OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-74 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First ........9 Description of Parts ........11 First-time Operation Useful Information ........14 On-screen Manual ......15 Handling and Maintenance ......17 Hard Disk Backup Function ......20 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility ........21 Reinstalling Software Troubleshooting...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
Contact: Panasonic Services Europe A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Information of Countries intended for radio application: The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Sweden, The Federal Republic of Germany, France, Finland, The Kingdom of Belgium, Italy, Norway, The Swiss Confederation, Spain, Austria, Portuguese Republic,...
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Read Me First A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
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Information to the User <Only for model with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth> This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
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Panasonic Do Not Pull or Insert the DC Plug If Your Hands Are cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this computer in these Electric shock may result.
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• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the DC plug immedi- ately. Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With Your Com- puter Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your computer or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a fire.
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Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU43) with your CF-74. Use of battery packs other than those manu- factured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
Description of Parts A :Speaker : Power status Reference Manual “Key Combinations” (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Blink- ing green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly: Cannot B :USB port power on or resume due to low temperature.) Reference Manual “USB Devices” : Battery status C :Stylus holder Reference Manual “Battery Power”...
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Description of Parts Right side EX PC Rear side Bottom A :ExpressCard slot K :LAN port Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” Reference Manual “LAN” B :PC Card slot L : Modem port Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” Reference Manual “Modem” C :Smart Card slot M :Serial port <Only for model with Smart Card slot>...
Preparation A A A A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Setup Windows. A A A A Follow the on-screen instructions.
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[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update] Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed Select (red icon) on the taskbar and make the appropriate settings.
The Important Tips will provide you with the helpful information about the battery and touchscreen. Read to use the bat- tery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time. To access the Important Tips: A A A A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage: -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
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Handling and Maintenance Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface” that comes with the soft cloth.) To clean areas other than the LCD panel Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze.
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket ( Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Windows cannot start up, or the data may be lost and the backup and restore functions may not be completed. Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up.
Select the setting. To back up hard disk contents to the backup area A A A A Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]]. • If the hard disk is divided into two partitions, select the backup method at the next screen. B B B B At the confirmation message, press Y.
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com- puter. Turn on the computer, and press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Press the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the extended RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility A A A A Restart the computer. B B B B Press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer ( Refer- ence Manual “Troubleshooting (Advanced)”).
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B B B B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C C C C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot F8 until the Windows Advanced Options...
Troubleshooting (Basic) Display The external display does If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor- mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display. not work normally. Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) The cursor does not work.
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.
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-74C3BBXBE. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
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Main Specifications Interface USB port (4-pin, USB 2.0) x 2, Serial Port (Dsub 9-pin male), Modem port (RJ-11), LAN port (RJ-45), External display port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female), Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated 65-pin female), Microphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Stereo), Headphone Jack (Miniature Ω...
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IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: 2.412-2.742 GHz 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes This slot does not support the MultiMedia card. Operation has been confirmed for Panasonic SD Memory A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically Cards with up to 2 GB capacity. depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.
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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. Importer’s name & address pursuant to the EU GPSD directive 2001/95/EC/Art.5 Panasonic Computer Products Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Straße 43 65203 Wiesbaden...