Panasonic FZ-M1 Series User manual

Getting Started
Useful Information
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this
manual for future use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Guide
Tablet Computer
Model No. FZ-M1 series
Contents
Getting Started
Introduction.................................................2
Description of Parts ....................................4
First-time Operation....................................7
Turning On / Turning Off...........................12
Useful Information
Handling and Maintenance.......................14
Installing Software ....................................21
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic)............................23
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT...29
Contrat de licence d’usage limité..............33
Specications ...........................................37
LIMITED WARRANTY..............................42
Standard Limited Warranty.......................51
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Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and
safety, please read these instructions carefully.
nTerms and illustrations in these instructions
CAUTION : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTE : Useful and helpful information.
“Windows 10 Pro 64-bit” as “Windows” or “Windows 10”
Enter
: Press [Enter] key.
Alt
+
Del
: Press and hold [Alt] key, and then press [Del]
key.
è: Page in these Operating Instructions.
: Reference to the on-screen manuals.
(Start) - [All Programs] : Touch (Start), and then touch [All Programs].
You may need to double-touch in some cases.
l Someillustrationsaresimpliedtohelpyourunderstandingandmaylookdif-
ferent from the actual unit.
lIf you do not sign in 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.
“Multilingual User Interface” as “MUI”
lScreen 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 prefer-
ence.)
nDisclaimer
Computerspecicationsandmanualsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Pana-
sonic Corporation assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly
from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.
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nTrademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.
Intel, Core, and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Adobe and Flash are registered trademarks or trademarks of 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.
ThetermsHDMIandHDMIHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface,andtheHDMI
Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or reg-
istered trademarks of their respective own companies.
nOn-screen Manual
For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual.
lOperating Instructions - Reference Manual
The Operating Instructions - Reference Manual contains the practical informa-
tion to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.
lImportant Battery Tips
The Important Battery Tips will provide you with the battery information so that
you can use the battery 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.
NOTE
l[Contents] tab or [Search] tab is displayed on the left side of the window.
Select tab and display the desired item.
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A: Wireless WAN Antenna
<Only for model with wireless
WAN>
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Wireless WAN”
B: Wireless LAN Antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Wireless LAN”
C: Ambient Light Sensor
The ambient light sensor is
equipped with an automatic bright-
ness adjustment function that ad-
justs the display screen. (èpage 16)
Front Camera
 è Operating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Camera”
D: Camera Lens
E: Camera Indicator
F: LED Indicators
: Power Indicator
Off: Display off/Hibernation,
Green: Display on.
: Drive status
: Battery status
èpage 15 “When the battery
indicator does not light on”
èOperating Instructions -
Reference Manual “Battery
Power”
G: Wireless LAN Antenna / Blue-
tooth Antenna
<Only for model with wireless LAN>
<Only for model with Bluetooth>
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Wireless LAN”
“Bluetooth”
H: Windows Button
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Tablet Buttons”
Description of Parts
F
HG
ABD E
CA
Front side
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A: Microphone
B: Volume Button
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Tablet Buttons”
C: Power Switch
D: Rotation Lock Button
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Display Rota-
tion”
E: A Button
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Tablet Buttons”
F: DC-IN Jack
G: Headset Jack
A headset or headphone can be
connected.
H: USB3.0 Port
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “USB Devices”
I: Security Lock
A Kensington cable can be con-
nected.
For further information, read the
manual that comes with the cable.
J: Expansion Bus Connector
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Cradle”
K: External Antenna Connector
<Only for model with wireless
WAN>
F
G
H
Left side Right side
EDCBA
I
JK
Top
Bottom
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Description of Parts
Rear Camera
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Camera”
A: Camera Lens
B: Camera Light
C: Camera Indicator
D: Speaker
E: Battery Indicator
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Battery>
F: Battery Latch
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Battery Power”
G: Battery Pack
H: microSIM Card Slot
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Wireless WAN”
I: microSD Memory Card Slot
è
Operating Instructions - Reference
Manual “microSD Memory Card”
J: Barcode Reader / LAN Port
<Only for model with Barcode Reader>
è
Operating Instructions - Refer-
ence Manual
“Barcode Reader”
<Only for model with LAN Port>
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “LAN”
K: Built-in Bridge Battery
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge
Battery>
L: Smart Card Reader / Magnetic
Stripe Card Reader / Contactless
Smart Card Reader
<Only for model with Smart Card Reader>
è
Operating Instructions - Refer-
ence Manual “Smart Card”
<Only for model with Magnetic
Stripe Card Reader>
è
Operating Instructions - Reference
Manual “Magnetic Stripe Card Reader”
<Only for model with Contactless
Smart Card Reader>
èOperating Instructions - Ref-
erence Manual “Contactless
Smart Card Reader”
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
HH
I
I
Rear side
J
K
JL
K
Top (optional)
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nPreparation
ACheck and identify the supplied accessories.
