OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer
Model No. CF-F8 series

Contents
Getting Started
Introduction .................................................2

Getting Started
Read Me First ..............................................3
Description of Parts .....................................11
First-time Operation .....................................13

Useful Information

Useful Information
On-screen Manual .......................................16
Handling and Maintenance .............................17
Expanding Memory ......................................21
Intel® Active Management Technology ...............23

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message .......25
Hardware Diagnostics...................................29

Appendix
Installing Windows Vista ................................32
For further information about the com-
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puter, you can refer to the on-screen LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............34
manual. Specifications ............................................36
To access the on-screen manual
Î page 16 “On-screen Manual”
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................39

For your technical support office, refer to

“LIMITED WARRANTY.”

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
 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 : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE : Useful and helpful information.
Enter : Press [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.
[start] - [Run] : Click [start], and then click [Run].
Î: Page in these Operating Instructions.

Î : Reference to the on-screen manuals.

z Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
z If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
Getting Started

z Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.
z In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.
• “Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” as “Windows” or
“Windows XP”
• “Windows Vista® Business with Service Pack 1” as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”
• “WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”
z The display modes are referred as follows. ( ) indicates the terms in [Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for
mobile] screen. To display the screen, right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties].
• Internal LCD (Notebook): The computer’s display
• External display (Monitor): External display
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• Simultaneous display (Intel (R) Dual Display Clone): The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the
external display.
• Extended Desktop: The extended working area across the internal LCD and the external display.
„ Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Corporation with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be repro-
duced in any form without the prior written permission of Panasonic Corporation.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
© Panasonic Corporation 2008
„ Disclaimer
Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Corporation assumes no liability
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for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manu-
als.
„ Trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of
the United States and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpo-
rated in the United States and/or other countries.
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Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.
InterVideo, WinDVD™, the InterVideo logo, Ulead and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel
Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.
Sonic and Roxio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic in the United States and/or other countries.
Computrace® is a registered trademark of Absolute® Software Corp.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
own companies.

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Read Me First
Models for U.S.A.
<Only for model with a “ ” mark on the bottom of the computer>
Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
quency Interference Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com- (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to (2)This device must accept any interference received, includ-
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if One Panasonic Way
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, Secaucus, NJ 07094
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 6-M-1
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does FCC Regulation Notice for modem

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cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver. 1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- On the computer is a label that contains, among other
ent from that to which the receiver is connected. information, the FCC registration number and ringer
z Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If
enced radio/TV technician for help. required, this information must be provided to the tele-

Useful Information
phone company.
Warning
2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter-
provided with this equipment. This equipment is
face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. designed to be connected to the telephone network or
Also, any changes or modifications not expressly premises wiring using a compatible modular jack
approved by the party responsible for compliance could which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instruc-
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. tions for details.
FCC RF Exposure Warning: 3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices
z This computer is provided with a PC Card slot that could which may be connected to the telephone line. Exces-
be used with wireless transmitter(s), which will be spe- sive RENs on the telephone line may result in the
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In
cifically recommended, when they become available.
most, but not all area, the sum of RENs should not

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Other third-party wireless transmitter(s) have not been exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and devices that may be connected to a line, as deter-
may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements. mined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone
<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth> company.
z This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure 4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the tele-
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. phone network, the telephone company will notify you
z This equipment must be installed and operated in in advice that temporary discontinuance of service
accordance with provided instructions and minimum may be required. But if advice notice isn’t practical, the
1.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. 5. The telephone company may take changes in its facili-
z This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
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ties, equipment, operations or procedures that could

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens
25-M-2-3 the telephone company will provide advance notice in
<Only for model with wireless LAN> order for you to make necessary modifications to
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation maintain uninterrupted service.
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. 6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the fre- or warranty information, please contact Panasonic
quency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys- 800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is
tems. causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the company may request that you disconnect the equip-
ment until the problem is resolved.
5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These
7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this
radar stations can cause interference with and /or dam-
equipment.
age this product.
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 Read Me First

8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro- “Caution : To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or
vided by the telephone company. Connection to party larger telecommunication line cord.”
lines is subject to state tariffs. “ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser
9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26
AWG ou de section supérieure.”
makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or 16-M-1
other electronic device to send any message via a Notice for the products using LCD
telephone fax machine unless such message clearly This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mer-
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each trans- cury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to
mitted page or on the first page of the transmission, environmental considerations.
the date and time it is sent and an identification of the For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
business or other entry, or other individual sending the local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance:
message and the telephone number of the sending <http://www.eiae.org/>
machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In 24-M-1
order to program this information into your fax soft- <For USA-California Only>
ware, you should refer to the manual of the Fax soft- This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
Getting Started

ware being used. which contains Perchlorate Material- special handling

10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we may apply.
recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. 38-M-1
Telephone companies report that electrical surges,
typically lightning transients, are very destructive to
customer terminal equipment connected to AC power
sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.

Safety Precautions
Useful Information

<Only for model with wireless WAN>

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are
advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines
into all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design,
manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these
precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN off, if instructed to do so by the
guidelines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy. The operation of
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cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can be affected by interference
from Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN placed close to the device. If in
doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufacturer of the device to verify that the
equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their Personal Computer or
Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN away from the pacemaker, while it is on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN before boarding an
aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft
is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots,
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chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in
potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN receives and transmits radio
frequency energy while switched on. Remember that interference can occur if it is used close to TV sets,
radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations and always switch off
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN wherever forbidden, or when you
suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless
WAN while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with Wireless WAN in an area where it could cause
personal injury to the driver or passengers. It is recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage
area while driving. Do not place the computer with Wireless WAN in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity
where an air bag may deploy. Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with Wireless WAN is
placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to
occupants of the vehicle.
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 IMPORTANT!
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating Wireless WAN operate using radio signals and
cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely
upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating
Wireless WAN must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone features are in use (e.g.
lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can make an
emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld
Computer incorporating Wireless WAN.
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Models for Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT
This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved DE MATÉRIEL
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 con-
EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS forme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité
des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les
“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equip- documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au
ment. This certification means that the equipment meets tele- matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le

Useful Information
communications network protective, operational and safety matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equip- Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est
ment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé
satisfaction. en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la confor-
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local tele- mité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
communications company. The equipment must also be dégradation du service dans certaines situations.
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The cus- Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordon-
tomer should be aware that compliance with the above condi- nées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
tions may not prevent degradation of service in some L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utili-
situations. sateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou

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Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a rep- de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de
resentative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alter- mauvais fonctionnement.
ations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques,
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est par-
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and ticulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertisse-
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected ment: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service
areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such con- d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
nections themselves, but should contact the appropriate elec- selon le cas.”
tric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.” “AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à
“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de ter-
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each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum minaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La termi-
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone naison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une
interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de touts les
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices dispositifs n’excède pas 5.”
does not exceed 5.”
IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur
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Canadian ICES-003 <Only for model with wireless LAN>

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This product (local network devices) for the band 5150-
ICES-003. 5250 MHz is only indoor usage to reduce potential for
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys-
norme NMB-003 du Canada. tems.
7-M-2 High power radars are allocated as primary users (mean-
ing they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850
<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>
MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or
Industry Canada
damage to LELAN devices.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions; 30-Ca-2-1
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
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Models for Europe

<Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer>

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, we declare that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”
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Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con-
tact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Contact and Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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Network connection.
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;
In all the countries of European Economical Area;
- Public Switched Telephony Networks

Technical Features.
The terminal equipment includes the following features;
- DTMF dialing
- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s
- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s
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Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre- Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen-
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol- les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.
lowing: En voici quelquesunes:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near 1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’une
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à
wet basement or near a swimming pool. laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) 2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter
of electric shock from lightning. un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the 3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler

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vicinity of the leak. une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this 4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les piles
explode. Check with local codes for possible special dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux
disposal instructions. règlements pertinents quant à l’élimination des piles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
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Information to the User / Informations destinées aux utilisateurs

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<Only for model with wireless LAN/wirelessWAN/Bluetooth> <Uniquement les modèles avec réseau local sans fil,
This product and your Health réseau large sans fil et/ou Bluetooth>
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre- Ce produit et votre santé
quency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emit- Ce produit, comme tout autre appareil radio, émet de l’éner-
ted by this product however is far much less than the gie radioélectrique. Toutefois, la quantité d’énergie émise par
electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like ce produit est beaucoup moins importante que l’énergie
for example mobile phones. radioélectrique émise par des appareils sans fil tels que les
Because this product operates within the guidelines found téléphones portables. L’utilisation de ce produit ne comporte
aucun risque pour le consommateur du fait que cet appareil
in radio frequency safety standards and recommenda-
opère dans les limites des directives concernant les normes
tions, we believe this product is safe for use by consum-
et les recommandations de sécurité sur les fréquences radio.

