Panasonic Cf 73xcvtsbm Owners Manual

							
11
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 the computer.
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer.  The battery
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damage\
d.  Also,
the computer may not operate properly.
Before using the battery pack, carefully read “Precautions (Battery \
Pack)”
(
 page 8).
2Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT. ( page 32)
Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal
on the computer’s packaging.
3Turn the computer over and insert the battery pack.
1Slide the right-side latch to the unlock position .
2Make sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction, slide it in \
the direction of
the arrow.
3Slide the right-side latch to the lock position , and then check to ensure that the
battery pack is held firmly.
(Left latch is locked automatically.)
Model No: CF-AA1653A
AC Adaptor ............. 1
Model No: CF-VZSU26
AC Cord................ 1 Battery Pack........ 1
Modem Telephone
Cable ...................... 1AC Adaptor ............. 1
Battery Pack
Right-side Latch
Operating Instructions (This book)*1.... 1
Product Recovery DVD-ROM....... 1Windows
® Book ...................... 1
3
1
2
CAUTION
(  “Touchscreen”)
*1If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be
necessary to perform additional operations during the following procedur\
es.
Soft Cloth ............. 1
Stylus................... 1
Left-side Latch 
						

							
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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 than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer\
.
When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord
from your AC wall outlet.
Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunde\
r and
lightning.  Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible
power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the batte\
ry
pack alone.
4
5
Open the display.
1Pull the carrying handle forward.
2Lift up the latch.
3Lift open the display.
CAUTION
6Turn 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.
Do not press the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; th\
is will
cause the power to be turned off forcibly.
Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before
powering it on again.
7Setup Windows.
Moving the cursor  or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad
(
 page 18).
The battery pack will be charged automatically.
Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours
(Varies depending on the usage conditions.)
3
2
1
Latch
Power
Switch 
Power
Indicator 
DC-IN Jack
DC IN 15.6 V
CAUTION
1At [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next].
2After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don’\
t accept this
agreement], then select [Next].
NOTE
DC Plug
Do not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional
Setup] is displayed.
Do not use the touchscreen during the Windows setup.
If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. 
						

							
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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 press any keys, touch the touch pad, etc.
When creating a new user account:
• If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (
 page 14), or con-
duct other related operations before creating the user account, you will\
 be
unable to use any previous mail history or settings.
• When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer adm\
in- istrator].
Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can create
additional limited user accounts.
Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Welcome
screen. The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will
not be displayed.
NOTE
CAUTION
Remember this password!  If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be
operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (
 page 14).
8Create a new account.
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new accou\
nt].
2Enter a name for the new account, then select [Next].
3Select [Computer administrator], then select [Create Account].
4
Select the new account you have created and select [Create a password].
Follow the instructions on the screen to create a password.
5Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer.
NOTE
When Windows setup is completed, the following message will be displayed
at the bottom right of the screen: “Your computer might be at risk.”  Con-
tinue to the next step.
The message is generated by the [Security Center] function in [Control P\
anel],
and does not indicate an error or malfunction. For more information abou\
t
[Security Center]: 
 page 21.
7Enter your administrator password and select .
Wait until the hard disk drive indicator 
 has turned off.   
						

							
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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 Classic Start menu etc.).
Resetting the password
Windows XP has a function to reset a forgotten password.
To use this function, you need to create a password reset disk beforehand\
 following
the steps below.
1Connect the USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your comput\
er.
2Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
3Select the account you used to logon and select [Prevent a forgotten password]
from [Related Tasks] menu.
Create a password reset disk following the on-screen instructions.
Store the password reset disk in a safe place.
• Only the logon password for each account can be reset.The password set in the Setup Utility (
  “Setup Utility”) cannot be reset.
Information for Windows XP
This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines.
First-time Operation
9Calibrate the touchscreen.
1Log on to Windows.
2Select [start] - [All programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Cali-
bration Utility].
3Touch the 12 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then press
  Enter    .
Keep touching each “+” mark until it blinks.
4Select [Save & Exit].
NOTE
Calibrate the touchscreen for each account created.
About the Icon Enlarger:
• If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after completing step 
9, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon En-
larger].  This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons on
the screen. (
  “Icon Enlarger”)
• The [Icon Enlarger] can be set separately for each account.
You can also use [Loupe Utility], which enlarges a part of the screen. (
 “Loupe Utility”)

If you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to the Reference Manual’\
s “Wire-
less LAN”.
NOTE 
						

							
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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
malfunctions that may occur at low temperatures.
NOTE
Situation
The computer turns on,
and the message “Warm-
ing up the system (up to
30 minutes)” is displayed.
• The computer does not turn on.
• The computer does not
resume operation from
standby mode.
(The power indicator
blinks quickly in green.)
Action
The computer is warming up before start up. Wait for
the computer to start up (takes up to 30 minutes).
However, the computer may fail to warm up and the
message “Cannot warm up the system” will be dis-
played, and the computer will not start. If this happens,
turn off the computer, leave it in an environment with
a temperature of 5 °C {41 °F} or more for about an
hour, and then try turning the power on once more.
Leave it in an environment with a temperature of 5
°C {41 °F} or more for about an hour, then try turn-
ing the power on once more.
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 the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds before
powering it on again.
When the CPU temperature rises, the computer may not power on to prevent\
 the
CPU from overheating.  Should this happen, allow the computer to cool do\
wn
then switch the power on again.
If the computer still does not power on, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
(
 page 41) 
						

