OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No.
CF-F9
series
Contents
Getting Started
Introduction.................................................2
Read Me First ..............................................3
(Precautions)
Description of Parts .....................................10
First-time Operation .....................................12
Useful Information
On-screen Manual.......................................18
Handling and Maintenance.............................19
Reinstalling Software....................................23
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................25
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT..............29
Specifications ............................................30
Standard Limited Warranty .............................33
For further information about the com-
puter, you can refer to the on-screen
manual.
To access the on-screen manual
Î page 18 “On-screen Manual”
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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Read Me First
Models for Europe
<Only for model with a “CE ” mark on the bottom of the computer>
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, Panasonic declares 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 above mentioned products, please contact our web address:
Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Network connection of Wired Modem.
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;
In all the countries of European Economical Area and Turkey;
- Public Switched Telephony Networks
Technical Features of Wired Modem.
The terminal equipment includes the following features;
- DTMF dialing
- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s
- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s
Indication of the countries where WLAN is intended to be used:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES
FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LT LU
LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
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<Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of the computer>
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential require-
ments and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.”
Hint:
If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web
Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Network connection of Wired Modem.
The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network;
In all the countries of European Economical Area and Turkey;
- Public Switched Telephony Networks
Technical Features of Wired Modem.
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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This equipment requires minimum 20 cm spacing from all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and
feet) in directions of the back and both sides of the LCD display during wireless modes of operation.
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Models for UK
Warning
This apparatus must be earthed for your safety.
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effec-
tively earthed through the normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth.
Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installa-
tion is completely safe.
For your safety, if you have any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.
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Read Me First
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 3 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3 amps and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
A
S
A
Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the
fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
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.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow:
Earth
Neutral
Live
Blue:
Brown:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identify-
ing the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be con-
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
GREEN-and-YELLOW.
coloured GREEN or
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect the mains power.
Please ensure that a socket outlet is available near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
■ How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Warnings
z This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power system.
(An IT system is a system having no direct connections between live parts and Earth; the exposed-conductive-parts
of the electrical installation are earthed.
An IT system is not permitted where the computer is directly connected to public supply systems in the U.K.)
z Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket when the computer is not in use.
This equipment is produced to BS800/1983.
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Important Safety Instructions
<Only for model with modem>
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions 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.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of elec-
tric shock from lightning.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Information to the User
<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth>
This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio fre-
quency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emit-
ted by this product however is far much less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like
for example mobile phones.
Because this product operates within the guidelines found
in radio frequency safety standards and recommenda-
tions, we believe this product is safe for use by consum-
ers. These standards and recommendations reflect the
consensus of the scientific community and result from
deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
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 authoriza-
tion to use this product prior to turning on the product.
Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interfer-
ence caused by unauthorized modification of this product.
The correction of interference caused by such unautho-
continually review and interpret the extensive research lit- rized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We
erature.
and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for
damage or violation of government regulations that may
In some situations or environments, the use of this prod-
uct may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or
responsible representatives of the organization. These sit-
uations may for example include:
arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.
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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.
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CD/DVD Drive Caution
CAUTION!
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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Read Me First
Safety Precautions
<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
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.
For details on usage of this unit in aircrafts please consult and follow instruction provided by the airline.
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,
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.
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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Precautions
Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord,
the AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor
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 electric shock.
• For details on handling the cord of the AC adaptor, see
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS,
OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,
*1
AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS ,
*2
MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES , LIFE
SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/
DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH
ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
“Handling Cautions” (
Î
page 19).
Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet
Electric shock may result.
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AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS
Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug 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.
• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long
period of time.
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 (Tem-
porary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.
Insert the AC Plug Completely
If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheat-
ing or electric shock may result.
*2
As defined by the European Medical Device Direc-
tive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.
• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications,
technologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/
Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc)
requirements related to aviation standards and
medical equipment standards that differ from the
specifications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-
Shelf) products.
Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on
Top of This Product
If water or other liquid spills, or if paper clips, coins, or for-
eign matter get inside this product, fire or electric shock
may result.
• If water spills in the keyboard, refer to page 21. If other
foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn
the power off and unplug the AC plug and remove the
battery pack. Then contact your technical support office.
If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop
Use
Do Not Disassemble This Product
The high-voltage areas inside may give you an electric
shock, or foreign matter may enter and result in a fire.
If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC
Plug and the Battery Pack
• This product is damaged
• Foreign object inside this product
• Smoke emitted
• Unusual smell emitted
Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small
Children
Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury.
• In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor
immediately.
• Unusually hot
Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces
If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result-
ing in an injury.
Continuing to use this product while any of the above con-
ditions are present may result in fire or electric shock.
• If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately turn the
power off and unplug the AC plug, and then remove the
battery pack. Then contact your technical support office
for repair.
Avoid Stacking
If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result-
ing in an injury.
Do Not Keep This Product Wherever There is a Lot of
Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.
Otherwise, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts
Thundering
Electric shock may result.
Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Envi-
ronment for a Long Period of Time
Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source
Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet
Otherwise, a fire due to overheating may result. Connect-
ing to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC
adaptor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/
charger to an AC outlet specifically approved for such
use.
Leaving this product where it will be exposed to extremely
high temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlight
may deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the inter-
nal parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition may
lead to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. which
may in turn lead to a fire or electric shocks.
Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole
Otherwise, heat will build up inside, possibly resulting in a fire.
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Read Me First
Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug
Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a
fire or electric shock.
<Only for model with modem>
Use the Modem with a Regular Telephone Line
Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise
switches) of a company or business office, etc. or to a dig-
ital public phone or use in a country or area not supported
by the computer may result in a fire or electric shocks.
Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Con-
nected
The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric
shock.
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.
• Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or
10BASE-T
• Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Telephone),
Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise
switches), digital public phones, etc.)
• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immedi-
ately.
Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product
Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (sup-
plied with the unit or one sold separately as an accessory)
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.
Do Not Use with Exposing the Skin to This Product
for a Long Period of Time
Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour
Using this product for long periods of time may have detri-
mental health effects on the eyes or hands.
