y. The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about 15 minutes.) zDo not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del, as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation procedure cannot be executed. JAfter the reinstallation procedure completes, the screen should appear. Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key. The computer will be shut down. KTurn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. LPress F9. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. (The Setup Utility settings will return to their default values. Even the security settings with the exception of the password(s) will return to their default values.) MSelect [Exit] and then select [Save Current Values], then press Enter. At the confirmation messages, select [Yes] and press Enter. NTurn the computer off by using the power switch. zIf additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be necessary to perform additional operations during the following procedures. OPerform the first-time use operation. (Îpage 10) PRun the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary. „Changing the drive letter You can change the drive letter for the CD/DVD drive or hard disk drive by the following steps. zDrive letters can only be changed when two or more partitions have been created on the hard disk drive. The name of the C: drive cannot be changed. zWe recommend that you make these changes before installing applica- tions. ASelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management]. BSelect [Disk Management] from [Storage]. CRight click on the partition of the hard disk or the name of the CD/DVD drive and select [Change Drive Letter and Paths...]. DSelect [Change]. ESelect [Assign the following drive letter] and the new drive letter, and then select [OK]. FAt the confirmation message, select [Yes].
33 Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom. LICENSE A. MEI hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the Programs in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED 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 Pro- grams and related documentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with MEI or its suppliers. B. You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. C. You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs. You may not distribute or other- wise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or otherwise, without the prior writ- ten consent of MEI. D. You may not copy or reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the Programs or related documentation for any purpose, except that you may make one (1) copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You shall not modify, or attempt to modify, the Programs. E. You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single Product 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 cop- ies not so transferred. F. You may not remove any copyright, trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program. YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY TRACE THE PRO- GRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, ALTER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE. IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED. TERM This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminated. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions therefore set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein. Upon any such termination, you agree to destroy, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT. About Intel® software products The enclosed software products and documentation were developed at private expense, and are provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS.” Use, duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set forth in FAR 52.227-14 and DFARS 252.227-7013 et. seq. or its successor. The use of this product by the government constitutes acknowledgment of Intels proprietary rights in the product.
34 Appendix Hard Disk Data Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for completely 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. zYou will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) and Panasonic CD/DVD drive. zTurn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket. (⇒Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”) zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed. zThis utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks. zThis utility cannot erase data from damaged disk. zThis utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. zAfter executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk. ATurn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. BSelect [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [CD/ DVD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu. CPlace the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. DPress F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. EPress 2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]]. (You can cancel this operation by pressing 0.) FAt the confirmation message, press Y. GWhen [>] is displayed, press Enter. HThe approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed. Press Space. IAt 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.) JAfter 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 message will be dis- played. KRemove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the computer. The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunc- tions 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 recom- mend 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. Preparing Procedure
