Panasonic Cf 51lcmddbm Owners Manual

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Operation
zDo not carry the computer with cables attached, and do not pull on the cables force-
fully.
zDo not expose your computer to shock.
Use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make 
your software applications and data unusable.
zDo not power down your computer while software applications are running or 
hard disk drive indicator   is on. 
Properly shut Windows down to avoid problems.
zSave all valuable data to disks.
Backing up data to disks will limit damage...

Useful Information
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Operation
„To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the 
hard disk via a wireless LAN
zIf you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after 
making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.
Wireless LAN  

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Troubleshooting
List of Error Codes
When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions 
shown below.
If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Sup-
port. ( Îpage 35)
„How to run the Setup Utility
1Restart the computer.
2Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon 
after the computer begins the startup procedure.
Error Code/MessageAction
0211: Keyboard...

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Troubleshooting
Dealing with Problems (Summary)
When a problem occurs, refer to this page.  The “Reference Manual” also contains detailed information.  If a problem 
appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual.  If you still cannot troubleshoot the 
problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( Îpage 35).  You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the 
computer’s usage status. (⇒Reference Manual “Dealing with Problems (Advanced)”)
„Starting Up
The power...

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Troubleshooting
When the previous item is 
not the causezPress F9 in the Setup Utility (⇒Reference Manual “Setup Utility”).  This will restore 
the Setup Utility’s settings to their default values (except the password settings).
zTry removing all peripheral devices.
zCheck a disk error using the following procedure.
ADisplay [Local Disk (C:) Properties].
Right-click [Local Disk(C:)] in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Proper-
ties].
BSelect [Tools] - [Check Now].
CSelect [Start] after selecting...

Dealing with Problems (Summary)
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Troubleshooting
When you want to display 
the fonts or icons at a larger 
sizezChange the size of the icons, etc. using “Icon Enlarger” (⇒Reference Manual “Icon 
Enlarger”).
zYou can also change the settings as follows (for more details, refer to the Windows 
Help).
ASelect [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - 
[Appearance].
BSelect the font size in [Font size], and select [Effects] and then add the 
check mark for [Use large icons] to...

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Troubleshooting
The orange indicator blinkszBattery 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 state.
z
When using the application, power consumption is high; therefore there is insufficient 
power to recharge the battery.
„Reference Manual
The Reference Manual is 
not...

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Troubleshooting
Reinstalling Software
„Preparing
zThe Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)
zPanasonic CD/DVD drive
„Important
zBefore the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD 
drive).
zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.
zEven if reinstallation is executed, the number of times that the DVD video region 
code can be set will not be returned to the state set at the time of factory shipment.
ATurn off the computer and...

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Troubleshooting
zTo select [3], the first partition size must be 6 GB or more of the hard 
disk size. Reinstallation cannot be performed with a small partition 
size.
JAt the confirmation message, press 
Y.
The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The 
operations take about 15 minutes.)
zDo not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion, for 
example by turning off the computer or pressing 
Ctrl + Alt + Del, as 
this may prevent Windows from starting up,...

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Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE 
LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MAY BE USED BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE 
TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR 
ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“MEI”) has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to 
you....