Using this product with exposing the skin to the heat
source of this product or AC adaptor for a long period of
time can cause a low-temperature burn.
Do Not Look into the CD/DVD Drive
Looking directly at the internal laser light source may
result in damage to eyesight.
z Do not place the computer near a television or radio
receiver.
z Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored
on the hard disk may be lost.
z This computer is not intended for the display of images
for use in medical diagnosis.
Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed
Because the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discs
may break apart causing injury.
• Discs that are not round and discs that have been
repaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, and
so should not be used.
z
This computer is not intended for a use with connection of
medical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis.
z Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
use of this product.
Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using
Headphones
Listening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear for
long periods of time may result in loss of hearing.
Interface Cable
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m {9.84 feet} is
not recommended.
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Precautions (Battery Pack)
Do Not Use with Any Other Product
• If this product is subjected to a strong impact, stop using
it immediately.
The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for
the specified product. If it is used with a product other
than the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leak-
age, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture
may result.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other Than • Do not place the battery pack together
Those Specified
with articles such as necklaces or hair-
pins when carrying or storing.
If the battery is not charged using one of the specified
methods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition
or rupture may result.
Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other
Than the One Specified
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU56U) with
to Excessive Heat
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
your product. Use of battery packs other than those man-
ufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a
safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight,
for Example)
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture
may result.
When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Replace It
with a New One
Continued use of a damaged battery pack may result in
heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.
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.
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects into the Battery Pack,
Expose It to Bumps or Shocks, Disassemble, or Modify It
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture
may result.
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z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to
become wet.
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.
CAUTION:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.
Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.
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NOTE
z
The battery pack may become warm during recharg-
ing or normal use. This is completely normal.
z
Recharging will not commence if internal temperature
of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temper-
ature range (0 °C to 55 °C). (
Î
Reference Man-
ual “Battery Power”)
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied,
charging begins automatically. Note that the recharg-
ing time varies based on the usage conditions.
(Recharging takes longer than usual when the tem-
perature is 10 °C or below.)
z
z
In high-temperature environments, the battery takes
longer to fully recharge. In low-temperature environ-
ments, the battery takes longer to fully recharge and
the operating time is shorter. Only use the computer
within the allowable temperature range.
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.
When transporting a spare battery inside a package,
briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in
a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.
Always power off the computer when it is not in use.
Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not
connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.
z
z
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Description of Parts
A
B
C
D
J
E
F
K
L
M
G
H
I
N
O
A :Speakers
B :Function Key
I : CD/DVD Drive Power/Open Switch
• Slide the switch to the right to open the disc cover.
• Slide the switch to the left to turn on/off the drive power.
CD/DVD Drive Indicator
Î
Reference Manual “Key Combinations”
C :Keyboard
D :LED Indicator
• Off: Drive power is off or the disc cover is opened.
• Green: Drive power is on, but the drive is not accessed.
• Blinking green: Drive power is on, and the drive is
being accessed.
: SD/SDHC Memory Card status
: Caps lock
J : LCD
K :Security Lock
: Numeric key (NumLk)
: 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
theft prevention device. Panasonic Corporation will bear
no responsibility in the event of theft.
: Hard disk drive status
ECO : Economy Mode (ECO) status
Î
Reference Manual “Battery Power”
L : Modem Port
<Only for model with modem>
: Battery status
Î
Reference Manual “Modem”
Î
Reference Manual “Battery Power”
M :LAN Port
E :Power Switch
Î page 13
If the desktop port replicator or mini port replicator is con-
nected to the computer, connect the LAN cable to the
LAN port on the desktop port replicator or mini port repli-
cator. You cannot use the LAN port on the computer.
Power Indicator
• Off: Power off/Hibernation
• Green: Power on
Î
Reference Manual “LAN”
• Blinking green:
Sleep/
Standby
N :External Display Port
F : Wireless Switch
Connect the cable of external display. When the desk-
top port replicator or mini port replicator is connected,
the connector for the desktop port replicator or mini
port replicator can also be used. Note that only up to 2
displays including the internal LCD can be displayed.
Switch the wireless devices to on (right side) or to off
(left side).
<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN/Bluetooth>
Î
Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wire-
less Communication”
Î
Reference Manual “External Display”
O :USB Ports
Reference Manual “USB Devices”
G :Latch
When closing the display, press down firmly from
Î
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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I
A
B
M
L
J
EXT.
C
D
E
K
F
G
H
N
O
A :Bluetooth Antenna
G :SD Memory Card Slot
Reference Manual “SD/SDHC Memory Card”
H :PC Card Slot
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
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Î
Î
Reference Manual “Bluetooth”
B :DC-IN Jack
Î
Reference Manual “PC Card”
C :Port Replicator Connector
Connect the desktop port repliactor or mini port repli-
cator (optional).
I : Î Wireless LAN Antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Î
Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
Î
Reference Manual “Port Replicator”
J : Touch Pad
D :Ventilation Hole
E :Microphone Jack
Î
Reference Manual “Using the Touch Pad”
• When recording in stereo using a stereo microphone:
K :Carrying Handle
L : Battery Latches
Î page 12
Click
(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Sound]
M :Battery Pack
- [Recording] - [Microphone] - [Properties], and then remove a check
mark of [Enable audio enhancements] in [Advanced].
Î page 12
Although the Operating Instructions for the CF-
VZSU56U battery pack (option) may indicate, “For use
with I.T.E. Listed Notebook Computer, Panasonic,
Model CF-F8,” the CF-VZSU56U can also be used
with the CF-F9 series, in addition to the CF-F8 series.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Control Panel]
and select [Microphone], and then add a check mark for
[No Filtering] in [Microphone Enhancements].
•
When using a monaural microphone with a 2-terminal plug:
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Reference Manual “Battery Power”
Click
(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] -
N :Emergency Hole
[Sound] - [Recording] - [Microphone] - [Properties], and then add
a check mark for [Enable audio enhancements] in [Advanced].
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Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”
O :RAM Module Slot
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Control Panel]
and select [Microphone], and then add a check mark for
[Voice Recording] in [Microphone Enhancements]
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SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards are sup-
*1
F : Headphone Jack
ported.
