Panasonic CF-53 User manual

Contents
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-53 series
Safety Precautions ..................................................... 2
Regulatory Information ............................................... 6
Getting Started
Introduction ............................................................... 11
Description of Parts ..................................................12
First-time Operation ..................................................14
Turning On / Turning Off ...........................................19
Useful Information
On-screen Manual ....................................................20
Handling and Maintenance .......................................21
Installing Software ....................................................23
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................27
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................32
Specications ...........................................................33
Standard Limited Warranty .......................................37
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Getting Started
Useful Information
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, re, mal-
function, 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 classify and de-
scribe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused
when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is per-
formed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property dam-
age.
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 specic
operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specic operat-
ing procedure that must be followed in order to oper-
ate the unit safety.
DANGER
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or
rupture of the Battery Pack may result.
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or
Expose It to Excessive Heat
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the Battery
Pack, Disassemble, or Modify It
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative
(-) Contacts
ÖDo not place the battery pack together with
articles such as necklaces or hairpins when
carrying or storing.
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by
Dropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It,
etc.
ÖIf this product is subjected to a strong im-
pact, damaged or deformed, stop using it
immediately.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods
Other Than Those Specied
Do Not Use the Battery Pack with Any Other
Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable and was
intended for the specied product.
Do Not Use This Product with a Battery
Pack Other Than the One Specied
ÖUse only the specied battery pack with
your product.
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct
Sunlight, for Example)
When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated,
Replace It With a New One
ÖDo not continue to use a damaged battery pack.
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WARNING
Fire or electric shock may result.
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.
ÖDo not continue to use a damaged AC cord,
AC plug and AC adaptor.
• Contact your technical support ofce for
repair.
Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power
Source Other Than a Standard Household AC
Outlet
ÖConnecting to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may
damage the AC adaptor. On an airplane, only
connect the AC adaptor/charger to an AC outlet
specically approved for such use.
Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands
Are Wet
Do Not Disassemble This Product
Do Not Touch This Product In a Thunderstorm If
Connected with the AC Cable or Any Other Cables
If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately
Stop Use
If the Following Malfunction Occurs, Immedi-
ately Unplug the AC Plug (and the Battery Pack)
• This product is damaged
• Foreign object inside this product
• Smoke emitted
• Unusual smell emitted
• Unusually hot
ÖAfter the above procedure, contact your
technical support ofce for repair.
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.
Insert the AC Plug Completely
ÖDo not use a damaged plug or loose AC
outlet.
Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using
This Product Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture,
Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.
ÖIf foreign matter has found its way inside,
immediately turn the power off and unplug
the AC cord, and then remove the battery
pack. Then contact your technical support
ofce.
Burns or low-temperature burns may result.
Do Not Use This Product in Close Contact With
Your Body For a Long Period of Time
ÖDo not use this product with its heat-emit-
ting parts in close contact with your body for
long periods of time.
• Low-temperature burns may result.
Do Not Expose Yourself or Other Persons to the
Hot Wind from the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust)
For a Long Period of Time.
• Covering the ventilation hole (exhaust) with
your hand or other object can cause heat to
build up inside, possibly resulting in burns.
Do Not Touch The Surface of The AC Adaptor
Continuously While Using/Charging
• Burns may result.
Detrimental health effects on your body may result.
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.
CAUTION
Fire or electric shock may result.
Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is
Connected
ÖIf the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC
plug immediately.
Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network
Cable Other Than the One Specied, Into the
LAN Port
ÖDo not connect to a network such as the
ones listed below.
• 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.)
Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor To Any Strong
Impact
ÖDo not continue to use the AC adaptor after
a strong impact such as being dropped.
ÖContact your technical support ofce for
repair.
Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature
Environment for a Long Period of Time
• Leaving this product where it will be exposed
to extremely high temperatures such as near
re or in direct sunlight may deform the cabi-
net and/or cause trouble in the internal parts.
Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust/In-
take)
ÖDo not use this product wrapped in cloth or
on top of bedding or a blanket.
