Panasonic CF-VHD Series User manual

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Second Hard Disk Drive Pack
for CF-72 Series Personal Computers
CF-VHD7230 DFQX5307ZB FJ0202-1072
Printed in Japan
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はじめにはじめに
はじめにはじめに
はじめに .................................................................... 26
使用上のお願い使用上のお願い
使用上のお願い使用上のお願い
使用上のお願い ......................................................... 27
はじめて使うときはじめて使うとき
はじめて使うときはじめて使うとき
はじめて使うとき ...................................................... 28
仕様仕様
仕様仕様
仕様 ........................................................................... 33
保証とアフターサービス保証とアフターサービス
保証とアフターサービス保証とアフターサービス
保証とアフターサービス ........................................... 34
MODE D’EMPLOI
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FRANÇAIS
Introduction......................................................... 18
Précautions pour l’utilisation ............................ 19
Première utilisation ............................................ 20
Spécifications ..................................................... 25
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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DEUTSCH
Einführung........................................................... 10
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zum Gebrauch .............. 11
Erstmalige Inbetriebnahme................................ 12
Technische Daten............................................... 17
Introduction........................................................... 3
Usage Precautions ............................................... 4
First-time Operation ............................................. 5
Specifications ....................................................... 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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For U.S.A.
For Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numèrique de la classe B est
conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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)
Federal Communications
Commission Radio Frequency
Interference 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 equipment 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 communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. 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
receiver is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or
an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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Thank you for purchasing the Second Hard Disk Drive Pack for the Panasonic CF-72
notebook computer series.
The Second Hard Disk Drive Pack connects to the computer through the Multimedia Pocket.
Store this manual in a safe place after reading it.
Operating Instructions ........................1
[Illustration in this manual]
Windows 2000 Information for Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional users.
Windows XP Information for Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional users.
Windows 98 Information for Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition users.
Windows NT Information for Microsoft®Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 users.
Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows®and Windows NT®are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Introduction
Second Hard Disk Drive Pack.............1
Windows XP
The procedure in this manual uses the method or view of the Windows XP default
setting (not Classic View or Classic Start menu etc.).
NOTE

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Do not expose the second hard disk drive pack to shock.
Use care when handling the second hard disk drive pack, shock may damage it and make
your software applications and data unusable.
Handle the second hard disk drive pack as shown (holding both sides).
Handle the second hard disk drive pack as shown in the figure
(holding both sides). Otherwise, the second hard disk may be dam-
aged. In addition, do not apply excessive downward force on the
second hard disk drive pack, since this may damage the disk and
deform the projections at the bottom of the pack.
Be sure the shape of the lock at the bottom of thesecond hard
disk drive pack does not become deformed.
Do not insert the pack that has become deformed into the multi-
media pocket. The pack may become impossible to remove later.
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.
Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or MP indica-
tor is on.
Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems.
[HDD Motor Timeout] of [Power Management Mode] and [Hard Disk Lock]
The [HDD Motor Timeout] and [Hard Disk Lock] settings of the Setup Utility are effec-
tive only for the internal hard disk. These functions will not work for a second hard disk
installed in the multimedia pocket.
You cannot start up the computer from a second hard disk.
When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device
When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, completely erase all data on
the hard disk in order to prevent loss of hard disk data. Even if you delete data or initialize
the hard disk through normal Windows commands, data can still be read using special
software. In order to completely erase data, either have the data erased by a specialist (at
a charge) or use special software (sold separately).
Also note that transferring ownership of this device without deleting software from the
hard disk may violate software user’s licenses.
Usage Precautions
Projections
Lock