You can connect headphones or amplified speakers.
When they are connected, audio from the internal
speakers is not heard.
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
SIM Card Slot
Open the cover and insert a
SIM card.
Contact
SIM Card
• Insert the SIM card into the
SIM Card Slot with the con-
tact side facing upward and
with the cut corner oriented
as shown in the illustration.
Wireless WAN
Antenna
Do not insert the SIM card upside down.
Cut Corner
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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
Model No: CF-AA6503A
Model No: CF-VZSU56U
• Operating Instructions (This book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
®
• Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows 7 Professional
<For localized OS model> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
<For MUI OS model> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
®
• Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows XP Professional SP3
<For localized OS model> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
<For MUI OS model> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
B Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging
(Î page 29).
1
Insert the battery pack.
1
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-
tery pack in parallel with the computer.
B
Battery
Latches
CAUTION
z Make sure the battery latches are securely locked. Otherwise the battery pack
may fall 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
Open the display.
2
A Pull the carrying handle forward.
3
B Press and hold the latch (C) located at the front.
C Lift open the display.
Store the carrying handle, after you open the display.
2
CAUTION
1
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
edge of the LCD segment.
C
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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.
4
Turn on the computer.
4
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
the computer again.
z
Do not perform the following operation until the hard disk drive indicator
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch
• Touching the keyboard or touch pad
turns off.
• 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.
z The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad,
and wait until the hard disk drive indicator
has turned off.
z After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a
while, but this is not a malfunction. Wait for a moment until the Windows
setup screen appears.
z During setup of Windows, use the touch pad and clicking to move the cursor
and to click an item.
z Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes.
Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display.
z “Join a wireless network” screen may not appear.
You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Windows is complete.
<For MUI OS model>
z Select language on “Setup Windows” screen and click [Next].
z Carefully choose your language because you cannot change it later. If you
set a wrong language, you need to reinstall Windows (Î page 23).
z For some languages, the characters on the key and inputted character may
not match. Set the keyboard properly after the setup is complete. Then set
the password.
CAUTION
z You can change the user name, password, image, Wireless Networks
(
) and security setting (
) after setup of Windows.
z Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Win-
dows. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.
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First-time Operation
z Do not use the following words for user name: CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL,
COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9, @. In particular, if you create a user name
(account name) that includes the “@” mark, a password will be requested at the
log-on screen, even if no password has been set. If you try to log on without en-
tering a password, “The user name or password is incorrect.” may be displayed
and you will not be able to log on to Windows (Î page 27).
z Use standard characters as a computer name: numbers 0 through 9, uppercase
and lowercase letters from A to Z, and the hyphen (-) character.
If the error message “The computer name is not valid” appears, check if charac-
ters other than the above are not entered. If the error message still remains on
the display, set the key entry mode to English (“EN”) and enter characters.
<For MUI OS model>
z When setting up the keyboard, choose the appropriate one to your computer.
Otherwise, input by the keyboard may become unavailable.
z When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to the
next step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait
until the screen changes.
z You cannot choose the following words for user name and password: CON,
PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9.
z If “An unexpected error has occurred ...” (or a similar message) is displayed,
click [OK]. This is not a malfunction.
<For MUI OS model>
z The keyboard will operate as the US keyboard until the keyboard setting is
changed. Because of this, some alphabets shown on display may differ from
inputted ones.
z To avoid the accidental selections, during setting up Windows,
• Use the touch pad to make some selections.
• Press the NumLock key and input in the Ten-key mode to input numbers.
z
To match the languages, change the language settings after setting up Windows
below). Do not change the settings in [To change system or these settings, click
(
Î
Customize] of [Regional and Language Options] during setting up Windows.
6
<For MUI OS model>
Install Adobe Reader.
Install Adobe Reader to read the Important Tips and the Reference Manual.
A Click (Start) and input the following in [Search programs and files], then
press Enter
.
A Click [start] - [Run], input the following, then click [OK].
[c:\util\reader\**\setup.exe]
• “**” depends on the language.
English : m
Chinese (Traditional) : tc
Arabic : ar
Bulgarian : bg Chinese (Simplified) : sc
Croatian : yx Czech : cs Danish : da
Dutch : nl
German : g
Italian : t
Estonian : et
Greek : el
Japanese : ja Korean : ko
Finnish : fi
Hebrew : he
French : f
Hungarian : hu
Latvian : lv
Lithuanian : lt Norwegian : no Polish : pl
Portuguese : pt
Slovenian : sl
Romanian : ro Russian : ru
Slovak : sk
Turkish : tr
Spanish : p
Swedish : s
Ukrainian :uk
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<For MUI OS model>
Change the language settings.
<Languages installed in this computer>
•English
•Chinese (Traditional)
•Estonian
•Hungarian
•Norwegian
•Russian
•Arabic
•Bulgarian
•Croatian
•Chinese (Simplified)
•Czech
•Danish
•Greek
•Latvian
•Dutch
•Hebrew
•Lithuanian
•Finnish •French
•Italian
•Polish
•German
•Korean
•Japanese
•Portuguese •Portuguese (Brazilian) •Romanian
•Spanish •Swedish •Thai
•Slovak •Slovenian
•Turkish
Change the language settings in the following menu.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Regional
and Language Options]
• [Regional Options] - [Standards and Formats]
• [Languages] - [Language used in menus and dialogs]
• [Languages] - [Details] - [Default input language]
• [Advanced] - [Language for non-unicode Programs]
NOTE
z When you use MUI OS and localized OS versions together on the same net-
work, use English computer names on localized versions of Windows.
z Some UI (User Interface) strings remain in English even if the user’s UI is set to
another language.
For further information, refer to “c:\windows\mui\relnotes.txt”.
z If you change the language in [Languages] - [Language used in menus and dia-
logs], the desktop color will be changed when logging on to Windows next time.
The desktop color can be changed by following the procedure below.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Desktop]
and select color from [Color], then click [OK].
8
Create a new account.
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].
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.