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CAUTION
Fire or electric shock may result.
Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug
Use Only the Specied AC Adaptor With This
Product
ÖDo not use an AC adaptor other than the
one supplied (supplied with the unit or one
sold separately as an accessory).
Use the Modem With a Regular Telephone Line
ÖDo not connect to the following lines.
• An internal phone line (on-premise switches)
of a company or business ofce
• A digital public phone
• Line in a country or area not supported by
this product.
This product may fall over or drop, resulting in an
injury.
Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces
Avoid Stacking
Detrimental health effects on your body may result.
Do Not Look Into the CD/DVD Drive
• Looking directly at the internal laser light
source may result in damage to eyesight.
ÖContact your technical support ofce for
check, maintenance and repair.
Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed
• Because the discs rotate at high speeds,
damaged discs may break apart causing
injury.
ÖDiscs that are not round and discs that have
been repaired using adhesives are similarly
dangerous, and so should not be used.
Take a Break Of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour
• Using this product for long periods of time
may have detrimental health effects on the
eyes or hands.
Burns, low-temperature burns, or frostbite may re-
sult.
Do Not Expose the Skin To This Product When
Using the Product In A Hot Or Cold Environ-
ment.
ÖWhen it is necessary to expose the skin to
this product such as to scan a ngerprint,
perform the operation in the shortest time
possible.
NOTICE
l
Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.
l Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored on the
hard disk may be lost.
l
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may
no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
l
Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to become wet.
l
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 remain-
ing battery level becomes 30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.
l
This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only
when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity.
l
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is rst purchased.
Be sure to charge it before using it for the rst time. When the AC
adaptor is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically.
l
Should the battery leak and the uid get into your eyes, do not rub
your eyes. Immediately ush your eyes with clear water and see a
doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS
PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT COCKPIT
EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCES-
SORIES*1, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIP-
MENTS/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.
*1 As dened by the European Medical Device Directive (MDD)
93/42/EEC.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specications, technolo-
gies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio
Frequency Emission, etc) requirements related to aviation
standards and medical equipment standards that differ from
the specications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf)
products.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specications, technolo-
gies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio
Frequency Emission, etc) requirements related to aviation
standards that exceed the specications of our COTS (Com-
mercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.
This computer is not intended for use in medical equipment in-
cluding life-support systems, air trafc control systems, or other
equipment, devices or systems that are involved with ensuring
human life or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible in
any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this
unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.
This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to
the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water)
on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against
such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely
careful in the handling.
Safety Precautions
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NOTE
l The battery pack may become warm during recharging or
normal use. This is completely normal.
l Recharging will not commence if internal temperature of the
battery pack is outside of the allowable temperature range
(0 °C to 50 °C).
(è Reference Manual “Battery Power”) Once the allow-
able range requirement is satised, charging begins auto-
matically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the
usage conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when
the temperature is 10 °C or below.)
l If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened.
Only use the computer within the allowable temperature
range.
l This computer has a high temperature mode function that
prevents the degradation of the battery in high temperature
environments. (è Reference Manual “Battery Power”) A
level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature
mode is approximately equivalent to an 80% charge level for
normal temperature mode.
l 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.
l When transporting a spare battery inside a package, brief-
case, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic
bag so that its contacts are protected.
l 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.
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Regulatory Information
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 re, 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 electric 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 re. They
may explode. Check with local codes for possible spe-
cial disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Information to the User
<Only for model with wireless LAN/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 reect the
consensus of the scientic community and result from
deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research
literature.
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
situations may for example include:
l Using this product on board of airplanes, or
l In any other environment where the risk of interfer-
ence to other devices or services is perceived or iden-
tied as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use
of wireless devices in a specic organization or environ-
ment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for autho-
rization 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 modication of this product.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthor-
ized modication will be the responsibility of the user. We
and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable
for damage or violation of government regulations that
may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.
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Regulations for Wireless LAN / Bluetooth
Country / Region 802.11a 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania,
Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom
Restricted to indoor use.
