Panasonic Toughbook CF-P1 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Customizing the Computer 40 Troubleshooting Dealing with Problems 43 Getting Started Read Me First 3 Precautions 6 What s in the Box 9 Names and Functions of Parts 10 First time Operation 13 Please read this instructions manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Appendix For Effective Use 47 Specifications 48 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT 50 OPERATING INSTRUCT...

Page 2: ...P1P3 series This illustration means to press the A key Mode key NUM key This illustration means to press and hold the key Mode key then press the NUM key For the CF P1P1 series This illustration means to press the 1 key Where to go for referred information Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understa...

Page 3: ...from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio TV technician for help For U S A Read Me First 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 ...

Page 4: ...be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS POSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN SERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If a new plug is to be fi...

Page 5: ...e listed below 73 23 EEC LowVoltage Directive with amendment 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby we and Panasonic Service Europe GmbH PSE declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Council Directives Hint If you want to get a copy of the origina...

Page 6: ... exterior and flexible internal connections The CF P1 s outstanding engineering has been tested using the stiff MIL STD 810F for vibration and shock and IP for dust and water based procedures As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken to avoid to the CF P1 damage The following usage and handling procedures are recommended AvoidExtremeHeatandCold Do not store or use the comput...

Page 7: ...attery pack expose it to bumps or shocks or deform dis assemble or modify it Do Not Short Do not short the positive and negative contacts DoNotPutIntoaMicrowave Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or a pressur ized chamber Avoid Extreme Heat Cold and Direct Sunlight Do not charge use or leave the battery pack for extended peri ods where it will be exposed to direct sunlight in a hot ...

Page 8: ...sing Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer peripheral de vices cables etc Also in addition to following this manual carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computer s specifications Connect the devices properly paying close attention to the condition and po...

Page 9: ...Therefore be sure that the strap does not carry a weight that exceeds the weight of the computer The strap may accidentally come loose from the computer Do not use a strap that is damaged or about to tear CAUTION 1 2 1 You can use the Companion CD to install various software including Microsoft Outlook 2002 and Microsoft ActiveSync page 36 Model No CF AA1623A AC Adaptor 1 AC Cord 1 Cradle 1 Batter...

Page 10: ...ls refer to the attached Supplementary Instructions These cards and module cannot be changed LED Indicators LED Indicators 1 Available on specific models 2 Can be set to not light up page 41 Keyboard numeric key pad type For the CF P1P1 series The keyboard is of the numeric keypad type There are no LED indicators Numeric key lock and Caps Lock page 26 Numeric key lock Caps lock For detailed settin...

Page 11: ...an item within a menu is selected the cursor control can be pushed to execute this selected item MoveUp DownRight Left Operations Performs the same function as the up down left right cur sor keys For example the Move Up operation can be performed to select an item towards the top within a menu Changing the Cursor Control Settings The cursor control settings allow you to adjust the interval between...

Page 12: ... the figure Only the provided adap tor can be used RELEASE CF V EBP1A RELEASE CF V EBP1A Release Lever DC IN Jack DC IN Jack Cover 1 2 Headset and 3 5 DIA plug adaptor Only the CF VHSP11W sold separately can connect to CF P1 s headset jack CF VHSP11W includes A and B When using a 3 5 DIA plug B is required This adaptor can be connected to stereo headphones 1 Answer switch Microphone Front Back 3 5...

Page 13: ... cover and then slide the latch and remove the battery pack cover 3 Set the arrow mark of the battery in the direction shown in the figure and then insert the battery pack into the battery pack compartment 4 Align the projecting part of the cover with the hole at tach the cover at an angle and then set the cover on the body Press position A to depress the battery pack cover and then slide the latc...

Page 14: ... reset When the computer is fully reset all user added data will be deleted The computer will be returned to the condition at the time of purchase After the cover is closed press down firmly on the cover and confirm that the cover is locked HandlingtheACadaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully Doing so may damage the connections Use only the provided AC adaptor with your computer ...