9
Change the internal CD/DVD drive letter if necessary.
Î
Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”
NOTE
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.
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
• 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.
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First-time Operation
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.
*1
*1
• The computer automatically enters
sleep
/
standby after 20 minutes of inactivity.
*1
Refer to
Reference Manual “Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep/standby.
z Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, power is consumed (Max. 0.4 W) simply by
having the AC adaptor plugged into an AC outlet. (When using with 230 V AC)
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
sleep /
standby: Approx. 4.5 days (If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled:
*2
3 days)
*2
• In hibernation: Approx.20 days (If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled: 6 days)
• When power is off: Approx. 20 days (If “Power On by wired LAN” is enabled: 6 days)
*2
If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is disabled, the period of time will become slightly longer.
z
When the CD/DVD drive power is turned off, the message “The ‘MATSHITA DVDXXXXXXXXX’ device can now be
safely removed from ...” will appear, but the CD/DVD drive is an internal device, so it cannot be removed.
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
Note about access to the hard disk
<For MUI OS model>
Languages other than the one selected at Windows Setup are uninstalled in the background while the computer stays
idle.
During this period of time, the following issues may occur. These are caused by the specifications of Windows 7 and are
not a malfunction.
• The uninstall process may continue for approximately 3 hours, during which time the computer may become unre-
sponsive due to a continuous access to the hard disk, etc. You can restart or shutdown the computer during the pro-
cess.
• The message “Configuring Windows features, preparing to configure Windows” may appear for up to about 20 min-
utes when shutting down or starting up the computer (including restart). Wait for the computer to shut down or start up
normally.
Once the message is no longer displayed, follow the steps below to delete all but the most recent restore point. If you
do not delete the restore points, the system files for languages other than the one selected will remain on the disk as
backup data for the restore points, and the operation of the computer may become unresponsive.
A Click
(Start). And input “cleanmgr.exe” in [Search programs and files], and then, in the list of results, click
[cleanmgr.exe].
B After a while, the “Disk Clean up for” setting screen appears.
Click [Clean up system files] - [More Options] - [System Restore and Shadow Copies] - [Clean up] - [Delete] -
[OK] - [Delete Files].
C Restart the computer.
To change the partition structure
You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new parti-
tion. This computer has a single partition as default setting.
A Click
(Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].
z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
B Click [Disk Management].
C Right-click the partition for Windows (“c” drive in the default setting), and click [Shrink Volume].
z The partition size depends on the computer specifications.
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D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].
z You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.
*3
z To select [Reinstall to the first 2 partitions.] in reinstalling Windows 7 (Î page 23), 30000 MB or more is nec-
essary for [Total size after shrink in MB].
E Right-click [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and click [New Simple Volume].
F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish].
Wait until formatting is completed.
*3
For MUI OS model, 60000 MB or more is necessary.
NOTE
z You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.
z To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in step C.
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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:
Double-click
Click [start] - [Reference Manual].
Alternatively click (Start) /
- [Reference Manual].
on the desktop.
[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals]
NOTE
The Windows files included in the Windows 7 DVD-ROM are contained in the following folders:
<For localized OS model>
c:\windows\support\migwiz, .c:\windows\support\tools, .c:\windows\support\logging
<For MUI OS model>
z Some languages are not available depending on the model.
c:\windows\support\**\migwiz, .c:\windows\support\**\tools, .c:\windows\support\**\logging
• “**” depends on the language.
English : en
German : de
Spanish : es
Dutch : nl
Italian : it
Swedish : sv Turkish : tr
Finnish : fi
Norwegian : no Russian : ru
French : fr
Arabic : ar
Bulgarian : bg Chinese-Hong Kong : b3
Chinese-Simplified : xt
Estonian : et
Croatian : yx
Greek : el
Czech : cs
Hebrew : iw
Latvian : lv
Danish : da
Hungarian : hu Japanese : jp
Lithuanian : lt Polish : pl
Korean : ko
Portuguese : pt Portuguese (Brazilian) : xc
Romanian : ro
Serbian : st
Slovak : sk Slovenian : sl Thai : th
Ukrainian : uk
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) /
[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.
To access the Hard Disk Handling:
Click
(Start) /
[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.
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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
Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C
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-
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
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
the computer with the handle.
(A)
(B)
z When you carry the AC adaptor with the cord rolled up,
roll it up as shown in (A).
Do not roll up the cord 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 cord. Also, do not roll up the AC cord.
z When you board an airplane, take the computer with you
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and never put it in your checked luggage. When using the computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.
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 if the AC adap-
tor and the battery pack are correctly connected with the computer.
z Pull out the AC cord and wait for more than 1 minute to reconnect the AC cord.
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
Click
on the notification area and click
. Then select [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)]
• When changing to [Panasonic Power management (Better Heat Dispersion)], the following settings will change.
- Change to [High Speed] from [Standard] in [Fan control mode].
Rotation of the cooling fan will become faster and the computer can be cooled down. Note that the battery oper-
ating time will be shorter.
- Switch the screen saver to [Prohibited].
• When you do not frequently use CPU or the rotation noise of the fan bothers you, set [Standard] or [Low Speed] in
[Fan control mode].
A
Click
B Select [Standard] or [Low Speed] in [Fan control mode].
Reference Manual “Customizing the Power Setting”
on the notification area and click
.
Î
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.
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
<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.
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.
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, 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 malfunc-
tion.
To display large characters with no blurring
Try the following steps while keeping the LCD in its resolution.
z
Click
(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Personalization] - [Display], select except for [Smaller - 100%]
and then click [Apply].
(This function will be enabled after log off the computer.)
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
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.
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
2
Immediately turn off the computer, and remove the AC adaptor.
Wipe any water droplets off of the top of the keyboard using a
soft, dry cloth.
3
4
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.
NG
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
8
Remove the battery pack.
Be sure to contact your technical support office to have the computer checked for any
malfunctions.
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Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk
data will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.
CAUTION
Hard disk
Partition with boot files
Do not delete the partition with boot files on the hard disk.
Area usable by Windows
The disk space in the partition is not available to store data.
