Panasonic Cf W2dwadzbm Owners Manual

							Contents
Preparations
Page
Getting Started (Basic Operations)
Troubleshooting Useful Information
Important Information
Preparations
Getting Started
Useful Information
Troubleshooting
Important Information
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-W2 Series
XP
Read Me First ..............................................................
3
Usage Precautions/About Notations ............................7
How to Use this Manual ...............................................8
Features .......................................................................9
Names and Functions of Parts .................................10
Confirm the Status Using the LEDs ..........................12
First-time Operation ..................................................13
Starting Up/Shutting Down .......................................19
Using the Touch Pad .................................................21
Using the Fn key .......................................................22
Expanding Memory ...................................................23
Setup Utility...............................................................25
Usage / Handling / Maintenance...............................32
Wireless LAN ............................................................34
Windows ...................................................................35
Antivirus Measures / When Disposing of This Device ...36
Use of Peripheral Devices / Internal Hard Disk.........37
Using CD/DVD ..........................................................38
List of Error Codes ....................................................39
How to Resolve the Problem ....................................40
Dealing with Problems (Summary) ...........................41
Information for Installed Applications ........................48
Reinstalling Software ................................................49
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................54
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .....................................55
Specifications............................................................57
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................60
Index .............................................................  back cover
For first-time and basic opera-
tion, refer to the Operating 
Instructions (this manual).
For more information on how 
to use this computer, refer to 
the onscreen Reference Man-
ual.
Î page 8
For your technical support 
office, refer to the Operating 
Instructions.
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*1For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-W2DWADZBM) located on the bottom of the computer.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer.  Read this manual thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved.  No part of this manual may be repro-
duced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
© 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer
Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice.  Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liabil-
ity for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other 
countries.
Intel, Pentium and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.
SD Logo is a trademark.
Adobe
® and Acrobat® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or 
other countries.
WinDVD
™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner compa-
nies.
Customer’s Record
Model No.*1
Serial No.
or
Code No.
Date of Purchase
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
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Preparations
Read Me First
‹Usage
Avoid Extreme Heat and Cold
Do not store or use the computer in loca-
tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or 
extreme cold.
Avoid moving the computer between 
locations with large temperature differ-
ence.
Operation: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}
Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}
Avoid Direct Sunlight on the LCD Panel
The LCD panel should not be exposed to 
direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Avoid Humidity, Liquids and Dust
Do not store or use the computer in loca-
tions exposed to high humidity, liquids 
(including rain) or dust.
Prevent Shock
Avoid subjecting the computer to severe 
vibrations or impact.  Do not place the 
computer inside a car trunk.
Avoid Radio Frequency Interference
Do not place the computer near a televi-
sion or radio receiver.
Avoiding low-temperature burns
*1
Avoid more than casual contact with any 
heat producing area of the notebook 
computer, AC adaptor, and any option or 
accessory you use with it. Even low heat, 
if warmer than body temperature, can 
cause a burn, if the skin is exposed to the 
heat source for a long enough period of 
time.
Do not touch the computer and cable 
when it starts thundering
Keep SD memory cards and MultiMedia 
Cards (both sold separately) away from 
infants and small children
Accidental swallowing will result in bodily 
injury.
In the event of accidental swallowing, see 
a doctor immediately.
‹Handling
Avoid Magnetic Fields
Keep the computer away from magnets.
Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.
Avoid Stacking
Do not place heavy objects on top of the 
computer.
Do Not Disassemble the Computer
Do not disassemble the computer using 
methods other than those shown in this 
manual.
This computer contains high-voltage 
parts, contact with which may result in 
electrical shock. Modification or incorrect 
disassembly may result in fire.
Avoid Excessive Force on the Display
Do not apply excessive downward force 
on the display. 
Do not connect a telephone line, or a 
network cable other than the one spec-
ified, into the LAN port
If the LAN port is connected to a network 
such as the ones listed below, a fire or 
electric shock may result.
 Networks other than 100BASE-TX or 
10BASE-T
 Telephone lines
 Internal phone lines (on-premise 
switches)
 Digital public phones
 Phone lines other than those listed 
above
Precautions
*1About low-temperature burns
Allowing one area of the skin to be in direct 
contact with an object that is even slightly 
warmer than body temperature for long 
periods of time may result in a low-tem-
perature burn.