France Restricted to indoor use.
Italy Restricted to indoor use.
General authorization required if used
outside.
General authorization required if used
outside of own premises.
Luxembourg Restricted to indoor use.General au-
thorization required for public service.
General authorization required for
public service.
Turkey Restricted to indoor use.
Prohibited within an 1 km radius from
the centre of the runway of the air-
ports.
Norway Restricted to indoor use. Prohibited within a 20 km radius from
the centre of Ny-Ålesund.
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l The latest version of “ERC RECOMMENDATION 70-03” by European Radiocommunications Committee and the
regulation in Turkey.
l Use only the antenna specied by Panasonic.
l Conrm the latest information to the radio regulation authorities.
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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 modem. Manufacturers of the cellular termi-
nal 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 stan-
dards 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 Per-
sonal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem 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 modem 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 Com-
puter or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem before boarding
an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an air-
craft 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 modem in the pres-
ence of ammable 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 modem receives and trans-
mits 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 modem wherever forbid-
den, or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes rst! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless
WAN modem while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem 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 modem in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity where an
air bag may deploy.
Air bags inate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN modem is placed in the air bag de-
ployment 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 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 wire-
less WAN modem must be switched on and in a coverage 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, xed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can make an emer-
gency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld Com-
puter incorporating wireless WAN modem.
Interface Cable
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m is not recom-
mended.
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CAUTION:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.
Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.
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Regulatory Information
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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For Used in Motor Vehicle
Warning: Check the following Commission Recommendation to determine proper installation and usage of this product
while operating within a motor vehicle.
“Commission Recommendation on safe and efcient in-vehicle information and communication systems: A European
statement of principles on human machine interface.”
Commission Recommendation is available from Ofcial Journal of the European Communities.
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CD/DVD Drive Caution
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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The following label is put on the bottom of the computer.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applica-
ble collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/
EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inap-
propriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are 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.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the require-
ment set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
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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: http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu
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 HR HU IE IS IT LT LU
LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
18-25-E-1
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.
If you use this equipment in tablet mode when utilizing the wireless functionality, it requires a minimum 10 mm spac-
ing from the body (excluding extremities such as hands, wrist and feet) around the left and right hand sides of the
LCD display.
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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
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: http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu
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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Regulatory Information
Models for UK
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a molded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 3 ampere fuse is t-
ted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3 ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark A S A or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is retted 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 dealer.
If the tted molded 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-ampere socket.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC mains plug (gures A and B).
Conrm the AC mains plug tted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
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Models 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
disposing of this product.
Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc.
http://www.panasonic.co.in/wps/portal/home
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Models for Turkey
AEEE complies with Directive of Turkey.
66-M-1
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
66-Tr-1
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Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.
indicates Windows® 8 Operating System.
indicates Windows® 7 Operating System.
 Terms 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.
l Display “Charm”: Align the cursor to the top right (or bottom right) corner of the screen to display Charm
menu. Alternatively, ick toward the center of the screen from the right edge.
l - : Click (Settings) and then click (Power).
(Start) - [All Programs] : Click (Start), and then click [All Programs]. 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.
l If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
l Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.
l In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.
 “Windows® 8 Pro 64-bit” as “Windows” or “Windows 8”
 “Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1” and “Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1” as “Win-
dows” or “Windows 7”
 DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”
 Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”
 “Multilanguage User Interface” as “MUI”
 Disclaimer
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.