Page 15: ...ng refer to page 20 is displayed in the center upper left lower left lower right and upper right portions of the screen in that order Each time the mark is displayed tap the center of the mark with the stylus 4 At complete tap the screen to begin using CF P1 4 Set the time and date 1 Tap Settings System tab Clock 2 Set the time and date 3 Tap ok Reset Switch This concludes the first time use opera...

Page 16: ...cklights on off Press the power switch until the LCD backlight and keyboard backlight go on off and release the switch At the time of purchase the setting of the keyboard backlight is off To turn the keyboard backlight on refer to page 22 When the backlight is on more power is consumed and the shortening of the operating time is accelerated NOTE ON Lightly press the power switch for less than 0 5 ...

Page 17: ...le for Notes Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used Tap to select a program Tap to see additional programs Tap to customize CF P1 page 40 42 Following are some of the status icons you may see Turn all sounds on and off Backup battery is very low Main battery is charging Main battery is very low Main battery is low Main battery is full Status Icon Meaning Connection is active Synchr...

Page 18: ...y tapping Today On the Today screen you can see at a glance important information for the day 1 To change the setting tap Settings Personal tab Today Items tab Tap to switch to a program Tap to create a new item Tap to change date and time Tap to open an item Your day at a glance Displayed when synchronizing with a host computer using Microsoft ActiveSync Tap to view connection status ...

Page 19: ...off while the card is being accessed the data stored on the card may be damaged and the computer may stop working properly CAUTION Pop up Menus With pop up menus you can quickly choose an action for an item For example you can use the pop up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact make a copy of a contact or send an e mail message to a contact The actions in the pop up menus vary from...

Page 20: ...ng You can drag on item on the screen by holding the stylus down over the item and then moving the stylus This operation is called a drag Clean the stylus tip and screen prior to operation Foreign particles can scratch the screen and impede the operation of the stylus Use the provided stylus only on the screen Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and scratch the screen Handling the...

Page 21: ...ed stylus with CF P1 Do not use an implement other than the stylus that comes with the computer Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp pointed objects e g nails or hard objects that can leave marks e g pencils and ball point pens Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the LCD Do not allow substances such as oil to contact the LCD The cursor ...

Page 22: ...se setting Tap the Battery Power tab AC adaptor use setting Tap the External Power tab Adjust the LCD Brightness Screen brightness can be adjusted in accordance with the usage conditions 1 Tap Settings System tab Backlight 2 Tap the Brightness tab and adjust the brightness with the slider 3 Tap ok Backlight Setting 3 Tap ok Add a check mark so that when the device is not oper ated the LCD backligh...

Page 23: ...or more information tap Help Settings Input To type with the soft keyboard 1 Tap the arrow next to the input panel button and then Keyboard 2 On the soft keyboard that is displayed tap the keys with your stylus Select an input method Input Panel Button Tap to see your choice Use the input panel to enter information in any program on CF P1 You can either type using the soft keyboard or write using ...

Page 24: ...e key NUM key are pressed the mode changes from the alphabet input mode default to the symbol number input mode and vice versa In the symbol number input mode numeric key lock indicator on the symbols and numbers on the key top can be inputted continuously To exit the symbol number input mode you can also choose to press only the NUM key Pressing this key once and pressing an alphabet key can be i...

Page 25: ...lphabet while also holding down on the NUM key Pressing this key once and pressing an alphabet key can be input the capital letter like the NUM key Enter Key This key works the same as the Enter key of a computer e g line feed in a document and to select icons and items from menus etc DEL Delete Backspace Key This key works the same as the Backspace key of a computer If pressed the Mode key DEL Ba...

Page 26: ... mode continuously Press twice to lock the function key mode then press the number keys Press once to unlock the function key mode You can also assign a combination of this key and the number key to the program For detailed settings see the next page OK Key BS Backspace Key Minus Key A Key PF Key B Key ENT Enter Key Number Keys PF Key indicator CLR Clear Key Period Key Minus Key Press this to inpu...

