Panasonic Toughbook CF-18FHAZXBM, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...accessed on your computer Re fer to page 25 on how to access the Reference Manual Reference Manual Read Me First Key Combinations Reference Manual Tablet Buttons Touch Pad Touchscreen Software keyboard Panasonic HandWriting Display Rotation Standby Hibernation Functions Security Measures Computing on the Road Battery Power PC Cards RAM Module Port Replicator External Display USB Devices Modem LAN ...

Page 2: ...arks of their respective owner companies NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury Enter This illustration means to press the Enter key Fn F5 This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key then press the F5 key start Run This illustration means to click start then to click Run For some application...

Page 3: ... the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful in terference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this product 1 This equi...

Page 4: ...ar le fournisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie électrique des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d eau m...

Page 5: ...ate receiving mode 56 kbit s Maximum bitrate sending mode 33 6 kbit s This product is designed to interwork with the Public Switched Telecommunication Networks in UK Ireland Netherlands Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Luxembourg Belgium France Germany Spain Portugal Iceland Greece Italy Norway and Austria Compliance Notice CE Mark This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the Eu...

Page 6: ... be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Donotusethete...

Page 7: ... for vibration and shock and IP for dust and water based procedures As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken to avoid any damage The following usage and handling proce dures are recommended Before putting the computer away be sure to wipe off any moisture Precautions Battery Pack Care should be exercised with regard to the following in or der to avoid the possibility of ove...

Page 8: ...n the remaining power is less than approx 95 of capacity The battery pack is 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 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...

Page 9: ...ter with a thick cloth such as a blanket Stylus page 22 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Antenna For information on the key com binations available Key Combinations LCD Hard Disk Drive Battery Power Keyboard LED Indicators Caps Lock Numeric Key NumLk Scroll Lock ScrLk Hard disk drive status Battery pack status Power status Tablet Buttons LCD brightness control Input Panel Enter Rotation Security page 21 ...

Page 10: ...ne Jack Security Lock Serial Port External Display Port The strap has been designed to carry only the weight of the computer Therefore be sure that the strap does not carry a weight that exceeds the weight of the computer The strap may acciden tally come loose from the computer Do not use a strap that is damaged or about to tear CAUTION The hand strap can be attached to any two of the four corners...

Page 11: ... Because the speaker contains a magnet metal objects may become attached to the bottom surface of the computer This may cause the computer to be unstable or may mark the sur face of the desk on which it is sitting If floppy disks magnetic memory cards or other magnetic media approach the speaker there is a risk that data will be destroyed Expansion Bus Connector CAUTION Do not allow metallic objec...

Page 12: ...om left corner of the display It prevents the stylus included from falling accidentally Attaching the Tether 1 2 3 4 Tether CAUTION When closing the display be careful not to catch the tether between the display and main part of the computer See the figure below Names and Functions of Parts ...

Page 13: ...trated 2 Slide the latch down and then without releasing it open the cover as illustrated 3 Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place 2 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT page 40 Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSEAGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer s packaging Model No CF AA1623A AC adaptor 1 Model No CF VZSU30A AC Cord 1 Battery Pack 1 Modem Telephone Cable...

Page 14: ...ning Since this could adversely affect your computer an uninterruptible power source UPS is highly recommended unless the battery pack is installed 4 6 Turn your computer on Latch A Do not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds this will cause the power to be turned off forcibly Do not slide the power switch repeatedly Once the computer is powered off you must wait at least ...

Page 15: ...rt the computer CAUTION Remember this password If the password is forgotten Windows cannot be oper ated You can create a password reset disk beforehand page 17 5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then select Next CAUTION Remember this password If the password is forgotten Windows cannot be operated 6 Enter the correct date time and time zone then select Next The computer will...

Page 16: ... be at risk which is displayed at the bottom right of the screen is generated by the Security Center function in Windows XP and does not indicate an error or malfunction To prevent this message from being displayed select red icon on the taskbar then select Turn on Automatic Updates About the Icon Enlarger If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see after com pletin...

Page 17: ... etc Resetting the password Windows XP has a function to reset a forgotten password To use this function you need to create a password reset disk beforehand following the steps below 1 Connect the USB floppy disk drive optional CF VFDU03 to your computer 2 Select start Control Panel User Accounts and select the account you used to logon 3 Select Prevent a forgotten password from the Related Tasks ...

