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Personal Computer
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model No. CF-72 Series
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First.................................................. 3
First-time Operation ........................................ 9
2000 XP Reference Manual
Read Me First LED Indicators
Key Combinations
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down............................ 14
Touch Pad (Basic Operation) ...................................17
Reference Manual ......................................... 18
Referen
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Customer's Record Model No.* Dealer's Name Serial No. or Code No. Dealer's Address Date of Purchase * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-72VCJUZQM) located on the bottom of the computer. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE: NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a cond
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Read Me First For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio 2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro- vided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be Frequency Interference Statement connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instructions for details. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
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Read Me First For Canada RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem DE MATÉRIEL This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. “AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit. homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le “NOTICE
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Lithium Battery Precautions This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to Lithium Battery! the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely by authorized service personnel. careful in the handling. Warning! A r
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Read Me First Peripherals Cables Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease in Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recom- performance, an increase in temperature and/or damage your com- mended. puter. For more information on peripheral devices, refer to the Reference Manual. Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in or- This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by re- der to avoid the possibility of ove
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Saving Data on the Hard Disk Do not expose your computer to shock. 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 hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on. Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems. Save all valuable data to floppy disks. Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadverte
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Read Me First 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 Such areas may result in damage to the computer. Areas with electronic equipment These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce strange sounds. Are
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First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding 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, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Battery Battery Pa Pack ck........ ........1 1 A AC C Adaptor Adaptor ........... ........... 1 1 A AC C Cor Cord d ................ .............
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First-time Operation 4 4 Match the mark on the battery pack cover to the mark on the computer and slide the Mark cover back into place. CAUTION If the cover is not attached properly, the battery may fall out while the computer is being carried. 4 Connect your computer to a power outlet 2 CAUTION 3 Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing Step 8 on page 11. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage the connections. 1 Use only the s
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7 Select the Operating System Windows 2000 and Windows XP are preinstalled on this computer. After one of them is selected with the following procedure, only that Operating System can be used. 1 At the screen for the agreement of the selection of the Operating System, press Y . 2 With the number keys, select either Windows 2000 or Windows XP. (The selection of the Operating System is only performed the first time the computer is started up. A change cannot be made after the selection.) 3 At
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First-time Operation Windows XP Windows XP CAUTION Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional Setup] is displayed. 1 At the [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next]. 2 After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don't accept this agreement], then select [Next]. NOTE If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. 3 Select settings for your region, then select [Next]. 4 Enter your name and or
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Create BACKUP Disks for Reinstallation When [You do not need to make “BACKUP DISK”] is displayed (procedure 5 below), there is no need to create a BACKUP DISK. If this message is not displayed, create backup disks for reinstallation. To create backup disks, the floppy disk drive and format- ted 2HD floppy disks are needed. 1 Turn your computer off. 2 Set the floppy disk drive in the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”) 3 Turn your computer on. Log on as the administrator. Eject Button 4
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open the display Slide the latch as shown and lift open the display. 2 1 2 Turn your computer on 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. CAUTION After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, avoid the following until Windows has completed loading. • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Touching the power switch. • Performing a
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Windows 2000 3 Input your password Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been completed, and input the user name and password, then select [OK]. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate. Windows XP Select User (only necessary when multiple accounts are created) Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been completed, then select the user. 4 Select your application You are able to start working on y
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Starting Up/Shutting Down Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the standby or hibernation function. ( “Standby/Hibernation Functions”) 1 Save important data and close each application 2 Display the shut down screen Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Shut Down]. Windows XP Select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer]. NOTE From the keyboard, You may choose to press down on , then select the menu with or . 3 Confirm shut down Windows 2000 Selec
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Touch Pad (Basic Operation) Work Surface Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. For instructions on how to operate, refer to "Touch Pad (Advanced)". NOTE The touch pad has been designed to work only when a finger is used. Therefore, do not use any implement on the touch pad. Function Touch Pad Operation Right Button Moving the Cursor Left Button Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface. Tapping/Clicking or tapping clicking Doubl
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Reference Manual The Reference Manual can be accessed on your computer. When a printer is connected, the Reference Manual can also be printed. 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. Run the Reference Manual 1 Turn your computer on 2 Windows 2000 Select [Reference Manual] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] Windows XP Select [Reference Manual
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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 informa- tion 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. Following the list are explanations of the messages and remedies for reported problems. If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message a
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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. device address Conflict Address conflict for specified device. Allocation Error for: device Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the speci
