Panasonic Cf 51lcmddbm Owners Manual

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Getting Started
Panel], and does not indicate an error or malfunction. For more 
information about [Security Center]: Îpage 19.
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].
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 12).
NOTE
zWhen creating a new user account:
 If you make mail settings, create password reset disks (Îpage 12), 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.
zThe message “Your computer might 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, refer to “Security of the Com-
puter” (Îpage 19). 
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.
zYou can also use [Loupe Utility], which enlarges a part of the screen. (⇒ Refer-
ence Manual “Loupe Utility”)
z
If 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 the account you used to log on and select [Prevent a forgotten 
password] from [Related Tasks] menu.
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.
B Lift 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.
z Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
z Touching the power switch.
z Performing any keyboard or touch pad or external mouse operations.
z Closing the display.
z Once 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, th e 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 di sk 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 pr essing the power switch. 
( ⇒  Reference Manual  “Standby/Hibernation Functions”)
z 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 
( Î page 35).
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 
30 minutes)” is displayed.The computer is warming up before start up. 
Wait for the computer to start up (takes up to 
30 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 Adobe Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after read-
ing 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.
zIf a printer is connected, we recommend printing the pages required.  Depend-
ing on the printer, the illustrations and display samples may not be printed 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
•Loupe Utility
•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.
zOperation Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH  (No condensation)
Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity: 30% to 90% RH  (No condensation)
Even within the temperature and humidity ranges noted above, using the computer 
for long periods of time in an environment with exceptionally low or high tempera-
tures or high humidity may result in deterioration of the product, which can lead to a 
reduction in product life.
„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.
This 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 precision 
instrument, be extremely careful when handling.
When carrying the computer, be sure to keep the following:
zTurn off the computer.
zRemove all external devices, cables and PC Cards protruding from the computer 
(see the figure on the left) before transporting the computer.
zDo not drop or hit your computer against solid objects.
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.
zWhen taking an airplane, always carry your computer with you.  Never check it in 
with luggage.  Before using the computer inside an airplane, we recommend asking 
the airlines regarding their policy on this issue.
zWhen transporting a spare battery inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recom-
mended that it be placed in a plastic bag in order to protect its contacts.
We recommend the following:
zPreparing a fully charged battery pack.
zMaking backup copies on discs and carrying them with you.
Usage Environment
Handling 
						

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Operation
Display
Avoid using water when cleaning the panel.  Ingredients included in water may leave 
scratches and reduce readability of the screen.

zAvoid rubbing off dust/dirt with cloth since it may leave scratch on the screen. 
Sweep dust/dirt with fine brush, then wipe it with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning 
glasses.

zApply camera lens cleaner on a soft gauze and clean it with gentle force. Then, wipe  
with a dry soft cloth used for cleaning glasses. 
Areas excluding the display
Wipe these areas with a soft cloth, after applying water or detergent diluted with water 
to the soft cloth and firmly wringing out excess water.
Touch Pad (Îpage 16)
CAUTION
zDo 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.
zDo not directly add or spray water or detergent.  If liquid enters the inside of the 
computer, it may cause it to work improperly or be damaged.
Use the Windows Security Center function to protect Windows from damage by com-
puter viruses, etc.
Windows Security Center
zWhat is Windows Security Center?
The Windows Security Center allows centralized management of Windows security 
information, and monitors antivirus measures and other Windows security settings 
to ensure optimum safety.
Use the Windows Security Center function to protect your computer from damage 
by viruses, etc.
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Security Center] to display the current settings for 
the following security functions.
 Windows Firewall
A security system for protecting the computer from unauthorized access via the 
Internet or other external networks.
The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the external 
network, so that only approved data can pass through.
At the time of purchase, the Windows Firewall is set to be enabled.
 Automatic Updates
If your computer is connected to the Internet, this function regularly checks 
whether security updates and other important updates have been made available, 
and automatically installs these updates in their latest conditions.
 Virus Protection
This function regularly checks whether antivirus software has been installed in the 
computer, and whether the version of that software is the latest version available.
Maintenance
Security of the Computer 
						

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Operation
If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed
Read the message, select   (red icon) on the taskbar, and make the appropriate 
settings.
This message, which the Windows Security Center (Îpage 19) displays to confirm the 
security-related settings regularly, will be displayed until the settings are made more 
properly.
NOTE
zThis message does not indicate an error. You can use the computer while the 
message is displayed. However, in order to operate the computer more safely, 
we recommend making the appropriate measures to reduce damage from virus 
and other attacks, thus avoiding the appearance of this message.
The Pop-up Blocker
In Windows XP, security functions have been strengthened with regard to Web con-
tents.
One of these is the “Pop-up Blocker,” which may prevent some Web pages from being 
displayed.
Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software 
and use them regularly.
We recommend you run the software:
zWhen booting your computer.
zAfter 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).
For Data Execution Prevention (DEP), you can make one of the settings in the following 
menu.
[start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Advanced] - 
[Settings] (in [Performance]) - [Data Execution Prevention]
For more information, refer to Windows help.
You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following 
menus. 
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a 
driver update is required, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (Îpage 35)
[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]
Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral 
devices, cables, etc.  Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Man-
ual, carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used.
zUse only peripheral devices that conform to the computer’s specifications.
zConnect the devices properly, paying close attention to the condition and position of 
the connectors.
zIf a connection cannot be made easily, do not apply undue force; check once more 
to confirm the condition and position of the connector (alignment of pins, etc.) .
zIf the connector has holding screws, fasten the screws firmly.
Computer Viruses
Windows Update
When Using Peripheral Devices