Page 18: ...he power is turned off it is not a malfunction When the CPU temperature rises the computer may not power on to prevent the CPU from overheating Should this happen allow the computer to cool down then switch the power on again If the computer still does not power on contact Panasonic Technical Support Pull up latch A and release latch B 1 1 Lift open the display 2 Latch B Power Switch Power Indicat...

Page 19: ...se because it is conceivable that a selection dialog box will be shown do not press Space or Enter to attempt to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection but instead press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection like Ctrl In addition when the computer is left alone it automatically enters the standby or hibernation mode The computer will resume by sliding the ...

Page 20: ...data and close each application 2 Select start Turn Off Computer 3 Select Turn Off Your computer will power off automatically Restarting your computer without shutting down Select Restart To shut down using the keyboard Press U and select Turn Off with U CAUTION Do not do the following during the shutdown restart procedure Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Touching the power switch Perfor...

Page 21: ...o remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung Do not use benzene thinner or rubbing alcohol Doing so may adversely affect the surface e g discoloration In addition do not use commercially available household cleaners and cosmetics as they may contain components harmful to the surface or Two quick taps...

Page 22: ...such things as dust are on the screen Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen such as oil When the touchscreen becomes dirty Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth included with the computer Do not use benzene or thinner or rubbing alcohol For more information refer to Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface that comes with the soft cloth Handling the Stylus...

Page 23: ...he following procedure 1 Open the display so that it is perpendicular with the body of the computer 2 Slide latch C to the right and then without releasing it turn the display clockwise by 180 3 Close the computer with the display facing up CAUTION Do not rotate the display more than 180 or attempt to rotate the display counter clockwise 2 1 3 4 5 Latch A Latch B To return to Laptop mode Perform t...

Page 24: ... information refer to Display Rotation Inputting Characters Press the input panel button The software keyboard shown below will appear and characters can be input with the stylus included For detailed information refer to Software Keyboard To adjust the brightness of LCD Press the LCD brightness control buttons You can set the computer so that the display automatically rotates to your preferred an...

Page 25: ...ul information Refer to the cover of this manual for a list of the main contents included How to access the Reference Manual Select Reference Manual in start Important Tips Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for computing away from your home or office It also offers helpful explanations on how to use the touchscreen more effectively Ho...

Page 26: ...uter away be sure to wipe off any moisture Handling This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive the leakage of liquid e g water on to the keyboard etc but no warranty is provided against such trouble Therefore as a precision instrument be extremely careful when handling When carrying the computer be sure to keep to the following Turn off the computer Remo...

Page 27: ...cratch on the screen CAUTION Security Center Antivirus Protection Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from damage by computer viruses etc Windows Security Center What is Windows Security Center The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of Windows security infor mation and monitors antivirus measures and other Windows security settings to ensure optimum safet...

Page 28: ...of data Security Measures 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 disks or from external sources such as data downloaded from the Internet e mail etc For compressed files uncompress them before running a check C...

Page 29: ...al soft ware that you have installed to the hard disk you may be in violation of the licensing agreement for that software When Changing Hard Disk Partitions When using the hard disk backup function divide the hard disk into partitions when a backup area is created page 42 If you divide the hard disk into partitions before creating the backup area the backup area cannot be created When Using Perip...

Page 30: ...lity settings have been returned to their default values and the computer has been restarted Run the Setup Utility and load the default values then change the settings to the appropri ate values as needed I O address and IRQ settings are in conflict Run the Setup Utility and change the settings in Advanced menu so there is no port conflicts Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Setu...

Page 31: ...ning the clock may need to be replaced Contact Panasonic Technical Support This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100A D Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility Enter Password does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation mode ...

Page 32: ...rate levels for when theAC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time an afterimage may appear This is not a malfunction The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed High precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays color LCDs Therefore if 0 002 or less of the...

Page 33: ...e your computer as is Once the allowable temperature range requirement is satisfied your computer will start automatically Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied charging begins automatically Your computer can be used normally in this...

Page 34: ...de or the original mode is set for the touch pad only scroll operations are possible for the right part or bottom part of the touch pad In this case cursor operations are possible by using the work surface excluding the right part or bottom part When no mode is set the entire surface of the touch pad can be used for cursor operations Has the Setup Utility been used to set Touch Pad to Enable When ...

Page 35: ...ters You can use programs or other functions without the effects of the Windows Firewall by registering them as an exception in the Windows Firewall settings it is not necessary to disable the Windows Firewall Note however that if a program is registered as an exception there is a risk of damage from viruses or other attacks Before registering a program as an exception confirm the program s safety...