Preparation
z Prepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (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.
<For MUI OS model>
z For German, Swiss German, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, and Slovenian keyboards, press
need to press
z For Turkish keyboard, press
Z
when you
Y
.
D
when you need to press
Y.
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
4
5
Select the [Main] menu, then select [Optical Drive Power] and press Enter
Select [On] and press Enter
Press F10
.
.
.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter
.
The computer will restart.
6
7
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.
Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows which you install into the CD/DVD
drive.
8
9
Select the [Exit] menu, then select [MATSHITA XXXXX] in [Boot Override].
Press Enter
.
The computer will restart.
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 When reinstalling Windows 7 into hard disk installed from Windows 7:
Select the settings and click [Next].
z [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.].
You will have two partitions.
*1
z [Reinstall to the first 2 partitions.] .
Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions. For how to create a new
partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 16).
You can keep the partition structure.
*1
This does not appear if Windows cannot be reinstalled to the partition containing boot files and the area
usable by Windows.
When reinstalling Windows 7 into hard disk installed from Windows XP:
Click [Next].
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Reinstalling Software
13 At the confirmation message, click [YES].
Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 30 - 80 minutes.)
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.
z According to the instruction on the screen, switch Product Recovery DVD-ROM.
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” (Î page 13).
17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
18 Perform Windows Update.
10 Press
1
to execute [1. [Recovery]].
The License Agreement screen appears.
z To cancel partway, press
0
.
11 Press
1
to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!].
12 Select the settings.
When installing Windows XP into hard disk installed from Windows 7, select
Do not select [3]: This option is only available when using Windows XP.
If you select [3]: an error may occur during the installation.
1
or
2.
13 At the confirmation message, press
Y.
Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 30 - 60 minutes.)
z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl
+
Alt + Del. Other-
wise 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.
z If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be necessary to perform
additional operations during the following procedure.
15 Turn on the computer.
z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
16 Perform the “First-time Operation” (Î page 13).
17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.
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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 Sleep/Standby and Hibernation Mode
z Connect the AC adaptor.
The computer does not
power on/
The power indicator or bat-
tery indicator is not lit.
z Insert a fully charged battery.
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
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.
z Remove all peripheral devices (e.g. USB memory).
Windows does not start up.
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
.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
*1
Supervisor Password or User Password set with the Setup Utility
z Press F9 in the Setup Utility to return the Setup Utility settings (excluding the pass-
words) to the default values. Start the Setup Utility and make the settings again.
z Turn off the computer and remove the RAM module, then confirm whether the RAM
module has compliant to specification. When the RAM module has conformed to specifi-
cation, install it again.
After adding or changing the
RAM module, the power is
turned on but nothing is dis-
played on the screen.
z Make sure that the bootable CD/DVD is set properly.
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/
DVD drive.
Cannot boot from internal
CD/DVD drive.
You have forgotten the
password.
z Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact your technical support office.
z Administrator password:
• If you have another account with Administrator authority, log-on with it, then delete the
password for the problem account.
• If you have a password reset disk, click [Reset password] displayed after the password
input error, then follow the on-screen instructions to set a new 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 cannot do either of the above, you will need to reinstall (Î page 23) and setup
Windows.
z A floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive and it does not contain system startup informa-
“Remove disks or other
media. Press any key to
restart” or a similar mes-
sage appears.
tion. Remove the floppy disk and press any key.
z
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.
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 page 23) If the
problem persists even after the reinstallation, contact your technical support office
.
z The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time. To
[Executing Battery Recali-
bration] screen appears.
start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on.
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Troubleshooting (Basic)
Starting Up and Sleep/Standby and Hibernation Mode
z If you connect to a network using wireless LAN function, perform access point settings.
(Î Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”)
The computer will not auto-
matically enter
sleep/
z If you do not use wireless LAN function, turn off wireless LAN function. (Î
Refer-
standby or hibernation.
ence Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication”)
z Make sure that you are not using any software that regularly accesses the hard disk.
z Select [Enabled] in [Password On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility
[Enter Password] does not
appear when resuming from
(Î
Reference Manual “Setup Utility”).
z The Windows password can be used instead of the password set in the Setup Utility.
sleep /
standby
A Click
(Start) - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts and Family Safety] - [Add or
hibernation.
remove user accounts] and select the account, and set the password.
B Click
(Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options] - [Require
a password on wakeup] and a check mark for [Require a password].
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account, ant set the
password.
B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Option] -
[Advanced] and a check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes
from standby].
z Perform the following steps to change the audio settings to prevent audio output.
When logging on (e.g.,
resuming the computer),
audio is distorted.
A Right-click the desktop and click [Personalize] - [Sounds].
B Remove the check mark from [Play Windows Startup sound], and click [OK].
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices] - [Sounds and
Audio Devices], and click [Sounds].
B Set [Windows Logon] and [Windows Logoff] to [(None)].
z One of the following operations may have been carried out.
Cannot resume.
• In
sleep/
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.
z Check to see if there was a disk error.
Other startup problems.
A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display.
B
Click
(Start) - [Computer] and right-click [Local Disk (C:)], and click [Properties].
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].
E
Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer.
z Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. (
Î
page 25 “Windows
does not start up”.)
Shutting Down
z Remove all peripheral devices.
z Wait one or two minutes. It is not a malfunction.
Windows does not shut
down.
Password
Even after entering the pass-
word, a message appears
requesting to type it again.
z If
lights up, press NumLk to disable the ten-key mode, and then input.
lights up, press Caps Lock to disable the Caps Lock mode, and then input.
z If
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Password
z The user name (account name) includes an “@” mark.
If another user account exists:
Cannot log on to Windows.
(“The user name or password
is incorrect.” is displayed.)
Log on to Windows using another user account, and delete the account that
includes “@”. Then create a new account.
If no other account exists:
You need to reinstall Windows (Î page 23).