							
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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 of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off.  The LCD
will resume operation when the touch pad, the touchscreen or an external\
 mouse
(when one is connected) is used or a key is pressed.
The power to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is being
installed.  In this case, because it is conceivable that a selection dia\
log box will be
shown, do not press    Space    or    Enter    to attempt to resume from this condition
as doing so may trigger a selection, but instead, press a key unrelated \
to the direct
triggering of a selection, like    Ctrl    .
In addition, when the computer is left alone, it automatically enters th\
e standby or
hibernation mode. The computer will resume by pressing the power switch. (
  “Standby/Hibernation Functions”)
NOTE
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   . (   “Security Measures”)
When the correct password is input, the computer will start.
When three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minut\
e, the com-
puter will power off.
*1• Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the \
Windows password).
•
The   Esc   “clear” function during input doesn’t work.
If you make an input mistake, use the 
.
After you press the    Esc   and enter the password, the Boot Menu may be displayed. (
  “Setup Utility”)   
						

							
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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 switch.
• Performing any keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen or external mouse operat\
ions.
• Closing the display.
When you leave the computer or interrupt your work...
If you use the “Standby” or “Hibernation” function, then when you turn on the po\
wer next
time, the application software and files you were using before will be d\
isplayed, and you
can restart the same operations immediately (
  “Standby/Hibernation Functions”).
To quickly resume computer operation after shutting down,
The standby or hibernation function is available (
  “Standby/Hibernation
Functions”).
NOTE 
						

							
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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 that
supports the functions.
Right Button
Handling the Touch Pad
By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only.  Do not place any object on the
work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g.,\
 nails) or hard ob-
jects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens).
Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact w\
ith the touch pad.
The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft clo\
th first applied with
detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface,
e.g., discoloration.  In addition, do not use commercially-available hou\
sehold cleaners and
cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your fin-
ger down (applying pres-
sure) and moving it on the
work surface. While holding down the but-
ton, moving your finger on
the work surface.
or
Function Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll*1
Scroll a document
(The movements will dif-
fer depending on the ap-
plication.)
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the work surface.
tappingclicking
double-clickingdouble-tapping
NOTE
To right-click:  click with the right button.
*1 The movements will differ depending on the application. 
						

							
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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 Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater use of t\
he computer, such
as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works, and other\
 useful information.
(Refer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents incl\
uded.)
How to access the Reference Manual
Select [Reference Manual] in [start].
Important Tips
Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, whi\
ch is
necessary for computing away from your home or office.
It also offers helpful explanations on how to use the touchscreen more effectively.
How to access the Important Tips
Select 
 on the desktop.
Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [\
On-
Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is  accessed for the first time, the License Agree-
ment of the  Adobe Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after reading the agreement\
, select
[Accept] to access the Reference Manual or Important Tips.
Refer to Adobe Reader Help to use the Adobe Reader.
Reference Manual / Important Tips   
						

							
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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 left), and SD Memory Cards before transporting the computer.
Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
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., ma\
y become inoperable.
Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by grip\
ping the display.
Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and k\
eyboard.
When taking an airplane, always carry your computer with you. Never chec\
k it in with
luggage. Before using the computer inside an airplane, we recommend aski\
ng the airlines
regarding their policy on this issue.
Do not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.
When transporting a spare battery pack inside a package, briefcase, etc.\
, it is recommended
that it be placed in a plastic bag in order to protect its contacts.
We recommend the following:
Preparing a fully charged  battery pack (and optional charger, if possible).
Making backup copies on discs and carrying them with you.
Environment
Operation: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C  {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity     : 30% to 80% RH  (No condensation)
Storage: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C  {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity     : 30% to 90% RH  (No condensation)
Even within the temperature and humidity ranges noted above, using the c\
omputer for long
periods of time in an environment with exceptionally low or high tempera\
tures or high humid-
ity may result in deterioration of the product, which can lead to a redu\
ction in product life.
Usage Environment
NOTE
Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range.
When the computer is left powered on in a low temperature environment, s\
et [Turn off
hard disks] to [Never] in the following menu to avoid damage to the hard\
 disk drive.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Optio\
ns] - [Power
Schemes]
 Places not to use your computer
Such areas may result in damage to the computer.
Areas with electronic equipment These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to pr\
oduce strange sounds.
Areas with extremely high/low temperatures
Do not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat.  Durin\
g operation, the
computer may become warm.
Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any moisture.
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.)
If the Protective Film becomes damaged, it may be time to replace your P\
rotective Film. The
Protective Film is a disposable item. To find out the model number of your Protective Film,
Maintenance