Panasonic Toughbook CF-25LJF8EAM/E, Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...tion 3 3 Reinstalling Software 3 4 Operation Starting Up Shutting Down 8 Computing On the Road 1 2 Battery Power 1 5 Security Measures 1 7 Infrared Data Communications 2 1 Hardware Expansion 2 2 Usage Carrying and Maintenance 2 8 Getting Started Read Me First 5 First time Operation 6 Contents CF 25 Quick Guide On line manual on the hard disk Click on the screen Contents Key Combinations Indicators...

Page 3: ...nual 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 1997 All Rights Reserved Trademarks PS 2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks ...

Page 4: ...E FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 3 amp fuse is fitted in th...

Page 5: ...eht Explosionsgefahr Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers 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 mis application Lithium Battery Avertissement concernant la pile au lithium pile de sau...

Page 6: ... 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 eras...

Page 7: ...e Panasonic utilities becomes necessary CAUTION Handling the AC adapter Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully Doing so may damage the connections Use only the specified AC adapter factory control number CF AA1526 with your computer Using an AC adapter other than the one supplied might damage the battery and or the computer When the DC plug is not connected to the computer disconnect th...

Page 8: ...nic Setup icon on Windows Please read the supplemental Windows 95 Setup Procedure for a more detailed explanation page 39 Moving the cursor or clicking buttons can be done through the touch pad page9 If the display or the sound quality is not right you can adjust the brightness and volume page 42 43 NOTE It may take several minutes to reboot the computer Please store the backup disks in a safe pla...

Page 9: ...o password is entered for about a minute the computer returns to the suspend mode NOTE When an application or file that was previously displayed ap pears on your screen this means the suspend or hibernation mode page 10 has been set 3 Select your application You are able to start working on your computer Over three incorrect attempts If the correct password is input Will Start Will Not Start Power...

Page 10: ...ng Dragging Clicking NOTE o r o r To change the touch pad settings select Mouse in Start Settings Control Panel Even if Left handed is selected in the mouse settings tapping the touch pad will have the same effect as clicking the left button of the touch pad Two quick taps o r Two quick taps but on the second tap leav ing your finger down applying pressure and moving it on the work surface One tap...

Page 11: ...uter From the keyboard you may choose to press down on then select Shut Down 2 Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function Function Where data is saved to S p e e d Requires power supply Suspend function Memory Fast Yes if power is cut all data is lost Hibernation function Hard disk Somewhat slow Power not required to maintain data Restarting your computer in MS DOS mode Sele...

Page 12: ...c electricity or noise If you hold down on the or key to enter the suspend or hiberna tion mode after resuming operation you must press the same key For example if you hold down on the key while sliding the power switch upon resum ing if you do not press the key again only capital letters will result from typing If your computer locks up press the reset button All data is lost when this button is ...

Page 13: ... This mode allows you to maximize power save regardless of whether you are using only the battery pack or the AC adapter Leave your computer off when it is not in use page 10 Setting the hibernation timeout page 13 The hibernation function page 11 1 allows you to save power by automatically cutting off power when the computer is idle or there is no access to individual devices for 4 or 16 minutes ...

Page 14: ... on to step 6 4 Using and select Power Switch then set Hiberna tion with 5 Using and select Hibernation Timeout set either 4 min or 16 min with then press 2 CAUTION When you need a network environment Be sure to disable the hibernation timeout settings with the Setup Utility After resuming operation from the hibernation mode the network connection may be severed or the computer will not work prope...

Page 15: ... If the hibernation function is not set at approx 9 capacity Red indicator lights Beep sounds When using the optional CD ROM pack Recharging is temporarily stopped when the drive is being accessed In the case the battery indicator goes off temporarily In addition recharging is temporarily discontinued when the CD ROM autoplay function is enabled For more information please read the operating instr...

Page 16: ...om the unit or charger and discontinue use If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time a month or more charge the battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 30 to 50 and store it in a cool dry place Battery Power Precautions NOTE The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use This is com pletely normal Recharging will not commence outside of the all...

Page 17: ...h indicates a complete recharge The battery indicator becomes orange charging mode quite quickly but charging is not performed for the first one hour in order to increase the charging efficiency When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time even after fully charging according to the instructions it may be time to replace your battery pack The battery pac...