Display
When the screen becomes
black for a moment.
z When you set [Intel(R) video driver power saving function] - [Intel(R) Display Power Sav-
ing Technology] of Power Plan Extension Utility to [Enabled], if you do the following oper-
ations, 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(R) video
driver power saving function] - [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to [Disabled].
z
When you set [Intel video driver power saving function (Intel(R) Display Power Saving Tech-
nology)] of Power Saving Utility to [Enable], 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].
z The external display is selected. Press Fn
display. Wait until the display has been switched completely before pressing Fn
(or ) again.
z The display is turned off by the power-saving function. To resume, do not press the direct
selection keys, but press any other key like Ctrl
z The computer entered sleep/
the power-saving function. To resume, slide the power switch.
z The screen may become darker. Press Fn F2 to make the screen brighter.
+
F3 (or
+
P) to switch the
No display.
+
F3
+
P
.
standby or hibernation by
+
z Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the
The screen is disordered.
computer.
z The refresh rate of the internal LCD may be 40 hertz. Change the refresh rate of the
internal LCD.
A Right-click on the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].
B Click [General Settings].
C If [Refresh Rate] of the Notebook is [40 Hz], change to [60 Hz] and click [OK].
z If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor-
The external display does
not work normally.
mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.
Battery
z The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).
The battery indicator is
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.
z If blinking red:
The battery indicator is
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.
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Troubleshooting (Basic)
Battery
z The battery is recharging.
The battery indicator is
flashing.
If [Battery Charging Indicator] in [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Flashing], the
indicator will alternately become lighter and darker.
Touch Pad
z When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.
The cursor does not work.
z Restart the computer by using the keyboard.
Press
and press Î two times, and press Ï to select [Restart] and press Enter
.
z Press
,
U
, and to select [Restart].
R
z
If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” (Î below
).
z Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.
Cannot input using the
touch pad.
z
The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad. Check your mouse’s operating instructions.
Reference Manual
z Install Adobe Reader.
<For localized OS model>
The Reference Manual is not
displayed.
A Log on to Windows as an administrator.
B
Click
(Start) and input “c:\util\reader\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files]
then press Enter
.
Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\reader\Setup.exe”, then click [OK].
C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.
D If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click [Help] -
[Check for Updates…].
<For MUI OS model>
(Î page 14)
Others
No response.
z Press Ctrl+Shift+Escto 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.
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] - [Programs] - [Uninstall a program].
click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
z Restart the computer.
The computer does not rec-
ognize the CD/DVD drive.
After the computer restarts, it may recognize a CD/DVD drive.
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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.
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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-
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title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.
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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
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THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
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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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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-
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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
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Model No.
®
*1
CPU
Intel vPro™ Technology
®
Intel Core™ i5-520M vPro™ processor (2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz,
®
*2
Intel Smart Cache 3 MB )
®
Chip Set
Mobile Intel QM57 Express Chipset
*2*3
*2*4
Main Memory
2 GB, DDR3 SDRAM (4 GB Max.)
Video Memory
UMA 763 MB Max. (When Memory is 2 GB) / UMA 1563 MB Max. (When Memory is 4 GB
)
UMA 256 MB Max.
®
Video Controller
Intel HD Graphics (Built-in CPU)
*5
320 GB
Hard Disk Drive
Approx. 300 MB is used as a partition with recovery tools. (Users cannot use this partition.)
CD/DVD Drive
DVD MULTI Drive built-in, Buffer underrun error prevention function: Supported
*8
*10
*5
*11
Continuous Data Trans-
fer Speed
Reading
zDVD-RAM : 5X (Max.)(4.7 GB) zDVD-R : 8X (Max.) zDVD-RW: 8X (Max.)
DVD-R DL: 8X (Max.) DVD-ROM: 8X (Max.) CD-ROM: 24X (Max.) CD-R: 24X
+R DL: 8X (Max.) +RW: 8X (Max.)
*6*7
z
(Max.)
z
z
z
z
CD-RW: 24X (Max.)
z
+R: 8X (Max.)
z
z
*9
*10
*5
Writing
zDVD-RAM : 2X/3X/3-5X (4.7 GB) 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
*11
Supported Discs/For-
mat
Reading
Writing
zDVD-ROM (Single Layer, Dual Layer) zDVD-Video zDVD-R (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB,
*7
*5
*5
4.7 GB) zDVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB) zDVD-R DL
(8.5 GB) zDVD-RAM (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB) z+R (4.7 GB) z+R DL
(8.5 GB) z+RW (4.7 GB) zCD-Audio zCD-ROM (XA compatible) zCD-R zPhoto
CD (multiple session compatible) zVideo CD zCD EXTRA zCD-RW zCD-TEXT
*5
*10
*5
*5
*5
*5
*10
*5
zDVD-RAM (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB) zDVD-R (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB for
*5
*5
*5
General) zDVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB) z+R (4.7 GB)
*5
z+RW (4.7 GB)
zCD-R
zCD-RW
Display Method
Internal LCD
14.1 WXGA+ type (TFT) (1440 × 900 dots)
65,536/16,777,216 colors (1440 × 900 dots)
*12
*13
65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1280 ×
1024 dots/1400 × 1050 dots/1440 × 900 dots/1680 × 1050 dots/1600 × 1200 dots/
1920 × 1080 dots/1920 × 1200 dots)
External Display
Simultaneous Display on LCD + Exter-
nal Display
65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 768 dots/1440 ×
900 dots)
*13
*12
®
®
*14
Wireless LAN
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (Î page 31)
*15
Î page 32
Bluetooth
HSPA
-
Î Supplementary Instructions for HSPA
*16
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
LAN
*17
Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps
Modem
®
Sound
WAVE and MIDI playback, Intel High Definition Audio subsystem support, Stereo
Speakers (built in)
*18
Security Chip
TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)
Card Slots
PC Card Slot
× 1, Type I or Type II, Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
*19
× 1
SD Memory Card Slot
RAM Module Slot
× 1, DDR3 SDRAM, 204-pin, 1.5 V, SO-DIMM, PC3-6400 Compliant
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Model No.