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							Read Me First
4
Getting Started
Preparations
If a malfunction occurs, immediately 
unplug the AC cord and the battery pack
 Computer is damaged
 Foreign object inside computer
 Smoke emitted
 Unusual smell emitted
 Unusually hot
Continuing to use the computer while any 
of the above conditions are present may 
result in fire or electrical shock.
zIf a malfunction occurs, immediately 
turn the power off and unplug the AC 
cord and the battery pack.
Do not do anything that may damage 
the AC cord, the DC plug, or the AC 
adaptor
Do not damage or modify the cord, place 
it near hot tools, bend, twist, or pull it 
forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or 
bundle it tightly.
Continuing to use a damaged cord may 
result in fire, short circuit, or electrical 
shock.
Clean the DC plug of dust and other 
debris regularly
If dust or other debris accumulates on the 
plug, humidity, etc. may cause a defect in 
the insulation, which may result in a fire.
zPull the plug, and wipe it with a dry 
cloth. 
Pull the plug if the computer is not 
being used for a long period of time.
Do not pull or insert the DC plug if 
your hands are wet
May result in electrical shock.
Insert the AC plug completely
If the plug is not inserted completely, fire 
due to overheating or electrical shock 
may result.
zDo not use a damaged plug or loose 
electrical socket.
Do not place metal objects or contain-
ers of liquid on top of the computer
zIf water or other liquid spills, or if paper 
clips, coins, or other metal objects get 
inside the computer, fire or electrical 
shock may result.Do not place the computer on unstable 
surfaces
If balance is lost, the computer may fall 
over or drop, resulting in an injury.
Do not move the computer while the 
DC plug is connected
The AC cord may be damaged, resulting 
in fire or electrical shock.
zIf the AC cord is damaged, remove the 
DC plug immediately.
Hold the plug when unplugging the AC 
cord
Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, 
resulting in a fire or electrical shock.
Do not turn the volume up to loud 
when using headphones
Listening at high volumes that overstimu-
late the ear for long periods of time may 
result in loss of hearing.
Take a break of 10-15 minutes every 
hour
Using the computer for long periods of 
time may have detrimental health effects 
on the eyes or hands.
Do not look into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/
RW drive
Looking directly at the internal laser light 
source may result in damage to eyesight.
Do not use disks that are cracked or 
deformed
Because the disks rotate at high speeds, 
damaged disks may break apart causing 
injury.
zDisks that are not round and disks that 
have been repaired using adhesives 
are similarly dangerous, and so should 
not be used.
Do not cover the computer with a thick 
cloth, such as a blanket
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Preparations
Precautions (Wireless LAN)
Keep the computer at least 22 cm 
{8.7”} away from heart pacemaker 
devices
Pacemaker operations may be affected by 
radio waves.
Tu r n  o f f
*1 inside of airplanes
Radio waves may obstruct the safe opera-
tions of the aircraft.  Follow the instruc-
tions of the airline with regard to use on 
airplanes.
Do not use near automatic doors, fire 
alarms, and other automatic control 
devices
Radio waves from this computer may 
affect automatic control devices, resulting 
in damage due to malfunctions.
Tu r n  o f f
*1 in hospitals and other loca-
tions with electrical medical devices 
(do not bring into operating rooms, 
intensive care units, CCUs
*2, etc.)
Radio waves from this computer may 
affect electrical medical devices, resulting 
in damage due to malfunctions.
Tu r n  o f f
*1 in crowded areas, as persons 
wearing heart pacemakers may be 
nearby
Pacemaker operations may be affected by 
radio waves. 
*1If it is necessary to use the computer in 
these types of environments, turn the wire-
less LAN off using the following procedure.  
Note, however, that use of computers even 
while the wireless LAN is off may be pro-
hibited during takeoff and landings, and at 
other times. 
Double-click the   icon or the   icon on 
the notification area, and click [Off].
*2CCU: Coronary Care Unit
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							Read Me First
6
Getting Started
Preparations
Precautions (Battery Pack)
zCare should be exercised with regard to the following 
in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or 
damage.
Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or 
expose it to excessive heat.
Keep Articles Away
Do not place the battery pack together 
with articles such as necklaces or hair-
pins when carrying or storing.
Do Not Disassemble
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery 
pack, expose it to bumps or shocks, 
deform, disassemble, or modify it.
Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative 
(-) contacts.
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct 
Sunlight
Do not charge, use or leave the battery 
pack for extended periods where it will be 
exposed to direct sunlight, in a hot place 
(in a car on a sunny day, for example), or 
in a cold place.
Do not charge the battery using the 
methods other than indicated in this 
manual
Do not use this computer with a bat-
tery pack other than the one specified 
(the one included with the computer or 
the specified battery pack sold seper-
ately)
Do Not Use With Any Other Computer
The battery pack is rechargeable and was 
intended for the specified computer.  Do 
not use it with a computer other than the 
one for which it was designed.
Do Not Put into a Microwave
Do not put the battery pack into a micro-
wave oven or a pressurized chamber.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an abnormal 
odor, become hot to the touch, become 
discolored, change shape, or become in 
any way different from normal, remove it 
from the computer and stop using it.zDo not touch the terminals on the battery pack.  The 
battery pack may no longer function properly if the 
contacts are dirty or damaged.
zDo not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to 
become wet.
zIf the battery pack will not be used for a long period of 
time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the 
battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.
zThis computer prevents overcharging of the battery by 
recharging only when the remaining power is less than 
approx. 95% of capacity.
zThe battery pack is not charged when the computer is 
first purchased.  Be sure to charge it before using it for 
the first time.  When the AC adaptor is connected to 
the computer, charging begins automatically.
zShould the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, 
do not rub your eyes.  Immediately flush your eyes with 
clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as 
soon as possible.
NOTE
zThe battery pack may become warm during 
recharging or normal use.  This is completely nor-
mal.
zRecharging will not commence outside of the 
allowable temperature range (0 °C to 55 °C {32 °F 
to 131 °F}). (Î Chapter 2: Battery Power in 
onscreen Reference Manual)  Once the allowable 
range requirement is satisfied, charging begins 
automatically.  Note that the recharging time varies 
based on the usage conditions. (Recharging takes 
longer than usual when the temperature is 10 °C 
{50 °F} or less.)
zIf the temperature is low, the operating time is 
shortened.  Only use the computer within the 
allowable temperature range.
zThe battery pack is a consumable item.  If the 
amount of time the computer can be run off a par-
ticular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter 
and repeated recharging does not restore its per-
formance, the battery pack should be replaced 
with a new one.  
zWhen transporting a spare battery inside a pack-
age, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be 
placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are pro-
tected.
zAlways power off the computer when it is not in 
use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adap-
tor is not connected will exhaust the remaining bat-
tery capacity.
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Preparations Getting Started
Usage Precautions / About Notations
‹Before using the drive:
zDo not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to excessive smoke that may leave 
a residue, e.g. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the 
drive lens.
‹When closing the disk cover:
zPress down near the power indicator   (position of the arrow) to ensure that the 
cover is locked.
zSome of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual 
items on your computer. This should make the explanation easier to understand
zIf a user has logged on to Windows without the Administrator Authority, some func-
tions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in 
this manual.
If this happens, log-on to Windows with the Administrator Authority to enable these 
functions
zIn this manual, “Microsoft
® Windows® XP Professional” is indicated as “Windows” or 
“Windows XP”
zIn this manual, the following software packages are described as follows:
 WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version) as WinDVD
 Bs Recorder GOLD7 BASIC as Bs Recorder
 Bs CLiP 5 as Bs CLiP
zCircular media such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM is described as a disk.
zOptional Products or Accessories
Confirm the latest information on optional products or accessories from other 
sources
Usage Precautions
zWhen using the drive for the first time, slide the open lever (A) on the left side of 
the computer to open the disk cover after the computer has been powered on, and 
if the protective sheet (B) is attached to the drive, remove it from the lens area.
About Notations
NotationsMeanings
NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or a moderate degree of injury.
EnterThis illustration means pressing the Enter key.
Fn+F5This illustration refers to pressing and holding the Fn key, then pressing the F5 key.
When using with the 
Fn and Ctrl functions interchanged (Îpage 27), read with Fn 
and 
Ctrl reversed.
[start] - [Run] This illustration tells you to click [start], then to click [Run]. For some applications, you 
may need to double-click.
Î  This symbol indicates related pages.
