Page 1: Table Of Contents
For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual page 15 “On-screen Manual” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started ...2...
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully. Terms and illustrations in these instructions CAUTION NOTE Enter : Fn + F5 : (Start) - [All Programs]: Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
Page 3: Read Me First
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- ent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter- face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
Page 4 Read Me First 8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro- vided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. 9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other elec- tronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a mar- gin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on...
Page 5 Contact and pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9 (2) Panasonic Testing Centre 7-M-2 Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
Page 6 Read Me First Information to the User <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth> This product and your Health This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre- quency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emit- ted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Page 7 Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
Page 8 Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU29AU) with your product. Use of battery packs other than those man- ufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
Page 9: Description Of Parts
Description of Parts A : Speaker Reference Manual “Key Combinations” B : Multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket” C : SD Memory Card slot Reference Manual “SD Memory Card” D : Battery pack E : Headphone jack You can connect headphones or amplified speakers. When they are connected, audio from the internal speakers is not heard.
Page 10 Description of Parts Right side Rear side LOCK A : Hard disk drive Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” B : Smart Card slot <Only for model with Smart Card slot> Reference Manual “Smart Card” C : ExpressCard slot Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard” D :PC Card slot Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”...
Page 11: First-Time Operation
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( • AC Adaptor ..1 Model No: CF-AA1683A • Product Recovery DVD-ROM ....1 •...
Page 12: Turn On The Computer
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 ( Setup Windows. A Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 13 NOTE PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information including the hard disk information such as number of hours powered-on, number of times powered-on, internal temperature, replacement sector. The maximum data volume for each record is 750 byte. These information are only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.
Page 14 First-time Operation NOTE You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space. To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C. Regarding Windows Vista You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
Page 15: On-Screen Manual
The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance. To access the Reference Manual: A Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual]. Contents Regarding Windows Vista Key Combinations Sleep or Hibernation Functions...
Page 16: Handling And Maintenance
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation Storage Humidity: Operation Storage...
Page 17 Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage. ® software. ® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- Enter Enter Enter...
Page 18: Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete. Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password.
Page 19: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
At the confirmation message, click [YES]. Click [Continue]. Click [Continue] again. Click [YES]. Erasing the hard disk data starts. After erasing is completed, remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and click [OK]. while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. until [Optical Drive] is...
Page 20: Reinstalling Software
Turn on the computer, and press The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Hard disk while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Partition with recovery tools (approximately 2 GB)
Page 21 Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press Enter. The Setup Utility settings excluding the password(s) will return to the default values. Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart. Perform the “First-time Operation”...
Page 22: Error Code/Message
Press the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer, confirm that the RAM module conforms to the specifications, and reinsert it. To start the Setup Utility A Restart the computer. B Press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. page 35). Solution page 35).
Page 23: Troubleshooting (Basic)
(The power indicator blinks quickly in green.) You have forgotten the Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support password. Administrator password: • If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set •...
Page 24 D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. E Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced boot screen disappears Options Menu is displayed.
Page 25 Display The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Press Fn + F2 and adjust The screen is dark. the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases. You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when not connected.
Page 26: Hardware Diagnostics
If it appears that the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Software cannot be checked using this utility.
Page 27 Press At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Ctrl When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware compo- nents.
Page 28: The Computer
If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact Panasonic Technical Support ( If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally.
Page 29: Limited Use License Agreement
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC 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 30 Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes.
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-52AJCBDJM / CF-52BJCBZJM / CF-52AJCHDJM / CF- 52CCABXJM / CF-52DCABZJM / CF-52CCABVJM. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
Page 32 Specifications Main Specifications Model No. Battery Pack Operating Time Charging Time Clock Battery Power Consumption × × Physical Dimensions (W (including the carrying handle) Weight (including the carrying handle) Operation Environment Storage Environment Operating System Utility Programs CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive Data Reading Transfer...
Page 33 , and refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed. This computer is not compatible with MultiMediaCards. Do not insert this kind of cards.
Page 34: Limited Warranty
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
Page 35 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free 24 hour hotline at 1-800- LAPTOP5.
Page 36 No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
Page 37 GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
Page 38 MEMO...
Page 40 Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. For information about NERGY http://www.energystar.gov Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan ®...

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