Panasonic Cf 73scvtsbm 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 understanding 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. (
 page 41)
Confirm that the latch is properly locked. If it is not, the battery pack may fall out
while you are carrying around the...

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Getting Started
First-time Operation
Connect your computer to a power outlet.
CAUTION
Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use operation.
When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de-
vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
Handling the AC adaptor
Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully.  Doing so may damage the
connections.
Use only the specified AC adaptor with your computer.  Using an AC adaptor
other than...

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Getting Started
CAUTION
Remember this password!  If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot
be operated.
3Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
4Enter your name and organization and then select [Next].
5Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select [Next].
6Enter the correct date, time and time zone, then select [Next].
7Enter your administrator password and select .
The computer will restart.
NOTE
It may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen...

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Getting Started
Depending 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.
You 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 (not Classic view or Classic...

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Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
Starting Up
Power Switch 
Power
Indicator 
2Turn your computer on.
Press the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the power indi-
cator turns on before releasing it.
CAUTION
While booting, avoid the following until the hard disk drive indicatorhas
turned off.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Touching the power switch.
• Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen or external mouse opera-
tions.
• Closing the display.
Once...

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Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
3
Log on to Windows.
After confirming that the hard disk drive indicatorhas turned off, select the user and
input the password, then select 
.  Until the correct password is entered, the computer
will not operate.
4Select your application.
You are able to start working on your computer.
The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch
pad, the touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain
interval of...

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Operation
Shutting Down (power off your computer)
1Save important data and close each application.
2Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer].
3Select [Turn Off].
Your computer will power off automatically.
Restarting your computer (without shutting down):
Select [Restart].
To shut down using the keyboard;
Press       ,   U   , and select [Turn Off] with    U   .
CAUTION
Do not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Touching the power...

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Operation
Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform normal computer operations.
Left Button Work Surface
Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other than the above.
To display [Mouse Properties]:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
The operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application. There
are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an application that...

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Operation
Reference Manual
The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer. When a
printer is connected, these manuals can also be printed.
Illustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification. If the illustration is
too small, magnify the display.
If a printer is connected, we recommend printing the pages required. Depending on the
printer, the illustrations and display samples may not be printed with a high quality.
NOTE
Reference Manual
The Reference...

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Operation
Useful Information
Handling
Display (LCD)
Use the Soft Cloth included with the computer. (For more information, refer to “Suggestions
About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the Soft Cloth.)
Areas excluding the display
Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water to the
soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol.  Doing so may adversely affect the
surface, e.g., discoloration.  In...