Panasonic Toughbook CF-M32W5M User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
Getting Started
Read Me First.......................................4
Names of Parts....................................8
First-time Operation..........................11
Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down..............15
Creating Backup Disks.....................21
Computing On The Road ................24
Using the Battery Pack ....................30
Security Measures............................36
Infrared Data Communications ......40
Add-ons/Peripherals.........................42
Personal Computer
CF-M32 Series
Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes............................52
Dealing With Problems ....................53
Reinstalling Software........................58
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT .... 69
Windows 95 Setup Procedure........70
Creating a Hibernation Data Area.... 71
Setup Utility.........................................73
Key Combinations.............................80
LED Indicators ...................................82
Specifications.....................................83
Index.....................................................84
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer. Please read the Operating Instructions
thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.
Illustrations in this Manual
Customer's Record
Serial
No.
or
Date
of
Purchase
Model
No.*
Code
No.
Dealer's
Name
Dealer's
Address
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Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights re-
served. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written
permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 1998. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer
Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly
from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.
Trademarks
Microsoft®, MS-DOS®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.
PS/2™ is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Pentium®is a registered trademark, and MMX™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Panasonic®is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
NOTE :NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION :CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING :WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or
serious injury, or even death.
[Start]-[Shut Down] :This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down]
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
Enter :This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F2 :This illustration means to press [Fn], and while holding down
on [Fn], to press [F2].
CF-M32W5M

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Inter-
ference 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 equip-
ment 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 communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. 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 re-
ceiver 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 equip-
ment.
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.
Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5 (1-800-527-8675)
Lithium Battery!
This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be
stored in it.
The battery should only be exchanged by service personnel.
Warning! Risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication!
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Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold
Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct
sunlight, or extreme cold.
Avoid moving the computer between locations with large temperature
differences.
Operation: 5 oC to 35 oC (41 oF to 95 oF)
Storage: -20 oC to 60 oC (-4 oF to 140 oF)
Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel
The display should not be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet
light.
Avoid Magnetic Fields
Keep the computer away from magnets.
Avoid Humidity, Liquids and Dust
Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to high humid-
ity, liquids (including rain) or dust.
Prevent Shock
Avoid subjecting the computer to severe vibrations or impact. Do not
place the computer inside a car trunk.
Avoid Radio Frequency Interference
Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.
Avoid Stacking
Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer.
Keep Small Objects Away
Do not insert paper clips or other small objects into the computer.
Usage
Handling
Precautions
Read Me First

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When flying
Do Not Disassemble the Computer
Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.
Avoid Excessive Force to the LCD Panel
Do not apply excessive downward force on the LCD Panel.
It is a good idea to make backup copies on floppy disks and carry them with you.
The external FDD (floppy disk drive; CF-VFDU01) and Port Replicator (CF-
VEBM31) are required to use floppy disks.
Do not carry your computer when it is ON.
Remove all cables before transporting your computer.
We recommend preparing a fully charged battery.
When transporting spare batteries inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recom-
mended that the batteries be stored in a plastic bag.
Do not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the
display.
Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.
Do not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
Always carry your computer with you. Never check it with luggage. For use of the
computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy
on this issue.
Transporting
Peripherals
Incorrectly using peripheral devices may lead to a decrease in performance, an
increase in temperature and/or damage your computer. For more information on
peripheral devices, please refer to "Add-ons / Peripherals" ( page 42)
Cables
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recommended.

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Do not expose your computer to shock.
Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or
make your software applications and data unusable.
Do not power down your computer while software applications are running
or HDD indicator is on.
Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start]-[Shut Down]).
Save all valuable data to floppy disks.
Backing up data to floppy disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your
computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data.
The external FDD (CF-VFDU01) and Port Replicator (CF-VEBM31) are required
to use floppy disks.
Use the security function for all important data.
page 36 - Security Measures
*This computer uses Microsoft®Windows®95 Operating System.
Saving Data on the Hard Disk
Read Me First
Maintenance
Display area
Use a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe the display.
All other areas
Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with
water to the soft cloth and firmly wringing it.
CAUTION
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.
Do not directly use water, liquid detergents or spray-type cleaners. If liquid
enters the computer, this may cause the computer to malfunction or become
defective.

