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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Getting Started
Introduction ......................................................
Description of Parts .........................................
First-time Operation .........................................
Turning On / Turning Off ..................................
Useful Information
Handling and Maintenance ............................
Installing Software .........................................
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) .................................
Appendix
Specifications ................................................
Standard Limited Warranty ............................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer UT-MA6 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Introduction ............Description of Parts ......... First-time Operation ......... Turning On / Turning Off ........Useful Information Handling and Maintenance ......Installing Software ......... Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) ......... Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. n Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE F8 : Press [F8] key.
  • Page 3 n On-screen Manual For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual. l Reference Manual The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the comput- er’s performance. l Important Battery Tips The Important Battery Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the built-in battery in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.
  • Page 4 Description of Parts Front side Left side Camera G: Power Switch H: Hardware Buttons Reference Manual “Camera” è Reference Manual “Hardware è A: Camera Indicator B: Camera Lens Buttons” C: Ambient Light Sensor I: LED Indicator The ambient light sensor is equipped : Power Indicator with an automatic brightness adjust- Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green:...
  • Page 5 è Reference Manual “LAN” è I : Ventilation Hole (Intake) / Speaker J : Reset Button (For servicing by Panasonic) This computer contains a magnet and magnetic products at the locations circled in the illustration at right. Avoid leaving metallic object or magnetic media in contact with these areas.

  • Page 6: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation n Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support. • AC Adaptor . . .1 • AC Cord ..1 • Soft Cloth . . . 1 Model No: CF- Reference Manual AA5713A è...
  • Page 7 Setup Windows. Follow the on-screen instructions. l The computer restarts several times. Wait until the drive indi- cator has turned off. l 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.
  • Page 8 First-time Operation n Battery duration Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the built-in battery is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the following period of time: Status Discharge period In sleep Approx.

  • Page 9: Turning On / Turning Off

    Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch (è page 4) until the power indicator (è page 4) lights. NOTE l Do not press the power switch repeatedly. l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four sec- onds or longer.

  • Page 10: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation environment l Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged. l Operating environment °C °C Temperature: O peration : 5 to 35 °C °C Storage : -20 to 60 Humidity: Operation : 30 to 80 RH (No condensation) Storage : 30 to 90 RH (No condensation) Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, operation for a long time in extreme en- vironments, smoking nearby, or operation in places where oil is used or where there is a lot of dust will result in the product deterioration and will shorten the product life. l Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged. Ÿ Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur. Ÿ In extremely high or low temperature. l As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.
  • Page 11 n When using peripheral devices Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Care- fully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices. l Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications. l Connect to the connectors in the correct direction. l If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc. l If screws are included, fasten them securely. l Remove the cables when you carry the computer. Do not pull the cables forcibly. n Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth> l Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth, make the appropriate security settings such as data en- cryption. n Battery Recalibration l The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction. <When performing “Battery Recalibration” after shutting down Windows> Ÿ Full charge: Approximately 2.5 hours Ÿ...
  • Page 12 Handling and Maintenance l Magnetic sensor The magnetic sensor on the computer operates by detecting geomagnetism. Therefore, the magnetic sensor may not function properly and it readings may be inaccurate, especially in the following environments. Ÿ Inside or near steel structures such as buildings or bridges Ÿ Inside or near automobiles, or near train power lines Ÿ Near metallic furniture or appliances Ÿ When the AC adaptor or other peripheral devices are brought closer to the computer Ÿ Near magnets, speakers, or other objects with strong magnetic fields The magnetic directions indicated by the magnetic sensor may not be accurate immediately after purchase or in environments with poor magnetic fields. In such cases, turn on the computer and move it as follows. A Hold the computer so that its screen side is facing upward and level. B While keeping the computer level, rotate it 90 degrees or more clockwise. C Return the computer to position A, and rotate it 90 degrees or more counterclockwise. D Return the computer to position A. E T ilt the computer 90 degrees or more to the left so that the left side of the computer tilts down. F R eturn the computer to position A, and tilt it 90 degrees or more to the right so that the right side of the computer tilts down. CAUTION ● H old the computer firmly when moving it. Strong shocks from dropping the computer may result in damage. Maintenance If drops of water or other stains get on the surface of the LCD panel, wipe them off immediately.
  • Page 13 Dispose of Computer <For Europe and U.S.A./Canada> Attention Customers Don't remove the battery by yourself. The battery must be removed by qualified professionals. When disposing of this product, be sure to contact qualified professionals to remove the battery. Attention Qualified professionals to remove the battery Dispose of this product correctly in accordance with the local regulations after removing the battery as shown in the following procedure. n Preparation l Remove all peripherals (SD memory card, etc.). l Erase the stored data. (è Reference Manual “Erasing Flash Memory Data”) CAUTION l Never disassemble the computer except before disposal. l Refer to “Safety Precautions and Regulatory Information” for precautions when disposing of the computer. 1. Turn off the computer completely. (è page 9) l Do not use sleep/hibernation. 2. While connecting the AC adaptor, press both volume buttons ( and ) at the same time for more than ten seconds. The built-in battery’s power output stops.
  • Page 14 Handling and Maintenance 5. Remove the silver screw. 6. Remove the screws (10). 7. Unhook the claws on the upper part of the cover (A), and open the cover from the right side (B). l The left side of the cover is connected to the com- puter with the cord. Do not pull the cord. 8. Disconnect the connector (B). Insulate the connectors on the built-in battery by cover- ing them with plastic tape, for example.
  • Page 15 9. Remove the screws (7) that secures the built-in battery (C), and remove the built-in battery (C).

