Panasonic Cf 73ncqtskm Owners Manual

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Operation
Saving Data on the Hard Disk
Hard Disk Lock
When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard
disk when the hard disk is installed in a different computer, since a password is also set for the
hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read/write data as
before.  In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup Utility exactly the same as they were
before the hard disk was removed.  (Note that this Hard Disk...

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Operation
Windows Update
Useful Information
Security of the Computer
To improve the security of the computer, use the following measures.
Use antivirus software (commercially available).
Use Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall.
Update Windows  ( below).
Getting the newest information about security from the Website of Microsoft Corp. etc.
Using Antivirus Software
Especially in the following cases, we recommend you to perform a virus check.
Be sure to use the most up-to-date antivirus software when...

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Operation
Wireless LAN
To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN.
If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making
the appropriate security settings, such as for encryption.
For instructions on settings for wireless LAN and cautions during use, select [start]-
[Reference Manual], and refer to “Wireless LAN”.
Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN on using the following method (at
the time of purchase, the...

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Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes
When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below.
If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Error Code/Message
0211: Keyboard error
0251: System CMOS checksum
bad - Default configuration
used
0271: Check date and time set-
tings
0280: Previous boot incomplete
- Default configuration used
0613: Serial Port*1...

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Troubleshooting
Dealing with Problems (Summary)
The power indicator or bat-
tery indicator is not lit
The computer does not op-
erate when a USB device is
connected
[Enter Password] is displayed
POST Startup Error(s) is
displayed
Windows startup, or an op-
eration is extremely slow
The date and time are incor-
rect
When resuming from the
standby or hibernation
mode, [Enter Password]
does not appear even if a
password has been set in the
Setup Utility
When the administrator
password is forgotten
When...

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Troubleshooting
Dealing with Problems (Summary)
No display after powering on
The power has not been
turned off, but after a cer-
tain period of time, there is
no display
When the battery pack is
used, the screen is darker
than when the AC adaptor
is connected
An afterimage appears (e.g.,
green, red, and blue dots
remain on the display) or
there are dots not display-
ing the correct colors
The screen becomes disor-
dered
When there is no display to an external display,
 Check your cable connection to...

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Troubleshooting
The external display no
longer displays properly
An error occurs or the com-
puter freezes while using
Extended Desktop
When you want to display
the fonts or icons at a larger
size
When a video such as an
MPEG file or a DVD video
is being played with
WinDVD or Windows? Me-
dia Player, the display des-
tination cannot be switched
using   Fn   +   F3
When the screen saver is set,
an error will occur during a
resume operation
When an external display not compatible with the power saving...

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Troubleshooting
Some applications do not
work properly
 Fast User Switching Function
When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the following
problems may occur.
 Some applications may not work properly.
 Key combinations with the Fn key may not work.
 It may not be possible to set the settings of the display.
 Wireless LAN may not work.
 A serial mouse may not work.
 The B’s CLiP icon will no longer be shown on the taskbar and B’s CLip cannot be used.
In this...

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Troubleshooting
Press   Ctrl    +    Shift    +    Esc    to open Task Manager and close the software application
which is not responding.
Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) hidden behind another
window? Use   Alt   +   Ta b    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...

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Troubleshooting
Reinstalling Software
Before Reinstallation
1Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into
the multimedia pocket. (
  “Multimedia Pocket”)
2Turn 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 Pass-
word.
3Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and
then press    F9   .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press
  Enter   .
4Select [Boot]...