Panasonic CF-53, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...seful Information On screen Manual 19 Handling and Maintenance 20 Installing Software 22 Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Basic 26 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT 31 Specifications 33 LIMITED WARRANTY 37 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Getting Started Useful Information Troubleshooting Appendix Read Me First CF 53mk3 DFQW...

Page 2: ...in order to oper ate the unit safety DANGER Electrolyte leakage generation of heat ignition or rupture of the Battery Pack may result Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It to Excessive Heat Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the Battery Pack Disassemble or Modify It Do Not Short the Positive and Negative Contacts Ö Ö Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as neckl...

Page 3: ...chnical support office Low temperature burns may result Do Not Use This Product in Close Contact With Your Body For a Long Period of Time Ö Ö Do not use this product with exposing the skin to the heat source of this product or AC adaptor for a long period of time Do Not Expose Yourself or Other Persons to the Hot Wind from the Ventilation Hole Exhaust For a Long Period of Time Covering the ventila...

Page 4: ... not charged when the computer is first purchased Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer charging begins automatically l Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes do not rub your eyes Immediately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FO...

Page 5: ...unction that prevents the degradation of the battery in high temperature environments è Reference Manual Battery Power A level corresponding to a 100 charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80 charge level for normal temperature mode l The battery pack is a consumable item If the amount of time the computer can be run by using a particular battery pack becomes dramatical...

Page 6: ...duct The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user We and its authorized resellers or distribu tors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines 26 M 1 Uniquement les modèles avec réseau local sans fil et ou Blue tooth Ce produit et votre santé Ce produit...

Page 7: ...orporating wireless WAN modem before board ing an aircraft Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender legal action or both For details on usage of this unit in aircr...

Page 8: ... and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If required this informa tion must be provided to the telephone company 2 An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See Installation Instructions for details 3 T...

Page 9: ...er pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such con nections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of ter...

Page 10: ... chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that re quired for successful communication Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec l antenne de ré seau étendu sans fil WWAN avec un gain maximum de 4 dBi dans la bande de 850 MHz 3 dBi dans la bande de 1 700 MHz et 3 dBi dans la bande de 1 900 MHz Les règlements d Industrie Canada interdisent l utilisation d u...

Page 11: ...ames and terms are referred as follows Windows 8 Pro 64 bit as Windows or Windows 8 Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Service Pack 1 as Win dows or Windows 7 DVD MULTI drive as CD DVD drive Circular media including DVD ROM and CD ROM as discs n Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice Panasonic Corporation assu...

Page 12: ...nly for model with Fingerprint Reader è Reference Manual Fingerprint Reader N Keyboard O LED indicator Caps lock Numeric key NumLk Scroll lock ScrLk Drive status SD Memory Card status Blinking During access or a password is re quested è Reference Manual SD Memory Card Wireless ready This indicator lights when Wireless LAN Blue tooth and or Wireless WAN are connected and ready It does not necessari...

Page 13: ...ormation read the manual that comes with the cable N SIM Card slot Only for model with Wireless WAN è Reference Manual Wireless WAN O 2nd LAN Port 3 Modem Port 4 IEEE 1394 Interface Connector 5 Rugged USB 2 0 Port 6 3 Only for model with 2nd LAN è Reference Manual LAN 4 Only for model with Modem è Reference Manual Modem 5 Only for model with IEEE 1394 è Reference Manual IEEE 1394 Devices 6 Only fo...

Page 14: ...se the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer 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 fol lowing period of time When power is off Approx 9 weeks with CF VZSU71U Approx 6 weeks with CF VZSU72U In sleep Approx 3 5 days with CF VZSU71U Approx 2 days with CF VZSU72U In...

Page 15: ... the battery pack alone 3 Turn on the computer A Confirm the wireless switch è page 13 is OFF B Press and hold the power switch è page 12 until the power indicator è page 12 lights CAUTION l Do not press the power switch repeatedly l The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer l Once you turn off the computer wait for ten seconds or mo...

Page 16: ...s been set If you try to log on without entering a password The user name or password is incorrect may be displayed and you will not be able to sign in log on to Windows è page 28 5 Restart the computer A Shut down the computer 1 Display Charm and click 2 Click Power Restart Click Start Restart 6 Create the recovery disc If the recovery partition of the hard disk is damaged or have some problems y...

