Panasonic Cf 51lcmddbm Owners Manual

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AppendixAppendix
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
This computer is equipped with a utility for completely erasing hard disk data.
When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of 
hard disk data by following the steps below.
zYou will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) and Panasonic CD/DVD 
drive. 
zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.
zThis utility can only be used for internal hard disk.  It cannot be used to erase data 
from external hard disks.
zThis utility cannot erase data from damaged disk.
zThis utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
zAfter executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.
ATurn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia 
pocket. (⇒ Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”)
BTurn on the computer, and press 
F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played. The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.
CSelect [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP] and press 
F6 until [IDE MP] is at 
the top of [Boot] menu.
DPlace the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
EPress 
F10.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press 
Enter.
The computer will restart.
FPress 
2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing 
0.)
GAt the confirmation message, press 
Y.
HWhen [>] is displayed, press 
Enter.
IThe approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.
Press 
Space.
JAt the confirmation message, press 
Enter. The operation of erasing the 
hard disk will start.
If necessary, the “hard disk data erase” operation can be cancelled after it 
has begun by pressing 
Ctrl + C.
(If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part of the data 
will not be erased.)
KAfter the operation is complete:
Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] 
will be displayed.
If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be dis-
played.
LRemove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn 
off the computer. The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunc-
tions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be 
able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recom-
mend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no 
responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.
Preparing
Procedure 
						

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Appendix
Specifications
This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-51LCMDDBM/CF-51LCCDDBM. The model number will 
change depending on the configuration of the unit, such as, CPU speed, memory size, HDD size, Operating System, 
LCD type, and whether a DVD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or a DVD MULTI drive or a floppy disk drive is 
included or not.
To check the model number:
Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.
To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size:
Run the Setup Utility (⇒ Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.
Confirm the required information by checking the following items.
CPU speed:[CPU Speed]
Memory size:[System Memory]
Hard disk drive size:[Primary Master]
„Main Specifications
*11MB = 1,048,576 bytes*2When expanding memory, remove the RAM module that was inserted at the time of factory shipment, and insert two 1024 MB-
RAM modules.
*3A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer’s operating status. The size of the Video 
Memory cannot be set by the user.
*4A 16,777,216 color display is achieved by using the dithering function.*5Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display.*61GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.  Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.*7Varies depending on the usage conditions.*8Measured using BatteryMark™ Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Minimum)*9Measured using MobileMark™ 2002 (LCD brightness: 60 cd/m2)
Model No. CF-51LCMDDBM/CF-51LCCDDBM
CPU
Intel® Pen tiu m® M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz, 2 MB*1 L2 cache, 533 
MHz FSB)
Memory
256 MB*1 (2048 MB*1 *2 Max.)
Video Memory
UMA (128 MB*1 Max.)*3
LCDType 15.0 XGA type (TFT)
Displayed Colors*465,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots)
External Display 65,536/16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 
768 dots/1280 × 1024 dots/1400 × 1050 dots/1600 × 1200 dots/
2048 × 1536 dots)
*5
Hard Disk Drive
Approx. 40 GB*6
Battery Pack Li-ion 11.1 V, 6.6 Ah
Operating 
Time
*7
Main Battery 
Approx. 2 hours - 5 hours*8 (Approx. 4.5 hours*9)
Main Battery + 
Second BatteryApprox. 3.5 hours - 8 hours*8 (Approx. 7.5 hours*9)
Charging 
Time
*7
Powe r  O nMain Battery  Approx. 4 hours
Main Battery + 
Second BatteryApprox. 6.5 hours
Powe r  O f fMain Battery  Approx. 4 hours
Main Battery + 
Second BatteryApprox. 6.5 hours
Clock Battery Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V 
						