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Whether the second hard disk is properly recog-
nized or not can be confirmed in [Main] of the Setup
Utility. If the disk is not recognized by the com-
puter (or if the second hard disk cannot be accessed),
power off the computer and reinstall the pack.
NOTE
CAUTION
First-time Operation
Insert the pack with the la-
bel side facing up.
1Power off your computer
When inserting the second hard disk drive pack for the first time, be sure to insert it
after turning the computer off.
3Install the second hard disk drive pack
Gently insert the pack into the multimedia pocket by
pushing on both corners until it clicks into place.
Do not install the pack upside-down.
The bottom of the pack may become disfigured.
CAUTION
In the standby or hibernation mode, do not install/remove the second hard disk drive pack.
Follow the procedure below when using a second hard disk for the first time after purchasing it.
2 Removing the multimedia pocket device
1Slide the MP release latch. The device will eject slightly.
2Remove the device by holding both sides of the device.
MP Release Latch
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4Format the second hard disk
If the second hard disk is unformatted at the time of purchase, use the following procedure to
format the second hard disk after installing the second hard disk drive pack.
(The steps give an example. The user is free to determine the partition and file system settings.)
CAUTION
We recommend formatting the disk after receiving confirmation from the sys-
tem administrator. The second hard disk may be formatted and the parti-
tion may be created with the preferences of the user.
Depending on the format method (file system), you may be unable to access the
second hard disk when it is installed in a model with another version of Windows.
Proceed with caution so as not to format another drive by accident.
The contents of a drive are completely erased by formatting.

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First-time Operation
Windows 2000
1Turn your computer on.
Be sure to log on with the authority of an administrator.
2Select [Disk Management] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Administrative
Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Storage].
3When [Welcome to the Write Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard] is displayed,
select [Next].
4At [Select Disk to Write Signature], add the check mark for [Disk 1] and select [Next].
5At [Select Disks to Upgrade], remove the check mark for [Disk 1] and then select [Next].
6Select [Finish].
7Click the right side of [Disk 1] with the right button and select [Create Partition].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
8Select [My Computer].
9Click [D:] (or the drive letter of a newly created drive) with the right button
and select [Format].
If you select the FAT32 file-system format, the computer may not format a 30 GB
partition.
In this case, reduce the size of the partition.
10 Select [Start].
11 When the operation completes, be sure to select [Start] - [Shut Down] and restart the
computer before using the second hard disk.
Windows XP
1Turn your computer on.
Be sure to log on with the authority of an administrator.
2Select [Disk Management] in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Mainte-
nance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Storage].
3When [Welcome to the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard] is displayed, select [Next].
4At [Select Disks to Initialize], add the check mark for [Disk 1] and select [Next].
5At [Select Disks to Convert], remove the check mark for [Disk 1] and then select [Next].
6Select [Finish].
7Click the right side of [Disk 1] with the right button and select [New Partition].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
8Select [Start] - [My Computer].
9Click [D:] (or the drive letter of a newly created drive) with the right button
and select [Format].
If you select the FAT32 file-system format, the computer may not format a 30 GB
partition.
In this case, reduce the size of the partition.
10 Select [Start].
11 When the operation completes, be sure to select [Start] - [Turn Off Computer] and
restart the computer before using the second hard disk.

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Windows 98
1Turn your computer on.
2At start up, press Ctrl to display the startup menu.
3Select [Command prompt only].
4Input the following command.
FDISK Enter
5The message [Do you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N) ..... ?] will be dis-
played. Press Y and then press Enter .
6When [FDISK Options] is displayed, enter 5 for [5. Change current fixed disk drive]
and then press Enter .
7When [Change Current Fixed Disk Drive] is displayed, enter 2 for [Enter Fixed Disk
Drive Number (1-2)] and then press Enter .
8When [FDISK Options] is displayed, enter 1 for [1. Create DOS partition or Logical
DOS Drive] and then press Enter .
9When [Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive] is displayed, enter 1 for [1.
Create Primary DOS Partition] and then press Enter .
10 When [Create Primary DOS Partition] is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.
11 An indication to restart the computer will be displayed. Press Ctrl + Alt +
Delete .
The computer will restart.
12 Select [My Computer].
13 Click [D:] (or the drive letter of a newly created drive) with the right button
and select [Format].
14 Select [Full] for [Format type] and then select [Start].
15 At the confirmation message, select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
16 When the operation completes, be sure to select [Start] - [Shut Down] and restart the
computer before using the second hard disk.
17 If necessary, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.
Windows NT
1Turn your computer on.
Be sure to log on with the authority of an administrator.
2Select [Disk Administrator] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Administrative Tools (Common)]
If the message [Configuration information about the missing disk(s) will be
retained] is displayed, select [OK].
3The message [System configuration will now be updated] will be displayed. Select [OK].
If [Confirm] is displayed, select [Yes].
4When [Disk Administrator] is displayed, click [Disk 1] with the right button and then
select [Create].
5Specify the partition size and then select [OK].
If [Confirm] is displayed, select [Yes].
6Close the [Disk Administrator].