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Preparations Getting Started
How to Use this Manual
The manual is saved in the computers hard disk.  To view the manual, start up the 
computer after completing the settings for First-time Operation (Îpage 13).
zWhen the manuals in PDF format (see above) are accessed for the first time, the 
License Agreement of the Acrobat Reader may be displayed. If it is displayed, after 
reading the agreement, click [Accept].
zRefer to Acrobat Reader Help to use the Acrobat Reader.
‹How to access the Reference Manual
1Click [start] then click [Reference Manual].
‹How to access the Important Tips
1Double-click the   icon on the desktop.
Important Tips can also be accessed from [start] - [All Programs] - 
[Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].
‹How to access Windows Help
1Click [start] - [Help and Support].
Manual Types and Contents
Using the 
hard copyOperating Instructions
(This manual)This manual explains startup methods and basic operations required 
when using the computer for the first time.
Using the 
onscreen 
manualReference Manual
(PDF format)The Reference Manual explains functions for you to make greater 
use of the computer, such as how to add peripheral devices, how the 
Setup Utility works, and other useful information. 
Important Tips
(PDF format)Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the 
battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home 
or office.
Windows Help Windows Help explains operations and functions about Windows.
How to Use the Onscreen Manual
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Preparations Getting Started
Features
‹Enjoy videos, music, data exchange, and other 
functions easily with SD memory card!
Î “Chapter 4: SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card” in onscreen Reference Manual 
‹Enlarge the display of characters and icons on the 
screen!
*1
Î “Chapter 6: Icon Enlarger” in onscreen Reference Manual
*1Some characters in the application software, homepages and HTML e-mails may not be 
magnified.
‹Set a password to prevent unauthorized use!
zVarious password settings / using the SD memory card
Î “Chapter 2: Security Measures” and “Chapter 4: SD Memory Card Security Func-
tion” in onscreen Reference Manual 
‹Effective in giving presentations!
zAlso offers a standard external display connector
Î “Chapter 4: External Display” in onscreen Reference Manual 
‹Enjoy wireless broadband wireless LAN functions 
(conforms to IEEE802.11b+g)!
Before using a wireless LAN, check the wireless LAN on. (Îpage 34)
‹Various methods for connecting to the Internet!
zUse a telephone line, LAN, or wireless LAN.
Î “Chapter 5: Modem/LAN/Wireless LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual 
‹Protect your computer from viruses!
zUse Internet Connection Firewall and other functions.
Î “Chapter 8: Protecting Your Computer from Viruses” in onscreen Reference Manual 
‹Keep your computer in the most updated condition!
zUse Windows Update or other update functions.
Î “Chapter 8: To Update this Computer to its Latest Version” in onscreen Reference 
Manual 
‹Watch DVD videos!  Write to CDs!
zWinDVD, B’s Recorder, B’s CLiP already installed.
zThe drive construction (in which the disk cover opens from the top) makes it easy to 
set disks even in tight places.
Î “Chapter 3: DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive” in onscreen Reference Manual 
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Preparations Getting Started
Names and Functions of Parts
NamesFunctions/Reference
AFunction KeysPress a key in combination with the 
Fn key to execute the function allocated to that 
key. Îpage 22
BKeyboard —
CTouch PadÎpage 21
DLatchWhen the display is closed and the latch is locked, the computer goes into standby or 
hibernation Mode. (Î “Chapter 2: Standby/Hibernation Functions” in onscreen Refer-
ence Manual) 
zWhen the computer is in standby or hibernation mode, open the display to restart 
operations.
ELEDsÎpage 12
FPower Switch
Slide the switch for about one second to turn the power on. Îpage 14
GSpeakerzTo adjust the volume: 
Fn+F5 / Fn+F6
zSpeaker on/off: Fn+F4
HDisplay (Internal LCD) —
ISecurity LockA Kensington cable can be connected.
For more information, read the manual that comes with cable.
JModem PortConnect modem telephone cable.
Î “Chapter 5: Modem” in onscreen Reference Manual
KLAN PortConnect LAN cable.
Î “Chapter 5: LAN” in onscreen Reference Manual
LSD Memory Card Indica-
torÎpage 12
MSD Memory Card SlotÎ “Chapter 4: SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card” in onscreen Reference Manual
NPC Card SlotÎ “Chapter 4: PC Cards” in onscreen Reference Manual
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