Panasonic CF-VEBC21Un User manual

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Port Replicator / Portreplikator /
Duplicateur de ports /
ポートリプリケーター
Model No. CF-VEBC21U
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ENGLISH
Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................ 2
Regulatory Information ..................................................... 3
Introduction ........................................................................ 5
Handling Care..................................................................... 6
Names and Functions of Parts......................................... 7
Connecting / Disconnecting ............................................. 8
Using the External Display ............................................. 10
Using the Drive................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting............................................................... 14
Specifications .................................................................. 15
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric
shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment
or property, always observe the following safety
precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to clas-
sify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and
property damage caused when the denotation is
disregarded and improper use is performed.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe
the type of instructions to be observed.
These symbols are used to alert users to a spe-
cific operating procedure that must not be per-
formed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific
operating procedure that must be followed in
order to operate the unit safety.
WARNING
If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immedi-
ately Stop Use
If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug
the AC Plug and Remove the Unit From This
Product
•This product is damaged
•A foreign object is inside this product
•Smoke is emitted
•An unusual smell is emitted
•Unusually hot
Continuing to use this product while any of the
above conditions are present may result in fire or
electric shock.
•If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately
unplug the AC plug and remove the unit from
this product. Then, contact your technical sup-
port office for repair.
Do Not Touch This Product In a Thunderstorm
If Connected with the AC Cable or Any Other
Cables
Electric shock may result.
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 foreign matter get inside this product,
fire or electric shock may result.
•If foreign matter has found its way inside,
immediately unplug the AC plug and remove
this product from the unit. Then contact your
technical support office.
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.
Connecting 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.
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Sur-
faces
If balance is lost, this product may fall over or
drop, resulting 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 Leave This Product in High Tempera-
ture Environment for a Long Period of Time
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 internal 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.
Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This
Product
Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied
(supplied with the unit or one sold separately as
an accessory) may result in a fire.
Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Net-
work 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,
100BASETX or 10BASE-T
•Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Tele-
phone), Telephone lines, internal phone lines
(on-premise switches), digital public phones,
etc.)
Do Not Look Into the CD/DVD Drive
Looking directly at the internal laser light source
may result in damage to eyesight.
Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or De-
formed
Because the discs rotate at high speeds, dam-
aged 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.
Regulatory Information
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private house-
holds) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic prod-
ucts should not be mixed with general household waste.
Please dispose of this item only in designated national waste electronic collection schemes, and not in the
ordinary dust bin.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further informa-
tion.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal. 36-E-1
Do not use other than the specified AC Adaptor (Model No. CF-AA6413C).
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EX-
POSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The following label is put on the bottom of the Port Replicator. 12-E-1
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For U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.●
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.●
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.●
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.●
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device is Class B verified to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules when used with Panasonic Notebook Computer.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675) 6-M-1
For Canada/Pour le Canada
Canadian ICES-003
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
7-M-3
For Europe
Interface Cable
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m {9.84 feet} is not recommended. 11-E-1
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Port Replicator is in compliance with the essential re-
quirements and other relevant provisions of EU Council Directives.”
Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 18-E-0
For India
For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a
nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler or recycler, or Panasonic service center when dis-
posing of this product.
Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc.
http://www.panasonic.co.in/wps/portal/home 68-M-1
Regulatory Information
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Thank you for purchasing the port replicator for the Panasonic CF-C2 notebook computer series*1.
In combination of the computer and this product, you can connect variety of devices.
*1 This port replicator cannot be used for other models.
Accessories

Introduction
Operating Instructions (This book)............................................................................1
DVD Drive Utility Disc
*2 ................................................................................................1
*2 This contains the programs used to install “Roxio CreatorTM LJB (hereafter, Roxio Creator LJB)” and
“PowerDVDTM (OEM Version) (hereafter, PowerDVD)”.
About software overview and installing the software, see “Software Guide” in “DVD Drive Utility Disc”.
See “Software Guide” in “DVD Drive Utility Disc”:
1.Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2.Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive.
3. Windows 8
ARight-click any empty location on the Start screen and click [All apps] on the toolbar.
BClick [Run] under “Windows System”, input “x:\Manual\index.hta”*3 then click [OK].
Windows 7
Click (Start) and input “x:\Manual\index.hta”*3 in [Search programs and files] and press
Enter
.
*3 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.
NOTE
This manual explains the procedure for default settings. The procedure may differ according to the set-
●
tings.
Windows 8
●indicates Windows®8 Operating System.
Windows 7
●indicates Windows®7 Professional Operating System.

