Panasonic Cf 51gambakm Owners Manual

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Getting Started
First-time Operation
Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an under-
standing of some basic computer-related operations.
1Confirm the inclusion of all parts.
Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied.  If any of these 
items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical 
Support.(Îpage 37)
zWhen installing Bs Recorder/Bs CLiP with DVD Drive Utility Disc, the 
serial number is required. Take care not to lose...

First-time Operation
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Getting Started
CAUTION
zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera-
tion. 
zWhen using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device 
except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
Handling the AC adaptor
zDo not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully.  Doing so may damage the con-
nections.
zUse only the specified AC adaptor with your computer.  Using an AC adaptor 
other than the one supplied might damage...

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CSelect [Computer administrator], then select [Create Account]. 
D
Select the new account you have created and select [Create a password].
Follow the instructions on the screen to create a password.
ESelect [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer.
CAUTION
zRemember this password!  If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be 
operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (Îpage 14).
NOTE
zWhen creating a new user account:
 If you make mail...

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Getting Started
zDepending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and 
other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset 
disk) may be inoperable. Check with your system administrator for details.
zYou can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu.  
You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
The procedure in this manual uses the method or view of the Windows XP default 
setting...

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Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
1Open the display.
ASlide the latch located at the front.
BLift open the display.
2Turn your computer on.
Press the power switch   and hold it for approximately one second until the 
power indicator   turns on before releasing it.
zWhile booting, avoid the following until the hard disk drive indicator  has 
turned off.
zConnecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
zTouching the power switch.
zPerforming any keyboard or touch pad or external mouse operations.
zClosing...

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Operation
zYou may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on at 
very low temperatures.  These functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive 
malfunctions that may occur at low temperatures.
„If the screen on the left is displayed immediately after 
you turn on the power...
A password has been set to ensure the computer’s security.
Enter your password
*1 and press Enter. ( ⇒ Reference Manual “Security Mea-
sures”)
zWhen the correct password is...

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Operation
1Save important data and close each application.
2Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer].
3Select [Turn Off].
Your computer will power off automatically.
zRestarting your computer (without shutting down):
Select [Restart].
„To shut down using the keyboard:
Press  , U , and select [Turn Off] with U.
CAUTION
zDo not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure.
 Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
 Touching the power switch.
 Performing any keyboard, touch pad or external...

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Operation
Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.
A.Work Surface (Touch Pad)
B.Left Button
C.Right Button
NOTE
zBesides the above operations, operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible 
by allocating these functions to the buttons and/or pad. For more details, refer to 
[Mouse Properties]
*1.
*1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
zThe operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the...

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Reference Manual
Reference Manual / Important Tips
The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer.  
When a printer is connected, the Reference Manual can also be printed.
„Reference Manual
The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the com-
puter, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works, and 
other useful information. 
zHow to access the Reference Manual
Select [Reference Manual] in [start].
„Important...

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Operation
Useful Information
„Environment
zPlace the computer on a flat stable surface.  Do not place the computer upright or 
allow it to tip over.  When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, 
the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
zIn use Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH  (No condensation)
Not in use Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 90% RH  (No condensation)
„Places not to use your...