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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. 
						

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Appendix
Contrat de licence d’usage limité
Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic® (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en 
licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci-
dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et 
conditions des présentes.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par 
les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour 
obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.
Licence
A. MEI vous octroie par les présentes le droit et la licence personnels, non cessibles et non exclusifs d’utiliser les 
Logiciels conformément aux termes, clauses et conditions de ce Contrat. Vous reconnaissez ne recevoir qu’un droit 
limité d’utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez à n’obtenir aucun droit de 
titre, propriété ni aucun autre droit vis-à-vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les accompagnant ni vis-à-vis des 
algorithmes, concepts, dessins, configurations et idées représentés par ou incorporés dans les Logiciels et la 
documentation les accompagnant, dont les titres, propriété et droits resteront tous à MEI ou à leurs propriétaires.
B. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.
C. Vous et vos employés ou agents êtes requis de protéger la confidentialité des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni distribuer 
ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant à la disposition d’un tiers, par partage de temps ou de 
quelque autre manière que ce soit, sans l’autorisation écrite préalable de MEI.
D. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documentation 
les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit, à l’exception d’une (1) copie des Logiciels à des fins de sauvegarde 
uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels. 
Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter de modifier les Logiciels.
E. Vous ne pouvez céder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence à une autre partie qu’en rapport avec votre cession du 
Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels à cette autre partie. Au moment de cette cession, vous devez 
céder également toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprimée ou lisible par la machine, de tous les Logiciels 
ainsi que de la documentation les accompagnant, à la même partie ou détruire les copies non cédées.
F. Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d’auteur, marque ou autre ni aucune identification de produit des 
Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes les copies des 
Logiciels.
Vous ne 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 tout Logiciel à une autre partie, à l’exception de ce qui est autorisé au 
paragraphe E ci-dessus, votre licence est automatiquement résiliée.
Termes, clauses et conditions
Cette licence n’est effective que pour la durée de possession ou de crédit-bail du Produit, à moins d’une résiliation 
antérieure. Vous pouvez résilier cette licence à tout moment en détruisant, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation 
les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Cette licence sera également résiliée, 
avec application immédiate, si les conditions de résiliation définies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont réalisées ou si vous 
ne respectez pas les termes, clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues. Au moment de la résiliation, vous acceptez de 
détruire, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme 
que ce soit.
Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat, en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accepté de respecter ses termes, 
clauses et conditions. Vous reconnaissez en outre qu’ils sont la description complète et exclusive du contrat conclu 
entre nous, contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat précédent, écrit ou oral, et toute autre communi-
cation entre nous, relativement à l’objet du présent contrat. 
						

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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 
						

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Appendix
Specifications
This page provides the specifications for t he basic model CF-51GAMBAKM/ CF-51GAMDAKM/CF-51GAMEAKM/CF-
51ABLDAKM/CF-51ABLEAKM/C F-51ABLBAKM.  The model number will change  depending on the configuration of the 
unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size, Operat ing 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 16,000,000 color display is achieved by using the dithering 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 report as fewer GB.*6Varies depending on the usage conditions.*7Measured using BatteryMark™ Version 4.0. 1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Minimum)*8Measured using MobileMark™ 2002 (LCD brightness: 60  cd/m2)
Model No. CF-51GAMBAKM
CF-51GAMDAKM
CF-51GAMEAKMCF-51ABLDAKM
CF-51ABLEAKM
CF-51ABLBAKM
CPU
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 
1.6  GHz , 1 MB
*1 L2 cache Intel
® Pen tiu m® M Processor 
735 (1.70  GHz, 2 MB
*1 L2 
cache, 400  MHz FSB)
Memory
256 MB*1 (2048  MB*1 *2 Max.) 512  MB*1 (2048 MB*1 *2 Max.)
Video Memory
64 MB*1
LCDType 15.0 XGA type (TFT) 15.0 UXGA type (TFT)
Displayed Colors*365536/Approx.16,000,000 col-
ors (800 
× 600 dots/1024 × 
768 dots) 65536/Approx.16,000,000 col-
ors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 
dots/1280 
× 1024 dots/1600 × 
1200 dots)
External Display 65536/Approx.16,000,000 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 
dots/1280 
× 1024 dots/1600 × 1200 dots/2048 × 1536 dots)*4
Hard Disk Drive 40 GB*560 GB*5
Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 V, 6.6  Ah
Operating 
Time
*6
Main Battery 
Approx. 2.5 hours - 6.5 hours*7 
(Approx. 6.0 hours
*8) Approx. 2.0 hours - 5.5 hours
*7 
(Approx. 5.0 hours
*8)
Main Battery + 
Second Battery Approx. 4.0 hours - 8.5 hours*7 
(Approx. 9.5 hours
*8) Approx. 3.5 hours - 7.0 hours
*7 
(Approx. 8.5 hours
*8)
Charging 
Time
*6
Powe r OnMain Battery  Approx. 4.0 hours
Main Battery + 
Second Battery Approx. 6.5 hours
Powe r Of fMain Battery  Approx. 4.0 hours
Main Battery + 
Second BatteryApprox. 6.5 hours
Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 
V 
						

