Panasonic FZ-M1 Series User manual

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PS0218-0
20170420ZAP
Personal Computer
Model No. FZ-M1 Series
Connect to a network

Illustrations and Terminology in this manual
This manual explains using the default setting.
“Windows 10 Pro” as “Windows” or “Windows 10”
Terms and illustrations in these instructions.
<Only when connected to the external keyboard>
≪Enter≫: This means to press the Enter key.
≪Ctrl≫+ ≪F7≫: This means to press and hold ≪Ctrl≫key, and then press ≪F7≫key.
The display of the key may be different from this manual according to the keyboard used. (e.g. “Delete” instead of
“Del”)
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Touch (Start) and then touch (Power).
Some illustrations and display examples may look different from the actual product. Some types of software are
automatically updated, and differences may occur from descriptions in this manual.
Tablet mode and Desktop mode
Windows 10 offers the tablet mode optimized for the touch panel operation, and also the desktop mode in which operation is
performed using the keyboard and touch panel.
The mode can be switched by touching (Notification), and then touching (Tablet mode) tile.
If some icons do not appear on the task bar, perform the following operations.
1. Touch and hold the task bar.
2. Select the item to display.
Regarding Windows 10
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)
Displaying Apps
1. Touch (All apps).
Alternatively, touch (Start) at the bottom left corner in the desktop mode.
Opening the “Settings” screen
1. Touch (Settings).
Alternatively, touch (Start) - (Settings) in the desktop mode.
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Opening the Control Panel
On the Start screen, proceed as follows.
1. Touch (All apps) - [Windows System] - [Control Panel].
Alternatively, touch (Start) - [Windows System] - [Control Panel] in the desktop mode.
Notification area
The notification area is on the right side of the screen.
To display the notification, touch (Notification) on the task tray.

<Only for model with LAN>
Connecting LAN
Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port.
1. Turn off the computer.
Do not use sleep or hibernation.
2. Connect the cable.
Connect the LAN port (A) and the network system (e.g., server, hub) using a LAN cable.
3. Turn on the computer.
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<Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN>
There are several ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication.
Using airplane mode
Setting [Wireless Configuration] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility
Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( Using the Wireless LAN Function)
For further information about Wireless LAN.
For further information about Bluetooth.
For further information about Wireless WAN.
Using airplane mode*1
(For wireless LAN, wireless WAN, Bluetooth, and GPS)
1. Touch (Settings) - [Network & Internet] - [Airplane mode]*1.
Alternatively, touch (Start) - (Settings) - [Network & Internet] - [Airplane mode]*1 in the desktop mode.
2. To disable wireless communications, set [Airplane mode]*1 to [On].
To enable wireless communications, set [Airplane mode]*1 to [Off], and then;
set [Cellular] to [On] (for wireless WAN).
set [Wi-Fi]*1 to [On] (for wireless LAN).
set [GPS] to [On] (for wireless WAN).
set [Bluetooth] to [On] (for Bluetooth).
set [GPS/GNSS] to [On] (for GPS).
*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.)
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication
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<Only for model with wireless LAN>
Do 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.
To 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.
Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or
body.
The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
To use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] of [Wireless Configuration] to [Enabled] (default) 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. Turn the wireless LAN on.
2. Touch or on the task tray.
3. Select an access point, and touch [Connect].
4. Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and touch [Next].
Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point.
When the icon on the notification area is changed to , the wireless LAN setting is complete.
Wireless LAN
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The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator
or the person in charge of the network.
If 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. Touch on the task tray, and then touch [Hidden network].
2. Touch[Connect], enter the necessary information such as the network name (SSID), and touch [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. Touch (Panasonic PC Settings Utility) - (Settings) - (Network).
Alternatively, touch (Start) - (Panasonic PC Settings Utility) - (Settings) - (Network) in the
desktop mode.
2. Touch [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the wireless LAN IEEE802.11a.
In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.
If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the
connection will be temporarily interrupted.
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<Only for model with Bluetooth>
You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables.
Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.
To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] of [Wireless Configuration] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
When you uninstall the Bluetooth Driver, turn Bluetooth off.
Using the Bluetooth Function
Before using a Bluetooth, turn the Bluetooth communication on.
Turning on/off the Bluetooth communication
1. To enable the wireless communication ( Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication).
2. Touch (Settings) - [Network & Internet] - [Airplane mode]*1 to [Off].
Alternatively, touch (Start) - (Settings)-[Network&Internet]-[Airplanemode]
*1 to [Off] in the desktop mode.
3. To turn off the Bluetooth communications, set [Bluetooth] to [Off].
To turn on the Bluetooth communications, set [Bluetooth] to [On], and then;
*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] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode] in some language preference.)
To check the Bluetooth communication status
1. Touch (Settings) - [Devices] - [Bluetooth].
Alternatively, touch (Start) - (Settings) - [Devices] - [Bluetooth] in the desktop mode.
You can also touching on the task tray, and then touch (Bluetooth) - [Show Bluetooth Devices] to
check the communication status.
Bluetooth
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<Only for model with wireless WAN>
This computer is equipped with the Wireless WAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.
Communication is established through the Wireless WAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with
your hand or body.
To use wireless WAN, set [Wireless WAN] of [Wireless Configuration] to [Enabled] (default) in the
[Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Before the computer enters sleep or hibernation, cut the Wireless WAN communication. Entering sleep or
hibernation without cutting the connection may disable communication after resuming. In this case,
restart the computer.
If “Device driver software was not successfully installed” (or a similar message) appears when starting
the computer or resuming from sleep or hibernation.
When communication works normally, Wireless WAN is operating correctly.
If communication fails, the device may not be recognized correctly. In this case, restart the computer.
Do not use the microSIM card adapter.
Do not insert microSIM cards on which labels or stickers are affixed. Failure to obey may result in
malfunction.
Inserting/Removing a microSIM Card
Before using the Wireless WAN, set a microSIM card to the microSIM card slot.
Be sure to turn off the computer before inserting or removing the microSIM card.
To insert a microSIM card
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack. ( Remove the Battery Pack)
3. Open the cover (A).
Wireless WAN
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4. Insert the microSIM card into the microSIM card slot (B) with the contact side facing downward and with
the cut corner oriented as shown in the illustration.
Do not insert the microSIM card upside down.
5. Close the microSIM card slot cover.
If the cover is not closed, the microSIM card may jump out when the computer falls.
6. Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.
To remove a microSIM card
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack. ( Remove the Battery Pack)
3. Push the card.
It will come out of the slot a little bit.
4. Pull the card all the way out.
5. Close the microSIM card slot cover.
6. Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.
Connecting to a network
1. Touch (Settings) - [Network & Internet] - [Cellular].
Alternatively, touch (Start) - (Settings) - [Network & Internet] - [Cellular] in the desktop mode.
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