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ers. These standards and recommendations reflect the Ces normes et recommandations reflètent le consensus de
consensus of the scientific community and result from la communauté scientifique et résultent de délibérations de
deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who jurys et comités de scientifiques qui examinent et interprètent
continually review and interpret the extensive research lit- continuellement les nouveautés de la vaste littérature sur les
erature. recherches effectuées. Dans certaines situations ou environ-
In some situations or environments, the use of this prod- nements, l’utilisation de ce produit peut être restreinte par le
uct may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or propriétaire du bâtiment ou par les représentants respons-
responsible representatives of the organization. These sit- ables de l’organisation. Ces situations peuvent être les suiv-
uations may for example include: antes par exemple :
z Using this product on board of airplanes, or z A bord d’un avion, ou
z In any other environment where the risk of interference z Dans tout autre environnement où les risques d’inter-
to other devices or services is perceived or identified férence sur d’autres appareils ou services sont perçus
ou identifiables comme dangereux.
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as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of Si vous n’êtes pas sûr de la réglementation applicable à
l’utilisation d’appareils sans fil dans une organisation ou
wireless devices in a specific organization or environment
un environnement spécifique, (par exemple dans un
(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authoriza-
aéroport) nous vous invitons à demander l’autorisation
tion to use this product prior to turning on the product. d’utiliser ce produit avant sa mise en marche.
Regulatory Information Informations concernant la réglementation
We are not responsible for any radio or television interfer- Nous déclinons toute responsabilité pour toute interférence
ence caused by unauthorized modification of this product. radio ou télévision causée par des modifications non
The correction of interference caused by such unautho- autorisées apportées à ce produit. La correction d’inter-
rized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We férences causées par de telles modifications non autorisées
and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for sera la seule responsabilité de son utilisateur. Nousmêmes, les
damage or violation of government regulations that may revendeurs officiels et les distributeurs ne sommes pas respon-
arise from failing to comply with these guidelines. sable de tout dégât ou de toute violation des règlements de
26-M-1 l’État pouvant découler du non-respect de ces directives.
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Lithium Battery / Pile au lithium

Lithium Battery! Pile au lithium!
This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui per-
date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should met de sauvegarder certaines données, notamment la
only be exchanged by authorized service personnel. date et l’heure. La pile ne doit être remplacée que par un
Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or technicien qualifié.
misapplication may possibly occur. Danger ! Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de
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CD/DVD Drive Caution

CAUTION!
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THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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AVERTISSEMENT!
CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉCU-
TION DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEU-
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VENT PROVOQUER UNE EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS

DANGEREUSES.
NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE RÉPARER 12-1-1
SOIMÊME.
CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D’ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal.
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Precautions
This computer is not intended for use in medical equipment
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS including life-support systems, air traffic control systems, or other
PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAF- equipment, devices or systems that are involved with ensuring
FIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT
human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible in
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COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. PANASONIC WILL

NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF computer in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
THE FOREGOING USES.
*1
AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC
Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems Plug and the Battery Pack
when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and • This product is damaged
landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Systems • Foreign object inside this product
and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular)
• Smoke emitted
120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.
• Unusual smell emitted
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, tech-
nologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/ • Unusually hot
Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements Continuing to use this product while any of the above con-
related to aviation standards that exceed the specifica- ditions are present may result in fire or electric shock.
tions of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products. • If a malfunction occurs, immediately turn the power off and
39-E-1
unplug the AC plug, and then remove the battery pack.
Then contact your technical support office.

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 Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Envi-
Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts
ronment for a Long Period of Time
Thundering
Leaving this product where it will be exposed to extremely
Electric shock may result. high temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlight may
Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the internal
Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition may lead
Otherwise, a fire due to overheating may result. Connect- to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. which may in
ing to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC turn lead to a fire or electric shocks.
adaptor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/ Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole
charger to an AC outlet specifically approved for such use. Otherwise, heat will build up inside, possibly resulting in a fire.
Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug
the AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a
fire or electric shock.
Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools, bend,
twist, or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it tightly. Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected

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Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in fire, short circuit, or The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock.
electric shock. • If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immediately.
• Refer “Handling Cautions” (Î page 17). Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product
Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached
Electric shock may result. to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a fire.
Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug Regularly Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact
If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity, etc. Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being
may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result in a fire. dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.

Useful Information
• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth. Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour
Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long Using this product for long periods of time may have detri-
period of time. mental health effects on the eyes or hands.
Insert the AC Plug Completely Do Not Look into the CD/DVD Drive
If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheat- Looking directly at the internal laser light source may
ing or electric shock may result. result in damage to eyesight.
• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed
Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on Because the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discs
Top of this Product may break apart causing injury.
If water or other liquid spills, or if paper clips, coins, or foreign • Discs that are not round and discs that have been

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matter get inside this product, fire or electric shock may result. repaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, and
• If water spills in the keyboard, refer to page 19. If other for- so should not be used.
eign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn the Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using Headphones
power off and unplug the AC plug and remove the battery Listening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear for
pack. Then contact your technical support office. long periods of time may result in loss of hearing.
Do Not Disassemble This Product Use the Modem with a Regular Telephone Line
There are high-voltage areas inside which may give you an elec- Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise
tric shock if you should touch them. Do not touch the pins and cir- switches) of a company or business office, etc. or to a dig-
cuit boards inside, and do not allow foreign matter to enter inside. ital public phone or use in a country or area not supported
Also, remodeling or disassembly may cause a fire. by the computer may result in a fire or electric shocks.
Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable
Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small
Appendix

Other Than the One Specified, into the LAN Port

Children If the LAN port is connected to a network such as the
Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury. ones listed below, a fire or electric shock may result.
• In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor immedi- • Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or
ately. 10BASE-T
Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces • Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Telephone),
If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result- Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise
ing in an injury. switches), digital public phones, etc.)
Avoid Stacking Do Not Use with Exposing the Skin to This Product
If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result- for a Long Period of Time
Using this product with exposing the skin to the heat
ing in an injury.
source of this product or AC adaptor for a long period of
Do Not Keep This Product Wherever There is a Lot of time can cause a low-temperature burn.
Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc. z Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.
Otherwise, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock. z Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored
on the hard disk may be lost.
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 Read Me First

Precautions (Battery Pack)

Do Not Use with Any Other Product z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by
The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for recharging only when the remaining power is less than
the specified product. If it is used with a product other approx. 95% (when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled:
than the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leak- 75%) of capacity.
age, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result. z The battery pack is not charged when the computer is
first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for
Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other Than the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
Those Specified the computer, charging begins automatically.
If the battery pack is not charged using one of the speci- z Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your
fied methods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, igni- eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your
tion or rupture may result. eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical
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treatment as soon as possible.

Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It NOTE
to Excessive Heat z The battery pack may become warm during recharg-
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result. ing or normal use. This is completely normal.
z Recharging will not commence if internal temperature
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temper-
for Example)
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture ature range (0 °C to 55 °C {32 °F to 131 °F}). (Î
may result. Reference Manual “Battery Power”)
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied,
Useful Information

Do Not Insert Sharp Objects into the Battery Pack, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharg-
Expose It to Bumps or Shocks, Disassemble, or Mod- ing time varies based on the usage conditions.
ify It (Recharging takes longer than usual when the tem-
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture perature is 10 °C {50 °F} or below.)
may result. z In high-temperature environments, the battery takes
• If this product is subjected to a strong impact, stop using longer to fully recharge. In low-temperature environ-
it immediately. ments, the battery takes longer to fully recharge and
the operating time is shorter. Only use the computer
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts within the allowable temperature range.
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture z The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount
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may result. of time the computer can be run by using a particular

• Do not place the battery pack together battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and
with articles such as necklaces or hair- repeated recharging does not restore its performance,
pins when carrying or storing. the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.
z When transporting a spare battery inside a package,
Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in
Than the One Specified a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU56U) with z Always power off the computer when it is not in use.
your product. Use of battery packs other than those man- Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not
ufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.
safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).
Appendix

When the Battery Pack Has Become Degraded,

Replace It with a New One A lithium ion battery that is recy-
Continued use of a degraded battery pack may generate clable powers the product you
high levels of heat, cause a fire to start and cause the have purchased.
pack to burst or explode. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The for information on how to recycle
battery pack may no longer function properly if the this battery.
contacts are dirty or damaged.
z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to L’appareil que vous vous êtes
become wet. procuré est alimenté par une bat-
z If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of terie au lithium-ion.
time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the Pour des renseignements sur le
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes recyclage de la batterie, veuillez
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place. composer le 1-800-8-BATTERY.
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Description of Parts

C
J

Getting Started
E
F K
L
G
M
H N

I O

A :Speakers I : CD/DVD Drive Power/Open Switch

Useful Information
B :Function Key • Slide the switch to the right to open the disc cover.
• Slide the switch to the left to turn on/off the drive power.
Î Reference Manual “Key Combinations” CD/DVD Drive Indicator
C :Keyboard • Off: Drive power is off.
D :LED Indicator • Green: Drive power is on, but the drive is not accessed.
: SD/SDHC Memory Card status • Blinking green: Drive power is on, and the drive is
being accessed.
: Caps lock
J : LCD
: Numeric key (NumLk) K :Security Lock
: Scroll lock (ScrLk) You can connect a Kensington cable. Refer to the instruc-
tion manual of the cable. The security lock and cable is a
: Hard disk drive status
theft prevention device. Panasonic Corporation will bear

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ECO : Economy Mode (ECO) status no responsibility in the event of theft.
Î Reference Manual “Battery Power” L : Modem Port
: Battery status Be sure to use the included modem telephone cable.
Î Reference Manual “Battery Power” Î Reference Manual “Modem”
E : Power Switch M :LAN Port
Î page 14 If the Mini Port Replicator is connected to the computer,
Power Indicator connect the LAN cable to the LAN port on the Mini Port
• Off: Power off/Hibernation Replicator. You cannot use the LAN port on the computer.
• Green: Power on
• Blinking green: Standby Î Reference Manual “LAN”
F : Wireless Switch N :External Display Port
Switch the wireless devices to on (right side) or to off Connect the cable of external display. When the mini
(left side). port replicator is connected, the connector for the mini
Appendix

<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth> port replicator can also be used. Note that only up to 2
displays including the internal LCD can be displayed.
Î Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wire- Î Reference Manual “External Display”
less Communication”
O :USB Ports
G :Latch
When closing the display, press down firmly from Î Reference Manual “USB Devices”
above until the latch is firmly closed (locked).
H :CD/DVD Drive
Î Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”
CAUTION
When closing the disc
cover, press down the cen-
ter of the disc cover (posi-
tion indicated “CLOSE”) to
ensure that the cover is
locked.

