Panasonic Laptop CF T4 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Personal Computer  
Model No.  
CF-T4 Series  
XP  
Contents  
For first-time and basic opera-  
tion, refer to the Operating  
Instructions (this manual).  
Preparations  
Page  
1
Read Me First .............................................................. 3  
How to Use this Manual.............................................11  
Names and Functions of Parts.................................. 12  
First-time Operation.................................................. 14  
For more information on how  
to use this computer, refer to  
the onscreen Reference Man-  
ual.  
2
Î page 11  
Getting Started (Basic Operations)  
Starting Up/Shutting Down........................................ 19  
Using the Touch Pad................................................. 23  
Expanding Memory................................................... 24  
For your technical support  
office, refer to “LIMITED  
WARRANTY.”  
Useful Information  
Usage/Handling/Maintenance................................... 26  
Wireless LAN............................................................ 28  
Windows/Antivirus Protection ................................... 29  
Use of Peripheral Devices/Internal Hard Disk .......... 32  
Troubleshooting  
List of Error Codes.................................................... 33  
Dealing with Problems (Summary) ........................... 34  
Reinstalling Software ................................................ 40  
Important Information  
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT................... 44  
Hard Disk Backup Function ...................................... 46  
When Disposing of This Computer .......................... 50  
Specifications............................................................ 52  
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 54  
 
Read Me First  
For U.S.A.  
Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre-  
quency Interference Statement  
radar stations can cause interference with and /or dam-  
age this product.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-  
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-  
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-  
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.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired oper-  
ation.  
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way  
Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)  
FCC Regulation Notice for modem  
This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.  
z Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-  
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.  
z Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-  
enced radio/TV technician for help.  
1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules.  
On the computer is a label that contains, among other  
information, the FCC registration number and ringer  
equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If  
required, this information must be provided to the tele-  
phone company.  
2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is  
provided with this equipment. This equipment is  
designed to be connected to the telephone network or  
premises wiring using a compatible modular jack  
which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instruc-  
tions for details.  
3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices  
which may be connected to the telephone line. Exces-  
sive RENs on the telephone line may result in the  
devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In  
most, but not all area, the sum of RENs should not  
exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of  
devices that may be connected to a line, as deter-  
mined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone  
company.  
4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the tele-  
phone network, the telephone company will notify you  
in advice that temporary discontinuance of service  
may be required. But if advice notice isn’t practical, the  
telephone company will notify the customer as soon as  
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a  
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
5. The telephone company may take changes in its facili-  
ties, equipment, operations or procedures that could  
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens  
the telephone company will provide advance notice in  
order for you to make necessary modifications to  
maintain uninterrupted service.  
Warning  
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter-  
face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.  
Also, any changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
FCC RF Exposure Warning:  
z This computer is provided with a PC Card slot that  
could be used with wireless transmitter(s), which will  
be specifically recommended, when they become  
available. Other third-party wireless transmitter(s)  
have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this  
computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure  
requirements.  
z This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure  
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.  
z This equipment must be installed and operated in  
accordance with provided instructions and minimum  
1.5 cm spacing must be provided between antenna  
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands,  
wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.  
z This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in  
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation  
in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.  
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the fre-  
quency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for  
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys-  
tems.  
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the  
5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These  
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Read Me First  
6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair  
or warranty information, please contact Panasonic  
Corporation of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-  
800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is  
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone  
company may request that you disconnect the equip-  
ment until the problem is resolved.  
10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we  
recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor  
in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected.  
Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typ-  
ically lightning transients, are very destructive to cus-  
tomer terminal equipment connected to AC power  
sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.  
7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this  
equipment.  
8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro-  
vided by the telephone company. Connection to party  
lines is subject to state tariffs.  
“Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or  
larger telecommunication line cord.”  
“ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser  
uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26  
AWG ou de section supérieure.”  
9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991  
makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or  
other electronic device to send any message via a  
telephone fax machine unless such message clearly  
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each trans-  
mitted page or on the first page of the transmission,  
the date and time it is sent and an identification of the  
business or other entry, or other individual sending the  
message and the telephone number of the sending  
machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In  
order to program this information into your fax soft-  
ware, you should refer to the manual of the Fax soft-  
ware being used.  
Notice for the products using LCD  
This product uses one or more fluorescent lamps contain-  
ing a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in  
some components. Disposal of these materials may be  
regulated in your community due to environmental consid-  
erations. For disposal or recycling information please  
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries  
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org/>  
For Canada  
Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem  
This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved  
modem unit.  
