Page 1: Table Of Contents
For further information about the com- puter, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual 16 “On-screen Manual” Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Getting Started ...2...
Page 2: Introduction
• 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.
Page 3: Read Me First
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 Network connection. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;...
Page 4 A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
Page 5 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Page 6 Panasonic cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this computer in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
Page 7 Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (attached to your product or supplied by Panasonic) may result in a fire. Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
Page 8 Than the One Specified Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU51W/CF- VZSU52W) with your product. Use of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture). When the Battery Pack Has Become Degraded,...
Page 9: Description Of Parts
J : Security Lock You can connect a Kensington cable. Refer to the instruc- tion manual of the cable. The security lock and cable is a theft prevention device. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility in the event of theft. K :Modem Port •...
Page 10 Description of Parts EXT. A :DC-IN Jack B :External Display Port If the Mini Port Replicator is connected to the com- puter, connect the external display to the external dis- play port on the Mini Port Replicator. You cannot use the external display port on the computer.
Page 11: First-Time Operation
First-time Operation Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact your technical support office. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 Model No: CF-AA1633A •...
Page 12: Turn On The Computer
First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outlet. The battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on until the first-time operation procedure is completed. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
Page 13 <For MUI OS model> Install Adobe Reader. NOTE Install Adobe Reader to read the Important Tips and the Reference Manual. Click [start] - [Run], input the following, then click [OK]. Arabic: [c:\util\reader\ar\setup.exe] Bulgarian: [c:\util\reader\bg\setup.exe] Chinese (Simplified): [c:\util\reader\sc\setup.exe] Chinese (Traditional): [c:\util\reader\tc\setup.exe] Croatian: [c:\util\reader\yx\setup.exe] Czech: [c:\util\reader\cs\setup.exe] Danish: [c:\util\reader\da\setup.exe]...
Page 14 First-time Operation NOTE 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.). Windows Update You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Page 15 Power consumption in each mode is as follows. (When AC adaptor is connected) • When the screen is off Approx. 10 W • 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 Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off.
Page 16: On-Screen Manual
To access the Important Tips: Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. Hard Disk Handling The Hard Disk Handling will provide you with the helpful information on how to use the hard disk.
Page 17: Handling And Maintenance
Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment 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. Temperature: Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C Humidity: Operation: 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
Page 18 Handling and Maintenance If the computer becomes warm during usage 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.
Page 19 If You Spill Water on the Keyboard 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.
Page 20: Expanding Memory
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 module, confirm the product type and the correct installation method.
Page 21 Insert the RAM module parallel to the slot firmly until the gold terminals are invisible. If it is hard to insert the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the mod- ule’s direction. Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (D) lock into place.
Page 22 The following procedures are example. It is different according to your environment. Contact your technical sup- port office. A Press Ctrl + P when [Press <CTRL - P> to enter Intel(R) ME Setup] is shown after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears.
Page 23 CAUTION 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).
Page 24: Intel ® Active Management Technology
The computer will restart. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Press when the “Continue with unconfiguration” message will appear. The computer will restart. Turn off the computer. while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Enter Enter Enter ® AMT)
Page 25: Troubleshooting
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- B Release your finger when [Windows Advanced Options Menu] is displayed, and with...
Page 26 Troubleshooting (Basic)/Error Code/Message Starting Up and Standby and Hibernation Mode When logging on (e.g., resuming the computer), audio is distorted. Cannot resume. Other startup problems. Shutting Down Windows does not shut down. Password Even after entering the pass- word, a message appears requesting to type it again.
Page 27 Battery The battery indicator is The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If lights red. 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.
Page 28 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. Solution F2 or Del to start the Setup Utility. Change the settings if nec-...
Page 29: Hardware Diagnostics
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.
Page 30 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold 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.
Page 31 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.
Page 32: Installing Windows Vista
Windows Vista model before installation. Preparation Prepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROMs for Windows Vista (included). Prepare the Panasonic CD/DVD drive (optional): CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W, CF-VDRRT3W, CF-VDRRT3U. Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive). Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.
Page 33 [Europe] in [Language] Click [SEARCH]. Click [Europe: Operating Instructions (XXX) CF-T8E Windows Vista (XXX XX, 2008)]. Click [download] when the confi rmation screen is displayed. The information about Windows Vista on the Panasonic personal computer Visit the following web site: http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/support/vistaxpdwg1.html...
Page 34: Limited Use License Agreement
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.
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Start the Setup Utility ( 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.
Page 36 (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) 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.
Page 37 Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc. It may take a long time to charge a fully discharged battery. When using the optional battery pack (CF-VZSU52W) : Approx. 4 hours (Power off)/Approx. 5 hours (Power on) Approx. 0.9 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off.
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