●: Page in these Operating Instructions.
●: Reference to the on-screen manuals of the computer.
Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
●
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Roxio Creator is a trademark or registered trademark of Corel Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective own companies.
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Handling Care
Drive Handling Care

Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that
●
may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or tobacco
smoke. Doing so can shorten the life of the drive
lens.
We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an
●
air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning prod-
ucts.)
When opening/closing the tray
When the computer is on, use the eject button
●
(page 11) or eject through Windows.
When inserting or removing a disc, be careful
●
not to touch the lens and other parts of the laser
pickup.
Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the
●
lens and other parts of the laser pickup.
The laser pickup and disc can become dusty in
some conditions. It may cause malfunction in
reading or writing.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the
●
open position.
Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip
●
into the drive.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
●
While the drive is being accessed
Do not open the tray or move the Port Replicator
●
while the drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disc to shift position
and this may damage the disc, or cause the drive
to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involv-
ing access to a disc, close the application before
opening the tray.
Do not apply excessive shocks or disconnect/
●
connect cables, cards, etc.
Doing so may result in read/write errors.
Disc Handling Care

Before using a disc, carefully read the operating/
handling instructions and package of the disc.
If the discs are not handled appropriately, they may
become dirty or scratched. Furthermore the writing
speed may get slower and the data may not be cor-
rectly written on or read from the disc. Other dam-
age may cause a drive failure.
Use discs with the appropriate write/rewrite
●
speeds.
Do not touch the disc surface (the side with no
●
printing).
Keep the disc surface clean and free from dirt,
●
dust, fingerprints and scratches.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a
●
ballpoint pen or other writing instrument.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top
●
of discs.
Do not place or store discs in locations exposed
●
to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.
If a disc is brought from a cold to a warm loca-
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tion, condensation may form on the disc.
<For read-only discs>
Wipe off the condensation using a soft, dry, lint-
free cloth before using the disc.
<For recordable/rewritable discs>
Wait until the condensation dries.
When not using discs, keep them in their protec-
●
tive cases or cartridges.
To clean discs
<For read-only discs>
Wipe discs with a dry, soft cloth from the center
toward the edge.
If discs get very dirty, wipe with a moist, soft cloth
from the center toward the edge, then wipe again
with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture.
Correct Incorrect
<For recordable/rewritable discs>
Use the recordable/rewritable disc cleaner to
clean these discs.
Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such
cleaners under any circumstances.
How to hold a disc
Correct Incorrect
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Names and Functions of Parts
The port replicator allows your peripheral devices to function exactly as if they were connected directly to
the computer. (Refer to “Description of Parts” in the “Operating Instructions” accompanying the computer.)
CAUTION
Do not touch the port replicator connector, pins or terminals of the port replicator.
●
Rear

Security Lock: LOCK
A Kensington cable can be connected.
For more information, read the manual
that comes with the cable.
USB 3.0 Ports:
These can be used only when
the AC adaptor is connected.
VGA Port:
Connect the external display compatible with analog
interface.
The HDMI2 port and VGA port cannot be used
simultaneously. If cables are connected to both the
HDMI2 and VGA ports, the VGA port will have priority.
HDMI Ports:
Left: HDMI1 port
Right: HDMI2 port
Connector for HDMI compatible digital display.
It is not compatible with the analog display.
The display specifications of the maximum resolution, etc. that
can be output differ according to the specifications of the
device connected.
For details, refer to the specifications of the device connected.
The HDMI2 port and VGA port cannot be used simultaneously.
If cables are connected to both the HDMI2 and VGA ports, the
VGA port will have priority.
LAN Port:
DC-IN Jack:
DC IN 15.6V
Front/Right Side

