• Port Replicator • • Touch Pad(Advanced) Using a Printer • • Touchscreen Using an External Display • Appendix Panasonic Hand Writing • Using USB Devices • Suspend/Hibernation • Infrared Data LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..Functions Communications • •...
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Windows book (provided with this computer). Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced ra- incoming call. In most, but not all area, the sum of RENs should not dio/TV technician for help.
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Read Me First For Canada Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT DE MATÉRIEL This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. “AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.
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Precautions Lithium Battery Lithium Battery! The CF-27 was developed based on thorough research into the This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pur- time, and other data to be stored. suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to in- The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service novations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration personnel.
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Read Me First Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery order to avoid the possibility of liquid leakage, overheat- pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty ing, or bursting.
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Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable. Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or HDD indicator ( ) is on.
Confirm 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. Battery Pack .. 1 Operating AC Adapter ..1 AC Cord ..
Slide the latches outward. Latches Cover Connect your computer to a power outlet CAUTION Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing Step 9 on page 13. Handling the AC adapter Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections.
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First-time Operation NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen or external mouse for two minutes, the LCD is powered off (ECO mode "Computing On The Road" )*. In the ECO mode the LCD will resume operation when the touch pad is used, or when a key or the touchscreen is pressed.
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Setup Windows Windows 95 Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad, a key or the touchscreen. ( page 17, "Touchscreen") Select settings for your region, then press [Next]. Select your keyboard layout, then press [Next]. (for U.S.A.: United States 101) Enter your name and your company’s name, then press [Next].
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First-time Operation Windows NT Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad.( page 17) The Software License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [I Agree] or [I Disagree]. Select [Next]. Input your name and organization, then select [Next].
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Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state, then select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create BACKUP DISK] and follow the on-screen instructions. Place a label identifying the contents on each disk.
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First-time Operation Windows NT Partition the Hard Disk The hard disk includes an NT file system (NTFS) partition of 4GB. The remaining free hard disk space can be used when necessary by creating more partitions (in [Start]-[Pro- grams]-[Administrative Tools (Common)]-[Disk Administrator]). CAUTION The sector showing [Unknown] is an important sector and must not be deleted.
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 down then switch the power on again. If the computer still does not power on, please contact Panasonic Technical Support. Windows NT Select your operating system Select "Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00"...
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Starting Up/Shutting Down If security indicator ( ) is displayed, you must first enter your password. ( "Security Measures") Upon entering your password and pressing Enter . If the correct password is input, Will Start Over three incorrect attempts, or no password is entered for about a minute, Will Not Start* (Power off) If you are starting from the suspend or hibernation mode (...
Using the Touch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. Work Surface Basic Operation Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. Tapping/Clicking Right Button clicking...
Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the suspend or hibernation function. "Suspend/Hibernation Functions") Display the shut down screen After saving important data and closing each application, select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu.
13) Run the Reference Manual Turn your computer on Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] When launching the Reference Manual for the first time, the License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual.
Handling and Maintenance Usage Environment Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. In use: Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity: 30 % to 80 % RH (No condensation) Not in use: Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: 30 % to 90 % RH (No condensation) Places not to use your computer...
If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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List of Error Codes 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed. tery indicator is not lit Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again. Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support. is displayed [POST Startup Error(s)] is...
Dealing With Problems Display The optional port replicator or the external display port adapter is required for use with an Unable to connect an external display external display. "Port Replicator", "Using an External Display") No display after powering At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display.
Euro Currency Symbol is unclear Setup Utility [Enter Password] is dis- Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic played Technical Support. [Advanced] menu can not be Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password.
NOTE If you have not created the BACKUP DISK, you can create by selecting [Create BACKUP DISK] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD271) is required for the following reinstallation procedure. Mount the CD-ROM pack in the multimedia pocket.
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.
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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 condi- tions des présentes.
Names and Functions of Parts Internal Microphone Function Keys The internal microphone can not "Key Combinations" be used when an external micro- phone is connected. ( page 30) Touch Pad "Touchscreen" page 17) Infrared Communication Port LED Indicators "Infrared Data Communications") "LED Indicators") DC-IN Jack Power Switch...
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Names and Functions of Parts RAM Module Slot "Adding Memory") MP Release Button RELEASE "Using a Multimedia Pocket Device") Battery Pack "Battery Power") (Figure illustrating when the covers have been removed.) Hard Disk Drive "Hard Disk Drive") NOTE About the Problem of "Howling"; The problem of "howling"...
Specifications Main Specifications Model No. CF-27FCCKFAM/FCCKFCM CF-27EB6GDAM/EB6GDCM CPU ( Intel ® Mobile Pentium ® II Processor ) 333 MHz 300PE MHz L1 Cache Memory: 32 KB L2 (Second) Cache Memory: 256 KB Memory 128 MB (256 MB Max. ) 64 MB (192 MB Max. ) (Expandable to) Video Memory 2.5 MB...
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Specifications Operating System Model No. CF-27FCCKFAM CF-27FCCKFCM CF-27EB6GDAM CF-27EB6GDCM Operating System Microsoft ® Windows ® Microsoft ® Windows NT ® Workstation Ver.4.0 (FAT32 File System) (NTFS File System)
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.
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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 environ- mental 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.
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The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Panasonic Personal Computer Company, Panasonic Canada Inc. 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga,...