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Panasonic CF-54 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
Introduction .....................................................
Description of Parts ........................................
First-time Operation ........................................
Turning On / Turning Off ..............................
Useful Information
Handling and Maintenance ..........................
Installing Software .......................................
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) ...............................
Appendix
Specifications ..............................................
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................
Basic Guide
Personal Computer
CF-54
Model No.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Basic Guide Personal Computer CF-54 Model No. series Contents Getting Started Introduction ............. Description of Parts ........First-time Operation ........Turning On / Turning Off ......Useful Information Handling and Maintenance ......Installing Software ........Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) ....... Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. In these instructions, the names are referred as follows. ® indicates Windows 8.1 Operating System. ® indicates Windows 7 Operating System. n Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 3 Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 4: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts Contactless Fingerprint Smartcard Reader Reader Camera K: CD/DVD Drive / PC Card Slot <Only for model with camera> Battery Pack Slot 2 / Smart Card Slot è Only for model with CD/DVD drive Reference Manual “Camera” è Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”...

  • Page 5: Product View

    NOTE A: Wireless WAN Antenna l This computer contains a magnet and <Only for model with Wireless WAN> è magnetic products at the locations dashed Connect to a network “Wireless WAN” line circled in the illustration above. Avoid B: GPS Antenna leaving metallic object or magnetic media <Only for model with GPS>...

  • Page 6: Right/Rear Side View

    Description of Parts Right side Rear side A: Hard Disk Drive (Quick Release Drive) I: HDMI Port è è Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” Reference Manual “External Display” B: Wireless Switch J: SIM Card Slot è Connect to a network “Disabling/ <Only for model with Wireless WAN>...
  • Page 7 Bottom side A: Back Cover B: Ventilation Hole (Intake) C: Hard Disk Latch è Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” D: Expansion Bus Connector è Reference Manual “Port replicator” E: Battery Latch 1 è Reference Manual “Battery Power” F: Battery Indicator è...

  • Page 8: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation n Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact your support office. • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...

  • Page 9: Open The Display

    Connect your computer to a power outlet The battery charging starts automatically. CAUTION l Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on until the first-time operation procedure is completed. l When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adap- tor.

  • Page 10: Turn On The Computer

    If the computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 40 - 48). l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until the First-time Operation is completed.

  • Page 11: Create A Recovery Disc

    CAUTION l You can change the user name, password, image and secu- rity setting after setup of Windows. l Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use Windows. Creating a password reset disk before- hand is recommended. l Use standard characters as a computer name: numbers 0 through 9, uppercase and lowercase letters from A to Z, and the hyphen (-) character.
  • Page 12 First-time Operation NOTE l PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maxi- mum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause in the case when the hard disk goes down by any possibility.

  • Page 13: Turning On / Turning Off

    Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch (è page 4) until the power indicator (è page 4) lights. NOTE l Do not press the power switch repeatedly. l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four sec- onds or longer.
  • Page 14 Turning On / Turning Off Precautions against Starting Up/Shutting Down l Do not do the following • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor • Pressing the power switch • Touching the keyboard, touchpad, touchscreen <only for model with touchscreen> or exter- nal mouse •...

  • Page 15: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation environment l Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged.
  • Page 16 Handling and Maintenance l Use the pen (optional) only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may dam- age the pen (optional) and result in scratches on the screen. n When using peripheral devices Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Care- fully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices.
  • Page 17 To clean areas other than the LCD panel Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it thoroughly. CAUTION l Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface caus- ing discoloration, etc.
  • Page 18 Handling and Maintenance 4. Remove the cover (B) and lift the expansion bus connector (C). è 5. Remove the connectors on the built-in bridge battery (F), and then remove the screw (D) and the circuit (E). 6. Pull out the built-in bridge battery with the sheet cover. 7.