 Trademarks
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.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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 registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Roxio Creator is a trademark or registered trademark of Corel Corporation in the United states and/or 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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Getting Started
Description of Parts
B
C
D
E
A
G
A
I
C
M
L
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
R
U
K
J
F
H
A: Wireless WAN antenna
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
è Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
B: Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
è Reference Manual “Bluetooth”
C: Speaker
è Reference Manual “Key Combinations”
D: Smart Card slot
<Only for model with Smart Card slot>
è Reference Manual “Smart Card”
E: CD/DVD Drive
è Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”
F: Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
è Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
G: Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN and without GPS>
è Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
GPS antenna
<Only for model with GPS>
H: Camera
<Only for model with Camera>
è Reference Manual “Camera”
I: LCD
<Only for model with touchscreen>
è Reference Manual “Screen Input Operation”
J: Power switch
K: Function key
è Reference Manual “Key Combinations”
L: Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN and GPS>
è Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”
M: Fingerprint Reader
<Only for model with Fingerprint Reader>
è Reference Manual “Fingerprint Reader”
N: Keyboard
O: LED indicator
: Caps lock
: Numeric key (NumLk)
: Scroll lock (ScrLk)
: Drive status
: SD Memory Card status
(Blinking: During access or a password is re-
quested)
è Reference 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.
è Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling
Wireless Communication” “Wireless LAN”
“Bluetooth” “Wireless WAN”
: Battery status
è Reference Manual “Battery Power”
: Power status
(Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on,
Blinking green: Sleep, Blinking green rapidly:
Cannot power on or resume due to low tempera-
ture.)
P: 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.
Q: Headphone jack
You can connect headphones or amplied speakers.
When they are connected, audio from the internal
speakers is not heard.
R: Stylus Holder
<Only for model with touchscreen>
S: RFID Reader
<Only for model with RFID Reader>
è Reference Manual “RFID Reader”
T: Carrying handle
U: Touch pad
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A: Battery pack
Specied Battery pack: CF-VZSU71U/CF-VZSU72U
B: ExpressCard slot*1 / PC Card slot*2
è Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”
*1 Only for model with ExpressCard slot
*2 Only for model without ExpressCard slot
C: PC Card slot
è Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”
D: SD Memory Card slot
Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small
Children.
è Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”
E: Wireless switch
è Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wireless
Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth” “Wire-
less WAN”
F: USB 3.0 port
è Reference Manual “USB Devices”
G: DC-IN jack
H: LAN port
è Reference Manual “LAN”
I: USB 2.0 port
è Reference Manual “USB Devices”
J: HDMI Port
è Reference Manual “External Display”
K: VGA port
è Reference Manual “External Display”
L: Ventilation hole (Exhaust)
M: Security lock
A Kensington cable can be connected.
For further information, read the manual that comes
with the cable.
N: SIM Card slot
<Only for model with Wireless WAN>
è Reference Manual “Wireless WAN”
O: 2nd LAN Port*3 / Modem Port*4 / IEEE 1394 Interface
Connector*5 / Rugged USB 2.0 Port*6
*3 Only for model with 2nd LAN
è Reference Manual “LAN”
*4 Only for model with Modem
è Reference Manual “Modem”
*5 Only for model with IEEE 1394
è Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices”
*6 Only for model with Rugged USB 2.0 Port
P: Serial port
Q: Expansion bus connector
è Reference Manual “Port Replicator”
R: RAM module slot
è Reference Manual “RAM Module”
S: Battery latch
T: Hard disk drive
è Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”
NOTE
l When you open the covers
on the right side or the rear
side, push down and pull the
covers.
l This computer contains a
magnet and magnetic prod-
ucts at the locations circled
in the illustration at right.
Avoid leaving metallic object
or magnetic media in contact
with these areas.
(Example: rear side)
A B C D E F G
Q
R
S
T
H I J K L O PMN
Right side
Rear side Bottom
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Getting Started
 Preparation
A Check and identify the supplied accessories.
If you do not nd the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Model No: CF-AA5713A
• AC Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Model No: CF-VZSU71U or
CF-VZSU72U
• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (This book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
<Only for model with touchscreen>
• Soft Cloth .................1 • Stylus ....................1 • Tether ....................1
(è Reference Manual “Screen Input Operation”)
B Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging
(è page 32).
 Inserting the Battery Pack
A Reverse the computer, then press and hold the mark part (A).
B Slide and remove the cover.
C Insert the battery pack (B) until it securely ts the connector.
D Slide the cover back.
 To remove the battery pack
In step C above, slide and hold the latch (C), and pull the tab (D) of the battery
pack.