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First-time Operation
Removal and Installation from the Second-time On
Refer to the method described in the “Reference Manual” ( “Multimedia Pocket”).
Windows 98
If the second hard disk drive pack is installed with the computer on (using the BaySwap
function), the performance of the second hard disk may be affected. Therefore, we recom-
mend installation with the computer off, even for installation from the second time on.
When changing the partition (after First-time Operation)
CAUTION
When changing the partition, the contents of a hard disk drive are completely erased.
Windows 2000
The partition can be changed in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Administrative
Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Storage] - [Disk Management].
Windows XP
The partition can be changed in [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]
- [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management] - [Storage] - [Disk Management].
Windows 98
Run FDISK to change the partition.
Windows NT
The partition can be changed in [Start] - [Programs] - [Administrative Tools (Common)]-
[Disk Administrator].
7The message [Do you want to save the changes?] will be displayed. Select [Yes].
8The message [Disks were updated successfully] will be displayed. Select [OK].
9Select [My Computer].
10 Click [D:] (or the drive letter of a newly created drive) with the right button
and select [Format].
11 At [Format D:\], select [NTFS] for [File System] and select [Start].
12 When the operation completes, be sure to select [Start] - [Shut Down] and restart the
computer before using the second hard disk.

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Item Description
Operating Voltage Range DC 5V ± 5%
Power Consumption 2.25 W (Typical, READ/WRITE operating)
Formatted Capacity 30 GB*
Number of Logical Block Address 37E3E40h (hex-decimal)
Drive Data Transfer Rate 19.4-35.8 MB/sec (Disk to Buffer)
Max.66.6 MB/sec (Buffer to Host)
Disk Rotation Speed 4200 rpm ±1%
Seek Time 3ms (Track to Track)
13 ms (Ave. READ operation)
24 ms (Full Stroke)
Interface CF-72 Multimedia Pocket (ATA-5)
Operating Temperature/Humidity 5°C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} /30 % to 80 % RH
(no condensation)
Dimensions (W × D × H) 133 mm × 147 mm × 15.3 mm {5.2" × 5.8" × 0.6"}
Weight Approx. 200 g {0.44 lb.}
Specifications
*1 GB = 109bytes

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Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows®und Windows NT®sind eingetragene Warenzeichen von
Microsoft Corporation in den USA und/oder anderen Ländern.
Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf der Zweiten Festplatte für Multimedia Pocket für
Panasonic Notebook-Computer der Serie CF-72.
Die Zweite Festplatte für Multimedia Pocket wird über das Multimedia Pocket an das
Notebook angeschlossen.
Sie sollten diese Bedienungsanleitung an einer sicheren Stelle verwahren.
[Illustrationen im Manual]
Windows 2000 steht für das Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional Betriebssystem.
Windows XP steht für das Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Betriebssystem.
Windows 98 steht für das Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition Betriebssystem.
Windows NT steht für die Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0.
Zweite Festplatte für Multimedia Pocket ......1
Bedienungsanleitung .....................................1
Einführung
Windows XP
Die Verfahren in dieser Bedienungsanleitung verwenden die Methoden oder Anzeigen
der Windows XP Vorgabeeinstellungen (nicht das Classic View- oder das Classic
Start-Menü usw.).
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