Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CF-Y4 Panasonic
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Content s Prep arations Page Getting S t arted (Basic Operations) T roubleshooting Useful Information Import ant Information Preparations Getting Started Useful Inform ation Troubleshooting Important Information OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer Model No.
2 *1 For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-Y4HWPZZBM) lo cated on the bottom of the co mputer . Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer . Read th is ma nual thoroughly for prop er oper ation of your new comp uter .
3 Preparations Read Me First For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Rad io Fre- quency Interferenc e St at ement Note: This equ ipment has bee n tested and foun d to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules.
Read Me First 4 Getting Started Preparations 6. If trouble is experienced with th is equipment, for rep air or warranty information, please cont act Panasonic Corporation of North America at DIAL T OLL FREE 1- 800-LAP TOP5 (1 -800-527-867 5).
5 Preparations L'entreprise de télécom munications peut de mander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de rép a- rations ou de modifications effe ctuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause de mauvai s fonctionnem ent.
Read Me First 6 Getting Started Preparations Information to the User This product and you r Health This product, like other rad io devices, emit s radio frequency el ectromagnetic ener gy .
7 Preparations <For models with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the co mputer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby , we declare, that this Persona l Computer is in compliance with t he essential requirements and other relevant prov isions of th e Directive 1 999/5/EC.
8 Getting Started Preparations Usage A v oid Extreme Heat an d Cold Do not store or use the computer in loca- tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme co ld. Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperatur e diff er- ence.
9 Preparations Precautions (Wireless LAN) Clean the DC plug of dust and oth er debris regular ly If dust or other debr is accumulates on the plug, humid ity , etc. ma y cause a defect in the insulation, which ma y result in a fire. z Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
10 Getting Started Preparations Precautions (Battery Pack) z Care should be exercised with regard to th e following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage. Avoid Heat Do not throw the battery p a c k i n t o a f i r e o r expose it to excessive hea t.
11 Preparations Getting Started Usage Precautions / About Notations When closing the disk cover z Press down near the drive powe r/open switch (position of the arrow) to ensure that the cover is locked.
12 Preparations Getting Started How to Use this Manual The manual is saved in the computer's hard disk. T o view the manual, sta rt up the computer after completing the settings for "First-time Operation" ( Î p age 16).
13 Getting Started Preparations Names and Functions of Parts Names Functions /Refere nce A S peaker z T o adjust the volume: Fn + F5 (down) / Fn + F6 (up) z S peake r on/off: Fn + F4 B Function Keys Press a key in combination with the Fn key to execute the function allocated to th at key .
Names and Functions of Parts 14 Getting Started Preparations Names Functions /Refere nce A DC-IN Jack Connect the AC adapto r . Î page 17 B External Display Port Connect the external display cab le. Î “External Display” in onscreen Reference Manu al C USB Ports Connect the USB cable.
15 Getting Started Preparations Confirm the Status Using the LEDs Indicato rs Indicator Name/S tatus Power indicator (The brightness of the power indicator changes in ke eping with the brightness level of the internal LCD.
16 Preparations First-time Operation Explains operating proced ures from the time of purchase to the st art of first Windows operations. 1 Confirm the inclusion of all p arts. Make sure the par ts shown in the figure have been supplie d. If any of these items are missing or is n ot working p roperly , contact your tech nical suppor t offic e.
17 Preparations 4 Open the display . A Press and hold the lat ch (B) located at the fr ont. B Lift open the display . z Do not open the display wider than ne cessary (170 ° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not op en or close the computer holding the edge of the L CD segment.
First-time Operation 18 Getting Started Preparations 7 Setup Windows. Moving the cursor or clicking butt ons can be performed with the touch p ad (A) and left bu tton (B). z During operations, it may t ake some time before the next screen is dis- played.
19 Preparations 8 Create "User Account s" to reco gnize this computer's user . z If you make mail settings or e xecute other operations (p assword reset disk ( Î page 20) etc.) before crea ting the us er accoun t, you will be unable to use mail history or settin gs.
First-time Operation 20 Getting Started Preparations NOTE z About the Icon Enlarger: • If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and dif f icult to see, af ter completing step 8 , click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger].
21 Preparations C Click the account you have logged on, and click [Prevent a forgotten p ass- word] from [Related T ask s] menu. Create a password reset disk foll owi ng th e onscreen instructions , and store the password reset disk in a safe place. z Only the log-on password fo r each account can be reset.
22 Getting Started Preparations Icons Names and ro les Reference B's CLiP icon (Use to make variou s B's CLiP settings) Î "Writing to CDs (B’s Recorder/B’ s CLiP)" in onscr ee.
23 Getting Started Starting Up/Shutting Down 1 T urn your computer on. Slide the power switch and hold it for approximatel y one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it. z Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will cause the power to be turned off forcibly .