CAUTION
l Make sure the cover is securely attached. Otherwise the battery pack may fall
when you carry the computer.
NOTE
l Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is
off. If the battery pack is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the fol-
lowing period of time:
• When power is off: Approx. 9 weeks (with CF-VZSU71U) /
Approx. 6 weeks (with CF-VZSU72U)
• In sleep: Approx. 3.5 days (with CF-VZSU71U) /
Approx. 2 days (with CF-VZSU72U)
• In hibernation: Approx. 9 days (with CF-VZSU71U) /
Approx. 6 days (with CF-VZSU72U)
l When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord
from your AC outlet. Power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor
plugged into an electrical outlet.
2
1
3
4
D
C
B
A
First-time Operation
 Attaching the stylus to the computer
<Only for model with touchscreen>
A
Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it.
There are holes (A) to attach it.
12 3 4
CAUTION
l Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The digitizer pen may hit the com-
puter, person’s body or other objects when released.
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Getting Started
 Opening the Display
A
1
2A Push the top of the latch (A) to release it.
B Lift up the display to open.
 Setting up the computer
1 Insert the battery pack. (è page 14)
l 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.
l Be sure to attach the cover for use.
2 Connect your computer to a power outlet.
The battery charging starts automatically.
CAUTION
l Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on
until the rst-time operation procedure is completed.
l When using the computer for the rst time, do not connect any peripheral device
except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
l 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 battery
pack alone.
3 Turn on the computer.
A Conrm the wireless switch (è page 13) is OFF.
B Press and hold the power switch (è page 12) until the power indicator
(è page 12) lights.
CAUTION
l Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
l The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch
for four seconds or longer.
l Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on
the computer again.
l Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator turns off.
 Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
 Pressing the power switch
 Touching the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen <only for model with touch-
screen> or external mouse
 Closing the display
 Turn on/off the wireless switch
l 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.
l Any changes from the default setting of the Setup Utility must not be made until
the First-time Operation is completed.
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Getting Started
4 <For MUI OS model>
Select language.
Select language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit).
CAUTION
l Carefully choose your language because you cannot change it later. If you set a
wrong language, you need to reinstall Windows.

A Select language on “Your display language” and click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
A Select language and OS (32bit or 64bit) on “Select OS” screen and click [OK].
The language setting will start by clicking [OK] on the conrmation screen.
You can return to the “Select OS” screen by clicking [Cancel].
The language and OS setting will be completed in about 15 minutes.
B When termination screen is displayed, click [OK] to turn off the computer.
C Turn on the computer.
5 Setup Windows.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
l The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad,
and wait until the drive indicator 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.
l During setup of Windows, use the touch pad and clicking to move the cursor
and to click an item.
l Setup of Windows will take approximately 5 minutes /
20 minutes. Go to the next step, conrming each message on the display.
l You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Windows is complete.
If “Choose a network” is displayed, you can select “Connect to a
wireless network later”.
“Join a wireless network” screen may not appear.
CAUTION
l You can change the user name, password, image and Wireless Networks after
setup of Windows.
l Do not use the following words and characters for user name: CON, PRN, AUX,
CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9, @, &, space. In particular, if
you create a user name (account name) that includes the “@” mark, a pass-
word will be requested at the log-on screen, even if no password has been set.
If you try to log on without entering a password, “The user name or password
is incorrect.” may be displayed and you will not be able to sign in /
log on to Windows (è page 29).
l 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>
l When setting up the keyboard, choose the appropriate one to your computer.
Otherwise, input by the keyboard may become unavailable.
First-time Operation
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Getting Started
NOTE
l 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 in the case 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 de-
scribed 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].
(
è
Reference Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”)
l <For MUI OS model>
In the default settings, a shortcut icon for Korean language is on the Desktop screen. You may delete the icon if not nec-
essary.
 Before using wireless function
A Slide the wireless switch to ON.
B Display “Charm” - - [Change PC Settings] - [Wireless].
