Panasonic Cf 51gambakm Owners Manual

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Getting Started
First-time Operation
Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an under-
standing of some basic computer-related operations.
1Confirm the inclusion of all parts.
Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied.  If any of these 
items are missing or is not working properly, contact Panasonic Technical 
Support.(Îpage 37)
zWhen installing Bs Recorder/Bs CLiP with DVD Drive Utility Disc, the 
serial number is required. Take care not to lose the serial number marked 
on the sticker that is attached to the CD case.
zSome models include a floppy disk drive.
2Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT.(Îpage 31)
Be sure to read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking 
the seal on the computer’s packaging.
3Insert the battery pack.
ATurn your computer over and remove the cover (A).
Slide and remove the cover without releasing the mark   (B).
BInsert the battery pack (C).
Firmly attach the pack to the connector.
zIf the battery pack should be removed from the computer, slide the 
latch (D), and then without releasing it, pull the tab (E) on the battery 
pack. (⇒ Reference Manual “Battery Power”)
CSlide the cover back into place. 
Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover.
CAUTION
zFor an improperly attached cover, your battery pack may fall out while you are 
carrying around your computer.
zDo not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer.  The battery 
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also, 
the computer may not operate properly.
4Connect your computer to a power outlet.
The battery pack will be charged automatically.
Charging Time: Approx. 3.8 hours
(Varies depending on the usage conditions.)
AC adaptor   . . . . . . .  1AC Cord . . . . . . . . . . . 1Battery Pack . . . . . . . 1
Model No :CF-AA1653AModel No : CF-VZSU29
Product Recovery DVD-ROM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Modem Telephone Cable
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating Instruc-
tions (This book)  . . . 1
Windows
® Book
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DVD Drive Utility Disc
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 
						

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Getting Started
CAUTION
zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera-
tion. 
zWhen using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device 
except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.
Handling the AC adaptor
zDo not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully.  Doing so may damage the con-
nections.
zUse only the specified AC adaptor with your computer.  Using an AC adaptor 
other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.
zWhen the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord 
from your AC wall outlet.
zProblems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder 
and lightning.  Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt-
ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery 
pack alone.
5Open the display.
ASlide the latch located at the front.
BLift open the display. 
6Turn your computer on.
Press the power switch   and hold it for approximately one second until the 
power indicator   turns on before releasing it.
zDo not press the power switch repeatedly.
zOnce the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds 
before powering it on again.
7Setup Windows.
Moving the cursor   or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch 
pad.(Îpage 18)
zDo not press any key or move the touch pad until [Windows XP Profes-
sional Setup] is displayed.
AAt [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next].
BAfter reading the agreement, select [I accept this agreement] or [I don’t 
accept this agreement], then select [Next].
zIf [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Windows setup will be 
aborted.
CSelect settings for your region, then select [Next]. 
DEnter your name and organization and then select [Next]. 
EEnter your computer name and administrator password and then select 
[Next]. 
zRemember this password!  If the password is forgotten, Windows can-
not be operated.
FEnter the correct date, time and the time zone, then select [Next]. 
The computer will restart.
zIt may take some time before the computer restarts and the screen of 
step i is displayed.  Wait, and do not press any keys, or touch the 
touch pad, etc.
GEnter your administrator password and select  .
8Create a new account.
ASelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new 
account].
BEnter a new name for the new account, then select [Next]. 
						

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CSelect [Computer administrator], then select [Create Account]. 
D
Select the new account you have created and select [Create a password].
Follow the instructions on the screen to create a password.
ESelect [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Restart] to restart the computer.
CAUTION
zRemember this password!  If the password is forgotten, Windows cannot be 
operated. You can create a password reset disk beforehand (Îpage 14).
NOTE
zWhen creating a new user account:
 If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (Îpage 14), or con-
duct other related operations before creating the user account, you will be 
unable to use any previous mail history or settings.
 When you create the first new account, you can only select [Computer admin-
istrator].
Once a “Computer Administrator” account has been created, you can create 
additional limited user accounts. 
Note also that only the added user account will be displayed in the Welcome 
screen. The account for the administrator created during Windows setup will 
not be displayed.
zAbout the Icon Enlarger:
 If the characters or icons on the screen are too small and difficult to see, after 
completing step 
8, select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon 
Enlarger].  This will allow you to magnify the display of characters and icons 
on the screen.  
 The [Icon Enlarger] can be set separately for each account.
9Start up Windows® Media Player.
Log on with the administrator authority, and select   on the screen.
After this, start up the application following the instructions on the screen.  
zDuring this process, you will be required to agree to the license agree-
ment. For Windows
® Media Player, it is necessary to agree to the license 
agreement for each account created. 
zIf [I Decline] is selected or a window is closed without any decision being 
made in the license agreement, no icons on the desktop may be selected. 
In this case, restart the computer.
zTo have DVD video and MPEG files played back automatically on 
WinDVD, start up Windows
® Media Player, select [Tools] - [Options], and 
then remove the check mark from [DVD Video] and [Movie file (mpeg)] in 
[File Types] on the screen shown at left.
zAfter completing the settings, select   on the screen of the Windows
® 
Media Player.
NOTE
zIf you use the wireless LAN, be sure to refer to the Reference Manual’s “Wire-
less LAN”.
This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines. 
						