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or  
electrician, as appropriate.” “NOTICE: The Ringer Equiva-  
lence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device  
provides an indication of the maximum number of termi-  
nals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.  
The termination on an interface may consist of any combi-  
nation of devices subject only to the requirement that the  
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices  
does not exceed 5.”  
The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit.  
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS  
“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified  
equipment. This certification means that the equipment  
meets telecommunications network protective, opera-  
tional and safety requirements as prescribed in the appro- REN: See bottom of the computer  
priate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements  
document(s). The Department does not guarantee the  
equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.  
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that  
it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the  
local telecommunications company. The equipment must  
also be installed using an acceptable method of connec-  
tion. The customer should be aware that compliance with  
the above conditions may not prevent degradation of ser-  
vice in some situations.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a  
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or  
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equip-  
ment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications  
company cause to request the user to disconnect the  
equipment.  
RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT  
DE MATÉRIEL  
"AVIS: L'étiquette d'Industrie Canada identifie le matériel  
homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est  
conforme aux normes de protection, d'exploitation et de  
sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le  
prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences tech-  
niques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère  
n'assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la  
satisfaction de l'utilisateur.  
Avant d'installer ce matériel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il  
est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l'entreprise  
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également  
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccord-  
ement. L'abonné ne doit pas oublier qu'il est possible que  
Users should ensure for their own protection that the elec- la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus  
trical ground connections of the power utility, telephone  
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,  
are connected together. This precaution may be particu-  
larly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not  
attempt to make such connections themselves, but should  
n'empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines  
situations.  
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coor-  
données par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.  
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L'entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à  
l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de répa-  
rations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à  
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.  
Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que  
tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d'énergie  
électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations  
d'eau métalliques, s'il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble.  
Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les  
régions rurales. Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas  
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir  
recours à un service d'inspection des installations élec-  
triques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas."  
"AVIS: L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné  
à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de  
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La  
terminaison d'une interface téléphonique peut consister  
en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule  
condition que la somme d'indices d'équivalence de la son-  
nerie de touts les dispositifs n'excède pas 5."  
Industry Canada  
This product complies with RSS210 Industry Canada.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;  
(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.  
This product (local network devices) for the band 5150-  
5250 MHz is only indoor usage to reduce potential for  
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite sys-  
tems.  
High power radars are allocated as primary users (mean-  
ing they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850  
MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or  
damage to LELAN devices.  
IES: Voir sous le fond de l'ordinateur  
Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité  
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety pre-  
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol-  
lowing:  
Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen-  
dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire  
les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.  
En voici quelquesunes:  
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near  
a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a  
wet basement or near a swimming pool.  
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)  
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk  
of electric shock from lightning.  
1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près  
d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine,  
d’un bac à laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près  
d’une piscine.  
2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appar-  
eil sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut  
présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la  
foudre.  
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the  
vicinity of the leak.  
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this  
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may  
explode. Check with local codes for possible special  
disposal instructions.  
3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler  
une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.  
4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type  
de piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les  
piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer  
aux règlements pertinents quant à l’élimination des  
piles.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS  
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Read Me First  
Information to the User  
This product and your Health  
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this  
product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile  
phones.  
Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations,  
we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of  
the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and  
interpret the extensive research literature.  
In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or respon-  
sible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:  
z Using this product on board of airplanes, or  
z In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as  
harmful.  
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment  
(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.  
Regulatory Information  
We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. The  
correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and its  
authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from  
failing to comply with these guidelines.  
Lithium Battery  
Lithium Battery!  
This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only  
be exchanged by authorized service personnel.  
Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur.  
Pile au lithium!  
Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de sauvegarder certaines données, notamment la date et  
l’heure. La pile ne doit être remplacée que par un technicien qualifié.  
Danger! Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de cette mise en garde!  
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For Europe  
(For models 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.”  
Hint:  
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our products which relates to the R&TTE, please con-  
Contact:  
Panasonic Services Europe  
A Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH  
Panasonic Testing Centre  
Network connection.  
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;  
In all the countries of European Economical Area;  
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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  
This product is designed to interwork with the Public Switched Telecommunication Networks in UK, Ireland, Nether-  
lands, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Iceland,  
Greece, Italy, Norway and Austria.  