Port Replicator Connector
This connects to the
Expansion Bus Connector on
the bottom of the computer.
Latch CD/DVD Drive
Lever
Slide the lever all the way
back to release the computer.
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Connecting / Disconnecting
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect the port replicator while the computer is powered on or in the sleep or
●
hibernation mode.
Connecting

Power off the computer, and disconnect all cables from the com-A
puter.
Connect the AC adaptor that came with the computer to the portB
replicator and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
CAUTION
Refer to the “Operating Instructions” accompanying computer for information on proper handling of
●
the AC adaptor and AC cord.
Align the front of the computer with the latch on the port replica-C
tor, and gently place the computer on the port replicator.
CAUTION
Do not connect the computer to a port replicator while the AC
●
adaptor or other cables is connected to the computer.
Do not attempt to make connections if there is any object
●
between the computer and the port replicator. Doing so could
damage the computer and the ort replicator.
Push the areas indicated by the arrows to set the computer.D
CAUTION
While connecting the computer to the port replicator:
●
Do not attempt to move the port replicator.•
Do not open the display wider than necessary (180° or more), and do not apply excessive pressure to•
the LCD.
It is impossible to remove the battery pack.•
If the computer malfunctions while the port replicator is attached, disconnect the port replicator and
●
check to see if the computer operates normally. If the computer operates normally, the port replicator
may be malfunctioning. Contact your technical support office.
Disconnecting

Power off the computer and close the display.A
Slide the lever all the way back.B
The computer’s connector disengages the port replicator connector of the
port replicator.
Lift up the computer to remove it from the port replicator.C
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CAUTION
If the port replicator is connected to the computer, connect the LAN cable and VGA cable to the jack and
●
port on the port replicator. Do not use the LAN port and VGA port on the computer.
Do not connect/disconnect peripheral devices in sleep or hibernation.
●
If devices connected to USB 3.0 ports do not operate, confirm the AC adaptor is connected to DC-IN of
●
the port replicator.
When using the USB port, make sure that [Port Replicator USB Port] is enabled in the [Advanced] menu
●
of the Setup Utility.
For more information about the settings and preparations of the peripheral devices, refer to the periph-
●
eral devices’ own operating instructions.
When connecting the external display to either of the ports, lines or letters may blur. In that case, lower
●
the resolution.
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Refer to Reference Manual “External Display”.
Switching the Display

To switch using the keys
PressA key + or + .
Click the display mode.B
To switch using the display driver
Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].A
Click [Multiple Displays].B
Select the display in [Operating Mode], and click [Apply].C
Click [OK].D
If necessary, click [General Settings], set the color depth, resolution, etc., and click [OK].E
Windows 7
When 2 external displays compatible with analog interface and HDMI1 respectively are connected at the
same time and when [Display] is set to [External Monitor] in the Setup Utility, the display compatible with
HDMI will take priority over the display compatible with analog interface.
NOTE
When external displays are connected to both the VGA port and HDMI1 port, if you select [Clone Dis-
●
plays] or [Extended Desktop], 3 displays are shown for [Primary Display] and [Second Display] respec-
tively under [Multiple Displays]. An HDMI compatible display or analog display are indicated as [Digital
Television] and internal LCD as [Built-in Display].
When switching from the analog display to the internal display, the following message may appear on
●
the analog display.
Out of range•
Switching the audio output destination while connecting the HDMI

compatible display
Windows 8
A
Open the Control Panel, and then click [Hardware and Sound] - [Sound].
To open the Control Panel, proceed as follows on the [Start] screen.
1.Right-click any empty location on the Start screen.
2.Click [All Apps] on the toolbar.
3.Click [Control Panel] under “Windows System Tools”.
Windows 7
Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Sound].
Select the audio output destination.B
Click [Set Default] and click [OK].C
NOTE
When connecting an HDMI compatible display without speakers mounted, audio may not be output from
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this unit and the HDMI compatible display. Follow the above steps to change the setting so the audio is
output from this unit’s speaker.
Using the External Display
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