Panasonic CF-52 Series User manual

Contents
Getting Started
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-52 series
Introduction................................................................. 2
Description of Parts .................................................... 3
First-time Operation.................................................... 5
Useful Information
On-screen Manual....................................................10
Handling and Maintenance....................................... 11
Reinstalling Software................................................13
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic)............................................15
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT...................18
Specications ...........................................................20
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
For further information about the com-
puter, you can refer to the on-screen
manual.
To access the on-screen manual
èpage 10 “On-screen Manual”
Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

2
Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc-
tions carefully.
nTerms and illustrations in these instructions
CAUTION : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE : Useful and helpful information.
Enter
: Press [Enter] key.
Fn
+
F5
: Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.
[start] - [Run] : Click [start], and then click [Run]. You may need to double-click in some cases.
è: Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.
: Reference to the on-screen manuals.
l Someillustrationsaresimpliedtohelpyourunderstandingandmaylookdifferentfromtheactualunit.
lIf you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
lRefer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.
lIn these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.
“Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies” as “Windows”, “Win-
dows XP” or “Windows XP Professional”
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive, and DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”
Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”
lThe “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”, “Computrace (R) Sub-Menu”, “IEEE802.11a”, “ExpressCard” and “Wireless
LAN standby power saving function” described in the Reference Manual do not apply to this model.
nCopyright
This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Corporation with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be repro-
duced in any form without the prior written permission of Panasonic Corporation.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
© Panasonic Corporation 2008
nDisclaimer
Computerspecicationsandmanualsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.PanasonicCorporationassumesnoli-
ability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the
manuals.
nTrademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States
and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpo-
rated in the United States and/or other countries.
Bluetooth ™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.
InterVideo, WinDVD™, the InterVideo logo, Ulead and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel
Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.
Panasonic®is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
own companies.

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Getting Started
Description of Parts
A: Speaker
èReference Manual “Key Combinations”
B: Multimedia pocket
èReference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”
C: SD Memory Card slot
èReference Manual “SD Memory Card”
D: Battery pack
The battery pack is a consumable item. If you continue
to use a battery pack after it has degraded, problems
may occur. Be sure to replace the degraded battery
packwithanewbatterypackofthespeciedtype.
E: Headphone jack
Youcanconnectheadphonesorampliedspeakers.
When they are connected, audio from the internal
speakers is not heard.
F: Microphone jack
A condenser microphone can be used. If other types
of microphones are used, audio input may not be pos-
sible, or malfunctions may occur as a result.
When recording in stereo using a stereo micro-
phone:
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Con-
trol Panel] and select [Microphone], and then add
a check mark for [No Filtering] in [Microphone En-
hancements].
When using a monaural microphone with a 2-termi-
nal plug:
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [SoundMAX] - [Con-
trol Panel] and select [Microphone], and then add
a check mark for [Voice Recording] in [Microphone
Enhancements].
Otherwise, only audio on the left track will be record-
ed.
G: Wireless LAN/Wireless WAN antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN/wireless WAN>
èReference Manual “Wireless LAN”
H: LCD
I: LED indicator
Caps lock
Numeric key (NumLk)
Scroll lock (ScrLk)
Multimedia pocket device status
èReference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”
Hard disk drive status
Battery status
èReference Manual “Battery Power”
Power status
(Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on,
Blinking green: Standby, Blinking green rapidly:
Cannot power on or resume due to low tempera-
ture.)
SD Memory Card status
(Blinking: During access or a password is re-
quested)
èReference Manual “SD Memory Card”
Wireless ready
This indicator lights when Wireless LAN, Blue-
tooth, and/or Wireless WAN are connected and
ready. It does not necessarily indicate the On/Off
condition of the wireless connection.
èReference Manual “Disabling/Enabling
Wireless Communication” “Wireless LAN”
“Bluetooth”
Wireless WAN status
J: Power switch
K: Function key
èReference Manual “Key Combinations”
L: Bluetooth antenna
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
èReference Manual “Bluetooth”
M: Keyboard
N: Touch pad
O: Carrying handle
P: Wireless switch
èReference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wireless
Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth”
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Getting Started
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Rear side
Left side Bottom
A: Hard disk drive
è
Reference Manual “ Hard Disk Drive ”
B: Smart Card slot
<Only for model with Smart Card slot>
è
Reference Manual “ Smart Card ”
C,D: PC Card slot
è
Reference Manual “ PC Card / ExpressCard ”
E: IEEE 1394 interface connector
è
Reference Manual “ IEEE 1394 Devices ”
F: USB port
è
Reference Manual “ USB Devices ”
G: DC-IN jack
H: External display port
è
Reference Manual “ External Display ”
I: Security lock
A Kensington cable can be connected.
For further information, read the manual that comes
with the cable.
J: Ventilation hole
K: SIM Card slot
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
When the SIM Card is necessary, remove the screw of
the cover and then remove the cover to insert/remove
the SIM Card.
L: Modem port
è
Reference Manual “ Modem ”
M: LAN port
è
Reference Manual “ LAN ”
N: Serial port
O: Expansion bus connector
è
Reference Manual “ Port Replicator ”
P: RAM module slot
è
Reference Manual “ RAM Module ”
Q: Hard disk drive latch
è
Reference Manual “ Hard Disk Drive ”
R: Multimedia pocket release button
è
Reference Manual “ Multimedia Pocket ”
S: Battery latch
NOTE
lWhen you open the covers
of PC card slot, IEEE 1394
interface connector, USB
port, External display port,
Modem port, LAN port and
Serial port, push down and
pull the covers.
lThis 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.
Description of Parts
(Example: USB port cover)

5
Getting Started
nPreparation
ACheck and identify the supplied accessories.
Ifyoudonotndthedescribedaccessories,contactPanasonicTechnicalSupport.
• AC Adaptor. . . . . 1
Model No: CF-AA5803A*1
• AC Cord . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Pack . . . 1
Model No: CF-VZSU29AS*1
• Modem Telephone Cable*2 . . 1
•SafetyWarning ..................... 1
• Product Recovery DVD-ROM*2......... 2
*1 The model number will be different depending on the country. For the correct model number, contact Pana-
sonic Technical Support.
*2 Not included with some models. If it is not included, ask your system administrator.
If additional instructions are included with the computer, be sure to read them. It may be necessary to perform
additional operations during the following procedures.
BRead the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging
(èpage 18).
First-time Operation