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Compliance Notice - CE Mark  
This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directive listed below:  
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93/68/EEC  
89/336/EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC  
1999/5/EC R&TTE  
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Read Me First  
Precautions  
Usage  
Handling  
Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold  
Avoid Magnetic Fields  
Do not store or use the computer in loca-  
tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or  
extreme cold.  
Keep the computer away from magnets.  
Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.  
Avoid moving the computer between  
locations with large temperature differ-  
ence.  
Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}  
Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F}  
Avoid Stacking  
Do not place heavy objects on top of the  
computer.  
Do Not Disassemble the Computer  
Do not disassemble the computer using  
methods other than those shown in this  
manual.  
Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel  
The LCD panel should not be exposed to  
direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.  
This computer contains high-voltage  
parts, contact with which may result in  
electrical shock. Modification or incorrect  
disassembly may result in fire.  
Avoid Humidity, Liquids and Dust  
Do not store or use the computer in loca-  
tions exposed to high humidity, liquids  
(including rain) or dust.  
Avoid Excessive Force on the Display  
Do not apply excessive downward force  
on the display.  
Prevent Shock  
Avoid subjecting the computer to severe  
vibrations or impact. Do not place the  
computer inside a car trunk.  
If a malfunction occurs, immediately  
unplug the AC cord and the battery pack  
• Computer is damaged  
• Foreign object inside computer  
• Smoke emitted  
Avoid Radio Frequency Interference  
Do not place the computer near a televi-  
sion or radio receiver.  
*1  
• Unusual smell emitted  
Avoiding Low-temperature Burns  
• Unusually hot  
Avoid more than casual contact with any  
heat producing area of the notebook  
computer, AC adaptor, and any option or  
accessory you use with it. Even low heat,  
if warmer than body temperature, can  
cause a burn, if the skin is exposed to the  
heat source for a long period of time.  
Continuing to use the computer while any  
of the above conditions are present may  
result in fire or electrical shock.  
z If a malfunction occurs, immediately  
turn the power off and unplug the AC  
cord and the battery pack.  
Do not do anything that may damage  
the AC cord, the DC plug, or the AC  
adaptor  
Do not touch the computer and cable  
when it starts thundering  
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.  
Continuing to use a damaged cord may  
result in fire, short circuit, or electrical  
shock.  
Keep SD memory cards (sold sepa-  
rately) away from infants and small  
children  
Accidental swallowing will result in bodily  
injury. In the event of accidental swallow-  
ing, see a doctor immediately.  
Do not connect a telephone line, or a  
network cable other than the one  
specified, into the LAN port  
If the LAN port is connected to a network  
such as the ones listed below, a fire or  
electric shock may result.  
*1  
About low-temperature burns  
Allowing one area of the skin to be in direct  
contact with an object that is even slightly  
warmer than body temperature for long  
periods of time may result in a "low-tem-  
perature burn."  
• Networks other than 100BASE-TX or  
10BASE-T  
• Phone lines (Telephone lines, internal  
phone lines (on-premise switches), dig-  
ital public phones, etc.)  
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Hold the plug when unplugging the AC  
cord  
Pulling on the cord may damage the cord,  
resulting in a fire or electrical shock.  
Clean the DC plug of dust and other  
debris regularly  
If dust or other debris accumulates on the  
plug, humidity, etc. may cause a defect in  
the insulation, which may result in a fire.  
z Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry  
cloth.  
Do not turn the volume up to loud  
when using headphones  
Listening at high volumes that overstimu-  
late the ear for long periods of time may  
result in loss of hearing.  
Pull the plug if the computer is not  
being used for a long period of time.  
Do not pull or insert the DC plug if  
your hands are wet  
May result in electrical shock.  
Take a break of 10-15 minutes every  
hour  
Using the computer for long periods of  
time may have detrimental health effects  
on the eyes or hands.  
Insert the AC plug completely  
If the plug is not inserted completely, fire  
due to overheating or electrical shock  
may result.  
z Do not use a damaged plug or loose  
Do not cover the computer with a thick  
cloth, such as a blanket  
electrical socket.  
Do not place metal objects or contain-  
ers of liquid on top of the computer  
z If water or other liquid spills, or if paper  
clips, coins, or other metal objects get  
inside the computer, fire or electrical  
shock may result.  
Do not place the computer on unstable  
surfaces  
If balance is lost, the computer may fall  
over or drop, resulting in an injury.  