Page 18: ... the space bar and function keys cannot be used Do not input your password while holding down on or Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your user password The numeric keys combined with alphabet keys on the lower keyboard cannot be used Do not forget your password If a password is forgotten you will be un able to use your computer Run the Setup Utility page 40 Using and sele...

Page 19: ...ocked When leaving your desk When an incorrect password is inputted Operation resumes Operation does not resume When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily At the confirmation screen press Input the correct password used at startup and press 8 Press to end the password setting procedure CAUTION To prevent the changing of your password without permission ...

Page 20: ...th then press 5 When you do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission Set the Supervisor Password After it has been set no changes can be made to the Supervisor settings unless the password is entered When the supervisor password is set In the Setup Utility page 40 if Enter Supervisor Password is displayed NOTE Supervisor Setup May be Opened Supervisor Setup Can not be Opened When ...

Page 21: ...f numeric keys to input your user pass word The numeric keys combined with alphabet keys on the lower key board cannot be used Do not forget your password If a password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer 5 Re enter your password at the Enter Supervisor Password Again This is for confirmation purposes NOTE Using and select Set Supervisor Password then press 6 At the confirmation s...

Page 22: ...lled and allows you to perform infrared data communications such as the transfer of data or the updating of information between two computers Note that both computers need to have TranXit installed and running Running the program NOTE Setting or changing the Computer Name It is necessary to assign a different Computer Name to each computer select Com puter Name in Setup to change the name CAUTION ...

Page 23: ...r 2 1 connector CAUTION Make sure that the position of the peripheral connector is located as shown in the illustration Gently install remove any multimedia pocket device Do not use excessive force when installing CAUTION You may use the floppy disk drive as an external unit that is connected through the parallel port by using an optional FDD cable CF VCF351 Some precautions are necessary as descr...

Page 24: ...support a Zoomed Video ZV card Only the middle or bottom slot can support a CardBus Removing a PC Card 2 CAUTION Power off your computer page 10 Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode 1 Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode abnormal operation may result Before removing a PC Card go to Socket Status in Start Settings Control P...

Page 25: ...mputer is in the suspend or hibernation mode abnormal operation may result CAUTION CAUTION Do not touch the terminals or internal components insert objects other than the module or allow foreign particles to enter Doing so has been known to cause damage fire or electric shock 2 Snap the module into place by pushing down on it 2 RAM module specifications 144 pins 60 70 ns 3 3 V SO DIMM EDO Hooks 1 ...

Page 26: ...Utility page 40 Using and select Display set Simultaneous with then press Using and select System Setup then press Close the Setup Utility page 40 Turn on the display then turn on your computer 3 To display on both the LCD of your computer and the external display Using an External Display 1 2 3 4 5 Select your external display Set your external display for Models in Start Settings Control Panel D...

Page 27: ...click File Set As Default If no icon is available select Add Printer and install the driver program NOTE 4 You may need to install a driver for your printer Simply follow the on screen instructions and refer to the operation manual for the printer on how to install the driver Connecting a Port Replicator The port replicator CF VEB251 connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your co...

Page 28: ...he hard disk The hard disk is extremely sensitive to shock In addition static electricity could later affect some internal components Installing Removing the hard disk For technicians at Panasonic dealer or authorized Service Center 2 1 Remove the dampers protective cover 3 Lift out the hard disk Detach the cable connected to the hard disk 1 2 3 2 1 Attach a new hard disk 3 Return the hard disk in...

Page 29: ...ing When flying Always carry your computer with you Never check it with luggage Usage Carrying and Maintenance Theseareasmayinterferewithyour display or cause your computer to produce strange sounds 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 agains...

Page 30: ...CI Error No more I O space available 1803 PCI Error No more memory above 1 MB available 1804 PCI Error No more memory below 1 MB available 1805 PCI Error Checksum error or 0 size optional ROM 1806 PCI Error PCI PCI bridge error 1962 IPL Error An operating system could not be found I9990301 IPL Error Hard disk failure I9990305 IPL Error An operating system could not be found Computer Diagnosis List...

Page 31: ...ence problems the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced Please consult your nearest Panasonic dealer The red battery indicator lights Repeated beeps sound while the computer is in use The red battery indicator lights a beep sounds The red indicator blinks The red indicator lights or a 99 reading is displayed for an extended period of time After the AC adapter is con nected...