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 Description of Parts

I
A

B
J
EXT. C
D
E K
F
G
H
Getting Started

M
N

O
Useful Information

A :Bluetooth Antenna G :SD Memory Card Slot

<Only for model with Bluetooth> Î Reference Manual “SD/SDHC Memory Card”
Î Reference Manual “Bluetooth” H :PC Card Slot
B :DC-IN Jack Î Reference Manual “PC Cards”
C :Mini Port Replicator Connector
I : Î Wireless LAN Antenna
Connect the Mini Port Replicator (optional).
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Î Reference Manual “Mini Port Replicator”
Î Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
D :Ventilation Hole J : Touch Pad
E : Microphone Jack
Î Reference Manual “Using the Touch Pad”
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A condenser microphone can be used. If other types of micro-

phones are used, audio input may not be possible, or malfunc- K :Carrying Handle
tions may occur. L : Battery Latches
• When recording in stereo using a stereo microphone: Click Î page 13
[start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Control Panel] and M :Battery Pack
select [Microphone], and then select [No Filtering] in [Micro- Î page 13
phone Enhancements].
• When using a monaural microphone with a 2-terminal plug: Î Reference Manual “Battery Power”
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Control Panel] N :Emergency Hole
and select [Microphone], and then select [Voice Recording] in
[Microphone Enhancements]. Otherwise only audio on the left Î Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”
track will be heard when recorded in stereo. O :RAM Module Slot
F : Headphone Jack Î page 21
You can connect headphones or amplified speakers.
Appendix

When they are connected, audio from the internal

speakers is not heard.

<Only for model with wireless WAN>

Wireless WAN Antenna

SIM Card Slot

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First-time Operation
„ Preparation
A Check and identify the supplied accessories.
If you do not find the described accessories, contact your technical support office.
• AC Adaptor . . . . 1 • AC Cord . . . . . . 1 • Battery Pack . . .1 • Modem Telephone
Cable . . . . . . . . . 1

Model No: CF-AA6503A Model No: CF-VZSU56U

• Operating Instructions (This book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
• Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows Vista® Business SP 1 . .1

B Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging
(Î page 34).

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1 1 Insert the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it so that the
left and right dents (A) on the new battery pack match the projections (B) of the
computer.
In case that the dents does not match the projections of the computer, detach the
battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly to avoid floating.
z To remove
A A
Slide both the left and right latches to the
unlocked position, and push out the bat-

Useful Information
tery pack in parallel with the computer.

Battery
Latches
CAUTION
z Make sure the latches are securely locked. Otherwise the battery pack may fall

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when you carry the computer.
z Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack and the computer. Doing so can
make the terminals dirty or damaged, and may cause malfunction of the battery
pack and the computer.

2 2 Open the display.

A Pull the carrying handle forward.
3 B Press and hold the latch (C) located at the front.
C Lift open the display.
2 Store the carrying handle, after you open the display.
Appendix

1 CAUTION
z Do not open the display wider than necessary (140° or more), and do not apply
excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the computer holding the
C
edge of the LCD segment.

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 First-time Operation

3 3 Connect your computer to a power outlet.

The battery charging starts automatically.
CAUTION
z Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to
on until the first-time operation procedure is completed.
z When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device
except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
z Handling the AC adaptor
• Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder
and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt-
ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the bat-
tery pack alone.
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4 4 Turn on the computer.

Slide and hold the power switch for approximately one second until the
power indicator lights.
CAUTION
z Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.
z The computer will forcibly be turned off if you slide and hold the power switch for
four seconds or longer.
z Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on
Useful Information

the computer again.

z Do not perform the following operation until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch
• Touching the keyboard or touch pad
• Closing the display
z Do not change the Setup Utility until completing step 5. If you do so, Windows
setup may not operate properly.

5 Setup Windows.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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z The computer will restart after the setup is complete.

To go to the next step, wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turned
off.
CAUTION
z Do not turn off the computer until completing the first-time operation procedure.
z When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to the
next step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait
until the screen changes.

6 Create a new account.

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].
Appendix

CAUTION
z Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Windows
operation system. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.

7 Change the internal CD/DVD drive letter if necessary.

Î Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”

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 NOTE
z Regarding Windows XP
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. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
z Windows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required,
contact your technical support office.
z If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed
Select (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center reg-
ularly gives you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the
computer. However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.
z PC Information Viewer
This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume for
each record is 1024 bytes.

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This information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are
never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.
To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information
history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK].
When you disable the function, information on how to use the hard disk of PC Information Popup is not displayed.
(Î Reference Manual “Check the Computer’s Usage Status” and “PC Information Popup”)
z If you hear the sounds from CD/DVD drive
In the following situations, the sounds from the CD/DVD drive can be heard.
• Immediately after the CD/DVD drive is turned on
• Just after turning on the computer with [Optical Drive Power] set to [On] in the Setup Utility

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• When a CD or DVD is playing
The sounds you hear are normal operating sounds created by the motor in the CD/DVD drive operating; it is not a
malfunction.
z To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase. (When AC adaptor
is connected)
• The screen automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
• The computer automatically enters standby*1 after 20 minutes of inactivity.
*1 Refer to Reference Manual “Standby or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from standby.
z Power consumption in each mode is as follows. (When AC adaptor is connected)
• When the screen is off Approx. 10 W

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• In standby Approx. 2.2 W
• The battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off Approx. 0.9 W
z Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the battery pack is fully
charged, the battery will be fully discharged in the following period of time:
• In standby: Approx. 3 days (If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled: 2days)*2
• In hibernation: Approx.1.5 months (If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled: 3days)*2
• When power is off: Approx. 1.5 months (If “Power On by wired LAN” is enabled: 3days)
*2
If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is disabled, the period of time will become slightly longer.
If “Wake Up from wireless LAN” is enabled, the period of time will become shorter.
z When the CD/DVD drive power is turned off, the message “The ‘Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller’ device
can now be safely removed from the system” will appear, but the CD/DVD drive is an internal device, so it cannot
be removed.
Appendix

„ When Starting Up/Shutting Down

z Do not do the following
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch
• Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse
• Closing the display

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 On-screen Manual
You can access the following manuals on the computer screen after completing the “First-time Operation”.
When you access the on-screen manual for the first time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be dis-
played. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed.

„ Reference Manual

The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.

To access the Reference Manual:

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference manual].

Contents
z Read Me First z PC Cards z Bluetooth
z Using the Touch Pad z SD/SDHC Memory Card z Setup Utility
z Key Combinations z Mini Port Replicator z Icon Enlarger
Getting Started

z Battery Power z External Display z Loupe Utility

z Computing on the Road z USB Devices z Troubleshooting (Advanced)
z Standby or Hibernation Functions z Modem z Check the Computer’s Usage Sta-
z Security Measures z LAN tus
z CD/DVD Drive z Disabling/Enabling Wireless Com- z PC Information Popup
z WinDVD munication z Protecting Your Computer from
z Roxio Creator LJB z Wireless LAN Viruses
z Technical Information
Useful Information

„ Important Tips

The Important Tips will provide you with the helpful information about the battery. Read to use the battery pack in the
optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.

To access the Important Tips:

Double-click on the desktop.

z Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
Troubleshooting

„ Hard Disk Handling

The Hard Disk Handling will provide you with the helpful information on how to use the hard disk.

To access the Hard Disk Handling:

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling].
NOTE
z When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure to update.
See http://www.adobe.com/ for the latest version of Adobe Reader.
Appendix

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Handling and Maintenance
Operation Environment
z Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright. If the computer is exposed to an
extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable.
z Temperature: Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Storage: -20°C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: Operation: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Storage: 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, using for a long time in an extreme environment will result in
the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.
• Be sure to use the computer in an environment with sufficient heat ventilation.
- Avoid using the computer on a highly heat retentive surfaces (e.g., rubber pads and blankets). If possible, use
the computer on surfaces that can dissipate heat, such as a steel desk.
- Do not cover the computer with towels, keyboard covers, etc., as this prevents heat dissipation.
- When using the computer, always keep the display open. (Note, however, that closing the display while the com-

Getting Started
puter is in use does not cause generation of heat, ignition, or other malfunctions.)
z Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.
• Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.
• Near magnets or in magnetic fields.
• In extremely high or low temperature.
z As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.

Handling Cautions
This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the hard disk drive, but no warranty is provided against

Useful Information
any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when handling the computer.
z Note for the carrying handle
• Do not pull out and push the carrying handle when using the computer.
• When you store the carrying handle, take care you do not nip your finger between the handle and computer or at
both handle edges.
z When carrying the computer:
• Turn off the computer.
• Remove all external devices, cables, cards
and other protruding things.
• Remove a disc in the CD/DVD drive.
• Do not drop or hit the computer against solid
objects.

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• Do not leave the display open.
• Do not pick up or hold the computer by the
display part.
• Make sure the display is firmly closed when you carry (A) (B)
the computer with the handle.
z When you carry the AC adaptor with the code rolled up,
roll it up as shown in (A).
Do not roll up the code in the opposite direction or crossed
direction as shown in (B).
• Be sure not to roll up the cord around the AC adaptor in use.
• Pull out the AC code. Also, do not roll up the AC code.
z When you board an airplane, take the computer with you
and never put it in your checked luggage. When using the computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.
Appendix

z When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.
z This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the illus-
tration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these areas.
z The touch pad is designed to be used with a finger tip. Do not place any object on its sur-
face and do not press down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave
marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).
z Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touch pad. The cursor
may not work correctly.
z If the computer is being carried in a soft bag with the battery pack removed, avoid undue pressure
on the body of the computer in a crowded place, etc., as this may result in damage to the LCD.
„ When the battery indicator does not light on
The AC adaptor’s protection function may be working when the battery indicator does not light on even with the correct
connection between the AC adaptor and the battery pack.
z Pull out the AC code and wait for more than 1 minute to reconnect the AC code.
z If the problem persists, contact your technical support office.

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 Handling and Maintenance

„ If the computer becomes warm during usage

z Check the following
• If you are not using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN off.
• If the computer becomes warm while the screen saver is displayed, set the screen saver to [Windows XP]. Screen
savers that use 3-D images or other complex images increase the CPU utilization rate.
• Use recommended RAM module products. Non-recommended RAM modules may not operate properly, and may
cause damage to your computer.

z Double-click on the desktop and click [High speed], then click [OK].
• When you set [High speed], rotation of the cooling fan speeds up and the computer can be cooled down. Note that
the battery operating time will be shorter.
• When you do not frequently use CPU or the rotation noise of the fan bothers you, set [Standard] or [Low speed] as
necessary.
Getting Started

„ When using peripheral devices

Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction
manuals of the peripheral devices.
z Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications.
z Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.
z If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.
z If screws are included, fasten them securely.

„ Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth
Useful Information

<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth>

z Before using wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.

<Only for model that supports TPM>

„ Computrace® Software
Computrace® software tracks your stolen computer.
z Computrace® software is not included or installed in this computer.
z Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.
z Refer to the following URL for Computrace® software for installation and available service regions. Note that this
service is only available in certain regions.
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http://www.absolute.com

Maintenance
To clean the LCD panel and touch pad
Wipe lightly with a gauze or other dry, soft cloth.

To clean areas other than the LCD panel and touch pad
Wet a soft cloth with water or a diluted kitchen cleanser (neutral), wring the cloth out thoroughly, and wipe the dirty area
gently. Using a detergent other than a neutral kitchen cleanser (e.g., a weak alkali cleanser) may adversely affect
painted surfaces.
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CAUTION
z Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc.
Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to
the surface.
z Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause
malfunction or damage.

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When Using the Computer with a Reduced Screen Resolution
When setting the screen resolution to a resolution below the LCD’s resolution, e.g. 1024 × 768 pixels, the images
appearing on the screen will be stretched. As a result, the characters displayed may appear blurred. This is normal, and
not indicative of a malfunction.

To display large characters with no blurring

Try the following steps while keeping the LCD in its resolution (1280 × 800).
z To display enlarged font sizes in applications such as Internet Explorer:
Use the display enlargement function provided by the specific software application.
z To display enlarged desktop icons, title bar and cursor or magnify the specific part of the screen:
Use “Icon Enlarger” or “Loupe Utility”.

If You Spill Water on the Keyboard

Getting Started
Note that repairs resulting from liquids being spilled on the computer are not free of charge, and not covered by war-
ranty.
The keyboard on this computer incorporate a drain system (a moisture protection mechanism) that minimizes the
amount of liquid reaching the inside of the computer even if water is spilled on the keyboard.
Any water that comes in contact with the keyboard is drained off through holes in the bottom of the computer, so that vir-
tually no water is left inside the computer. However, this is not a guarantee against damage to the hard disk or other
internal parts, or against the loss or deletion of data.
The drain system is incorporated into only the keyboard. It does not apply to any other components.

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z If you spill water or any other liquid on the keyboard, even a small amount, be sure to perform the following steps.
Failure to perform these steps may result in damage to the computer. The drain system will not provide complete
protection against water entering the computer.
1 Immediately turn off the computer, and remove the AC adaptor.
2 Wipe any water droplets off of the top of the keyboard using a
soft, dry cloth.

Troubleshooting
3 Slowly lift up the computer, keeping it level,
and wipe any water coming out of the holes
on the bottom using a soft, dry cloth.
If the computer is tilted during this step, liquid may seep
inside the computer resulting in damage.
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4 Keeping the computer level, move

the computer to a dry place.
If the computer is placed back on the wet
surface, water may seep inside the computer
from the bottom.

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 Handling and Maintenance

5 Insert the tip of a ball-point pen or other object into the emer-
gency hole on the bottom of the computer, and move it in the
direction of the arrow to open the disc cover.
The computer should be kept level, without tilting, while the disc cover is being
opened. Move the computer to the edge of the desk or table to perform this oper-
ation.
6 Check to see whether there is any water inside the CD/DVD drive.
If there is water inside, wipe it using a soft, dry cloth.
7 Remove the battery pack.
8 Be sure to contact your technical support office to have the computer checked for any
malfunctions.
Getting Started
Useful Information
Troubleshooting
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Expanding Memory
Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result
in computer failure.
RAM module specifications:
DDR2 SDRAM, 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, PC2-5300
CAUTION
z Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. Non-recommended RAM
modules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer. Some non-recommended RAM mod-
ules may overheat, causing the cover to warp. Refer to various sources for recommended RAM module.
z RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity. There are cases where static electricity generated by the
human body has adversely affected such RAM modules. When inserting or removing a RAM module, do not touch
the terminals or internal components, insert objects other than the module, or allow foreign particles to enter. Doing
so has been known to cause damage, fire or electric shock.
z Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility whatsoever for failures or damage caused by the use of non-rec-
ommended RAM modules, or by incorrect installation or removal of such RAM modules. Before installing a RAM

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module, confirm the product type and the correct installation method.

Preparation
A Turn off your computer.
• Do not use the standby or hibernation.
B Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery pack.
C Remove the screw (A) and the cover on the bottom of the computer.
• Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw.

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Inserting the RAM Module

1 Place the RAM module lightly in parallel with the RAM module slot so that the notch (B)
of the RAM module and the protrusion (C) of the RAM module slot is in the same direc-
tion.
z The gold terminals are visible at this point.
z RAM module is at an angle of 20° - 30° with the horizontal line. Appendix

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 Expanding Memory

2 Insert the RAM module parallel to the slot firmly until the gold
terminals are invisible.
z If it is hard to insert the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the mod-
ule’s direction.

3 Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D)
lock into place.
z When pressing down the module, the right and left hooks will open slightly and
will return after locking.
z If it is hard to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the
Getting Started

module’s direction.

4 Set the cover and battery pack back.

NOTE
z If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of this computer’s memory and RAM module memory is dis-
played on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility.
If the RAM module is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again.
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Removing the RAM Module

1 Carefully open the left and right hooks (E).

The RAM module will be raised.
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2 Carefully remove the RAM module from the slot.

3 Set the cover and battery pack back.

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Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
<Only for model with AMT>
Intel® AMT offers the operational management function and security function through network.

Setting AMT configuration

1 Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
2 If the Supervisor Password is not set, select the [Security] menu, then set Supervisor
Password.
3 Select the [Security] menu, and select [AMT Configuration], and press Enter.
4 Select [Intel(R) AMT] and press Enter.

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5 Select [Enabled] and press Enter.
6 Select [Intel(R) ME Setup Prompt] and press Enter.
7 Select [Enabled] and press Enter.
8 Press Esc.

If you do not use the Supervisor Password, clear the Supervisor Password following steps.
A Select [Set Supervisor Password], and press Enter.

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B Enter the Current Password, and press Enter.
C Press Enter when the [Create New Password] display is shown.
D Press Enter when the [Confirm New Password] display is shown.

9 Press F10.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
The computer will restart.

The following procedures are example. It is different according to your environment. Contact your technical sup-
port office.

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A Press Ctrl + P when [Press <CTRL - P> to enter Intel(R) ME Setup] is shown after the [Panasonic] boot
screen disappears.
B Enter “admin” in [Intel(R) ME Password], and press Enter.
C Enter the New Password in [Intel(R) ME New Password] to change the password, and press Enter.
At confirmation massage, enter the password, and press Enter.
Write down new password to remember you password.
The password has the limitation (Î bellow).
D Select [Intel(R) ME Configuration], and press Enter.
At the confirmation message, press Y.
E Setup the items if necessary.
Confirm your system administrator about the setup items.
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F Select [Return to Previous Menu] after setup is complete.

Follow the on-screen instructions.
The computer will restart.
CAUTION
z You can use the following characters to set Intel(R) ME Password.
• Minimum of 8 and maximum of 32 characters are used.
• 1 or more numeric characters are included.
• 1 or more special characters (example: “!” “$”) are included (only characters that can be displayed with the US
keyboard).
• Capital letters and small letters are mixed.

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 Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)

Installing the driver

1 Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\amt\MEI\setup.exe”, then click [OK].

Follow the on-screen instructions.
2 If [SOL/IDE-R] is set to [Enabled] in the INTEL(R) AMT CONFIGURATION, click [start] -
[Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\amt\LMS_SOL\setup.exe”, then click [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Resetting AMT configuration

1 Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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2 If the Supervisor Password is not set, select the [Security] menu, then set Supervisor
Password.
3 Select the [Security] menu, and select [AMT Configuration], and press Enter.
4 Select [Intel(R) AMT] and press Enter.
5 Select [Disabled] and press Enter.
6 Press Esc.
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7 Select the [Exit] menu, and select [Save Current Values], and press Enter.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
8 Select the [Security] menu, and select [AMT Configuration], and press Enter.
9 Select [Reset AMT Configuration] and press Enter.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
The computer will restart.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
10 Press Y when the “Continue with unconfiguration” message will appear.
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Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message
Troubleshooting (Basic)
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
your technical support office. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (Î Reference
Manual “Check the Computer’s Usage Status”).
„ Starting Up and Standby and Hibernation Mode
The computer does not z Connect the AC adaptor.
power on/ z Insert a fully charged battery.
The power indicator or bat- z Remove the battery pack and the AC adaptor, then connect them again.
z If an additional RAM module has been inserted, remove the RAM module and check to
tery indicator is not lit. see if the RAM module is the recommended one.
z When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent overheating of
the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the power on again. If the com-
puter does not power on even after cooling down, contact your technical support office.

Getting Started
Windows does not start up. z Remove all peripheral devices (e.g. USB memory).
z If an additional RAM module has been inserted, remove the RAM module and check to
see if the RAM module is the recommended one.
z If the power indicator is lit, slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to turn off,
then turn on again.
z Using the following procedure, start up in Safe Mode, and check the error details.
A Turn on the computer, and when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears (after enter-
ing the password*1 if one is set) hold down F8.
B Release your finger when [Windows Advanced Options Menu] is displayed, and with
Ï or Ð, select [Safe Mode], then press Enter.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.
*1
Supervisor Password or User Password set with the Setup Utility
z Press F9 in the Setup Utility (Î page 28 “To start the Setup Utility”) to return the Setup
Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and
make the settings again.
Cannot boot from internal z Make sure that the bootable CD/DVD is set properly.
CD/DVD drive. z Start the Setup Utility, and confirm the following settings.
• [Optical Drive] is set to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu.
• [Optical Drive Power] is set to [On] in the [Main] menu.
• [Boot Option #1] is set to [CD/DVD Drive] in the [Boot] menu.
z When an external CD/DVD drive is connected, you cannot boot from the internal CD/

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DVD drive.
You have forgotten the z Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact your technical support office.
password. z Administrator password:
• If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set the
disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and set a
new password.
• If you do not have a password reset disk, reinstall (Î Supplementary Instructions for
Windows XP) and set up Windows, and then set a new password.
“Remove disks or other z A floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive and it does not contain system startup informa-
media. Press any key to tion. Remove the floppy disk and press any key.
restart” or a similar mes- z This message may appear with some devices connected to the USB port. Remove the
device or set [Legacy USB Support] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
sage appears. z If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Perform the rein-
stallation and return the hard disk to its condition at the time of purchase. (Î Supplementary
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Instructions for Windows XP) If the problem persists even after the reinstallation, contact
your technical support office.
[Executing Battery Recali- z The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. To
bration] screen appears. start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on.
The computer will not auto- z If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, perform access point settings.
matically enter standby/ (Î Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”)
hibernation.
z If you do not use wireless LAN function, turn off wireless LAN function. (Î Refer-
ence Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication”)
z Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard disk.
When logging on (e.g., z Perform the following steps to change the audio settings to prevent audio output.
resuming the computer), A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices] - [Sounds and
audio is distorted. Audio Devices], and click [Sounds].
B Set [Windows Logon] and [Windows Logoff] to [(None)].