Ifyoudonotndthedescribedaccessories,contactPanasonicTechnical
Support (èpage 42).
• AC Adaptor...... 1
Model No: CF-AA6373A
• AC Cord ........ 1 • Battery Pack . . . . . 1
Model No: FZ-VZSU94W
• Soft Cloth .............................................1
• Stylus*1 ...............................................1
• Tether*1 ...............................................1
• Hand Strap*1 ...........................................1
• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Read Me First ...............1
*1 Not included with some models.
BRead the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal
on the computer’s packaging (èpage 29).
First-time Operation
1 Inserting the Battery Pack.
Turn over the computer and insert the battery pack
until it touch to the secured position.
l
Make sure no foreign objects are under the computer.
CAUTION
lMake sure the latch is securely locked. Otherwise the
battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
lDo 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.
1
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First-time Operation
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 following period of time:
Status FZ-VZSU94W FZ-VZSU95W
(optional)
When power is off Approx. 7 weeks Approx. 17 weeks
In sleep*2 Approx. 9 days Approx. 20 days
In hibernation Approx. 7 weeks Approx. 17 weeks
*2 <Only for model with LAN>
If “Wake Up from wired LAN” is enabled, the period
of time will be shorter.
2 Connect your computer to a power out-
let.
The battery charging starts automatically.
CAUTION
l DonotdisconnecttheACadaptoruntiltherst-time
operation procedure is completed.
l Whenusingthecomputerforthersttime,donotcon-
nect any peripheral device (including wired LAN cable)
except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
lHandling the AC adaptor

Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise dur-
ing periods of thunder and lightning. Since this could
adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible
power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless
running from the battery pack alone.
3 Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the power switch (A) (longer than 2
seconds) until the power indicator (B) lights.
CAUTION
lDo not press the power switch repeatedly or do not
hold the power switch for ten seconds or longer.
lAny changes from the default setting of the Setup Util-
ity must not be made until the First-time Operation is
completed.
㪈
㪉
2
3
B
A
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4 Setup Windows.
<For MUI OS model>
Select language and touch [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
lThe computer restarts several times. Do not touch
the screen or tablet buttons, and wait until the drive
indicator has turned off.
lAfter 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.
lSetup of Windows will take approximately 5 min-
utes.
Gotothenextstep,conrmingeachmessageon
the display.
lYou can set the Wireless Network after the setup of
Windows is complete.
If “Let’s get connected” is displayed, you can select
“Skip this step”.
CAUTION
lYou can change the user name, password, image and
security setting after setup of Windows.
lRemember your password. If you forget the password,
you cannot use Windows. Creating a password reset
disk beforehand is recommended.
lDo not use the following words for user name: CON,
PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to
LPT9, LPT, &, space.
5 Restart the computer
ATouch (Start).
BTouch (Power) - [Restart].
lA portion of the Panasonic PC Settings Utility func-
tions will be enabled after the computer restarts.
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Getting Started
First-time Operation
6 Update the on-screen manual
AConnect to the internet. Sign in to Windows as an
administrator.
For further information, refer to Connect to a
network.
BUpdate the on-screen manual.
Double-touch the [Panasonic PC Settings Utility]
on the desktop screen, and then touch [Support] -
[Manual] - [Launch Manual Selector].
7 <For MUI OS model>
Deleting language packs.
Language Pack Cleanup Utility deletes the unused
languagepackfromtheashmemorydrive.
Deleting such language packs will shorten the post-
processing time.
Perform this utility before running the following functions.
Backup
Create a Recovery drive
Refresh
NOTE
lDo not disconnect the AC adaptor until this utility has
beennished.
lNo need to perform this utility more than twice.
ALog on to Windows as an administrator.
BTouch (Start) - (All apps) - [Panasonic] -
[Language Pack Cleanup Utility].
If [User Account Control] is displayed, touch [Yes].
CAttheconrmationmessage,touch[Yes]- [OK].
This utility requires several hours to perform, and
restarts more than 10 times while performing.
DIf “Completed” is displayed, touch [OK].
8 Create a recovery drive.
A recovery drive allows you to install OS and restore
its factory default condition, in case, for example, the
recoverypartitionoftheashmemoryisdamaged.
We recommend creating a recovery drive before you
begin using the computer.
Refer to è
Operating Instructions - Reference Manual “Re-
covery Disc Creation Utility” about creating the recovery drive.
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