35 Appendix Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-51ECCDBBM/CF-51ECMDBBM. The model number will change depending on the configuration of the unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size, Operating System, LCD type, and whether a DVD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or a DVD MULTI drive is included or not. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (⇒ Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. Confirm the required information by checking the following items. CPU speed:[CPU Speed] Memory size:[System Memory] Hard disk drive size:[Primary Master] „Main Specifications *11MB = 1,048,576 bytes*2When expanding memory, remove the RAM module that was inserted at the time of factory shipment, and insert two 1024 MB-RAM modules.*3A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user. *4A 16,000,000 color display is achieved by using the dithering function.*5Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display.*61GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.*7Varies depending on the usage conditions.*8Measured using BatteryMark™ Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Minimum)*9Measured using MobileMark™ 2002 (LCD brightness: 60 cd/m2) Model No. CF-51ECCDBBM CF-51ECMDBBM CPU Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725 (1.60 GHz, 2 MB*1 L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB) Memory 256 MB*1 (2048 MB*1 *2 Max.) Video Memory UMA (64 MB*1 Max)*3 LCDType 15.0 XGA type (TFT) Displayed Colors*465536/Approx.16,000,000 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots) External Display 65536/Approx.16,000,000 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 1024 dots/1600 × 1200 dots)*5 Hard Disk Drive Approx. 40 GB*6 Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 V, 6.6 Ah Operating Time *7 Main Battery Approx. 2.5 hours - 6.5 hours*8 (Approx. 5.5 hours*9) Main Battery + Second BatteryApprox. 4 hours - 10.5 hours*8 (Approx. 8.5 hours*9) Charging Time *7 Powe r OnMain Battery Approx. 4 hours Main Battery + Second BatteryApprox. 6.5 hours Powe r Of fMain Battery Approx. 4 hours Main Battery + Second BatteryApprox. 6.5 hours Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V
Specifications 36 Appendix „Main Specifications *1Only a RAM card designed for PC2700 can be added.*2Use only a monaural condenser microphone.*3The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.*4The 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.*5Approx. 0.9 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is OFF. Approx. 1.5 W when the Wake up from LAN has been enabled. *6Rated power consumption. SlotsPC Card Slots Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III Allowable current (total for two slots)3.3 V: 400 mA 5 V: 400 mA RAM Module Slot*1200-pin, SO-DIMM, DDR SDRAM, PC2700 Compliant InterfaceParallel Port Dsub 25-pin female External Display Port Mini Dsub 15-pin female Serial Port Dsub 9-pin male Microphone Jack*2Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA Headphone Jack Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA Impedance 32 Ω, Output Power 4 mW × 2 External Keyboard/ Mouse Port Mini DIN 6-pin female Expansion Bus Connector Dedicated 100-pin female USB Port 4-pin x 2, USB 2.0 Modem RJ-11 Data: 56 kbps (V.92 & K56flex) FAX:14.4 kbps LAN RJ-45 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Wireless LAN IEEE802.11a/b/g IEEE1394 Interface Connector 4-pin × 1 Pointing Device Touch Pad Speaker Stereo Speaker Sound WAVE and MIDI playback Keyboard 87 keys Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies Utility Programs Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Adobe Reader, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility *3, PC Information Viewer, Icon Enlarger, Loupe Utility, WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version), B’s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC, B’s CLiP 5, Intel ® PROSet, Hotkey Settings AC Adaptor*4Input 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output 15.6 V DC, 5.0 A Power Consumption*5Approx. 35 W*6/ Approx. 90 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state) Environ- mentOperationTemperature 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) StorageTemperature -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity 30% to 90% RH (No condensation) Physical Dimensions (W × H × D) 325 mm × 47 mm × 278 mm {12.8 ’’ × 1.9 ’’ × 10.9 ’’} Weightwith the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive inserted in the multimedia pocketApprox. 3.0 kg {Approx. 6.7 lb.} with no devices inserted in the multi- media pocketApprox. 2.8 kg {Approx. 6.2 lb.}
37 Appendix „Multimedia Pocket *1The drives included in the computer cannot be inserted into the multimedia pocket simultaneously.*2Read only.*31GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.*4In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.*5If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating. *6Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.*71KB = 1,024 bytes*81MB = 1,024,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer MB. DV D - RO M & CD-R/RW Drive *1 SupportsDV DDVD-ROM (Single Layer, Dual Layer), DVD-R*2 (3.95 GB*3, 4.7 GB *3), DVD-RW*2 (4.7 GB*3), DVD-RAM*2*4 (2.6 GB*3, 4.7 GB*3) CDCD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, VideoCD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-RW, CD-TEXT DVD-ROM read*58X speed (Max.) CD-ROM read*524X speed (Max.) CD-R write*64X speed, 8X speed, 16X speed (Max.), 24X speed (Max.) CD-RW write 4X speed High-Speed CD-RW write4X speed, 8X speed, 10X speed Ultra-Speed CD-RW write10X speed, 16X speed (Max.), 24X speed (Max.) Floppy Disk Drive*1720 KB*7/1.44 MB*8 (two-mode)
38 Appendix 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 sep- arate warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, 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 workmanship. 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 performance is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover dam- age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alter- ation, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed below. PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT- ING 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 PUR- POSE 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 vary 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 prob- lem is not handled to your satisfaction, 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 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 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 Service 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, mishandling, 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 WAR- RANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOOD- WILL, PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, 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 rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty will be governed 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. Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to: Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 For U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5
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. © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan 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. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 TA0205-0 DFQX5531ZAT