Page 27: ...t a pro gram from the list When selecting None the button assignment in the list shown above will be none When selecting Free command Open will be displayed See below 3 Tap and select a folder and type of files 1 Tap one item The following functions are assigned to the keys at the time of purchase PF 6 Volume up PF 7 Volume down The assignment of those keys can be changed 4 Tap folders and select ...

Page 28: ...the program buttons following the procedure 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Buttons 2 Choose each setting Program Buttons Setting to Resume with a Program Button You can resume the computer with one of the F1 F2 F3 and F4 buttons 1 Tap Settings System tab Panasonic Settings Wakeup 1 tab 1 To display the hidden tab tap the on the right edge of the tab 2 Add a check mark to resume when the program butto...

Page 29: ...ZSU28W with CF P1 Do not install or remove the battery pack while CF P1 is on Remaining Battery Tap Settings System tab Power The remaining battery charge is displayed When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low Plug in the AC adaptor and fully charge your battery Use a spare battery if you have one If you have neither the AC adaptor nor a spare battery power off your computer About High Tempera...

Page 30: ...he battery pack cover unbuckle the strap and then re move the cover Install the battery pack 1 Turn off your computer 2 Refer to page 13 about installing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer on 4 Save the unsaved data and push the reset switch Replacing the Battery Pack When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time even after full charging according to ...

Page 31: ... card at an angle Insert the card all the way into the slot Removing 1 Press the card It will come out slightly 2 Remove the card 3 Close the SD memory card MultiMedia Card slot cover NOTE Software e g drivers required to exchange data with these devices Refer to the instructions manual provided with each SD compatible peripheral device Use as a memory card e g use as a storage unit on which files...

Page 32: ... successful will be displayed when the backup is complete Tap ok Manual Backup CAUTION If a mail in Inbox is backed up using Panasonic Backup it cannot be accessed after restoring When using Inbox do not use Panasonic Backup Use Microsoft ActiveSync to backup restore Do not do the following during the procedure Touching the power switch Performing any keyboard and touchscreen Disable the connectio...

Page 33: ...remaining battery power is low 1 1 Tap Battery tab 2 Add a check mark for Backup when battery is low 3 Set the threshold 1 Scheduling backup and Battery can be set simultaneously When setting a password for backup files 1 Tap Password tab 2 Add a check mark for Set Password 3 Set password for backup files 5 Tap ok Auto Backup NOTE If power is off the amount of battery power remaining cannot be che...

Page 34: ...n will be displayed 2 Select a file for restore and tap OK If a password has been set a message will be displayed Enter the password and press OK Restore will start The progress screen will be displayed When the re store is complete CF P1 resets automatically Panasonic Backup ...

Page 35: ... tab Connections in order 2 Set up or change connection information On the Tasks tab 1 Tap one of the followings Add a new modem connection My ISP Add a new modem connection My Work Network Add a new VPN server connection My Work Network Set up my proxy server My Work Network 2 Enter the necessary information On the Advanced tab Tap Select Networks Select Location or Network Card and set up if req...

Page 36: ... will be displayed This screen varies depending on the host computer s software e g Internet Explorer version If Open is displayed on File Download select Open If Run this program from its current location is displayed on File Download select it and then select OK 6 At Microsoft ActiveSync select Next 7 At Select Installation Folder select Next 8 At Get Connected read the on screen instructions an...

Page 37: ...t ActiveSync can not be connected a situation may arise whereby even when the CF P1 s power is switched off only the power to the LCD turns off but the power to the main unit remains on input from the keyboard is still possible In this case enable the Microsoft ActiveSync connection and synchronize with the host computer again If this situation occurs frequently remove the checkmark from Use mobil...

Page 38: ...ce firmly USB Autosync Cable Serial Autosync Cable Expansion Connector of the CF P1 or Removing CAUTION To ensure that synchronization functions properly install Microsoft ActiveSync 3 7 before connecting CF P1 and the host computer for the first time Turn off the CF P1 the connected computer and all connected peripherals before connecting or disconnecting the cable ...