Interface
*20
*16
USB Ports × 3 (USB2.0 × 3) / Modem Port (RJ-11) / LAN Port (RJ-45)
External Display Port: Mini Dsub 15-pin female / Microphone Jack : Miniature jack,
3.5 DIA / Headphone Jack: Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA / Port Replicator Connector: Dedi-
/
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cated 78-pin male
Keyboard/Pointing Device
Power Supply
87 or 88 keys/Touch Pad
AC adaptor or Battery pack
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Input: 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output: 16 V DC, 5.0 A
AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Li-ion 10.8 V, 5.8 Ah (typ.), 5.4 Ah (min.)
*24
Approx. 7 hours (Economy Mode (ECO) - Approx. 6 hours (Economy Mode (ECO) -
Operating Time
Disable)
Disable)
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Approx. 3.5 hours (Power off)/Approx. 5 hours (Power on)
Charging Time
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Power Consumption
Approx. 35 W / 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) (excluding protrusion)
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Approx. 1.62 kg
Approx. 1.63 kg
Weight
Environment Operation Temperature
Humidity
5°C to 35°C
30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
-20°C to 60°C
Storage
Temperature
Humidity
30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
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OS
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Genuine Windows 7 Professional
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Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
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Pre-installed Software
Adobe Reader / Loupe Utility / Touch Pad Utility / PC Information Viewer / PC
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Information Popup / Hotkey Settings / Wireless Switch Utility / Intel Rapid Storage
Technology / Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA / Battery Recalibration
Utility / Intel PROSet/Wireless Software / WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version) / Roxio Creator
LJB / Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility / Protector Suite
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 / DirectX 11*32/ Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 /
®
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 / Infineon TPM Professional Package V3.6 / Power
Plan Extension Utility
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 3 / DirectX 9.0c / Microsoft Windows
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Media Player 10 / Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1 / Microsoft .NET Framework
3.5 SP1 / Icon Enlarger / Power Saving Utility / FAN Control Utility / Wireless Connection
Disable Utility / Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility / Infineon TPM Professional
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Package V3.5SP1 / Optical Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility
*35
Aptio Setup Utility / Hard Disk Data Erase Utility / PC-Diagnostic Utility
Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>
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Data Transfer Rates
IEEE802.11a : 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11b : 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11g : 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
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IEEE802.11n : (HT20) GI = 400 ns:144/130/115/86/72/65/57/43/39/28/21/14/7 GI = 800ns:130/117/
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104/78/65/58/52/39/26/19/13/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
(HT40) GI = 400ns:300/270/240/180/150/135/120/90/60/30/15 GI = 800ns:270/243/
216/162/135/121/108/81/54/40/27/13 Mbps (automatically switched)
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Standard Supported
IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n
OFDM system, DS-SS system
Transmission Method
Wireless Channels Used
IEEE802.11a : Channels 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/100/104/108/112/116/120/124/128/132/136/140
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g : Channels 1 to 13
IEEE802.11n : Channels 1-13/36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/100/104/108/112/116/120/124/128/132/136/140
RF Frequency Band
IEEE802.11a : 5.18 GHz - 5.32 GHz, 5.5 GHz - 5.7 GHz
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g : 2.412 GHz - 2.472 GHz
IEEE802.11n : 2.412 GHz - 2.472 GHz, 5.18 GHz - 5.32 GHz, 5.5 GHz - 5.7 GHz
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Specifications
Bluetooth™ <Only for model with Bluetooth>
Bluetooth Version
2.1 + EDR
Transmission Method
Wireless Channels Used
RF Frequency Band
FHSS system
Channels 1 to 79
2.402 GHz - 2.48 GHz
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The Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT)
function must be set before use.
This slot is not compatible with the UHS-I high speed trans-
fer. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Pana-
sonic SD Memory Card with a capacity of up to 2 GB,
Panasonic SDHC Memory Card with a capacity of up to
*2
*3
1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes / 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes
You can physically expand the memory up to 4 GB, but the
total amount of usable memory available will be less depend-
ing on the actual system configuration.
32 GB, and
Panasonic SDXC Memory Card
with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Operation on other SD equip-
ment is not guaranteed.
*4
A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically
depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of
the Video Memory cannot be set by the user.
The size of Video memory is allotted depending on the oper-
ating system.
*20
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*22
Does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible peripherals.
Use a condenser-stereo microphone.
Port Replicator(optional): CF-VEBU08U and CF- VEBF81W can
be used.
<Only for North America>
The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to
240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V
*23
*5
*6
1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some
application software will report as fewer GB.
AC compatible AC cord.
Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by
Panasonic Corporation. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X
speed is 1,350 KB/s. The data transfer rate of CD per 1X
speed is 150 KB/s.
20-M-1-1
*24
Measured using MobileMark™ 2007 (LCD brightness :
60 cd/m2).
Varies depending on the usage conditions, or when an
optional device is attached.
*7
Performance of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R
DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW cannot be guaranteed
depending on writing status and recording format. Also,
some data cannot be played back depending on the disc,
settings, and environment being used.
Does not support writing to DVD-R DL/+R DL (dual layer
discs) and Ultra-Speed CD-RW. Does not support 2.6 GB
DVD-RAM.
When Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled, the operating time
becomes approximately 20
%
shorter than when it is disabled.
*25
*26
When Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled, the charging time
becomes approx. 5.0 hours (Power on/off). Varies depending
on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.
It may take a long time to charge a fully discharged battery.
Approx. 0.9 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not
being charged) and the computer is off.
<When using with 230 V AC>
Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer,
power is consumed (Max. 0.4 W) simply by having the AC
adaptor plugged into an AC outlet.
*8
If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance has been
displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become
slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating.
*9
Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.
Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.
*27
Rated power consumption.
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DVD-R is compatible with 4.7 GB (for General) playback.
DVD-R (for Authoring) playback is compatible with discs
recorded using Disc-at-Once recording.
Average value. May differ depending on models.
Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for
the pre-installed OS and the installed OS by using the Prod-
uct Recovery DVD-ROM (included).
Some parts of the software in the Product Recovery DVD-
ROM may not be installed depending on a model.
<Only for MUI OS model>
Must be installed before use.
Only for model with fingerprint reader.
Must be installed before use.
The graphics accelerator of this computer supports up to
DirectX 10.
