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Panasonic CF-25 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic CF-25 Operating Instructions Manual

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CF-25
Series
Contents
Getting Started
Names and Functions of Parts..................... 6
O p e r a t i o n
Startup and Shutdown .....................................8
Keyboard and Touch Pad .............................. 1 0
Battery Power ................................................... 1 2
Replacing .......................................................... 1 5
Recharging ....................................................... 1 6
Refreshing ........................................................ 1 7
Hardware Expansion ...................................... 1 8
Multimedia Pocket (MP) ................................ 1 8
PC Cards .......................................................... 1 9
Memory Expansion ........................................ 2 0
Expansion Bus Port ........................................ 2 1
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Infrared Data Transfer .................................... 2 3
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Troubleshooting
Error Codes ....................................................... 2 5
Dealing with Problems .................................. 2 6
Reinstalling Windows .................................... 2 8
Appendix
Floppy Disk Drive ............................................ 3 0
Hardware Technical Data .............................. 3 1
Display Properties........................................... 3 2
Specifications................................................... 3 6
LCD and External Display ............................ 3 7
Index .................................................................... 3 9
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for U.S.A
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Memory Expansion ........2 0 Expansion Bus Port ........2 1 Hard Disk Drive ) ... 2 2 For technicians at your nearest Panasonic Service Center Infrared Data Transfer ........2 3 Setup Program ) . 2 4 Windows 95 version: WSET25, MS-DOS version: SETUP25...

  • Page 2: Operating Instructions

    I n t r o d u c t i o n Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic's CF-25 series computer. You will find that this computer offers many convenient functions, and can be connected to a variety of optional peripheral devices. Please read the Operating Instructions thoroughly for smooth operation of your new computer.
  • Page 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different Should only be exchanged by service personnel. from that to which the receiver is connected. Warning! Risk of explosion from incorrect installation or Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced misapplication! radio/TV technician for help. Litium batteri! W a r n i n g Denna dator innehåller ett lithium batteri som avänds för att...
  • Page 4 Warnung bezüglich der LIthiumbatterie A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local (Sicherungsbatterie) Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR Lithiumbatterie! THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE Dieser Computer enthält eine Lithiumbatterie zur Sicherung...
  • Page 5 P r e c a u t i o n s Carrying Usage Do not carry the computer without first turning off the Keep away from Heat and Cold power. Do not store or use the computer in locations Do not hold the computer by the LCD panel if the com- exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme puter is open.

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Front Display (LCD) P.37 Power Switch External Mouse/Keyboard Port Use this port to connect an external mouse(PS/2 type) or keyboard. LED Indicator Reset Button Keyboard If your computer freezes, press this button to reset the computer. Use P.10 a narrow object such as the tip of a Battery Indicator...
  • Page 7 Names and Functions of Parts Back and Bottom Serial Port Ext. Display Port Use this port to connect a serial mouse or a serial com- Use this port to connect an external munications device such as a modem. display. Speaker Parallel Port Security Lock Use this port to connect a...

  • Page 8: Startup And Shutdown

    LICENSE AGREEMENT UTILITY Ver. 3,0 >>>>> Copyright (C) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,LTD. 1992-1996 Thank you for your purchase of Panasonic Product. Before you use software programs furnished with this product, Please read through "LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT" written before "Specification" in Operation Instructions.
  • Page 9 “I accept the agreement”, and click [Next]. If you do not agree, turn the power off and bring the computer to your nearest Panasonic Service Center. Type in the product number printed on the Certificate of Authenticity; the Certificate is attached to the "Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 book"...

  • Page 10: Keyboard And Touch Pad

    Keyboard and Touch Pad The system is equipped with a keyboard and touch pad for input to the computer. Key combinations for accessing special functions Powers off the computer and nullifies the suspend (hibernation) function. Use this combination only after saving all open files, closing all open applications, and [Fn] +[Power Switch] exiting Windows.
  • Page 11 Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad is used to move the cursor in the same way as a mouse Touch Pad would. Work Surface Left Button Right Button Move the tip of your finger lightly over the surface to move the cursor. Tapping lightly on the surface has the same effect as clicking the left mouse button.

  • Page 12: Battery Power

    Battery Power This computer contains the following two types of batteries. Main Battery: (Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack) Removable battery that runs the computer without the AC adapter. Clock Battery: Battery that is housed inside the computer and maintains the clock and set- tings.

  • Page 13: Battery Indicator

    Refer to the Operating Instructions, and make the proper connections. If the problem persists, The battery or AC adapter may not have been Blinking red contact the Panasonic Service Center. (Trouble connected properly. may have occurred in the battery, charging con- troller, etc.) Please wait until refreshing finishes.
  • Page 14 Battery Power A Shorter Than Expected Battery Drive Time Your computer may experience a shallow charge-discharge cycle characterized by computer operation for a short period of time followed by battery charging. Repeti- tion of such cycles will decrease your battery’s operating time temporarily. The above should be kept in mind if you decide to run the computer off the battery after it has been running off the AC adapter for an extended period of time.

  • Page 15: Replacing

    Battery Power Replacing The battery pack is an item that at some point will require a replacement. If the usage time of a battery pack becomes noticeably short, and repeated recharging does not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one (part number: CF-VZS250 or CF-VZS251).

  • Page 16: Recharging

    Battery Power Recharging The battery automatically is charged when the AC adapter is plugged into a socket. Rapid charging commences when the POWER switch is turned off. Normal charging takes place when the POWER switch is turned on. Charging will terminate (Battery indicator changes from orange to green) automati- cally when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 17: Refreshing

    Battery Power Refreshing Battery refreshing involves power discharging and recharging (the latter only if the AC adapter is connected.) Follow the instructions below to execute the battery re- fresh tool after the battery becomes fully charged. The battery refreshing time ranges between three and five hours, depending on the state of the battery.

  • Page 18: Hardware Expansion

    Hardware Expansion Multimedia Pocket (MP) The multimedia pocket houses the floppy disk drive (FDD) that comes with this computer. The FDD can be replaced with an optional unit. NOTE Do not replace a unit in the multimedia pocket with another when the computer is in the sus- pend (hibernation) mode.

  • Page 19: Pc Cards

    Removal Press the button to displace the card. Button Remove the card by pulling it out. NOTE If you use CardWorks software, please refer to its on-line Quick Reference Guide. (Click [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[CardWorks Quick Reference Guide].)

  • Page 20: Memory Expansion

    Hardware Expansion Memory Expansion A RAM module may be installed in the computer to increase the computer’s memory (parts number: CF-BA6116 (16MB) or CF-BA6132 (32MB).) NOTE Do not add additional memory while the computer is in the suspend (hibernation) mode. Doing so could damage the unit or prevent the module from being properly recognized.

  • Page 21: Expansion Bus Port

    Hardware Expansion Expansion Bus Port The expansion bus port gives added functionality to the computer by enabling it to be connected to an optional port replicator (CF-VEB251). Turn the computer off. Expansion Bus Port Turn the computer over. Slide completely toward the end to open the cover. Refer to the instruction manuals for the port replicator for details on installation.

  • Page 22: Hard Disk Drive

    (For technicians at your nearest Panasonic Service Center) CAUTION If your hard disk needs to be replaced, be sure to have it replaced at a Panasonic Service Center. If you replace the hard disk yourself and later encounter problems, Panasonic will not bear any responsibility.

  • Page 23: Infrared Data Transfer

    TranXit must be installed on both computers for data transfer. Also, it is necessary to assign a different "Computer Name" to each computer; use [Setup]-[Computer Name] to change the name. If you use TranXit software, please refer to its on-line Quick Reference Guide. (Click [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[TranXit Quick Reference Guide].)

  • Page 24: Setup Program

    IRQs, passwords security, drive protection and reduced power con- sumption) for the computer. Windows 95 version Select [Start]-[Programs]-[Panasonic]-[Setup25 Windows] to specify your operating environment settings (device port addresses and IRQs, password security, drive protection and power consumption). For more details, please click [Help].

  • Page 25: Diagnostics Program ( Diag25 )

    Diagnostics Program (DIAG25) Follow the procedure below to determine whether or not the various components of the computer are functioning normally. Insert the "Firstaid FD" into the floppy disk drive and restart the com- puter. 1 Boot 2 Restore HDD to factory defaut Type the following: A:\WINDOWS\COMMAND>...

  • Page 26: Dealing With Problems

    Connect the AC adapter to reduce the load on the battery. and a beep sounds. Red battery indicator flashes on Are the AC adapter and battery pack both correctly connected? If the red indicator and off. flashes even after reconnecting them, contact the Panasonic Service Center.
  • Page 27 Is the floppy disk write-protected? Cannot write to floppy disk. Did you enter the correct command and parameters? Cannot format floppy disk. Contact the Panasonic Service Center. Cannot access hard disk drive. Peripheral equipment Is the cable connected properly? Is the printer powered on? Printer does not work.

  • Page 28: Reinstalling Windows

    The computer will be restarted several times during the reinstallation process. When an indica- tion appears on the screen after a restart, select option 2. When your computer asks you to insert the "Panasonic Tools FD", Please do so. (It will then ask you to reinsert the"Firstaid FD"; simply follow the instructions).

  • Page 29: Floppy Disk Drive 3

    Reinstalling Windows For Advanced Users (Returning drive C to its default condition) CAUTION This is possible when the hard disk is partitioned. If the hard disk is compressed, please uncompress it. With the power 'OFF', insert the "Firstaid FD" into the drive. Then, turn the power 'ON'. The following screen will appear: 1.

  • Page 30: Floppy Disk Drive

    Floppy Disk Drive Compatible floppy disks Type Data recording density Data recording capacity 2HD (Double sided, High density, Double track) High 1.44 MB 2DD (Double sided, Double density, Double track) 720 KB Preventing accidental erasure of data Set the tab to write protect to prevent your data from being erased or overwritten accidentally.

  • Page 31: Hardware Technical Data

    Hardware Technical Data To install expansion cards in the computer, follow the procedure below to obtain an address map. The, select values for the interrupt level (IRQ), I/O port address and memory range and DMA channel that are not being used. Displaying an address map Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[System].

  • Page 32: Display Properties

    Display Properties The display resolution, number of colors, etc. can be set as followings. Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]. Select [Display]. Select [Settings]. Set [Color palette], [Desktop area] and [Font size], and click [OK]. NOTE The display settions can be changed by selecting [Change Display Type].

  • Page 33: Limited Use License Agreement

    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.
  • Page 34 Beschränkten Nutzungslizenzvertrages ® Das (die) mit diesem Panasonic -Produkt (im weiteren als "Produkt" bezeichnet) gelieferte(n) Programm(e) (im weiteren als "Programme" bezeichnet) wird (werden) nur für den Gebrauch durch den Endnutzer (im weiteren als "der Käufer" bezeichnet ) lizenziert und darf (dürfen) ausschließlich gemäß den unten aufgeführten Lizenzbedingungen benutzt werden.
  • Page 35 Contrat de licence d'usage limité ® Le(s) logiciel(s) (les "Logiciels") fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le "Produit") sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l'utilisateur ultime ("vous"), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles ci- dessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et condi- tions des présentes.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Model No. CF-25EGC2AAM / CF-25EGC2AAE* CF-25 CG82AAM / CF-25 CG82AAE ® ® Pentium Processor (133 MHz, 2.9 V) Pentium Processor (100 MHz, 2.9 V) 10.4" Non Glare Active Matrix (TFT) 800 VRAM 1 MB Memory 8 MB (Expandable to 40 MB) Floppy Disk Drive 1.44 MB (Double-sided, High-density, Double track)

  • Page 37: Lcd And External Display

    Specifications LCD and External Display Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution Color (Pixels) CRT (Max.) LCD/SIM (Max.) High Color True Color* High Color 1024 * LCD supports only 262144 colors.

  • Page 38: Ac Cord Instruction

    AC Cord Instruction (for U.S.A.) Model: CF-25 series for U.S.A. 1.For use with 100-125 VAC. Select power supply cord rated 125 V, 7A. 2.For use with 200-240 VAC. Select power suppply cord rated 250 V, 6A. 3.The power supply cord length is 1.0 m (minimum).

  • Page 39: Index

    Index Keyboard ..............6,10 AC Adapter ..............8 Key Combinations............10 AC Cord ..............8,38 Battery Indicator ............6,13 License Agreement ............8 Battery ................12 Battery Power ..............12 Multimedia Pocket ............7,18 Memory Expansion ............20 MP Release ..............7,18 CardWorks ..............
  • Page 40 As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program The international ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.

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