Starting Up/Shutting Down 24 Getting Started If the screen on the lef t is displayed immediately af ter you turn on th e power ... A password has been set to ensure the computer's s ecurity . Enter your p assword *1 and press the Enter key . z When the correct password is input, the computer will start.
25 Getting Started Using the Touch Pad Use the touch p ad to move the cursor on the screen and pe rform computer operation s. A. W ork Surface (to uch pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button NOTE z Y ou can change the speed of the double-click or the opera tions of mouse but- tons using [Mouse Properties] screen .
26 Getting Started Using the Fn Key If you press a key for a charac ter or symbol contained in a key while pressing the Fn key , the func tion for the character or the symbol con- tained in that key w.
27 Getting Started Expanding Memory Depending on the comp uter , you can expand the RAM mo dule (sold sep arately). The increase in memory will impr ove the processing speed of Windows and other applica- tion software. (Effects may differ depe nding on y our usage conditions .
Expanding Memory 28 Getting Started C Insert the module p arallel to the slot and press firmly until the gold termi- nals are no longer visible. z If the RAM module is dif ficult to insert, do not force it. Check once more to ensure that the module is positioned correctly .
29 Getting Started Setup Utility The Setup Utility sets the computer's boot-u p operating environmen t, i.e. passwords, startup drive, etc. The followi ng six menu items ar e available: [Information], [Main] , [Advanced] , [Security], [ Boot], [Exit] 1 T urn on or rest art the computer .
Setup Utility 30 Getting Started How to use the screen A. Y ou can select menu items by moving the cur sor with the Í key and the Î key . B. If there are several select able items, you can choose the desired item by pressing the Ï key and the Ð key .
31 Getting Started Information Menu (An u nderline indicates the factory default settings) Language • Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility . English Japanese Model No. Serial No. CPU T ype CPU S peed BIOS Embedded Controller System Memory Primary Mast er T o display and con- firm information.
Setup Utility 32 Getting Started NOTE z The [Advanced] menu cannot be changed when the Setup Ut ility is started up wit h the User Password. NOTE z When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password, only a limited number of items can be displayed and set.
33 Getting Started In the [Boot] menu, the na mes of the connected devic es (including internal devices ) will be displayed. "USB CDD: MA TSHIT A UJDA7XX XXXX" is t he internal DVD-RO M & CD-R/RW drive. T o move a device up by one, select th e device in [Boot priority order] using the Ï or Ð key , and press the F6 key .
Setup Utility 34 Getting Started NOTE z When star ting up from the internal DVD- ROM & CD-R/RW drive, confirm the following settings. • [CD/DVD Drive Power] is [On] in the [Main] menu. • [Legacy USB Support] i s [Enable] in th e [Advanced] menu.
35 Operation Useful Informati on Usage/Handling/Maintenance z Place the computer on a flat st able surface. Do not place the comp uter uprigh t or allow it to tip over . When the c omputer receives extremely strong shock after fa lling, the hard disk ma y become inoperable.
Usage/Handling/Maintenance 36 Operation Useful Inform ation CAUTION z Do not use benzene, thinne r , or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In a dditio n, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as th ey may contain components harmful to the surface.
37 Operation Useful Informati on Wireless LAN Do not use wireless LAN on ai rplanes, in hospit als, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity z Abide by instructions regarding use in airplanes and hosp itals.
38 Operation Useful Informati on Windows/Antivirus Protection Depending on the sett ings in Windows, installed application s, drivers, menus an d other displays may be inoperable. In some ca ses, cert ain functions, such as the pass word rese t disk ( Î p age 20), may not operate.
39 Operation Useful Informati on Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from damag e by com- puter viruses, etc. Windows Security Center z What is Windows Security Center ? The Wi.
Windows/Antivirus Protection 40 Operation Useful Inform ation The Pop-up Blocker In Windows XP , security functions have b een strengthened with regard to Web con- tents. One of these is the "Pop-up Blocker ," whic h may prevent some We b pages fr om being displayed.
41 Operation Useful Informati on Using CD/DVD Before using the drive z Do not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R /RW dr ive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g. o il smoke, or to bacco smok e. Doing so could sh orten the life of the drive lens.
42 Operation Useful Informati on Use of Peripheral Devices/Internal Hard Disk Pay strict attention to th e following point s to avoid damage to the computer , peripheral devices, cables, etc.
43 Troubleshooting List of Error Codes When turning on the computer , if one of the following error codes or messages is displa yed, follow the instructions shown below . If the problem persist s, or if the error code or message displayed is not show n he re, contact your tech nical support office.
44 Troubleshooting Dealing with Problems (Summary) When a problem o ccurs, refer to this page. The “Reference Manu al” also cont ains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual.