Set [Airplane mode] to [Off], and then;
set [Wi-Fi] to [On] (for wireless LAN).
set [Mobile broadband] to [On] (for wireless WAN).
set [GPS] to [On] (for wireless WAN).
set [Bluetooth] to [On] (for Bluetooth).
6
Set the time zone, and then set the date and time.
A Open the Control Panel.
1. Long touch any empty location on the Start screen.
2. Click [All apps] on the app bar.
3. Click [Control Panel] under “Windows System”.
B Click [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time].
C Click [Change time zone…].
D Select the time zone, then click [OK].
E Click [Change date and time…], then set the date and time.
7 Restart the computer.
A Display “Charm” and click .
B Click [Power] - [Restart].
A Click (Start) - - [Restart].
8 Create the recovery disc.
If the recovery partition of the hard disk is damaged or have some problems, you
can use a recovery disc to install the OS and restore its factory default condition.
We recommend creating a recovery disc before you begin using the computer.
Refer to
Reference Manual “Recovery Disc Creation Utility” about creating the
disc.
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Getting Started
 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.
A
Open “Computer”. Right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].
To open “Computer”, proceed as follows on the Start screen.
1. Right-click any empty location on the Start screen.
2. Click [All apps] on the app bar.
3. Click [Computer] under “Windows System”.
Click (Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].
l 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].
l The partition size depends on the computer specications.
D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].
l You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.
l To select [Reinstall to the System and OS partitions.] in reinstalling the software (èpage 24), the following size
is necessary for [Total size after shrink in MB].
70000 MB*1 or more
60000 MB or more
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.
*1 For MUI OS model, 80 GB or more is necessary.
NOTE
l You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.
l To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C.
 <For MUI OS model> To select language
To select a language other than the one you have selected during the rst-time operation, follow the steps below.
A Open the Control Panel.
1. Right-click any empty location on the Start screen.
2. Click [All apps] on the app bar.
3. Click [Control Panel] under “Windows System”.
B Click [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Language] - [Add a language].
C Select a language, and then click [Add].
Depending on the region, two or more languages are selectable. Click [Open] and select the desired language,
and then click [Add].
D Click [Option] for the language you want to use.
E Click [Make this the primary language].
NOTE
l If [Make this the primary language] is not displayed, you cannot change to this language. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
F Click [Log off now].
G Sign in to the Windows.
First-time Operation
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Getting Started
Turning On / Turning Off
Turning On
Press and hold the power switch (è page 12) until the power indicator (èpage 12) 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 seconds or longer.
l Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on the computer again.
l Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator turns off.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Pressing the power switch
• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, screen or external mouse
• Closing the display
• Turn on/off the wireless switch
Turning Off
A Shut down the computer.
1. Display “Charm” and click .
2. Click [Power] - [Shut down].
Click (Start) - [Shutdown].
NOTE
l
To turn off the computer, proceed as follows.
A Display “Charm” and click - [Change PC settings] - [General].
B Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.
C Click [Turn off your PC].
Precautions against Starting Up/Shutting Down
l Do not do the following
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor
• Pressing the power switch
• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, screen or external mouse
• Closing the display
• Turn on/off the wireless switch
NOTE
l To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.
• The screen automatically turns off after :
10 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity
5 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity
• The computer automatically enters sleep*1 after :
30 minutes / 20 minutes (when AC adaptor is connected) of inactivity
15 minutes (when operating on battery power) of inactivity
*1 Refer to Reference Manual “Sleep or Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep.
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Useful Information
On-screen Manual
You can access the following manuals on the computer screen.
 Reference Manual
The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.
 Important Tips
The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum
condition to obtain longer operation time.
 To access the on-screen manuals
Follow the steps below.
On the Start screen, touch the [Manual Selector] tile, and select the on-screen manual.
Double-click [Manual Selector] on the desktop screen, and select the on-screen manual.
To access the Reference Manual:
Double-click on the desktop.
l Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual].
To access the Important Tips:
Double-click on the desktop.
l Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
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