Panasonic FZ-G2 Series User manual

Personal Computer
Model No. FZ-G2 Series
Connect to a network
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Introduction
Illustrations and Terminology in this manual
lThis manual explains using the default setting.
lIn principle, this manual explains based on the following conditions:
lWhen the tablet and keyboard base have been installed
lWhen the keyboard and touchpad are used for operation
lSome illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.
lSome types of software are automatically updated, and differences may occur from descriptions in this manual.
lIf you do not sign in as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.
lThis manual explains operation procedures using the touchpad or mouse as typical examples. In addition, you can touch the display screen to
operate the computer.
When using the touch operation, please replace the terms as described below, and read the instructions.
Operation terms to be replaced:
lClick → Touch
lDouble-click → Double-touch
lRight-click → Touch and hold (Long touch)
Terms and illustrations in these instructions.
l≪Enter≫: This means to press the ≪Enter≫key.
l≪Fn≫+≪F7≫:
This means to press and hold ≪Fn≫key, and then press ≪F7≫key.
lThe display of the key may be different from this manual according to the keyboard used. (e.g. “Delete” instead of “Del”)
lClick - :
Click (Start) and then click (Power).
In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.
l“Windows 10 Pro” as “Windows” or “Windows 10”
Regarding Windows 10
Desktop mode and Tablet mode
Windows 10 offers the desktop mode in which operation is performed using the keyboard or touchpad, and also the tablet mode optimized for the touch
panel operation.
The mode can be switched by clicking (Notification), and then clicking (Tablet mode).
This manual explains operation procedures using the desktop mode as typical examples. When using the tablet mode, please replace the operation pro-
cedures as described below, and read the instructions.
lClick (Start) - [Windows System] → Click (All apps) - [Windows System]
lClick (Start) - (Settings) → Click (Settings)
NOTE

lIf some icons do not appear on the task tray, perform the following operations.
1. Touch and hold the task tray.
2. Select the item to display.
Screen Messages
Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].
(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are different from the actual screen messages. For example,
[Flight mode] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode] in some language preference)
Opening the Control Panel
1. Click (Start) - [Windows System] - [Control Panel].
Opening the Settings
1. Click (Start) - (Settings).
Latest Information on Windows 10
When Windows 10 is updated, the screen display or operation procedures may be changed.
For the latest information on Windows 10, see the following web page.
https://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/addendum/

LAN
<Only for model with LAN>
Connecting LAN
IMPORTANT
lDo not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port.
1. Turn off the computer.
lDo not use sleep or hibernation.
2. Slide the cover (A) to the arrow direction.
The cover is unlocked.
3. Open the cover (A).
4. Connect the LAN cable.
lConnect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable.
5. Turn on the computer.
<Only for model with 2nd LAN>

1. Turn off the computer.
lDo not use sleep or hibernation.
2. Open the cover (A) and connect the LAN cable.
lConnect the LAN port (B) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) using a LAN cable.
3. Turn on the computer.

Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
There are several ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.
lSwitching the airplane mode using ≪Fn≫
lUsing airplane mode
lTurning wireless communication on/off quickly
lUsing Network & Internet settings
lSetting [Wireless Configuration] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility
NOTE
lFor further information about Wireless LAN.
Switching the airplane mode using ≪Fn≫
1. Press ≪Fn≫+≪F10≫.
Using airplane mode*1
1. Click (Start) - (Settings) - [Network & Internet] - [Airplane mode]
*1
.
2. To disable wireless communications, set “Airplane mode”*1 to [On].
To enable wireless communications, set “Airplane mode”*1 to [Off], and then;
lset “Wi-Fi”*1 to [On] (for wireless LAN).
*1 : Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].
(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are different from the actual screen messages. For example,
[Flight mode]/[WiFi] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode]/[Wi-Fi] in some language preference.)
Turning wireless communication on/off quickly
Turning on/off the Wi-Fi
1. Click or on the task tray.
2. To turn off the Wi-Fi, click (Wi-Fi
*2
).
The icon changes to , and then the icon on the task tray changes to .
To turn on the Wi-Fi, click . Then the icon changes to .
Turning on/off the airplane mode*2
1. Click or on the task tray.
2. To turn on the airplane mode, click

(Airplane mode).
The icon changes to , and then the icon on the task tray changes to .
To turn off the airplane mode, click . Then the icon changes to .
*2 : Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].
(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are different from the actual screen messages. For
example, [Flight mode]/[WiFi] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode]/[Wi-Fi] in some language preference.)
Using Network & Internet settings
1. Click or on the task tray.
2. Click [Network & Internet settings].
“Network & Internet” screen appears.
3. Click the menu “Wi-Fi”*3, “Cellular” or “Airplane mode”*3, and turn on/off each wireless function.
*3 : Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].
(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are different from the actual screen messages. For
example, [Flight mode]/[WiFi] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode]/[Wi-Fi] in some language preference.)

Wireless LAN
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
IM PORTANT
lDo not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect devices.
Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wireless LAN.
lTo avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN.
We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN.
Otherwise the disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.
NOTE
lCommunication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or
body.
lThe transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
lTo use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] to [Enabled] (default) in the sub-menu of [Wireless Configuration] in the
[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Using the Wireless LAN Function
Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.
Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication
1. To enable the wireless communication ( Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication).
Setting the wireless LAN access point
Preparation
Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the computer.
1. Click on the task tray.
2. Turn the wireless LAN on.
3. Select an access point, and click [Connect].
4. Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [Next].
Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point.
When the icon on the task tray is changed to , the wireless LAN setting is complete.
NOTE

lThe settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person in
charge of the network.
lIf you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access
point, take the following procedure.
If you do not perform the procedure below, you may not be able to access the wireless LAN access point automatically or
the wireless LAN access point may not be displayed.
1. Click on the task tray.
2. Turn the wireless LAN on.
3. Click [Hidden Network].
4. Click [Connect], enter the necessary information such as the network name (SSID), and click [Next].
For further information, ask the system administrator or the person in charge of the network.
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)
1. Click (Start) - (Panasonic PC Settings Utility) - (Settings) - (Network).
2. Click [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the wireless LAN IEEE802.11a.
NOTE
lIn some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.
lThis computer is set to enable IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) as the factory default.
lIf IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connection
will be temporarily interrupted.

Troubleshooting (Advanced)
Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs. If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact Panasonic Technical
Support.
For a software problem, refer to the instruction manual of the software.
Network
Cannot connect to a network. lSet the device ([LAN] /[LAN (2nd)] /[Wireless LAN]) to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the
Setup Utility.
Cannot check the computer’s MAC
address.
lFollow the steps below.
1. Click (Start) - (Settings).
2. Click [Network & Internet] - [Status] - [View hardware and connection properties].
Properties of each device appears.
Write down the 12-digit address (alphanumeric) that appears for “Physical address
(MAC):” rows of each devices.
The names of each of the devices are as follows.
Device Connection name
Wired LAN Ethernet
Wired LAN (2nd) Ethernet 2
Wireless LAN Wi-Fi
*The content displayed will vary depending on the device and model.
3. Click to close the window.
Wireless Communication (only for model with wireless LAN)
Cannot connect to a network. lSet the device ([Wireless LAN] of [Wireless Configuration]) to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu
of the Setup Utility ( Wireless Configuration).
lConfirm the airplane mode is Off.
To turn off the airplane mode ( Using airplane mode).
lRestart the computer.
Access point is not detected. lShorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again.
lConfirm the following settings:
l[Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility
lConfirm that [Wireless LAN] of [Wireless Configuration] is set to [Enabled].
lCheck the channel being used by the access point.