Panasonic CF-52GUNBX2M - Toughbook 52 - Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
Getting Started
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(Precautions)

Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Appendix
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Personal Computer
CF-52
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer CF-52 series Model No. Contents Getting Started ..........2 Introduction ..........3 Read Me First (Precautions) ........10 Description of Parts ........12 First-time Operation Useful Information ........16 On-screen Manual ......17 Handling and Maintenance ........19 Reinstalling Software Troubleshooting ........21 Troubleshooting (Basic) Appendix ....26 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. Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION NOTE Useful and helpful information. Enter : Press [Enter] key.
  • Page 3: Read Me First

    2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is ent from that to which the receiver is connected. provided with this equipment. This equipment is Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi- designed to be connected to the telephone network or enced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 4 Read Me First 9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes “ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other elec- uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 tronic device to send any message via a telephone fax AWG ou de section supérieure.”...
  • Page 5 If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Authorised Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Network connection of Wired Modem.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT! Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem 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 modem must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
  • Page 8 THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE may result. OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSI- • If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately BLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE...
  • Page 9 AC adaptor for a long period of time can cause a medical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis. low-temperature burn. Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product.
  • Page 10: Description Of Parts

    Description of Parts A : Speaker I : LED indicator Reference Manual “Key Combinations” Caps lock B : Multimedia pocket Numeric key (NumLk) Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket” Scroll lock (ScrLk) C : SD Memory Card slot Drive status Reference Manual “SD Memory Card” Battery status D : Battery pack Reference Manual “Battery Power”...
  • Page 11 Right side EX PC 1394 Rear side Bottom LOCK A : Hard disk drive O : Expansion bus connector Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive” Reference Manual "Port Replicator" B : Smart Card slot P : RAM module slot <Only for model with Smart Card slot> Reference Manual "RAM Module"...
  • Page 12: First-Time Operation

    Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 33). • AC Adaptor ... . . 1 •...
  • Page 13: Insert The Battery Pack

    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 computer does not power on even after cooling down, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 33).
  • Page 14 First-time Operation Setup Windows. A Follow the on-screen instructions. 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. Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes.
  • Page 15 When Starting Up/Shutting Down Do not do the following • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor • Pressing the power switch • Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse • Closing the display • Turn on/off the wireless switch NOTE To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.
  • Page 16: On-Screen Manual

    (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips]. NOTE When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure and update.
  • Page 17: Handling And Maintenance

    Handling and Maintenance Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become inoperable. Temperature: Operation : 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity:...
  • Page 18 Handling and Maintenance Maintenance To clean the LCD panel Do not use water to clean the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave scratches and reduce readability of the screen. To remove dust or dirt, do not use a cloth to rub it off since it may leave scratch on the screen. Use a fine brush to sweep dust or dirt, then wipe with a dry soft glass-cleaning cloth.
  • Page 19: Reinstalling Software

    Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”). Turn on the computer, and press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
  • Page 20 Reinstalling Software Perform the “First-time Operation” ( page 13). Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary. Perform Windows Update. Press to execute [1. [Recovery]]. The License Agreement screen appears. To cancel partway, press 0. Press to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!]. Select the settings.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting (Basic)

    This is because the computer is checking the remaining battery charge; it is not a malfunc- tion. You have forgotten the Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support password. page 33). Administrator password: •...
  • Page 22 Card Slot] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. <Only for model with ExpressCard slot> If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 33). Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( Windows startup and opera- Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) to return the...
  • Page 23 B Click [Tools] - [Check Now]. C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start]. Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic] at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced boot screen disappears Options Menu is displayed.
  • Page 24 DVD or VCD can not be Try playback by using Windows Media Player. played back correctly. Refer to the following URL, then try to update WinDVD. http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/support/faqs_en.html Touch Pad The cursor does not work. When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.
  • Page 25 CD/DVD Drive The tray does not come out A pin of 1.3 mm in diameter is recommended to although inserting a pointed remove a disc using the emergency hole (A). When object to the emergency the diameter of the pin is smaller than this, insert the hole.
  • Page 26: Limited Use License Agreement

    DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. Panasonic Corporation has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.
  • Page 27 En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous engagez de manière définitive à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes. Panasonic Corporation a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configu- ration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Run the Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
  • Page 29 Main Specifications Model No. CF-52MLBBDPM / CF-52MLBBDDM CF-52PFNBXPM / CF-52PFNBXDM Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps Modem Sound ® WAVE and MIDI playback, Intel High Definition Audio subsystem support Security Chip TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant) Card PC Card Slot x 1, Type I or Type II, Allowable current 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA Slots ExpressCard Slot...
  • Page 30 Does not support writ- This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has ing to DVD-R DL/+R DL (dual layer discs) and Ultra-Speed been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC CD-RW. Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 8 GB. Operation on If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance...
  • Page 31 Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for the pre-installed OS and the OS which is installed by using the Product Recovery DVD-ROM provided by Panasonic. Some parts of the software in the Product Recovery DVD- ROM may not be installed depending on a model.
  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 33 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-LAPTOP5.
  • Page 34 No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
  • Page 35 GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.
  • Page 36 ® NERGY 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. To learn more about power management, please visit the web site: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management ®...

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