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 Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message

„ Starting Up and Standby and Hibernation Mode

Cannot resume. z One of the following operations may have been carried out.
• In standby mode, the AC adaptor or battery pack was disconnected, or a peripheral
was connected or disconnected.
• The power switch was slid for four seconds or longer to forcibly turn off the computer.
Slide the power switch to turn on the computer. Data not saved will be lost.
Other startup problems. z Check to see if there was a disk error.
A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display.
B Click [start] - [My Computer] and right-click [Local Disk (C:)], and click [Properties].
C Click [Tools] - [Check Now].
• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start].
z Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. (Î page 25 “Windows
does not start up”.)
„ Shutting Down
Getting Started

Windows does not shut z Remove all peripheral devices.

down. z Wait one or two minutes. It is not a malfunction.

„ Password
Even after entering the pass- z If lights up, press NumLk to disable the ten-key mode, and then input.
word, a message appears
requesting to type it again. z If lights up, press Caps Lock to disable the Caps Lock mode, and then input.

„ Display
Useful Information

When the screen becomes z When you set [Intel video driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Tech-
black for a moment. nology)] of Power Saving Utility to [Enabled], if you do the following operations, the screen
becomes black for a moment, but this is not a malfunction. You can use it.
• Adjust the brightness of the screen with Fn + F1 / Fn + F2.
• Remove and insert the AC adaptor.
While you are using motion video playback software, benchmark software for graphic, if
error screen is displayed or application software does not function normally, set [Intel video
driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology)] to [Disable].
No display. z The external display is selected. Press Fn + F3 to switch the display. Wait until the dis-
play has been switched completely before pressing Fn + F3 again.
z The display is turned off by the power-saving function. To resume, do not press the direct
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selection keys, but press any other key like Ctrl.

z The computer entered standby or hibernation by the power-saving function. To resume,
slide the power switch.
z The screen may become darker. Press Fn + F2 to make the screen brighter.
The screen is disordered. z Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the computer.
z The refresh rate of the internal LCD may be 40 hertz. Change the refresh rate of the internal LCD.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) GMA Driver
for Mobile].
B Click [Display Settings].
C If [Refresh Rate] of the Notebook is [40 Hertz], change to [60 Hertz] and click [OK].
The external display does z If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor-
not work normally. mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.
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„ Battery
The battery indicator is z The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).
lights red. z Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If
you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After
replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on again.

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„ Battery
The battery indicator is z If blinking red:
blinking. Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and dis-
connect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact your
technical support office. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective.
z If blinking orange:
• Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the bat-
tery pack is outside the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Your computer
can be used normally in this state. Once the range requirement is satisfied, charging
begins automatically.
• Software applications and peripheral devices (USB devices, etc.) are consuming too
much power. Exit the software applications currently running, and remove all peripher-
als. Once the range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.
The battery indicator is z The battery is recharging.
flashing. If [Battery Charging Indicator] in [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Flashing], the
indicator will alternately become lighter and darker.

Getting Started
„ Touch Pad
The cursor does not work. z When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.
z Restart the computer by using the keyboard.
Press , U, and R to select [Restart].
z If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” (Î below).
Cannot input using the z Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.
touch pad. z The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad. Check your mouse’s operating instructions.

Useful Information
„ Reference Manual
The Reference Manual is not z Install Adobe Reader.
displayed. A Log on to Windows as an administrator.
B Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\reader\setup.exe”, then click [OK].
C Follow the on-screen instructions.

„ Others
No response. z Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application that
is not responding.
z An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another
window. Press Alt+Tab to check.

Troubleshooting
z Slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer, and then slide
the power switch to turn it on. If the application program does not work normally, uninstall and
reinstall the program. To uninstall, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
The computer does not rec- z Restart the computer.
ognize the CD/DVD drive. After the computer restarts, it may recognize a CD/DVD drive.

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 Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message

Error Code/Message
Follow the instructions below when an error code or message appears. If the problem persists or if the error code/mes-
sage displayed is not shown here, contact your technical support office.

Error Code/Message Solution

Bad System CMOS An error has occurred in the memory of system settings. This occurs when the memory con-
System CMOS tent is changed by an unexpected program operation, etc.
Checksum Error z Start the Setup Utility and return the settings to the default values, and then change the set-
tings as necessary.
z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact your tech-
nical support office.
Invalid Year. System The date and time settings are not correct.
date restored to 01/01/ z Start the Setup Utility and set the correct date and time.
Getting Started

2008 z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact your tech-
nical support office.
Error The hard disk access is prohibited.
Hard disk access is z Start the Setup Utility and select [Disabled] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu.
prohibited by "Hard
Disk Lock". Please
enter the Setup Utility
and change the
values correctly to
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permit access.
Press <F2> to enter z Write down the error details and press F2 or Del to start the Setup Utility. Change the settings if nec-
setup essary.
Reboot and Select The operating system is not installed in the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are going to boot from.
proper Boot device or z If using a floppy disk, change the disk to the one you can use for boot.
Insert Boot Media in z If using the hard disk, check if the hard disk is recognized in [Information] menu of the Setup
selected Boot device Utility. If the hard disk is recognized, perform the reinstallation (Î Supplementary Instructions
and press a key for Windows XP). If not, contact your technical support office.
z If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [Legacy USB Support]
Disk error to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Press any key to
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restart
Extended RAM z The RAM module is not inserted correctly. Turn off the computer, and confirm that the RAM
Module Failed module conforms to the recommended module, and reinsert it.
Standard RAM Failed z Contact your technical support office.
FAN ERROR z The cooling fan does not work correctly. Contact your technical support office.

„ To start the Setup Utility

A Restart the computer.
B Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
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Hardware Diagnostics
If 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 your technical support office.
Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility
Hardware below can be checked using this utility. (Software cannot be checked.)
z CPU
z Memory
z Hard Disk
z CD/DVD Drive
z Video Controller
z Sound*1
z Modem
z LAN
z Wireless LAN*2

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z Bluetooth*3
z USB
z PC Card Controller
z SD Card Controller
z Keyboard
z Touch Pad
*1
When the PC-Diagnostic Utility is running, a loud beep will sound, so do not use headphones at this time. (The beep will not
sound if mute is using Windows.)
*2 Only for model with wireless LAN
*3 Only for model with Bluetooth

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z When the video diagnostic check is running, the display may be distorted, and when the audio diagnostic check is
running, sounds may be generated from the speakers. These are not malfunctions.

Regarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility

NOTE
z Only for the hard disk, keyboard and touch pad, you can select standard diagnostic check or extended diagnostic
check.
When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will run the standard diagnostic check.
z We recommend that you use the touch pad for operations. When not using the touch pad, you can operate using the
internal keyboard instead. Note, however, that the touch pad and internal keyboard may not function temporarily dur-

Troubleshooting
ing diagnostic check. If this happens, wait for a moment before operating them.
Operations Touch pad operations Internal keyboard operations
Select icon Place the cursor above the icon Press Space and then press Î Í Ï Ð
( (close) cannot be selected).
Click the icon Tap or click (right click cannot be used) Press Space above the icon.
Complete the PC- Diagnos- Click (close) Press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
tic Utility and then restart
the computer
z If the touch pad does not operate properly, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the computer, or slide the power switch
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 Hardware Diagnostics

Running the Diagnostic Check

Run this utility using the default settings in the Setup Utility.
If the Setup Utility or other settings will not allow a hardware to be executed, the hardware icon will be displayed in gray.
1 Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switch.
During the diagnostic check, do not remove the AC adaptor, or attach any peripheral devices.
2 Turn on or restart the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
z If you are using the computer after changing the settings from the status at the time of purchase, we recom-
mend that you make a note of the settings that are changed.
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3 Press F9.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
4 Select the [Main] menu, then select [Optical Drive Power] and press Enter.
5 Select [On] and press Enter.
6 Press F10.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
The computer will restart.
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7 While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold Ctrl + F7 until “Please Wait”
appears at the bottom of the display.
When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components.
z If the password is requested, enter the password.
z The touch pad and the internal keyboard cannot be used until alternating blue and yellow colors are displayed
on the left side of the hardware icon (A).
z By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:
• : Start the diagnostic check from the beginning
A
• : Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )
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• : Display help (click the screen or press Space to return to the original diagnostic check screen)
z You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon (A).
• Aqua: Not running diagnostic check
• Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors differs depend-
ing on the type of diagnostic check currently running.
During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process is complete.
• Green: No problems discovered
• Red: Problems discovered
NOTE
z Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component,
or run an extended diagnostic check on the hard disk, keyboard and touch pad (You do not need to
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perform the extended diagnostic check for the keyboard and touch pad in normal use.). The
extended diagnostic check on the hard disk is more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time
to run. B
A Click to stop the diagnostic check. e.g. hard disk
B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).
When running a check on the hard disk, keyboard or touch pad, clicking the icon once will turn on
the extended diagnostic check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the
icon will be displayed in gray (D).
C
C Click to start the diagnostic check.