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Getting Started
zDepending on the Windows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and 
other displays may differ, or some functions (such as use of the password reset 
disk) may be inoperable. Check with your system administrator for details.
zYou can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic Start menu.  
You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
The procedure in this manual uses the method or view of the Windows XP default 
setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu 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.
AInsert the floppy disk drive into the multimedia pocket, or connect the 
USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) to your computer.
BSelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts].
CSelect [Prevent a forgotten password] from [Related Tasks] menu of the 
account you used to logon and create a password reset disk following the 
on-screen instructions.
Store the password reset disk in a safe place.
zOnly the logon password for each account can be reset.
The password set in the Setup Utility (⇒ Reference Manual “Setup Util-
ity”) cannot be reset.
Information for Windows XP 
						

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Operation
Starting Up/Shutting Down
1Open the display.
ASlide the latch located at the front.
BLift open the display.
2Turn your computer on.
Press the power switch   and hold it for approximately one second until the 
power indicator   turns on before releasing it.
zWhile booting, avoid the following until the hard disk drive indicator  has 
turned off.
zConnecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
zTouching the power switch.
zPerforming any keyboard or touch pad or external mouse operations.
zClosing the display.
zOnce the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds 
before powering it on again.
3Log on to Windows.
Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the hard disk access has been com-
pleted, select the user and input the password, then select   .  Until the cor-
rect password is entered, the computer will not operate.
4Select your application.
You are able to start working on your computer.
NOTE
zThe power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key, the 
touch pad or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of 
time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned off.  The LCD will 
resume operation when the touch pad or an external mouse (when one is con-
nected) is used or a key is pressed.
The power to the LCD may be turned off even when an application software is 
being installed.  In this case, 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 unre-
lated 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 pressing the power switch. 
(⇒ Reference Manual “Standby/Hibernation Functions”)
zWhen 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 
( Îpage 37).
Starting Up 
						

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Operation
zYou may encounter the following situations when the computer is turned on at 
very low temperatures.  These functions are designed to prevent hard disk drive 
malfunctions that may occur at low temperatures.
„If the screen on the left is displayed immediately after 
you turn on the power...
A password has been set to ensure the computer’s security.
Enter your password
*1 and press Enter. ( ⇒ Reference Manual “Security Mea-
sures”)
zWhen the correct password is input, the computer will start.
zWhen three incorrect password attempts or nothing is input for one minute, the 
computer will power off.
*1Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).
Situation Action
The computer turns on, and the mes-
sage “Warming up the system (up to 
20 minutes)” is displayed.The computer is warming up before start up. 
Wait for the computer to start up (takes up to 
20 minutes).
However, the computer may fail to warm up 
and the message “Cannot warm up the sys-
tem” will be displayed, and the computer will 
not start. If this happens, turn off the com-
puter, leave it in an environment with a tem-
perature of 5°C {41°F} or more for about an 
hour, and then try turning the power on once 
more.
zThe computer does not turn on.
zThe computer does not resume 
operation from standby or hiber-
nation mode.
(The power indicator blinks quickly in 
green.)Leave it in an environment with a temperature 
of 5 °C {41 °F} or more for about an hour, then 
try turning the power on once more. 
						