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„Main Specifications
*1Use only a monaural condenser microphone.*2The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.*3The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. This computer is supplied with a 125 V AC compatible 
AC cord.
*4Approx. 0.9 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is OFF. 
Approx. 1.5 W when the Wake up from LAN has been enabled.
*5Rated power consumption.
SlotsPC Card Slots Two Type I or Type II, or one Type III
Allowable current
(total for two slots)3.3 V: 400 mA
5 V: 400 mA
RAM Module Slot 200-pin, SO-DIMM, PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM
InterfaceParallel Port Dsub 25-pin female
External Display Port Mini Dsub 15-pin female
Serial Port Dsub 9-pin male
Microphone Jack*1Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
Headphone Jack Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
Impedance 32 Ω, Output Power 4 mW 
× 2
External Keyboard/ Mouse Port Mini DIN 6-pin female
Expansion Bus Connector Dedicated 100-pin female
USB Port 4-pin x 2, USB 2.0
Modem RJ-11 Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX:14.4 kbps
LAN RJ-45 IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 
802.3ab 1000Base-T
Wireless LAN Built-in (Îpage 34)
IEEE1394 Interface Connector
4-pin × 1
Pointing Device Touch Pad
Speaker Stereo Speaker
Sound WAVE and MIDI playback
Keyboard 87 keys
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 with 
Advanced Security Technologies
Utility Programs Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Adobe Reader, Hard Disk Data 
Erase Utility
*2, PC Information Viewer, Icon Enlarger, Loupe 
Utility, WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version), B’s Recorder GOLD7 
BASIC, B’s CLiP 6, Intel
® PROSet/Wireless Software, Hotkey 
Settings, Battery Recalibration
AC Adaptor*3Input 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output 15.6 V DC, 5.0 A
Power Consumption*4Approx. 40 W*5/ Approx. 90 W (maximum when recharging in 
the ON state)
Environ-
mentOperationTemperature 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Humidity 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)
StorageTemperature -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Humidity 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)
Physical Dimensions (W × H × D) 325 mm × 47 mm × 278 mm {12.8 ’’ × 1.9 ’’ × 10.9 ’’}
Weightwith the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive 
inserted in the multimedia pocketApprox. 3.0 kg {Approx. 6.7 lb.}
with no devices inserted in the multime-
dia pocketApprox. 2.8 kg {Approx. 6.2 lb.} 
						

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„Multimedia Pocket
*1The drives included in the computer cannot be inserted into the multimedia pocket simultaneously.*21GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.  Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.*3Read only.*4Does not support DVD-RW Ver. 1.0.*5In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.*6If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become 
slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating.
*7The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s.*8The data transfer rate of CD per 1X speed is 150 KB/s.*9Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.*101KB = 1,024 bytes*111MB = 1,024,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer MB.
„Wireless LAN
*12These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g standards. Actual speed may differ.
Model No.CF-51LCMDDBM/CF-51LCCDDBM
Drive*1DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive 
SupportsDV DDVD-ROM (4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, 9.4 GB, 17 GB)*2, DVD-R*3 (1.4 GB, 3.95 GB, 4.7 
GB)
*2, DVD-RW*3 (1.4 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)*2*4, DVD-RAM*3*5 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 
2.6 GB, 5.2 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)
*2
CDCD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, VideoCD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-
RW, CD-TEXT
Others
+R*3 (4.7 GB*2), +RW*3 (4.7 GB*2)
Data 
transfer 
rateDV D - R O M  
read*6*78X speed (Max.)
CD-ROM 
read*6*824X speed (Max.)
CD-R write*8*94X speed, 8X speed, 10-16X speed, 10-24X speed
CD-RW write*8 4X speed
High-Speed CD-
RW write*84X speed, 8X speed, 10X speed
Ultra-Speed CD-
RW write*810X speed, 10-16X speed, 10-24X speed
Floppy Disk Drive*1720 KB*10/1.44 MB*11 (two-mode)
Data transfer rates*12IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)
Standards supported IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g
Transmission method OFDM system, DS-SS system
Wireless channels used IEEE802.11a: Channels 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/149/153/157/161/165
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: Channels 1 to 11
RF frequency band IEEE802.11a: 5.18-5.32 GHz, 5.745-5.825 GHz
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: 2412-2462 MHz 
						

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AppendixAppendix
LIMITED WARRANTY
PANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than software, which is covered by a sep-
arate warranty) with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the U.S.A. for three (3) years from the date of original purchase in the event of a 
defect in materials or workmanship. This warranty includes the AC adaptor but excludes the batteries and all other options and accessories 
which are covered for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be 
required before warranty performance is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover dam-
age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alter-
ation, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of 
consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized
Panasonic Service Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Limits and Exclusions:
There are no other express warranties except as listed below.
PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT-
ING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or 
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or 
exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem 
with your product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact our representatives at 1-800-LAPTOP5. If the prob-
lem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Division at the address indicated below.
SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which 
the Programs are furnished will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days 
from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.
This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet 
your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free.
Panasonic’s entire liability, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States, of 
any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Center, together with a copy of the purchase 
receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period.
Anything in the foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other 
media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of 
the disk(s) or other media otherwise than on the Product or in environmental conditions other than those specified by Panasonic by 
alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, modification of damage that is attributable to acts of God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any 
defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or attempted to modify any Program.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO SIXTY (60) DAYS.
PANASONIC ASSUMES NO RISK OF AND SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WAR-
RANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOOD-
WILL, PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST 
OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF ANY 
PARTY DEALING WITH YOU FOR SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This Limited Warranty will be governed by the laws the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
*          *          *
To obtain service or technical assistance within the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.
Correspondence requesting product information should be sent to:
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
50 Meadowlands Parkway, Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094
For U.S.A.
DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5 
						

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determined that this product meets the 
ENERGY STA R® guidelines for energy
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