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8 When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results.
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 your
technical support office.
If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is
operating normally. Continue using the computer as it is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall
the software. (Î Supplementary Instructions for Windows XP)
NOTE
z If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check
Result TEST FAILED” is displayed:
Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST
FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.

9 After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press Ctrl + Alt + Del to

Getting Started
restart the computer.
NOTE
z When you set [Optical Drive Power] to [On] in the [Main] menu of Setup Utility, you will hear operation sound from
CD/DVD drive soon after the computer starts the startup procedure. To avoid the sound when the computer is start-
ing up, set [Optical Drive Power] to [Off].

Useful Information
Troubleshooting
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 Installing Windows Vista
When you install Windows Vista, the hard disk data will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.

CAUTION
Do not delete the recovery partition on the hard disk when using
Windows Vista. Hard disk
This partition contains data to help recover your system. Recovery partition
The disk space in the partition is not available to store data. (approximately 2 GB)
Area usable by Windows Vista

NOTE
z This computer is provided the license of Windows Vista Business which includes the right to downgrade to Windows
XP Professional.
Getting Started

z To correctly operate “First-time operation for Windows Vista” (ÎStep 16), please download the Operating Instruc-
tions for the Windows Vista model before installation.
Preparation
z Prepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista (included).
z Remove all peripherals.
z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.
NOTE
z Even if reinstallation is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.
Useful Information

1 Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
2 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
3 Select the [Main] menu, then select [Optical Drive Power] and press Enter.
4 Select [On] and press Enter.
5 Press F10.
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At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

The computer will restart.
6 Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
7 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista into the CD/DVD drive.
8 Select the [Exit] menu, then select [MATSHITADVD-XXX XXXXXX] in [Boot Override].
9 Press Enter.
The computer will restart.
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10 Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears.
11 Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].
12 Select the settings and click [Next].
z [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.]
You will have a single partition.
z [Reinstall Windows to the operating system partition.]
You can keep the partition structure.
This option is only available when using Windows Vista.
13 At the confirmation message, click [YES].
Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 40 minutes.)

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z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise reinstallation may become
unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.
14 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then click [OK] to turn off the computer.
15 Turn on the computer.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
16 Perform the first-time operation for Windows Vista.
17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
18 Perform Windows Update.
„ Information about Windows Vista
To download the Operating Instructions for Windows Vista model

Getting Started
Select your model and download the Operating Instructions from the following web site:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/cgi-bin/itn/toughbook/dl01.cgi

The information about Windows Vista on the Panasonic personal computer

Visit the following web site:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pc/itn/support/vistaxpdwg1.html

Useful Information
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 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.
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 intended
results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.

LICENSE
A. Panasonic Corporation hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use
the Programs in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You acknowledge that you are
receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no
title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, con-
cepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related documentation, all of which
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title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.
B. You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs.
C. You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs. You may not distrib-
ute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or other-
wise, without the prior written consent of Panasonic Corporation.
D. You may not copy or reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the Programs or related documentation for
any purpose, except that you may make one (1) copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your
use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You shall not modify, or
attempt to modify, the Programs.
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E. You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single
Product which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party. At the time of such a transfer, you must also
transfer all copies, whether in printed or machine readable form, of every Program, and the related documentation,
to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred.
F. You may not remove any copyright, trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you
must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program.

YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY TRACE
THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
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YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, ALTER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE.

IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PER-
MITTED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

TERM
This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminated. You may terminate
this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all cop-
ies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions thereof
set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein. Upon any
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such termination, you agree to destroy, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all cop-
ies thereof in any form.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND
BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATE-
MENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT,
ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MAT-
TER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

About Intel® software products

The enclosed software products and documentation were developed at private expense, and are provided with
“RESTRICTED RIGHTS.” Use, duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set forth in
FAR 52.227-14 and DFARS 252.227-7013 et. seq. or its successor. The use of this product by the government
constitutes acknowledgment of Intel’s proprietary rights in the product.

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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
cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et
conditions des présentes.

Panasonic Corporation a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par les présentes. Vous
assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour obtenir les résultats
escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.

Licence
A. Panasonic Corporation vous octroie par les présentes le droit et la licence personnels, non cessibles et non
exclusifs d’utiliser les Logiciels conformément aux termes, clauses et conditions de ce contrat. Vous reconnaissez
ne recevoir qu’un droit limité d’utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous vous engagez à
n’obtenir aucun droit de titre, propriété ni aucun autre droit vis-à-vis des Logiciels et de la documentation les

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accompagnant ni vis-à-vis des algorithmes, concepts, dessins, configurations et idées représentés par ou
incorporés dans les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant, dont les titres, propriété et droits resteront tous
à Panasonic Corporation ou à leurs propriétaires.
B. Vous ne pouvez utiliser les Logiciels que sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.
C. Vous et vos employés ou agents êtes requis de protéger la confidentialité des Logiciels. Vous ne pouvez ni
distribuer ni mettre les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant à la disposition d’un tiers, par partage de
temps ou de quelque autre manière que ce soit, sans l’autorisation écrite préalable de Panasonic Corporation.
D. Vous ne pouvez ni copier ni reproduire ni permettre la copie ni la reproduction des Logiciels ni de la documentation
les accompagnant pour quelque fin que ce soit, à l’exception d’une (1) copie des Logiciels à des fins de sauvegarde

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uniquement pour soutenir votre utilisation des Logiciels sur le Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels.
Vous ne pouvez ni modifier ni tenter de modifier les Logiciels.
E. Vous ne pouvez céder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence à une autre partie qu’en rapport avec votre cession du
Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels à cette autre partie. Au moment de cette cession, vous devez
céder également toutes les copies, que ce soit sous forme imprimée ou lisible par la machine, de tous les Logiciels
ainsi que de la documentation les accompagnant, à la même partie ou détruire les copies non cédées.
F. Vous ne pouvez retirer aucune marque de droits d’auteur, marque de commerce ou autre ni aucune identification de
produit des Logiciels et vous devez reproduire et inclure toutes ces notices ou identifications de produit sur toutes
les copies des Logiciels.

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Vous ne pouvez assembler en sens inverse, compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs
copies, de façon électronique ou mécanique, en tout ou en partie.

Vous ne pouvez utiliser, copier, modifier, altérer ni céder les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies, en tout ou en partie, à
l’exception de ce qui est expressément stipulé dans ce contrat.

Si vous cédez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel à une autre partie, à l’exception de ce qui est autorisé au
paragraphe E ci-dessus, votre licence est automatiquement résiliée.

Termes, clauses et conditions

Cette licence n’est effective que pour la durée de possession ou de crédit-bail du Produit, à moins d’une résiliation
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antérieure. Vous pouvez résilier cette licence à tout moment en détruisant, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation
les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme que ce soit. Cette licence sera également résiliée,
avec application immédiate, si les conditions de résiliation définies ailleurs dans ce contrat se sont réalisées ou si vous
ne respectez pas les termes, clauses et conditions qui y sont contenues. Au moment de la résiliation, vous acceptez de
détruire, à vos frais, les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant avec toutes leurs copies, sous quelque forme
que ce soit.

Vous reconnaissez avoir lu ce contrat, en avoir compris toute la substance et avoir accepté de respecter ses termes,
clauses et conditions. Vous reconnaissez en outre qu’ils sont la description complète et exclusive du contrat conclu
entre nous, contrat qui remplace et annule toute proposition ou contrat précédent, écrit ou oral, et toute autre
communication entre nous, relativement à l’objet du présent contrat.

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 Specifications
To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size:
Start the Setup Utility (Î Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
[Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size

„ Main Specifications
Model No. CF-F8EWDZZAM
CPU/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor SP9300 (2.26 GHz, 6 MB*1 L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
Secondary cache memory
Chip Set Mobile Intel® GS45 Express chip set
Main Memory*2 3 GB*1,DD2 SDRAM (2 GB*1 RAM module has been added to the RAM module slot.)
Video Memory UMA (1024 MB*1 Max.)
Hard Disk Drive*4 160 GB
CD/DVD Drive DVD MULTI Drive built-in, Buffer underrun error prevention function: Supported
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Continuous Data Trans- Reading*7 zDVD-RAM*8: 5X (Max.)(4.7 GB*4) zDVD-R*9: 8X (Max.) zDVD-RW: 8X (Max.)
fer Speed*5*6 zDVD-R DL: 8X (Max.) zDVD-ROM: 8X (Max.) zCD-ROM: 24X (Max.) zCD-R: 24X
(Max.) zCD-RW: 24X (Max.) z+R: 8X (Max.) z+R DL: 8X (Max.) z+RW: 8X (Max.)
Writing*10 zDVD-RAM*8: 2X/3X/3-5X (4.7 GB*4) zDVD-R: 2X/3.3-4X/3.3-6X/3.3-8X zDVD-RW:
1X/2X/2-4X/2-6X z+R: 2.4X/3.3-4X/3.3-6X/3.3-8X z+RW: 2.4X/2.4-4X zHigh Speed
+RW: 3.3X/3.3-6X zCD-R: 8X/8-12X/8-16X/10.8-24X zCD-RW: 4X zHigh-Speed CD-
RW: 4X/8X/10X
Supported Discs/For- Reading zDVD-ROM (Single Layer, Dual Layer) zDVD-Video zDVD-R*9 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7
mat*6 GB)*4 zDVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)*4 zDVD-R DL (8.5 GB)*4
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zDVD-RAM*8 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)*4 z+R (4.7 GB)*4 z+R DL (8.5 GB)*4
z+RW (4.7 GB)*4 zCD-Audio zCD-ROM (XA compatible) zCD-R zPhoto CD (multiple
session compatible) zVideo CD zCD EXTRA zCD-RW zCD-TEXT
Writing zDVD-RAM*8 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)*4 zDVD-R (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB for
General)*4 zDVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)*4 z+R (4.7 GB*4)
z+RW (4.7 GB*4) zCD-R zCD-RW
Display Method 14.1 WXGA type (TFT) (1280 × 800 dots)
Internal LCD 65,536/16,777,216 colors (1280 × 800 dots)*11
External Display*12 65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1280 ×
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1024 dots/1400 × 1050 dots/1440 × 900 dots/1680 × 1050 dots/1600 × 1200 dots/
1920 × 1080 dots/1920 × 1200 dots)
Simultaneous Display on LCD + Exter- 65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots)*11
nal Display*12
Wireless LAN Intel® WiFi Link 5100*13 (Î page 37)
Bluetooth*14 Î page 37