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Operation
1Save important data and close each application.
2Select [start] - [Turn Off Computer].
3Select [Turn Off].
Your computer will power off automatically.
zRestarting your computer (without shutting down):
Select [Restart].
„To shut down using the keyboard:
Press  , U , and select [Turn Off] with U.
CAUTION
zDo not do the following during the shutdown/restart procedure.
 Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
 Touching the power switch.
 Performing any keyboard, touch pad or external mouse operations.
 Closing the display.
NOTE
zTo quickly resume computer operation after shutting down, 
The standby or hibernation function is available ( ⇒Reference Manual “Standby/
Hibernation Functions”).
„When you leave the computer or interrupt your work...
If you use the Standby or Hibernation function, then when you turn on the power 
next time, the application software and files you were using before will be displayed, 
and you can restart the same operations immediately. ( ⇒Reference Manual 
“Standby/Hibernation Functions”)
Shutting Down (power off your computer) 
						

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Operation
Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations.
A.Work Surface (Touch Pad)
B.Left Button
C.Right Button
NOTE
zBesides the above operations, operations such as Zoom and Pan are possible 
by allocating these functions to the buttons and/or pad. For more details, refer to 
[Mouse Properties]
*1.
*1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
zThe operations of Scroll, Pan or Zoom will differ depending on the application. 
There are cases the touch pad will not support these operations even with an 
application that supports the functions.
zWhen using the touch pad, keep the following in mind.
 By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Do not place any 
object on the work 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).
 Try to avoid having any harmful substances, such as oil, come in contact with 
the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
FunctionOperation
Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the 
surface.
Tapping/Clicking
Tapping or Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Double-Tapping or Double-Clicking
Dragging
Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger 
down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work sur-
face.
or
While holding down the button, moving your finger on the 
work surface.
Scroll⇒ Reference Manual “Touch Pad” 
						

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Operation
Reference Manual
Reference Manual / Important Tips
The Reference Manual and the Important Tips can be accessed on your computer.  
When a printer is connected, the Reference Manual can also be printed.
„Reference Manual
The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater use of the com-
puter, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the Setup Utility works, and 
other useful information. 
zHow 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.
zHow to access the Important Tips
Select   on the desktop.
Important Tips can also be accessed from the following menu.
Select [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manu-
als].
When the Reference Manual or Important Tips is accessed for the first time, the 
License Agreement of the Acrobat Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after 
reading the agreement, select [Accept] to access the Reference Manual or Important 
Tips.
NOTE
zIllustrations may be difficult to view depending on the magnification.  If the illus-
tration is too small, magnify the display.
zWhen the taskbar is hidden at the bottom portion of Acrobat Reader, set the 
maximum display window size.
zIf a printer is connected, we recommend printing pages.  The illustrations and 
display samples may not print with a high quality.
Contents
•Read Me First 
•Key Combinations
•LED Indicators
•Touch Pad
•Standby/Hibernation 
Functions
•Security Measures
•Computing on the 
Road
•Battery Power
•Multimedia Pocket
•CD/DVD Drive•WinDVD
•B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP
•PC Cards
•RAM Module
•Port Replicator
•External Display
•Printer
•USB Devices
•IEEE 1394 Devices
•Modem
•LAN
•Wireless LAN•Hard Disk Drive
•Setup Utility
•Technical Information
•DMI Viewer
•Icon Enlarger
•List of Error Codes
•Dealing with Problems 
(Advanced) 
						

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Operation
Useful Information
„Environment
zPlace the computer on a flat stable surface.  Do not place the computer upright or 
allow it to tip over.  When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, 
the hard disk or floppy disk drive, etc., may become inoperable.
zIn use Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH  (No condensation)
Not in use Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 90% RH  (No condensation)
„Places not to use your computer
zSuch areas may result in damage to the computer.
Areas with electronic equipment
These areas may interfere with your display or cause your computer to produce 
strange sounds.
Areas with extremely high/low temperatures
zDo not leave things near the computer that are sensitive to heat.  During operation, 
the computer may become warm.
zThis computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk 
drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble.  Therefore, as a preci-
sion instrument, be extremely careful in the handling.
zDo not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
zDo not carry your computer when the power is on.
zRemove all external devices, cables, and PC Cards sticking out of the computer 
(see the figure on the left) before transporting the computer.
zWe recommend preparing a fully charged battery.
When transporting a spare battery inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recom-
mended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.
zDo not carry the computer while the display is open, or carry it by gripping the dis-
play.
zDo not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.
zAlways carry your computer with you.  Never check it in with luggage.  For use of the 
computer inside an aircraft, we recommend asking the airlines regarding their policy 
on this issue.
zIt is a good idea to make backup copies on disks and carry them with you.
zDo not leave a disk in the drive while transporting your computer.
Usage Environment
Handling