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CF-M34/CF-17 Series Reference Manual Personal Computer ® Contents We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed. NOTE : NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION : CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injur y.
2 Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive being accessed. Doing so may damage the data on the disk and render the disk useless.
3 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) Usage Environment Such areas may result in damage to the computer.
4 CAUTION CAUTION Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness of LCD. By pressing this key combination, you can select ei- ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous, even if an external display is not connected. Rebooting the computer, or powering off then on, restores the display setting of the Setup Utility.
5 This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized. These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.
6 Touch Pad (Advaced) Wheel mode operations (almost identical to the case of using the Microsoft ® IntelliMouse TM for scroll, zoom, etc., op- erations) are possible for Microsoft ® wheel function-compatible applications.
7 Touch Pad (Advanced) Left Button Right Button Work Surface (To next page) Operate after pressing the two buttons simul- taneously. or Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface.
8 Operate while holding down the two buttons. Ctrl + Magnify Reduce Pan * Scroll in various directions of a document (move the mouse slightly while holding down the wheel) Zoom * Magnify/reduce the display of a document.
9 Touch Pad (Advanced) CAUTION When [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] is displayed in [Mouse]: 1 Select [PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port] and then press [Properties]. 2 Select [Driver] - [Update Driver] and then press [Next]. 3 Select [Display a list of all the drivers.
10 Y our computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with your finger. (The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
11 When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Configuring the Touchscreen Make necessary changes For more information, refer to [Help]. Click [OK] Touchscreen 2 1 3 NOTE Select from the taskbar or select [Settings] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Updd] The following screen will appear.
12 CAUTION Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) Drawing Characters or Figures Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the work surface of the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.
13 Function Suspend function Hibernation function Where data is saved to Memory Hard disk Speed Fast Somewhat slow Requires power supply Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost) Power not required to m.
14 CAUTION Suspend/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation If the security indicator ( ) is displayed, your password has been set. After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
15 Suspend/Hibernation Functions Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected).
16 Function to use Supervisor Password User Password User Secuity lock Security Measures Situation You do not want your computer to be used without permission You want to prevent theft of your computer To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
17 CAUTION Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling) Y our password will not be displayed on the screen. Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. White colored keys can be used.
18 Security Measures At the [Setup Notice], press Enter 7 Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] , then press Enter 8 CAUTION Y our password will not be displayed on the screen. Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between upper and lower case letters.
19 One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
20 1 Run the Setup Utility ( page 37 ) 3 4 2 Setting Timeout Function Computing On The Road 5 Using and , select [Power] 6 7 Press F10 , then select [Yes] Using and , select [ Power Switch ] and press.
21 Battery Power Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status Battery Status * When the AC adapter is connected. NOTE This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged.
22 Following that: Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your batter y. Use a spare battery if you have one. If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra batter y , power the computer off. If the suspend or hibernation function is set Computer goes off (at approx.
23 Battery Power Panasonic Battery Monitor It is possible to display the current battery status and the remaining battery power by running the Panasonic Battery Monitor. The deviations for the estimated time can occur depending on the condition of the battery.
24 The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capacit y. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again.
25 CAUTION When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU15).
26 Battery Power Put the cover back into place CAUTION Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to carry your computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may open causing the battery pack to fall out. Latches 5 4 Put the battery pack Tab Use the blue tab to lower the battery pack into place.
27 CAUTION CAUTION PC Cards Installing a PC Card Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typi- cally label-side up). Please check the PC Cards’ specifications.
28 RAM module specifications CAUTION 5 Snap the module into place by pushing down on it. Installing the RAM module Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properl y.
29 1 Connect the external display to your computer Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" ) Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer 3 External Display Port External Display You can select either an external displa y , LCD or simultaneous with Fn + F3 .
30 Set the power management function to disable 1 USB Devices Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers CAUTION After a driver has been installed, do not use the suspend or hibernation func- tion. If the suspend or hibernation mode is activated, the computer may not function properl y .
31 3 Connect the USB device to your computer Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down" ) For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual that accompanies the USB device.
32 Modem 1 Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines. Internal home phones Intercoms Connecting to a telephone li.
33 A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB341). This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com- puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head- phone or microphone, etc.
34 Accessories Handle A handle is available as an option (CF-VSH341). The handle can be used as a tilt stand as shown in the illustration. Hand-grip Belt and Shoulder Strap A hand-grip belt and shoulder strap are available as an option (CF-VSS341). The hand-grip belt is convenient for computing while standing.
35 CAUTION Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support To customers: To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to back up all important data before the change. To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support): Be careful when replacing the hard disk.
36 Hard Disk Drive Remove the hard disk Unlock the connector lock. Remove the cable. Gently lift the hard disk. Installing the hard disk Unlock the connector lock.
37 Setup Utility Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed. The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer. If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.
38 Parameters Num Lock Touch Pad Speaker Display Text Expansion Main Menu BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/1999] System Memory: xxxxxKB Hard disk: xxxxMB NumLock: [Of.
39 Advanced Menu Plug & Play: [Enable] Serial Port A: [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port B: [2F8/IRQ3] T ouch Screen: [2E8/IRQ7] Parallel Port: [378] Mode: [Bi-directional] Internal Modem: [Enable] Legacy USB.
40 Setup Utility Security Menu Boot Up Drive: [A:/C:] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] User Password Protection: [No Protection] Set User Password: [Enter] CAUTION If starting up the Setup Utility wit.
41 Power Switch: [Hibernation] Panel Switch: [LCD Off] Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key: [Enable] CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Speed : [High] Battery Operation AC Adapter Operation Power Menu * The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Power Switch] is set to [Suspend].
42 Setup Utility Exit Menu If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the pass- word must be entered before Win- dows can start. NOTE Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes .
43 By making various settings in Smart Boot, it is possible to shorten the start-up time from the computer OFF state, the go-into time to hibernation and the return-to-opera- tion time from the hibernation mode.
44 Technical Information The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and sus- pend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment. When the power saving function is running, communications software may mal- function.
45 DMI Viewer Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.
46 Creating BACKUP DISKS When the computer fails to work properly or system files on the hard disk are deleted, the computer can be returned to factory condition by performing the “ Reinstallation ” procedure. Important: T o perform the “ Reinstallation ” procedure, it is necessary to cre- ate a backup disk prior to any trouble.
47 Creating B ACKUP DISKS 1 2 3 4 5 Copy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to the FIRSTAID FD with the method below. It will be necessary to edit the CONFIG.SYS file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file on the FIRSTAID FD. When editing the AUTOEXEC.
48 List of Error Codes The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can displa y . Most of them occur during POS T . Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
49 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.
50 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.
51 No display after powering on The power has not been turned off, but after a cer- tain period of time, there is no display The resolution of the dis- play cannot be changed An afterimage appears(i.
52 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) Unable to input by touching the display Touchscreen Has the Setup Utility been used to set [Touchscreen] to [2E8/IRQ7]? ( page 39 ) Confirm that the setting for res.
53 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) Drive Operations Cannot read/write to a disk Unable to write to a disk How to format a disk is unclear Unable to read/write to the hard disk When the previous item is not the cause Has the disk been correctly inserted? Has the disk been correctly formatted? Your disk content may be corrupted.
54 Dealing With Problems (Advanced) [Enter Password] is dis- played [Advanced] menu can not be registered All or some items in [Se- curity] menu can not be registered Setup Utility Enter the User Password or Supervisor Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
55 Your peripheral does not work (An error occurs while installing the driver) Unable to print The cursor does not move from mouse opera- tions The device connected to the serial port does not work Ex.
56 Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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