LAN*15 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
Modem Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps
Sound WAVE and MIDI playback, Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem support, Stereo
Speakers (built in)
Security Chip TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)*16
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Card Slots PC Card Slot × 1, Type I or Type II, Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
SD Memory Card Slot*17 ×1
RAM Module Slot × 1, DDR2 SDRAM 200-pin, 1.8 V, SO-DIMM, PC2-5300 Compliant*18 (2 GB*1 RAM
module has been added to the RAM module slot.)
Interface USB Ports × 3 (USB2.0 × 3)*19 / Modem Port (RJ-11) / LAN Port (RJ-45)*15 /
External Display Port: Mini Dsub 15-pin female / Microphone Jack: Miniature jack, 3.5
DIA / Headphone Jack: Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA / Mini Port Replicator connector: Dedi-
cated 78-pin male*20
Keyboard/Pointing Device 87 keys/Touch Pad
Power Supply AC adaptor or Battery pack
AC Adaptor*21 Input: 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output: 16 V DC, 5.0 A

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 Model No. CF-F8EWDZZAM
Battery Pack Li-ion 10.8 V, 5.8 Ah (typ.), 5.4 Ah (min.)
Operating Time*22 Approx. 6 hours (Economy Mode (ECO) - Disable)

Charging Time*23 Approx. 5 hours (Power off)/Approx. 6.5 hours (Power on)

Power Consumption*24 Approx. 35 W*25 / Approx. 80 W (maximum when non-recharging in the ON state)
Physical Dimensions (W × D × H) 326 mm × 251 mm × 25.5 mm (at the front)/48.5 mm (at the rear) {12.8 " × 9.9 " × 1.0 "
/ 1.9 "} (excluding protrusion)
Weight*26 Approx. 1670 g {3.7 lb.}
Environment Operation Temperature 5°C to 35°C {41°F to 95°F}
Humidity 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C {-4°F to 140°F}
Humidity 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

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OS*27 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technol-
ogies (NTFS File System)
Pre-installed Software*27 Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6 Sevice Pack 2/ DirectX 9.0c /Microsoft® Windows®
Media Player 10 / Microsoft® Windows® Movie Maker 2.1 / Microsoft® .NET Framework
1.1 SP1/2.0 / Adobe Reader / Intel® PROSet / Icon Enlarger / Loupe Utility / Touch Pad
Utility / PC Information Viewer / PC Information Popup / WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version) /
Roxio Creator LJB / Hotkey Settings / Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility / Optical
Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility / Power Saving Utility / Fan Control Utility / Intel® Matrix
Storage Manager / Wireless Switch Utility / Wireless Connection Disable Utility*28 /
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA*14 / Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility /

Useful Information
Battery Recalibration Utility / Infineon TPM Professional Package V3.0 SP2HF2*28
Aptio Setup Utility / Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*29 / PC-Diagnostic Utility*30

„ Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>

Data Transfer Rates IEEE802.11a : 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)*31
IEEE802.11b : 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched)*31
IEEE802.11g : 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)*31
IEEE802.11n : (HT20) 144.4/130/117/115.6/104/86.7/78/65/58.5/57.8/52/43.3/39/28.9/26/19.5/14.4/
13/6.5 Mbps (automatically switched)*31
(HT40) 300/270/243/240/216/180/162/130/120/117/108/104/90/81/78/60/54/52/39/
30/27/26/13 Mbps (automatically switched)*31

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Standard Supported IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n(Draft 2.0)
Transmission Method OFDM system, DS-SS system
Wireless Channels Used IEEE802.11a : Channels 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/100/104/108/112/116/132/136/140/149/153/157/
161/165
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g : Channels 1 to 11
IEEE802.11n : Channels 1-11/36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/100/104/108/112/116/132/136/140/149/153/
157/161/165
RF Frequency Band IEEE802.11a : 5.18 GHz - 5.32 GHz, 5.5 GHz - 5.58 GHz, 5.66 GHz - 5.7 GHz, 5.745 GHz -
5.825 GHz
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g : 2.412 GHz - 2.462 GHz
IEEE802.11n : 2.412 GHz - 2.462 GHz, 5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz, 5.5 GHz - 5.58 GHz, 5.66 GHz -
5.7 GHz, 5.745 GHz - 5.85 GHz
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„ Bluetooth™ <Only for model with Bluetooth>

Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR
Transmission Method FHSS system
Wireless Channels Used Channels 1 to 79
RF Frequency Band 2.402-2.48 GHz

*1 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes / 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes The size of Video memory is allotted depending on the oper-
*2 ating system.
You can physically expand the memory up to 3 GB, but the
*4 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some
total amount of usable memory available will be less depend-
ing on the actual system configuration. application software will report as fewer GB.
*3 A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically *5 Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by

depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of Panasonic Corporation. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X
the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.

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Specifications

speed is 1,350 KB/s. The data transfer rate of CD per 1X 172 pin Micro DIMM and PC-4200 200 pin Micro DIMM can-
speed is 150 KB/s. not be used.
*19
*6
Performance of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R Does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible periph-
erals.
DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW cannot be guaranteed *20
depending on writing status and recording format. Also, Mini Port Replicator(optional): CF-VEBU05BU cannot be used.
*21 <Only for North America>
some data cannot be played back depending on the disc,
The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to
settings, and environment being used. 240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V
Do not support writing to DVD-R DL/+R DL(dual layer disc) AC compatible AC cord.
and Ultra-Speed CD-RW. 20-M-1-1
*22
*7 If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance Measured using MobileMark™ 2007 (LCD brightness :
has been displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed 60 cd/m2).
may become slower if there are large vibrations while the Varies depending on the usage conditions, or when an
optional device is attached.
disc is rotating. When Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled, the operating time
*8 Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be becomes approximately 20% shorter than when it is disabled.
used. *23 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.
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*9
DVD-R is compatible with 4.7 GB (for General) playback. It may take a long time to charge a fully discharged battery.
*24 Approx. 0.9 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not
DVD-R (for Authoring) playback is compatible with discs
recorded using Disc-at-Once recording. being charged) and the computer is off.
*25 Rated power consumption.
*10
Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower. 23-E-1
*11
A 16,777,216 color display is achieved by using the dithering *26
Average value. May differ depending on models.
function. *27
Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for
*12
Display may be impossible using some connected external the pre-installed OS and the installed OS by using the Prod-
displays. uct Recovery DVD-ROM (included).
*13 *28 Only for model that supports TPM.
Only for model with wireless LAN.
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*14 Must be installed before use.

Only for model with Bluetooth. *29
*15 The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.
Some devices cannot be used depending on the port type. *30
*16 For startup methods, refer to “Hardware Diagnostics”
Only for model that supports TPM. (Î page 29).
For information on TPM, click [start] - [Run] and input *31 These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g+n stan-
“c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf” and refer to the Instal- dards. Actual speeds may differ.
lation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.
*17 This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has
been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC
Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.
*18 Only a RAM module designed for DDR2 (PC2-5300) can be
used (Panasonic : CF-BAK1024U, CF-BAB2048U).
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For U.S.A.

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company - Worldwide Product Warranties

Section 1 - Limited Warranty - Hardware

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. These warranties are extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt
or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.

• Laptop Computers – 3 Years

• PDRC - LCD and Keyboard Assemblies – 3 Years
• MDWD – Mobile Computer and Wireless Display Assemblies (CF-07/CF-08) - 3 Years
• Hand-held Computers (P1/P2) – 1 Year
• Arbitrator Video Camera – 1 Year

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• Arbitrator Recorder Unit – 1 Year
• Arbitrator Remote Control Panel – 1 Year
• Arbitrator Wireless Receiver Unit – 1 Year
• Arbitrator P2 Card(s) (All Sizes) – 1 Year
• Arbitrator Wireless Microphone(s) / Transmitter – 90 Days
• Arbitrator System Component Interconnect Cables – 90 Days

Main Battery

The battery supplied with the product is covered under the warranty for one (1) year from date of purchase, except as excluded in
Section 3. Batteries purchased separately are covered under the warranty for one (1) year from the date of purchase. A battery fur-

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nished under the warranty is covered for the remaining period of the one year warranty on the original or purchased battery.

Options and Accessories

The below listed Panasonic brand or supplied options and accessories are covered under this limited warranty for the period speci-
fied from the date of purchase or as specifically stated:

• AC Adaptor / Power Cord – 3 Years

• Memory Card (Panasonic Brand) – 3 Years
• Car Mount Docking Station PCB or Complete Vehicle Docking Station – 3 Years
• Port Replicator / I-O Box / Device Cradle (like CF-08) – 3 Years
• Antenna Pass-through Cable – 3 Years
• Backlit or Full-sized keyboard - 3 Years or assumes warranty of the unit in which it is installed

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• Integrated Panasonic supplied options and kits including, but not limited to Wireless WAN, Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/
DVD), GPS, Bluetooth, Smartcard Reader, and Fingerprint readers – 3 Years or assumes warranty period of the unit in which it
is installed provided the integration was performed by Panasonic or an Authorized Options Integrator.
• Hard Drive (separately purchased) – 1 Year
• External USB Drives (CD / DVD / Floppy / Hard Drive) – 1 Year
• Optional Battery – 1 Year
• Battery Charger – 1 Year
• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pens – 90 Days (physical damage excluded)

Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(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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This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet
your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic shall have no obligation for any
defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have
been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media.

Panasonic’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States or
other Panasonic designated location, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Cen-
ter, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period. The customer is responsible for ensuring that
all data is backed up and made secure during normal use and before sending a unit for service.