Only for model that supports TPM.
Must be installed before use.
Must be installed before use.
*12
*13
A 16,777,216 color display is achieved by using the dithering
function.
Display may be impossible using some connected external
displays.
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*15
Only for model with wireless LAN.
Only for model with Bluetooth.
*16
*17
*18
Some devices cannot be used depending on the port type.
Only for model with modem.
Only for model that supports TPM.
For information on TPM, click
(Start) and
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*35
*36
input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf” in [Search programs
and files] and press Enter, and refer to the Installation
Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.
The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.
These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g+n stan-
dards. Actual speeds may differ.
For information on TPM, click [start] - [Run]
and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”, and refer to the
Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”.
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Standard Limited Warranty
PANASONIC COMPUTER PRODUCTS EUROPE
Panasonic Computer Products Europe (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is treated in a
different section of this warranty) with new or refurbished parts, from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials
or workmanship. This warranty only applies to new Panasonic Toughbooks purchased in the EEA and Switzerland and Turkey.
Panasonic (or its authorised Service Provider) target to repair your equipment within 48 hours from its receipt in our service centre.
Additional charges may apply for shipment to countries outside of the European Union. Panasonic will use all reasonable endeavours
to ensure this service.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use for the applicable
Service Agreement Period listed below. In the event that any product (or part thereof) is replaced, Panasonic shall transfer ownership
of the replacement product (or part) to the customer and the customer shall transfer ownership of the replaced product (or part) to
Panasonic.
Service Agreement Period - from original date of purchase
• Toughbooks (and every accessory included in the original packaging except the battery) - 3 years
• Accessories included in the original package - 3 years
• Additional peripherals manufactured by Panasonic (including media bay devices such as CD-Rom drives) - 1 year
• Batteries - 6 months. Panasonic Warranty covers the battery for six months. A battery is considered good if it maintains 50% of
its charge capacity during the warranty period. If a battery is returned under this contract and testing determines that it has
charge capacity greater than 50%, the battery will be returned with an invoice for the retail purchase price of a new battery.
This warranty is 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.
Limits and Exclusions:
This warranty does not cover and shall be void for:
• Broken or cracked LCD screen.
• Defective pixel in notebook displays and LCD screens within 0.002%
• Damage that is attributable to fire, theft or acts of God.
• Damage caused by environmental influences (electrical storms, magnetic fields etc.).
• Damage which has not been caused during normal operation
• Repair of damage that is cosmetic only or does not affect product functionality such as wear and tear, scratches and dents.
• Failures caused by products not supplied by Panasonic.
• Failures resulting from alteration, accidental damage, casualty, misuse, abuse or neglect.
• Introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit.
• Improper installation, operation or maintenance.
• Improper connections with peripherals.
• Maladjustment of consumer controls such as function settings.
• Modification or service by anyone other than Panasonic or its approved Service Providers.
• Products used as short term rental or leased equipment.
• Products whose serial number has been removed making the unit warranty condition impossible to clearly determine.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC
*1
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.
*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
Systems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance
Leaflets) No.36
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
We strongly recommend that customers backup their data before sending back their unit to an Authorised Service Provider.
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 satisfactory quality and
fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. Panasonic shall not be liable for any
indirect, special or consequential loss or damage (including without limitation any loss of profits) arising from the use of this product
or for any breach of this warranty.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from country to country. You must
consult the applicable country laws for a full determination of your rights. This limited warranty is in addition to, and does not affect
any rights arising out of any contract of sale or by statute.
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Standard Limited Warranty
PANASONIC COMPUTER PRODUCTS EUROPE
Data Storage Media
Data Storage Media is the media on which the Operating System, drivers and programs originally installed by Panasonic on the main
unit are stored. This media is originally provided with the unit.
Panasonic warrants to you only that the disc(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in mate-
rial 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.
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’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of any defective disk or
other media which is returned to Panasonic's authorized Service Centre, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the
aforesaid warranty period.
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 otherwise than on the Product
or in the environment conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan-
dling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or damage that is attrib-
utable to acts of God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have
modified, or attempted to modify any Program.
Duration of implied warranties, if any is limited to sixty (60) days.
Pre-installed software
Pre-installed software means the software shipped pre-loaded by Panasonic, not that loaded by any third party or selling agent.
Panasonic and its suppliers makes no warranty, either express, implied or statutory, with respect to software provided with the
Product and licensed to Purchaser, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Panasonic does not
warrant that the functions contained in the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic assumes no risk of and shall not in
any case be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, any special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising
from breach of warranty or contract, negligence or any other legal theory, including, without limitation loss of goodwill, profits or
revenue, loss of use of the Programs or Products or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of any substitute equipment,
facilities, or services, downtime costs, or claims of any party dealing with such damages.
Some countries do not allow the exclusion 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 that vary from country to country. You must
consult applicable country laws for a full determination of your rights.
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Contacts
Address
Panasonic Computer Products Europe
Service Centre Building B4,
Wyncliffe Road, Pentwyn Industrial Estate, Cardiff,
United Kingdom
CF23 7XB
Web page
Helpdesk
English speaking service
French speaking service
German speaking service
Italian speaking service
Spanish speaking service
E-mail address
+44 (0) 8709 079 079
+33 (0) 1 55 93 66 60
+49 (0) 1805 410 930
+39 (0) 848 391 999
+34 (0) 901 101 157
Czech speaking service
Hungarian speaking service
Polish speaking service
Romanian speaking service
Slovakian speaking service
E-mail address
+420 (0) 800 143234
+36 (0) 6800 163 67
+48 (0) 800 4911558
+40 (0) 800 894 743
+421 (0) 800 42672627
Payments
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic Corporation has determined that this product meets
®
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. By enabling available power management
settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity, saving
the user energy.
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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.
22-E-1
Importer’s name & address pursuant to the EU GPSD (General Product Safety Directive) 2001/95/EC Art.5
Panasonic Computer Products Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Hagenauer Straße 43
65203 Wiesbaden
Germany
© Panasonic Corporation 2010
Printed in U.K.
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