Page 39: ...t computer Position CF P1 so that the infrared communication port is face to face with the port of a host computer Have the infrared port of the CF P1 face the infrared communication port of a host computer We recommend a port to port distance of 30 cm 11 8 or less Infrared Communication Port Expansion Connector of the Cradle When Connecting the CF P1 with a Computer via the Cradle or Removing ...

Page 40: ... information on the screen when CF P1 is turned on Password Password enable disable and a password hint setting If a password is set it has to be inputted in order to open the password screen When the wrong password is inputted four times the set hint is displayed At times certain characters such as á and ü cannot be input from the keyboard Use the soft keyboard Sounds Notifications Volume setting...

Page 41: ...asonic Settings Version tab Display of ROM release version the size of ROM option area UUID and available devices 2 2 Available on specific models Record tab When a check mark is added at Mix playsound both play sound and microphone sound can be recorded When the check mark is removed only microphone sound can be recorded When us ing the telephone both play sound and microphone sound will be re co...

Page 42: ...m currency time and date Remove Programs Remove programs in storage memory Screen Touchscreen alignment page 21 ClearType setting Beam Enable or disable the function for receiving data via infrared communi cation Connections Internet connection and Intranet connection settings page 35 Wireless Ethernet Only for the wireless model The wireless ethernet settings Customizing the Computer ...

Page 43: ...s and entries and then restarts the computer Therefore never perform a full reset unless a reset does not solve your problem 1 Using the provided stylus push the center of the reset switch straight in for 1 second while holding down on the power switch 2 Tap the screen to set up your Pocket PC The Windows alignment screen is displayed 3 Align the touchscreen page 21 step 3 4 At complete tap the sc...

Page 44: ...y level may be too low If the battery level goes below a certain threshold CF P1 automatically shuts down In such cases connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery The computer may have entered a locked state If this is the case connect the AC adaptor and push the reset switch Check the remaining battery level and make sure that multiple applications are not running simultaneously Close all appl...

Page 45: ...switched off only the power to the LCD turns off but the power to the main unit remains on in put from the keyboard is still possible A host computer does not recognize CF P1 Confirm that Microsoft ActiveSync 3 7 or a later ver sion has been installed in the host computer Check to see if a fully charged battery pack is properly installed to CF P1 If a modem card has been inserted disconnect these ...

Page 46: ... Personal tab Input Options tab Voice recording format and select a higher frequency Playsound sound from the speaker is being picked up and recorded by the microphone If you want to avoid playsound recording completely connect the headset or the headphone If a load is applied during recording or playback for example when the SD memory card is disconnected or connected then noise in the recording ...

Page 47: ...uid enters the inside of the computer it may cause the computer to work improperly or be damaged When cleaning dust dirt Avoid rubbing off dust dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen Sweep dust dirt with fine brush then wipe it with dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses When cleaning oily surface Apply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force Then wip...

Page 48: ...Hz 60 Hz 16 V DC 2 5 A Microsoft Windows MobileTM 2003 software for Pocket PC In use Temperature 20 Cto50 C 4 Fto122 F Humidity 30 to80 RH Nocondensation Not in use Temperature 25 Cto60 C 13 Fto140 F Humidity 30 to90 RH Nocondensation 1 In this manual front light is described as backlight 2 Varies depending on the usage conditions backlight on off etc 3 Only for North America The AC adaptor is com...

Page 49: ...lor or higher Keyboard Microsoft Mouse or compatible input device Options for Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows NT Workstation 4 0 or Windows 98 Audio card Speakers for sound Microsoft Office 97 Microsoft Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP Modem for remote synchronization Ethernet LAN connection for remote synchronization Microsoft Outlook 2002 System Requirements Hard dis...

Page 50: ... by the Programs to such other party At the time of such a transfer you must also transfer all copies whether in printed or machine readable form of every Program and the related documentation to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred F You may not remove any copyright trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you must reproduce and include any...

Page 51: ...mputer and the manuals Trademarks Microsoft Windows Windows NT Outlook and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries Mobileis a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Indus...

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