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Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions

Specifically excluded from the warranty are:

• All consumable items; such as screen protection films, logo badges, labels, cleaning cloths, carry cases, manuals, cables,
straps, belts, holsters, tethers, and harnesses and any other options and accessories not listed above or covered under a sep-
arate warranty.
• Failures related to the product operating system, hard drive image, software setup, software program, virus, other program(s)
or file(s) on the hard drive or in any computer memory location.
• Failures due to BIOS settings or changes, as well as any cosmetic or physical damage to the unit.
• Any unit or device with a missing or altered model number or serial number label
• Damage which occurs in shipment
• Failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic
• Failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect,
installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance or modification, use not in accordance with product
use instructions
• Failures due to service by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider
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• Failures caused by improper integration by any company other than Panasonic Configuration and Integration Centers.
• Damage, failure, or loss due to the unit being stolen, lost, misplaced, or used by anyone other than the original purchaser
• Damage that is attributable to acts of God

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON-
TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
*1 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 Sys-
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tems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)
No.36

Other Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed above.

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 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free 24 hours hotline at 1-800-
LAPTOP5.

DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

Web Site : www.panasonic.com/toughbook
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PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software
media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under nor-
mal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
Scope of Coverage Period of Coverage Type of Failure Coverage
• Laptop Computers (except Battery) and AC Adaptor Three (3) Years from Date of Defective Materials or Workman-
• Factory/PCI installed options including Wireless WAN, GPS, Original End User Customer ship
Bluetooth, Fingerprint reader, Backlit keyboard, Memory Card Purchase
and Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/DVD)
• Mobile Wireless Display
• PDRC – LCD and Keyboard Assemblies
• Port Replicator
• Hand-held Computers One (1) Year from Date of Defective Materials or Workman-
• Battery Original End User Customer ship

Getting Started
• Battery charger Purchase
• Auto Adaptor
• External USB Drives
• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pen Ninety (90) Days from Date of Defective Materials or Workman-
Original End User Customer ship
Purchase
• All consumable items including protection film, cleaning cloth, No Coverage
carry case, tether and harness
Remedy – In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty period, identifying the nature
of the defect claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time Zone, Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) for
instructions on how to obtain service. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty ser-

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vice is performed. Defective parts covered by this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts
on an exchange basis. Warranty replacement or repair is subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original
period of warranty coverage.
No Coverage – This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada. Neither does it cover damage to, failure
of, or defects in a product or accessory through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, intro-
duction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON-
TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*2. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
*2 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 Sys-
tems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)
No.36
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

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Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton. Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase.
No liability is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit, if you chose your own transportation carrier.
SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – PCI warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software program(s) is/are
supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date
of receipt as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA. PCI does not warrant the software.
Please refer to the software licensor’s written warranty (accompanying the copy of the software) for any software warranty claim.
Claim Procedure – In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty (60) day warranty period, and
you return it, transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, 5770 Ambler Drive, Missis-
sauga, Ontario L4W 2T3, within the warranty period, together with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the sus-
pected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk(s) or other media.
Remedy – PCI’s entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the
media only. It does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or profit loss, or special, indirect or conse-
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quential damages, or other claims, whether or not of similar character.

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. PCI is not responsible for damage to
or loss of any program, data or removable storage media.
GENERAL
NO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH
RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT,
OR FROM THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS,
PROFIT OR GOODWILL.
IN ANY EVENT, PCI’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU
FOR THE COMPUTER PRODUCT.
NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE
OF ACTION AROSE.
Statutory Warranties – Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

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Pour le Canada
GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONIC
Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des
logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, exempt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les
conditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, sous réserve des modalités décrites ci-dessous.
Éléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couverture
• Ordinateurs blocs-notes (sauf batteries) et adaptateur secteur Trois (3) ans à partir de la date Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-
• Options installées en usine/par PCI incluant : WAN sans fil, d’achat original. tion
GPS, Bluetooth, lecteur d’empreintes digitales, clavier rétroé-
clairé, carte mémoire et lecteurs (disquettes, CD/DVD)
• Écran mobile sans fil
• Ensembles PDRC – ACL et clavier
• Duplicateur de port
• Ordinateurs de poche Un (1) an à partir de la date Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-
• Batterie d’achat original. tion
• Chargeur de batterie
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• Adaptateur pour voiture

• Périphériques USB
• Stylo pointeur standard ou pour numériseur graphique Quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-
partir de la date d’achat origi- tion
nal.
• Tous les articles consommables incluant les pellicules protec- Aucune couverture
trices, chiffons de nettoyage, étuis de transport, longes et sangles
Recours – Pour obtenir des informations sur la marche à suivre dans le cas où une réclamation en vertu de la garantie deviendrait
nécessaire, communiquez par téléphone avec un représentant de PCI au 1-800-668-8386, entre 9h00 et 17h00 (heure de l’Est) du lundi
au vendredi (sauf les jours fériés), avant l’échéance de la garantie applicable, en prenant soin d’identifier la nature de la défaillance. Un
reçu ou toute autre pièce justificative de la date d’achat original sera exigé avant toute réparation. Toute pièce défectueuse couverte par
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la présente garantie limitée sera réparée ou remplacée par une pièce neuve ou remise à neuf. Le remplacement ou la réparation sera fait
conformément aux modalités de la présente garantie limitée pendant la durée restante de la période originale de la garantie.
Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l’extérieur du Canada. Elle ne couvre
pas non plus les dommages, la défaillance ou les défauts attribuables à une manutention inadéquate, une mauvaise installation, une
utilisation anormale ou abusive, de la négligence, un accident, un déversement ou la pénétration d’un objet étranger, une modifica-
tion, un cas fortuit ou une réparation effectuée par une personne non agréée par PCI.
CE PRODUIT N’EST PAS DESTINÉ À ÊTRE UTILISÉ, EN TOUT OU EN PARTIE, COMME SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT NUCLÉAIRE,
SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTRÔLE DU TRAFFIC AÉRIEN OU SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION*3.
PANASONIC DÉCLINE TOUTE RESPONSABILITÉ CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION DE CE PRODUIT DANS LES CAS SUSMENTIONNÉS.
*3 Les SYSTÈMES/ÉQUIPEMENTS DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION sont dotés de systèmes OEPP (organiseur électronique
de poste de pilotage) de classe 2 et de classe 1 utilisés pendant des phases critiques de vol (par exemple, pendant le décollage
et l’atterrissage) et (ou) montés sur l’avion. Les systèmes OEPP de classe 1 et de classe 2 sont définis par le circulaire d’informa-
tion FAA : AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76 A ou le feuilet n°36 JAA :JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No 36.
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EXPÉDITION DU PRODUIT POUR SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE

Emballez soigneusement le produit, de préférence dans son emballage d’origine. Joignez une description de la défaillance de
même qu’une pièce justificative de la date d’achat. Panasonic Canada Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou
perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le transporteur.
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.
LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE EST LA SEULE OFFERTE PAR PCI COUVRANT LES SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS. PCI ne garantit
pas les logiciels. Reportez-vous à la garantie écrite du concédant de licence d’utilisation du logiciel (qui accompagne la copie du
logiciel) pour toute réclamation en vertu de la garantie.
Réclamation – marche à suivre – Panasonic Canada Inc. remplacera toute disquette ou support défectueux si l’article en question est
retourné, port payé, à son service de Marketing – produits informatiques, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3, dans les soix-
ante (60) jours suivant la date d’achat original. Joignez à votre envoi une pièce justificative de votre achat et une description du problème.
Recours – La responsabilité de PCI - et votre seul recours - dans le cas de toute défaillance couverte par la garantie sur ce support de
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logiciel est limitée au seul remplacement du support. Elle ne couvre aucun autre dommage, y compris, mais non exclusivement, la
perte d’usage ou de profits, ni aucun dommage spécial, indirect ou consécutif, ni aucune autre réclamation de nature similaire ou autre.
Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne s’applique pas si la ou les disquettes ou autre support ont été utilisés dans
un produit d’une marque autre que Panasonic ou dans des conditions environnementales autres que celles spécifiées par PCI ou le
fabricant, ou soumis à une mauvaise utilisation, à la négligence, à une manutention inadéquate ou encore si le programme a été mod-
ifié ou subi une tentative de modification ou des dommages attribuables à un accident ou à un cas fortuit. De plus, PCI n’assume
aucune responsabilité pour toute perte de, ou tout dommage à, un programme, des données ou un support de sauvegarde amovible.
GÉNÉRALITÉS
PCI NE RECONNAÎT AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE, EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON EXCLUSIVEMENT, LES
GARANTIES IMPLICITES DE VALEUR COMMERCIALE ET D’UTILITÉ À UNE FIN QUELCONQUE, À L’ÉGARD DU LOGICIEL,
SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS, PRODUITS INFORMATIQUES, PÉRIPHÉRIQUES ET ACCESSOIRES.
SOUS AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE PCI NE POURRA ÊTRE TENUE RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES SPÉCIAUX, INDIRECTS OU CONSÉCU-
TIFS ATTRIBUABLES À UN MANQUEMENT AUX GARANTIES LIMITÉES DÉCRITES DANS LE PRÉSENT DOCUMENT OU À L’UTILISATION DU
PRODUIT INFORMATIQUE, Y COMPRIS, SANS RESTRICTION, LA PERTE DE DONNÉES, D’AFFAIRES, D’ACHALANDAGE OU DE PROFIT.
DANS TOUS LES CAS, LA RESPONSABILITÉ MAXIMALE DE PCI POUR TOUT MANQUEMENT NE POURRA EXCÉDER LE
PRIX DE VENTE DU PRODUIT INFORMATIQUE.
AUCUNE RÉCLAMATION, SANS ÉGARD À SES MOTIFS, NE POURRA ÊTRE FAITE AUPRÈS DE PCI PLUS DE DEUX (2) ANS
APRÈS LES FAITS INVOQUÉS À LA BASE D’UNE TELLE RÉCLAMATION.
Garantie statutaires – Certaines juridictions interdisent de telles limitations ou exclusions; aussi, pourraient-elles ne pas s’appliquer.

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 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic Corporation 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. The program backs the development and dissem-
ination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which busi-
ness proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
For information about ENERGY STAR®, refer to the following web side:
Web Site: www.energystar.gov 22-M-1

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