Do not move the computer while the  
DC plug is connected  
The AC cord may be damaged, resulting  
in fire or electrical shock.  
z If the AC cord is damaged, remove the  
DC plug immediately.  
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Read Me First  
Precautions (Battery Pack)  
z Care should be exercised with regard to the following  
in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or  
damage.  
z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The  
battery pack may no longer function properly if the  
contacts are dirty or damaged.  
z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to  
become wet.  
Avoid Heat  
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or  
expose it to excessive heat.  
z If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of  
time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the  
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes  
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.  
z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by  
recharging only when the remaining power is less than  
approx. 95% (when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled:  
75%) of capacity.  
z The battery pack is not charged when the computer is  
first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for  
the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to  
the computer, charging begins automatically.  
z Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your  
eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your  
eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical  
treatment as soon as possible.  
Keep Articles Away  
Do not place the battery pack together  
with articles such as necklaces or hair-  
pins when carrying or storing.  
Do Not Disassemble  
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery  
pack, expose it to bumps or shocks,  
deform, disassemble, or modify it.  
Do Not Short  
Do not short the positive (+) and negative  
(-) contacts.  
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct  
Sunlight  
NOTE  
Do not charge, use or leave the battery  
pack for extended periods where it will be  
exposed to direct sunlight, in a hot place  
(in a car on a sunny day, for example), or  
in a cold place.  
z The battery pack may become warm during  
recharging or normal use. This is completely nor-  
mal.  
z Recharging will not commence if internal tempera-  
ture of the battery pack is outside of the allowable  
temperature range (0 °C to 55 °C {32 °F to 131  
°F}). (Î "Battery Power" in onscreen Reference  
Manual) Once the allowable range requirement is  
satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that  
the recharging time varies based on the usage  
conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual  
when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or below.)  
z If the temperature is low, the operating time is  
shortened. Only use the computer within the  
allowable temperature range.  
Do not charge the battery using the  
methods other than indicated in this  
manual  
Do not use this computer with a bat-  
tery pack other than the one specified  
(the one included with the computer or  
the specified battery pack sold sepa-  
rately)  
Do Not Use With Any Other Computer  
The battery pack is rechargeable and  
was intended for the specified computer.  
Do not use it with a computer other than  
the one for which it was designed.  
z The battery pack is a consumable item. If the  
amount of time the computer can be run by using a  
particular battery pack becomes dramatically  
shorter and repeated recharging does not restore  
its performance, the battery pack should be  
replaced with a new one.  
z When transporting a spare battery inside a pack-  
age, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be  
placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are pro-  
tected.  
Do Not Put into a Microwave  
Do not put the battery pack into a micro-  
wave oven or a pressurized chamber.  
Stop Using  
z Always power off the computer when it is not in  
use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adap-  
tor is not connected will exhaust the remaining bat-  
tery capacity.  
Should the battery emit an abnormal  
odor, become hot to the touch, become  
discolored, change shape, or become in  
any way different from normal, remove it  
from the computer and stop using it.  
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How to Use this Manual  
Manual Types and Contents  
Using the  
hard copy  
Operating Instructions  
(This manual)  
This manual explains startup methods and basic operations required  
when using the computer for the first time.  
The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater  
use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the  
Setup Utility works, and other useful information.  
Reference Manual  
(PDF format)  
Using the  
onscreen  
manual  
Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the  
battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home  
or office. It also offers helpful explanations on how to use the touch-  
screen more effectively.  
Important Tips  
(PDF format)  
Windows Help  
Windows Help explains operations and functions about Windows.  
How to Use the Onscreen Manual  
Contents of the  
The manual is saved in the computer's hard disk. To view the manual, start up the  
computer after completing the settings for "First-time Operation" (Î page 14).  
z When the manuals in PDF format (see above) are accessed for the first time, the  
License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after  
reading the agreement, click [Accept].  
Reference Manual  
z Refer to Acrobat Reader Help to use the Acrobat Reader.  
How to access the Reference Manual  
1
Click [start] then click [Reference Manual].  
How to access the Important Tips  
1
Double-click the  
icon on the desktop.  
Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - [Pana-  
sonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].  
How to access Windows Help  
1
Log on to Windows with the administrator authority and  
click [start] - [Help and Support].  
NOTE  
z If a user has logged on to Windows without the administrator authority, some  
parts in [Help and Support] cannot be displayed.  
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