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Appendix
„Main Specifications
*1Either a PC2700-compliant RAM module or a PC2100-compliant RAM module 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
200-pin, SO-DIMM, DDR SDRAM, PC2700 Compliant*1
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 IEEE802.11b/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 with Service Pack 1a
Utility Programs
Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Hard 
Disk Data Erase Utility
*3, PC Information Viewer, Icon 
Enlarger, WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version), B’s Recorder GOLD7 
BASIC, B’s CLiP 5, Intel
® PROSet
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-
mentIn useTemperature 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Not in useTemperature -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.} 
						

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„Multimedia Pocket (DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive or DVD MULTI Drive)
„Multimedia Pocket (Floppy Disk Drive)
*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.
Model No.CF-51GAMBAKM
CF-51GAMDAKM
*1
CF-51ABLDAKM*1
CF-51ABLBAKMCF-51GAMEAKM
*1
CF-51ABLEAKM*1
DriveDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive  DVD MULTI Drive
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)DVD-ROM (Single Layer, Dual 
Layer), DVD-R
*2 (3.95 GB*3, 4.7 
GB
*3), DVD-RW (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
DV D - RO M  r e a d*58X speed (Max.)
CD-ROM read*524X speed (Max.)
CD-R write*64X speed, 8X speed, 16X speed 
(Max.), 24X speed (Max.)4X speed, 8X speed, 16X speed 
(Max.)
CD-RW write 4X speed
High-Speed CD-RW write4X speed, 8X speed, 10X speed 4X speed, 8X speed
Ultra-Speed CD-RW write10X speed, 16X speed (Max.), 24X 
speed (Max.)
DVD-R write2X speed
DVD-RW write1X speed
DVD-RAM write2X speed
Model No.CF-51GAMDAKM*1/CF-51GAMEAKM*1/CF-51ABLDAKM*1/
CF-51ABLEAKM
*1
Floppy Disk Drive720 KB*7/1.44 MB*8 (two-mode) 
						

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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 
						

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Appendix
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 authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under nor-
mal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
Remedy
 - In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty period, 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 service.  A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty ser-
vice is performed. Defective parts covered by this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts 
on an exchange basis.  Warranty replacement or repair is subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original 
period of warranty coverage.
No Coverage
 - This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada.  Neither does it cover damage to, failure 
of, or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, intro-
duction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.
I
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 soft-
ware program(s) is/are supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship 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 any software warranty claim.
Claim Procedure
 - 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 Can-
ada 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 conse-
quential 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 environmental 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, SOFTWARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES - IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL 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.
Statutory Warranties
 - Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.
For Canada
Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage
Whole Product (except Batteries), AC adaptor and 
CD-ROM (if factory installed)Three (3) Years from Date of 
Original End User Customer 
PurchaseDefective Materials or Workmanship
Batteries, CD-ROM (unless factory installed), Port 
Replicator, Extra Memory Modules and all other 
Peripherals, Options and AccessoriesOne (1) Year from Date of 
Original End User Customer 
PurchaseDefective Materials or Workmanship
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 transportation carrier. 
						

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Appendix
Memo 
						

							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 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
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,
Ontario L4W 2T3
TA0404-1054
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