45 Troubleshooting Cannot boot from internal DVD- ROM & CD-R/RW drive z Check to make sur e that the bootable CD is set proper ly . z Run the Setup Utility , and co nfirm the following settings. • [Legacy USB Support] is set to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) 46 Troubleshooting The computer does not power of f (Windows does not shut down) z If a periph eral is conn ected, discon nect it, and then shut down. If it is possible to shut down when th e peripheral is di sconnected, then there may be a p roblem wi th the per ipheral.
47 Troubleshooting Problems with Display Screen is too dark or becomes darker z Press the Fn + F2 key . This makes the screen lighter . z If the screen becomes darker af ter disconnecting the AC adaptor: The computer has dif ferent set brightne ss levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connecte d.
Dealing with Problems (Summary) 48 Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the external dis- play , or the display is not correct z Check that the external display cabl es are correctly connected. z Check that the external display is turned on. z Check that the external display settings are co rrect.
49 Troubleshooting Problems with Battery The battery indicator is lights red z The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less). z Connect the AC adaptor . Y ou can use the co mputer when the in dicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor , save your data and power off your computer .
50 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software What is “Reinst allation”? Reinstallation refers to formatting the hard disk, and reinstalling Windows. When is “Reinst allation” necessary? z When Windows does not start up, or when Windows op eration is unstable an d can- not be recover ed.
51 Troubleshooting 1 Connect the AC adaptor . Do not inte rrupt the reinstallation proc edure be fore comp letion, for e xample by turning off the comput er or pres sing the Ctrl + Alt + Del key , as this may prevent Windows from sta rting up, or may cause data to be lost so t hat the reinst allation procedure ca nnot be executed.
Reinstalling Software 52 Troubleshooting <When the hard disk backu p function has been enabled> When the messag e [The Backup function has been enabled. If [Recover y] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Bac kup function will be disabled, and y our Backup data will be lo st.
53 Troubleshooting E The message "[Recovery] is complete" will be displayed. Remove the Prod- uct Recovery DVD-ROM, and press any ke y to shut down the computer. 4 Return the Setup Utility setti ngs to their default values. Return the Setup Utilit y to its settings at the ti me of purchase to ensure proper setup of Windows.
54 Importa nt Information LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS” ) FURN ISHED WITH THIS P ANASONIC ® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONL Y TO THE END-U SER (“YOU”), AND MA Y BE USED B Y YOU ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW .
55 Important Information Contrat de licence d'usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “ Logiciels ” ) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic ® (le “ Pr oduit ” ) sont exclusivem ent concédés en licence à l'utilisateur ultime ( “ vous ” ), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cides- sous.
56 Importa nt Information Hard Disk Backup Function The hard disk backup function creates a ba ckup area ( storage area) on t he hard dis k. This area is to back up (store ) hard disk content s or restore backed up content s to their original locations.
57 Important Information • Requires availability of at leas t half of the entire hard disk. Without sufficient space a vailable, the backup ar ea cannot be created. • When the backup area is created, th e usable hard disk capacity will be reduced to less than half.
Hard Disk Backup Function 58 Importa nt Information <T o create a backup area and divide hard disk into two p artitions, for OS and data> Select [2], enter the partition size (GB), and press the Enter key . • Y ou can cancel this operation by pressing the 0 key .
59 Important Information B Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and pres s the Enter key . At the confirmation message, select [Y es], and press the Enter key . C Select the operation to be executed from the menu. <T o back up hard disk contents to the backup area> (1) Press the 1 key to execute [1.
60 Importa nt Information When Disposing of This Computer When disposing of or transferring owne rship of this computer , erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data. Even if you delete data or init ialize the hard disk through norma l Windows commands, data can still be read using special software.
61 Important Information Set the Product Recovery DV D-ROM, and execute step D . D Press the F10 key . At the confirmation message, select [Y es] and press the Enter key .
62 Importa nt Information Specifications z Main S pecifications Model No. CF-Y4HWPZZBM CPU/ Secondary Cac he Memory Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor Low V oltage 778 (1.60 GHz , 2 MB * 1 L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB) Chip Set Intel ® 915 GMS Express chip set Main Memory 512 MB * 1 , DDR2 SDRAM (1024 MB * 1 Max.
63 Important Information *1 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes *2 A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically dependi ng on the computer ’s operating status. The size of the Video Memory cannot be set by the user . *3 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB .
Specifications 64 Importa nt Information *23 Average value. May differ depending on models. *24 Operations of thi s computer are not gu aranteed except for the pre-installed OS. *25 Preinstalled B’s CLiP does not support CD-R. *26 The Product Reco very DVD-ROM is required.
65 Important Information Index Also, refer to onscreen Refe rence Manual. Some explanations that are not described in this m anual may be described in onscreen Reference Manual. ( Î p age 12) Antivirus Measures ........... 39 Battery Indicator . ....
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