Page 36: ... as exe or scr potentially unsafe files Windows XPblocks those files If you need to read the files select Tools Options Security and remove the check mark from Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus This message is displayed by the Security Center function in Windows XP The Security Center is a function that monitors the level of safety in Windows security...

Page 37: ...sing the computer even if these messages continue to be displayed but we recommend that Automatic Updates is set as Automatic to maintain its latest con dition 1 Read the message 2 Select yellow icon on the taskbar The Automatic Updates screen will be displayed 3 Select More Options and set the Automatic Updates to Automatic Some software applications installed after the time of purchase are not c...

Page 38: ...press F6 until USB CD DVD Drive is at the top of the Boot menu 5 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD DVD drive 6 Press F10 At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter The computer will restart and this screen should appear When reinstallation procedure is performed the contents of the hard disk will be erased Be sure to back up any critical data on your hard disk to an...

Page 39: ...settings where nec essary If additional instructions are included with the com puter be sure to read them It may be necessary to perform additional operations during the following procedures NOTE 11 After the reinstallation procedure completes this screen should appear Remove the recovery CD and then press any key The computer will be shut down Recovery is complete Windows R XP Professional instal...

Page 40: ...documentation for any purpose except that you may make one 1 copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs You shall not modify or attempt to modify the Programs E You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single Product which was acc...

Page 41: ...us ne pouvez assembler en sens inverse compiler en sens inverse ni retracer les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies de façon électronique ou mécanique en tout ou en partie Vous ne pouvez utiliser copier modifier altérer ni céder les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies en tout ou en partie à l exception de ce qui est expressément stipulé dans ce contrat Si vous cédez la possession de toute copie ou...

Page 42: ...en create the backup area again The hard disk backup function will only work for the internal hard disk This function does not work with an external hard disk Backup and restore functions will not operate if the hard disk has been damaged Do not use the NTFS file system compression function as this may result in insufficient capacity of the backup area If the hard disk malfunctions it will be impo...

Page 43: ...sk capacity will be reduced to less than half The backup area cannot be accessed from Windows For this reason backed up data cannot be copied to CD R or other removable disk media When the hard disk backup function is executed data in the backup area will be over written If newly created or edited data is backed up later data stored previously in the backup area will be lost NOTE Create a Backup A...

Page 44: ...er At the confirmation message select Yes and press Enter Backing Up and Restoring Data Before executing the backup function execute a disk error check page 42 Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion for example by turning off the power or pressing Ctrl Alt Del as this may prevent Windows from starting up or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functi...

Page 45: ...message 1805 cannot write image file will be displayed and the backup function will be interrupted If this error occurs execute the backup function again After this if the backup function is completed properly then there is no problem in the hard disk 4 When the message Backup is complete or Restore is complete is displayed press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the computer If the backup or restore proces...

Page 46: ...y cannot erase data for specific partitions After executing this utility the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased Product Recovery CD ROM included Panasonic USB CD DVD drive optional USB CD DVD drive optional CF VDRRT1M or CF VDRRT2W 6 Press 2 to execute 2 Erase HDD You can cancel this operation by pressing 0 When the hard disk...

Page 47: ...d Slot Allowable current total for two slots RAM Module Slot 6 Serial Port Microphone Jack 7 Interface Headphone Jack USB Port Modem LAN Wireless LAN Expansion Bus Connector External Antenna Connector Speaker Sound Battery Pack Operating Time 9 Charging Time 9 Power On Power Off Clock Battery AC Adaptor 12 Power Consumption 13 Environment Operation Temperature Humidity Storage Temperature Humidity...

Page 48: ...or models with wireless LAN 17 The Product Recovery CD ROM is required Data transfer rates Standards supported Transmission method Wireless channels used RF frequency band IEEE802 11a 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps automatically switched IEEE802 11b 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps automatically switched IEEE802 11g 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps automatically switched IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11b IEEE802 11g OFDM system DSSS ...

Page 49: ... from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty 60 days from the date of delivery thereof to you as evidenced by your purchase receipt This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free Panasoni...

Page 50: ...the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty 60 day warranty period and you return it transportation costs prepaid to Panasonic Canada Inc Computer Products Marketing at the above address within the warranty period together with a copy of your purchase receipt and an explanation of the suspected defect PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk s or other media...

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Page 52: ...an 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd has determined that this product meets theENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights ...