OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-31 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Introduction ..............Read Me First ............. (Precautions) Description of Parts ..........First-time Operation ..........Useful Information On-screen Manual ............ Handling and Maintenance ........Reinstalling Software ..........Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) ..........Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ....
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. n Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
Read Me First Important Safety Instructions <Only for model with modem> 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions of the leak. should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this man- shock and injury to persons, including the following: ual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
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Read Me First l Use only the antenna specified by Panasonic. l Confirm the latest information to the radio regulation authorities. 40-E-1 Lithium Battery Lithium Battery! This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only be ex- changed by authorized service personnel.
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Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety stan- dards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
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<Only for model with a “CE ” mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential require- ments and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...
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Models for India For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler or recycler, or Panasonic service center when disposing of this product. Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc.
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SORIES , LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES. AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB...
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Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other Than battery.pack.is.outside.of.the.allowable.temperature.range.(0. the One Specified °C.to.50.°C)... Use.only.the.specified.battery.pack.(è.page.11).with.your.prod- (è. .Reference Manual.“Battery.Power”).Once.the.allow- uct..Use.of.battery.packs.other.than.those.manufactured.and. able.range.requirement.is.satisfied,.charging.begins.auto- supplied.by.Panasonic.may.present.a.safety.hazard.(generation. matically...Note.that.the.recharging.time.varies.based.on.the. of.heat,.ignition.or.rupture). usage.conditions..(Recharging.takes.longer.than.usual.when. When the battery pack has become degraded, replace it the.temperature.is.10.°C.or.below.) with a new one l. If.the.temperature.is.low,.the.operating.time.is.shortened... Continued.use.of.a.damaged.battery.pack.may.result.in.heat.
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Read Me First l. This.computer.has.a.high.temperature.mode.function.that. prevents.the.degradation.of.the.battery.in.high.temperature. environments..(è. .Reference Manual.“Battery.Power”).A.. level.corresponding.to.a.100%.charge.for.high.temperature. mode.is.approximately.equivalent.to.an.80%.charge.level.for. normal.temperature.mode. l. The.battery.pack.is.a.consumable.item...If.the.amount.of. time.the.computer.can.be.run.by.using.a.particular.battery. pack.becomes.dramatically.shorter.and.repeated.recharging. does.not.restore.its.performance,.the.battery.pack.should.be. replaced.with.a.new.one. l. When.transporting.a.spare.battery.inside.a.package,.brief- case,.etc.,.it.is.recommended.that.it.be.placed.in.a.plastic. bag.so.that.its.contacts.are.protected. l. Always.power.off.the.computer.when.it.is.not.in.use..Leaving. the.computer.on.when.the.AC.adaptor.is.not.connected.will. exhaust.the.remaining.battery.capacity.
Description of Parts Left side A: Wireless LAN Antenna : Power status <Only for model with wireless LAN> (Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on, Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” Blinking green: Sleep, Blinking green rapidly: è Cannot power on or resume due to low tempera- B: Camera ture.) <Only for model with Camera>...
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Description of Parts Right side Rear side Bottom A: Hard Disk Drive J: USB Port (2.0) Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” Reference Manual “USB Devices” è è B: HDMI Port K: External Antenna Connector Reference Manual “External Display” L: Expansion Bus Connector è...
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l This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic me- dia in contact with these areas.
First-time Operation n Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 • Battery Pack . . . 1 Model No: CF-AA5713A Model No: CF-VZSU46AU/CF-VZSU72U <Only for model with touchscreen>...
Attaching the stylus to the computer (only for model with touchscreen) Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it. There are holes (A) to attach it. CAUTION l Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The stylus may hit the computer, person’s body or other objects when released.
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CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support. l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.
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l Use standard characters as a computer name: numbers 0 through 9, uppercase and lowercase letters from A to Z, and the hyphen (-) character. If the error message “The computer name is not valid” appears, check if characters other than the above are not entered. If the error message still remains on the display, set the key entry mode to English (“EN”) and enter characters.
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First-time Operation n To change the partition structure You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new parti- tion. This computer has a single partition as default setting. A Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].
Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual]. n Important Tips The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.
Handling and Maintenance Operation environment l Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become dam- aged. l Operating environment Temperature: Operation : -10 °C to 50 °C (IEC60068-2-1, 2) Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
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n Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN> l Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryp- tion. n Battery Recalibration l The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction. <When performing “Battery Recalibration”...
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete. Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete. Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è...
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D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. E Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer. l Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears at startup, press and hold...
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If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display. disordered. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Selector]. l Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during Setup Utility, etc.). The external display does l If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor- not work normally.
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n Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) Cannot point the correct posi- l Perform the touchscreen calibration (è page 17). tion using the included stylus. n On-screen Document The document of PDF for- l Install Adobe Reader. A Log on to Windows as an administrator.
DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Panasonic Corporation has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intend- ed results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.
Run the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size n Main Specifications Model No. CF-31UEU70DY CF-31SEUJXDY CF-31VEAAXDY i5-3360M Processor (3 MB i5-3320M Processor (3 MB...
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Suite , Aptio Setup Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility , PC-Diagnostic Utility, Quick Boot Man- ager, Fan Monitoring Utility, Dashboard for Panasonic PC, GPS Viewer , Camera Utility , System Interface Manager, Video switch Utility, External Antenna Setting Utility, Wireless Antenna switch Utility,...
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For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)” by the following procedure. Enter Click (Start) and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\index.hta” in [Search programs and files] and press This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed. Only for model with Smart Card slot. Does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible peripherals.
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Specifications Approx. 0.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off. <When using with 115 V AC> Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, power is consumed (Max. 0.2 W) simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an AC outlet.
Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of this warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
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This media is originally provided with the unit. Panasonic warrants to you only that the disc(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.
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Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
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Partner, Panasonic Corporation has determined that this product meets ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. By enabling available power management settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving the user energy. ® Outline of the International...