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Customer's Record Model Dealer's No.* Name Serial No. or Code Dealer's No. Address Date of Purchase *For the Model No., insert the 11 digit number (for example, CF-27RJ48AAM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Please 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. CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a condition that
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For U.S.A. Precautions Federal Communications Commission Radio The CF-27 was developed based on thorough research into the Frequency Interference Statement real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pur- Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to in- the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the novations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration FCC Rules. These limits ar
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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. or damaged. Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to be- come wet. Avoid Heat If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or (a month or m
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Read Me First 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 indi- cator ( ) is on. Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ). Save all valuable data to floppy disks. Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to y
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First-time Operation Please read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understand- ing of some basic computer-related operations. 1 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, please contact Panasonic Technical Support. CAUTION Have 2HD floppy disks prepared to create disks that will allow you to reinstall the operating system should a problem occu
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First-time Operation Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( page 23) 4 Before removing the seal covering the power switch, please read the LIMITED USE LI- CENSE AGREEMENT. Removal of this seal indicates agreement to the terms specified. After you have agreed to the terms, you may turn your computer on. Power Switch Turn your computer on 5 Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator ( ) turns on before releasing it.
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7 Input the correct date, time and time zone and press [Close]. You can also complete these settings at a later time. 8 If you wish to complete the printer settings, press [Next]. If not, press [Cancel]. NOTE Simply follow the on-screen instructions. You can also complete these settings at a later time. 9 Press [Next] to install Internet Explorer. Simply follow the on-screen instruc- tions. Label-side up Create floppy disks Insert the shutter-side 7 headfirst. Prepare 2HD floppy disks and mak
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 4 1 Open the display 1 Pull the carry handle forward. 2 1 2 Slide the latch toward the rear of the computer and hold it with one finger. 3 Lift up the latch with another finger. 3 4 Lift open the display. Latch Turn your computer on 2 Slide the power switch toward the rear of the computer and hold it for approximately one second until the power indicator turns on before releasing it. Power Switch CAUTION The computer will not power on when the display is clo
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Select your application 3 You are able to start working on your computer. NOTE The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the touch pad, or the external mouse for two minutes, the power to the LCD is cut (ECO mode). The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad is used or a key is pressed. [System Devices] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager] may contain a device or devices bearing an exclamation mark or ques- tion mark. T
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Basic Operation ® TM Wheel Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft IntelliMouse Wheel mode. Original Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode. Function Touch Pad Operation Wheel Moving the Cursor Original Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. Wheel Tapping/Clicking or Original clicking tapping Wheel Double-Tapping/ or Original Double-Clicking double-tapping double-clicking Wheel Dragging or Original Two quick taps, but on While h
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Function Touch Pad Operation Wheel Pan* Scroll in various directions of a document (move the mouse slightly while Operate while holding down the two buttons. holding down the wheel) Zoom* Wheel Magnify Ctrl + Magnify/reduce the display of a Reduce document. (rotate the wheel while holding down Ctrl ) Data Zoom* Wheel Shift + Display or hide a document, or perform operations to return to or proceed with Internet Explorer. (rotate the wheel while holding down Shift ) ® Within the par
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Starting Up/Shutting Down NOTE The double-tapping speed of the touch pad cannot be changed, even if the setting for [Double- click Speed] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] is changed. Handling the Touch Pad When using a key combination such as Fn + F5 , do not touch the touch pad. If a key combination is used while the pad is being touched, the function of the key combination will not work. In addition, it is possible that control of the cursor wil
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About the Reference Manual The Reference Manual can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, it is also possible to print. This manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works and other useful information. CAUTION ® When you read the Reference Manual, it is necessary to install the Acrobat Reader 3.0. ( page 9) Run the Reference Manual Turn your computer on 1 Select [Reference Manual] in
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List of Error Codes The following is a list of the messages that BIOS can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory in- stalled. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. If your system displays one of 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
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Display At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you connect an No display after powering external display, the screen is displayed on the external display. on When there is no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the external display. • Confirm your display is powered on. • Check the settings for your external display. Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 . When displaying only through an external display,
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Reinstalling Software Before Reinstallation Preparing You will need the FIRSTAID CD, CD-ROM included in the Windows 95 System Pack and the FIRSTAID FD you made earlier. NOTE If you have not created the FIRSTAID FD, you can create by selecting [Create FIRSTAID FD] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, please contact Panasonic Technical Support. The CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD271) and FDD cable (CF-VCF271) are required for the following reinstallation procedure. Mount t