  • Page 16: Installing Software

    [Load Default Values]. At the confirmation message, touch [Yes]. Touch [Exit] and double-touch [Save Values and Reboot]. At the confirmation message, touch [Yes]. Computer will restart. Touch the top left corner of the screen several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Select the [Exit] menu, then double-touch [Recovery Partition].
  • Page 17 Touch [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and touch [Next]. Touch [Next]. If the option is displayed, select the setting and touch [Next]. l [Reinstall Windows to the whole Disk to factory default.] Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (è page 8). l [Reinstall to the OS related partitions.] Select this option when the flash memory has already been divided into several parti- tions. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (è page 8). You can keep the partition structure. This does not appear if Windows cannot be installed to the recovery partition and the area us- able by Windows. At the confirmation message, touch [YES]. Select language and touch [OK]. To cancel the recovery procedure, touch [CANCEL], and touch the mark that appears at the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 18 Set the Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. Touch [Exit] and double-touch [Save Values and Reboot]. At the confirmation message, touch [Yes]. The computer will restart. Press (Rotation lock) button while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played. The Setup Utility starts up. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Touch [Exit], then double-touch your DVD drive in [Boot Override].
  • Page 19 Touch [Next]. At the confirmation message, touch [YES]. Select language and touch [OK]. To cancel the recovery procedure, touch [CANCEL], and touch the mark that appears at the top right corner of the screen. At the confirmation message, touch [OK]. Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 60 minutes.) l Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted. When Ending process screen is displayed, remove the Recovery Disc and DVD Drive. Touch [OK] to turn off the computer.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced trouble- shooting guide in the “Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruc- tion manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è...
  • Page 21 F Touch [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer. l Connect the external keyboard and start the computer in Safe Mode, then check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot at startup, press and hold F8 until the Win- screen disappears dows Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
  • Page 22 The screen is dark. l The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Open the Dashboard for Panasonic PC and adjust the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases. You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when not connected.
  • Page 23 Want to disable touch l Using the following application software disables touchscreen op- eration. operation. A Touch (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Screen Switch Utility]. Follow the instructions on the screen. n On-screen Manual “This page cannot be l Touch other page in on-screen manual.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting (Basic) n Others No response. l Open Task Manager and close the software application that is not responding. l An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Touch the application icons at the bottom of the screen to check.

  • Page 25: Limited Use License Agreement

    Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, con- cepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related docu- mentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.
  • Page 26 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT TERM This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminat- ed. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. l To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. l To check CPU speed, memory size and the flash memory drive size: Run the Setup Utility (è Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu. [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Flash Memory drive size n Main Specifications...
  • Page 28 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1 Pre-installed Software PC Information Viewer, Battery Recalibration Utility, Hand Writing Utility, *8 *20 Infineon TPM Professional Package , Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Power Plan Extension Utility, Camera ® Utility, Manual Selector, Wireless Switch Utility, Intel PROSet/Wireless...
  • Page 29 Module (TPM)”. Only for model with Smart Card slot. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD Memory Card with a capacity of up to , Panasonic SDHC Memory Card with a capacity of up to 32 , and Panasonic SDXC Memory Card with a capacity of up to 64 Operation on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.

  • Page 30: Standard Limited Warranty

    Service Agreement Period listed below. In the event that any prod- uct (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.
  • Page 31 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 Pro- grams are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by...
  • Page 32 Product and licensed to Purchaser, its quality, performance, mer- chantability, 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, inciden-...
  • Page 33 Panasonic Corporation Osaka, Japan Importer’s name & address pursuant to the EU legislation Panasonic System Communications Company Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Straße 43 65203 Wiesbaden Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2014 PB0214-0 P-2013-0806...

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