Page 32: ...c Operations is displayed Supervisor Setup is not displayed in the menu User Password cannot be selected Coffee break Password or Key Combination for Coffee break cannot be selected Supervisor Password cannot be set Setup Utility Has the floppy disk been correctly inserted Has the floppy disk been correctly formatted Your floppy disk drive may not have been properly set in the multimedia pocket Ha...

Page 33: ... select Shut Down Check the connection Confirm that the device driver for the serial port works Please refer to the reference manual for the device Confirm that two mouse devices are not connected one through the ext keyboard mouse port and the other through the serial port Try setting Internal Pointing Device to disable in the Setup Utility Has the Setup Utility been used to set Serial Port to Au...

Page 34: ...Menu appears select 1 Boot Enter FDISK Select 3 Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive Select 1 Delete Primary DOS Partition Start up again following the instructions on the screen These steps will allow you to install most operating systems The contents of the hard disk will be deleted Always make sure to back up the hard disk beforehand The following steps will normally be unnecessary however if ...

Page 35: ...page 40 this screen should appear The Advanced Users option should only be performed when the hard disk has been formatted into two or more parti tions If data on your hard disk is compressed the data should be uncompressed Important Save all important data If reinstallation is carried out all data existing prior to the installation will be lost The reinstal lation will return the computer to fact...

Page 36: ...rt Run input c util tranxit install exe then press NOTE To return to factory condition Set Infrared for Connection Type in Connection Setup and press Setup Connection Next set COM2 for Port and Panasonic Notebook Computer for Model in Infrared Device Select default values for all other settings Installing TranXit Installing PhoenixCard Manager95 29 Delete the check mark for When powered by AC powe...

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Page 40: ...ity will appear If the latter is selected the Windows setup will be aborted 4 Input the Product Number written on the Certificate of Au thenticity located in the Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 book that comes with this computer After doing so press 5 Press 6 If the instruction to restart appears press 7 8 Insert the correct time date and time zone and click You can also complete these settings a...

Page 41: ...been set input of the password is necessary Return to the state existing at the time of Setup Utility startup or to the settings saved with Save Settings Program Completion Hibernation settings page 11 1 Power Management settings page 13 Security Settings page 17 Hardware Expansion Settings page 22 After you have completed all settings you may exit the Setup Utility program Closing the Program Run...

Page 42: ...utomatic PnP Floppy Operation Enable Boot Up Drive FDD HDD Supervisor Password User Password Protection Disable Setting the User Password page 17 Unable to select when the User Password Protection has been set 1 When no external display is connected display will be through the LCD 2 Can only be selected when the User Password has been set 3 Can only be selected when the Coffee break Password has b...

Page 43: ...er required beforehand Infrared Communication Port IrDA compliant Use this connector to connect headphones or amplifier equipped speakers Audio out put from the internal speaker is disabled when headphones or outside speakers are con nected Headphone Jack page 21 page 23 NOTE DC IN Connector page 6 Ext Keyboard Mouse Port Power Switch page 8 Handle To remove the handle use a screwdriver to remove ...

Page 44: ...gton cable can be connected to prevent theft of your computer For more information please read the manual that comes with the cable Expansion Bus Connector page 26 Use this port to connect a serial mouse or a serial communications device such as a modem Serial Port Parallel Port Multimedia Pocket Device FDD page 26 page 25 Ext Display Port page 22 FDD Indicator Green During operation MP Release NO...

Page 45: ...e Speaker Mono Speaker built in Sound 16 bits 44 1 kHz PCM FM sound Sound Blaster PRO Compatible Software Operating System Microsoft Windows 95 FAT32 File System Utility Programs Diagnostics program TranXit program PhoenixCard Manager95 Battery Pack Lithium Ion 10 8 V 2300 mAh Operating Time Approx 1 5 4 hours Battery Charging Time Power On Approx 3 5 hours Power Off Approx 2 hours Clock Battery C...

Page 46: ...assword 8 17 41 V Volume 43 W Windows 95 setup 7 39 Write protect tab 5 B Battery indicator 14 30 42 Battery pack 14 15 16 30 44 Battery Refresh 16 Battery status 14 Brightness adjustment 12 15 31 42 C CardBus 23 44 CF 25 Quick Guide 7 CPU 13 42 44 CPU speed change mode 13 41 Clicking 9 Coffee break password 18 32 41 Computer Viruses 5 Conserving power 12 D Double clicking Dragging 9 E Error codes...

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