Panasonic Cf 73xcvtsbm 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 g\
ain 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 t\
hese items are
missing or are not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (
 page 42)
Confirm that the latch is properly locked. If it is not, the battery pac\
k may fall out
while you are carrying around...

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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 periphera\
l 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...

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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 [Nex\
t].
6Enter the correct date, time and time zone, then select [Next].
The computer will restart.
NOTE
It may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen of ste\
p
7  is displayed.  Wait, and do not...

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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 S\
tart 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...

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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 th\
e power indi-
cator turns on before releasing it.
3
2
1
Latch1Open the display.
1Pull the carrying handle forward.
2Lift up the latch.
3Lift open the display.
You may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on\
 at
very low temperatures.  These functions are designed to prevent hard dis\
k drive...

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Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
3Log 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...

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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 co\
mputer operations.
Left Button
Work Surface
Refer to [Mouse Properties] for information on basic operations other th\
an the above.
To display [Mouse Properties]:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mous\
e].
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 a\
pplication...

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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. Dep\
ending on the
printer, the illustrations and display samples may not be printed with a high q\
uality.
NOTE
Reference Manual
The...

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Operation
Useful Information
Handling
This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and h\
ard disk drive, the
leakage of liquid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warra\
nty is provided against such
trouble.  Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful when handling\
.
When carrying the computer, be sure to keep to the following:
Turn off the computer.
Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards protruding from the comput\
er (see figure on
the...