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Computer Viruses
Do not power down your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button
while the FDD indicator is on.
Doing so may damage the data on the floppy disk and render the disk useless.
Use care when handling floppy disks.
To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming
stuck in your computer, avoid the following:
• Sliding the shutter on the floppy disk manually.
• Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.
• Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness,
or dust.
• Applying more than one label on the disk.
Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it.
Confirm that no important data is on the disk,
because all data on the disk will be erased.
Use the write-protect tab.
This is a must for preserving important data.
This prevents your data from being erased
or overwritten.
Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software
and use them regularly.
We recommend you run the software:
•When booting your computer.
•After receiving data.
We recommend that you check data received on floppy disks or from external
sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed
files, please uncompress them before running a check).
Saving Data on Floppy Disks
Write Enable
Write-protect Tab
Write Disable
The external FDD (CF-VFDU01) and Port Replicator (CF-VEBM31) are required to use
floppy disks.

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CAUTION
To suspend the screen, [Panel Switch] must be set to [Suspend] ( page 26) in
[Panasonic Power Management]. Do not reopen the LCD panel until the power
indicator is blinking green. If the LCD panel is reopened before this happens, it may
remain suspended and resuming may not be possible. In such cases, close the LCD
panel again and wait a few seconds before reopening it.
Names of Parts
A built-in pointing device
that works like a mouse. As
you spin the ball with your
fingertip, the cursor moves in
accordance with the speed
anddirectionofthe ball's mo-
tion.
Trackball
When the LCD panel is closed, this
buttonisdepressed,causing the screen
to automatically shut down or be
suspended ( Caution below). When
the LCD panel is opened, the screen
is turned on or resumes.
Panel Switch
Open the Display
Open Latch
When pressed while the trackball is
in use, the buttons select items or per-
form other operations ( page 17).
Top Side
BrightnessAdjustment:
Fn + F2
LCD(Display)
Click Buttons
(page 82)
LED Indicators
Keyboard

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(page 15)
Set the PC Cards that conform to the PC
Card standard. ( page 46)
Power Switch
PC Card Slots
USB Port
The USB port allows the mouse, modem, printer, and other
peripheral devices to be connected while the power is on.
To use the USB port, you may need to install a driver for
your USB devices and [USB Port] must be set to [En-
abled]. ( page 78, 79)
DC-IN Jack
Use this connector to connect headphones or
amplifier-equipped speakers. Audio output
from the internal speaker is disabled when
headphones or outside speakers connected.
Connect a monaural dy-
namic microphone which
has a mini-jack.
Front / Right Side
Left Side
Volume Control: Fn + F4 or F5
Speaker on/off: Fn +F8
Speaker
Microphone Jack
CAUTION
Using an input source other than a
monaural dynamic microphone may
not allow audio to be input or may dam-
age the equipment.
Headphone Jack
Infrared Communication
Port
(page 40)

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Rear / Bottom Side
Slide this lever when removing the battery pack.
Remove this screw when installing
or removing a RAM module.
When restarting your computer, use
a dull pointed object like a ball point
pen.
Do not use a pencil. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and
damage the computer’s circuit.
If a problem occurs but your
computer does not lock, we rec-
ommend not pressing the reset
button. It will cause you to lose
data if an application is open.
Install the port replicator.
Install the battery pack. ( page 30)
Expansion Bus Connector
Battery Pack Connector
Battery Pack Release Lever
Reset Button
CAUTION
Names of Parts
CAUTION
Do not install a battery pack other than
the battery pack (CF-VZSU05) or the
optional Extended life Battery Pack (CF-
VZSU06).