Page 17: ...ck Manage l A standard user needs to enter an administrator password B Click Disk Management C Right click the partition for Windows c drive in the default setting and click Shrink Volume l The partition size depends on the computer specifications D Input the size in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB and click Shrink l You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size l To select Re...

Page 18: ... turn off the computer proceed as follows A Display Charm and click Change PC settings General B Click Restart now under Advanced startup C Click Turn off your PC Precautions against Starting Up Shutting Down l Do not do the following Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Pressing the power switch Touching the keyboard touch pad screen or external mouse Closing the display Turn on off the wir...

Page 19: ...Reference Manual l Alternatively click Start All Programs Panasonic On Line Manuals Reference Manual n Important Tips The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time To access the Important Tips On the Start screen click the Manual Selector tile and select the Important Tips Double click ...

Page 20: ... drop or hit the computer against solid objects Do not leave the display open Do not grip the display part l Do not put anything e g a piece of paper between the display and keyboard l When you board an airplane take the computer with you and never put it in your checked luggage When using the computer on airplane follow the airline s instructions l When carrying a spare battery put it in a plasti...

Page 21: ...ns get on the surface of the LCD panel wipe them off immediately Failure to do so may result in staining Only for model with touchscreen Use the soft cloth included with the computer For further information refer to Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface Reference Manual Screen Input Operation Only for model without touchscreen Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze To clean areas other than...

Page 22: ...y cleaning the deleted files can not be recovered easily and the security level will be increased The processing time will be longer Approximately 140 minutes Follow the on screen instructions After the reinstallation the computer will restart l Do not interrupt installation for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl Alt Del Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows ma...

Page 23: ...is option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions For how to create a new partition refer to To change the partition structure page 17 You can keep the partition structure 1 This does not appear if Windows cannot be reinstalled to the partition containing boot files and the area usable by Win dows 9 At the confirmation message click OK 10 Select OS 32bit or 64bit and cl...

Page 24: ...ows 8 is used Enabled When the recovery disc for Windows 7 is used Disabled 4 Set the Recovery Disc into the DVD drive 5 Press F10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter Computer will restart 6 Press F2 or Del while Panasonic boot screen is displayed The Setup Utility starts up l If the password is requested enter the Supervisor Password 7 Select the Exit menu then select your DVD ...

Page 25: ...ndows may not start up or the data may be corrupted 15 When ending screen is displayed remove the Recovery Disc Follow the on screen instructions Some models may take approximately 40 minutes 16 Perform the First time Operation page 16 NOTE l The date and time and the time zone may not be correct Be sure to set them correctly 17 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary 18 Perfo...

Page 26: ...ter adding or changing the RAM module the power is turned on but nothing is displayed on the screen l Turn off the computer and remove the RAM module then confirm whether the RAM module has compliant to specification When the RAM module has conformed to specifi cation install it again The computer does not enter sleep mode while the screen saver is running The screen stays black l Press and hold t...

Page 27: ...was shut down last time To start up Windows turn off the computer by the power switch and then turn on Enter Password does not appear when resuming from sleep hibernation l Select Enabled in Password On Resume in the Security menu of the Setup Utility è Reference Manual Setup Utility l The Windows password can be used instead of the password set in the Setup Utility A Open the Control Panel 1 Righ...

Page 28: ...word Even after entering the pass word password input screen is displayed again l The computer may be in ten key mode If the NumLk indicator lights press NumLk to disable the ten key mode and then input l The computer may be in Caps Lock mode If the Caps Lock indicator lights press Caps Lock to disable the Caps Lock mode and then input Cannot log on to Windows The user name or pass word is incorre...

Page 29: ...chscreen only for model with touchscreen The cursor does not work l When using the external mouse connect it correctly l Restart the computer using the keyboard l If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands read No response è page 30 Cannot input using the touch pad l Set Touch Pad to Enabled in the Main menu of the Setup Utility l The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad Chec...

Page 30: ...s Alt Tab to check l Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to shut down the computer and then press the power switch to turn it on If the application program does not work normally uninstall and reinstall the program To uninstall A Open the Control Panel 1 Right click any empty location on the Start screen 2 Click All apps on the app bar 3 Click Control Panel under Windows System Click St...