  • Page 19: Installing Software

    Installing Software Installing software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the soft- ware, the hard disk data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before installation. CAUTION l Do not remove the quick release drive during installation process.
  • Page 20 C Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del .
  • Page 21 Click [Next]. <Only for model with onboard drive> If the installation drive is displayed, confirm it. If the option is displayed, select the setting and click [Next]. l [Initialize and reinstall Windows to the whole Disk] Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition.
  • Page 22 C Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del .
  • Page 23 Click [Next]. <Only for model with onboard drive> If the installation drive is displayed, confirm it. If the option is displayed, select the setting and click [Next]. l [Initialize and reinstall Windows to the whole Disk] Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruc- tion manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è pages 40 - 48). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è...
  • Page 25 Starting Up l Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Tech- You have forgotten the pass- nical Support (è pages 40 - 48). word. l Administrator password: Ÿ If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administra- tor password.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting (Basic) n Starting Up l Select [Enabled] in [Password On Resume] in the [Security] menu [Enter Password] does not appear when resuming from of the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”). l The Windows password can be used instead of the password set sleep/hibernation.

  • Page 27: Shutting Down

    n Starting Up l Start in the Setup Utility (è Other startup problems. Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) to return the Setup Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again. l Remove all peripheral devices. l Check to see if there was a disk error.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting (Basic) n Display l The external display is selected. Press No display. switch the display. Wait until the display has been switched completely before press- again. Then click the display mode. l When using an external display, Ÿ Check the cable connection. Ÿ...
  • Page 29 n Touchpad l When using the external mouse, connect it correctly. The pointer does not work. l Restart the computer using the keyboard. l If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” (è page 30). l Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Util- Cannot input using the ity.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting (Basic) n Others Ctrl Shift l Press No response. to open Task Manager and close the software application that is not responding. l An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Press to check.

  • Page 31: Limited Use License Agreement

    Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, con- cepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related docu- mentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.
  • Page 32 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT TERM This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminat- ed. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form.
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34 Contrat de licence d’usage limité 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 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.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. l To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. l To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility (è...
  • Page 36 PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology Battery Recalibration Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package *19 *20 , Re- covery Disc Creation Utility, Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Power Plan Ex- tension Utility, Camera Utility , GPS Viewer , Manual Selector, Microsoft Office Trial...

  • Page 37: Optional Devices

    n Wireless LAN Data Transfer Rates IEEE802.11a : 54 Mbps IEEE802.11b : 11 Mbps IEEE802.11g : 54 Mbps IEEE802.11n : HT20 = 150 Mbps HT40 = 300 Mbps IEEE802.11ac : VHT80 : 866.7 Mbps VHT40 : 433.3 Mbps Standard Supported IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11ac Transmission Method OFDM system, DS-SS system...
  • Page 38 Only for model with Bluetooth. This slot is compatible with UHS- Ⅰ /UHS-Ⅱ. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Operation on other SD equipment is not guar- anteed.
  • Page 39 Do not open the back cover. Removable By Trained Technician Only. The specifications may differ depending on the model. A SIM card (15 mm {0.59”} × 25 {0.98”} mm) must be inserted in the SIM card slot. For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)” by the fol- lowing procedure.

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    Complete unit replacement fulfills the full obligation and is at the discretion of Panasonic and is limited to once during the coverage term. Maximum benefit is limited to one replacement per coverage year of the Motherboard, LCD, Storage Drive, and Keyboard.
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. If a unit is sent to a Panasonic Authorized Service Center and no hardware failure is found, the customer will be billed for labor to correct a software issue or reimage the hard drive plus shipping and applicable administrative fees at the current rates set by the service provider.
  • Page 43 PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer prod- uct (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
  • Page 44 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 manufac- turer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
  • Page 45 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, ex- empt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les conditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période...
  • Page 46 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 fabrica- tion dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours...
  • Page 47 Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
  • Page 48 THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS OR AS PART OF NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
  • Page 49 Panasonic System Communications Company of North America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187 1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 HS0115-0 ©...

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