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Page 32: ...difier les Logiciels E Vous ne pouvez céder les Logiciels et en octroyer la licence à une autre partie qu en rapport avec votre cession du Produit unique qui est accompagné par les Logiciels à cette autre partie Au moment de cette cession vous devez céder également toutes les copies que ce soit sous forme imprimée ou lisible par la machine de tous les Logiciels ainsi que de la documentation les ac...

Page 33: ... Speed CD RW 24X Max Ultra Speed CD RW 24X Max Writing 10 DVD RAM 8 5X Max DVD R 9 8X Max DVD R DL 6X Max DVD RW 6X Max R 8X Max R DL 6X Max RW 4X Max High Speed RW 8X Max CD R 24X Max CD RW 4X High Speed CD RW 10X Ultra Speed CD RW 24X Max Supported Discs Format Reading DVD ROM Single Layer Dual Layer DVD Video DVD R 9 1 4 GB 3 95 GB 4 7 GB 4 DVD R DL 8 5 GB 4 DVD RW Ver 1 1 1 2 1 4 GB 2 8 GB 4 7...

Page 34: ...phone Power Supply AC adaptor or Battery pack AC Adaptor 33 Input 100 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Output 15 6 V DC 7 05 A Battery Pack Li ion 10 8 V Typical 6750 mAh Minimum 6300 mAh with CF VZSU71U Li ion 10 8 V Typical 4500 mAh Minimum 4200 mAh with CF VZSU72U Operating Time 34 Approx 11 hours with CF VZSU71U Approx 8 hours with CF VZSU72U Charging Time 35 Approx 2 hours Power Consumption 36 Approx 3...

Page 35: ...2 412 GHz 2 472 GHz 5 15 GHz 5 35 GHz 5 5 GHz 5 7 GHz 5 745 GHz 5 825 GHz n Bluetooth 14 Bluetooth Version 4 0 Classic mode Low Energy mode Transmission method FHSS system Wireless Channels Used Channel 1 to 79 Channel 0 to 39 RF Frequency Band 2 402 GHz 2 48 GHz 1 1 MB 1 048 576 bytes 1 GB 1 073 741 824 bytes 2 Memory size of the factory default depends on the model You can physically expand the ...

Page 36: ...AC outlet 37 Rated power consumption 23 E 1 38 Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment è page 4 When using in hot or cold environment some peripherals may fail to work properly Check the operation environment of the peripherals Using this product continuously in a hot environment will shorten the product life Avoid use in these types of environmen...

Page 37: ...d wireless modems installed in Panasonic brand computers and integrated by Panasonic or an Authorized Panasonic Wireless Integrator are covered under the warranty for the remaining warranty period of the device in which the modem is installed For devices with less than three 3 months remaining on the unit warranty the wireless modem will be covered for a period of three 3 months from the date of i...

Page 38: ...e by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider Failures caused by improper installation of options or accessories or due to integration by any company other than Panasonic or a Panasonic Authorized Integrator Damage failure or loss due to the unit being stolen lost misplaced or used by anyone other than the original purchaser Damage that is attributable to acts of God This limited ...

Page 39: ... IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Carefully pack the product preferably in the original carton Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original pur chase No liability is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit if you chose your own transportation carrier SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage PCI warrants to you the first end user customer that the d...

Page 40: ...flets No 36 EXPÉDITION DU PRODUIT POUR SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE Emballez soigneusement le produit de préférence dans son emballage d origine Joignez une description de la défaillance de même qu une pièce justificative de la date d achat Panasonic Canada Inc ne peut être tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le transporteur GARANTIE LIMITÉE SUPPORTS...

Page 41: ...d software for the product onto the replacement drive 10 Panasonic will arrange free pick up and return for approved warranty repairs within 50 km of capital city locations Please ensure your unit is properly packed for return to the service location 11 The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to and exclude any costs associated with the installation de installation or re installation of a pr...

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Page 44: ...an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations For U S A For information about ENERGY STAR refer to the following web site Web Site www energystar gov 22 E 1 Panasonic Corporation Osaka Japan Panasonic Syst...