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To disable the hard disk backup function
Perform the reinstallation procedure. All data in the backup area and the hard disk will be erased.
Conduct steps 1-7 for [Reinstalling Software]  (
 page 34). Select [1] or [2] to execute the
reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation.
• When [1] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled.
• When [2] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled, but in this case, because
the hard disk has been divided into partitions, the hard disk backup function cannot be re-
enabled  (
 page 24).
• When [3] is selected, the hard disk backup function cannot be disabled.
CAUTION
When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, even if a commercial data erasing
utility or similar software is used to erase all data from user-accessible area, the backed up
data will not be erased.  You can use the hard disk data erase utility included in this computer
(
 page 42) to erase all data on the hard disk, including backed up data. Use this hard disk
data erase utility before disposing of or transferring ownership of this computer.
Occasionally, the message [#1805 cannot write image file] will be displayed, and the backup
function will be interrupted.  If this error occurs, execute the backup function again.  After
this, if the backup function is completed properly, then there is no problem in the hard disk. 3Select the operation to be executed from the menu.

1
Press ç1ççto execute [1. [Backup]].
(When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.)
2
At the confirmation message, press   Y   .
The backup process will begin.

1
Press ç2ççto execute [2. [Restore]].
(When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.)
2
At the confirmation message, press   Y   .
The restore process will begin.
4When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press
çCtrl
ç çç ç
ççòçAltççòççDel ç to restart the computer.
•  If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion, for example if the power
was turned off, execute the process again.
•  When a new device is installed and a message appears advising that the computer must be
restarted to enable the settings, select [Yes] to restart the computer.
The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the data
volume.
NOTE
1Turn the computer on, and press   F2   while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password.
2
Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press çEnter   .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes], and press  çEnter   .
Backing Up and Restoring Data
Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 38).
Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example by turning
off the power or pressing   Ctrl   +   Alt   +   Del  , as this may prevent Windows from starting
up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed.
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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
This computer is equipped with a utility for 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 following the steps below.
The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions 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 recommend 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
You will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).
5
Press   2   to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing   0   .)

When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be dis-
abled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears, press
Y   .
When the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to
execute [Erase HDD.]] appears, press
  R   .
6
At the confirmation message, press   Y   .
7
When [] is displayed, press    Enter   .
8The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-
played.
Press   Space   .
9
At the confirmation message, press   Enter   . The operation
of erasing the hard disk starts.
(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 data will not be erased.)
10After 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 displayed.
11Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press
any key to turn off the computer.
Procedure
NOTE
Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.
This utility can only be used for internal hard disk.  It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks.
This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk.
This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.
The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased.
1
Turn the computer on, and press   F2   while [Panasonic]
boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-
word.
Check to ensure that [CD/DVD Drive Power] is set to [On]
in the [Main] menu.
If [CD/DVD Drive Power] has been set to [Off], reset to
[On].  In this case as well, refer to operations in “When disc
cover does not open” in Step 3.
2Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press
   F6   until [CD/DVD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu.
3Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM
& CD-R/RW drive.
When disc cover does not open:
Execute Step 4.
ã
After rebooting the computer, immediately execute Step 1.ã
Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and execute Step 4.
4
Press    F10   .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
   Enter    .
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.

When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup func-
tion will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.]
appears, press
Y   .
---------------------------------------------------------------------Select a number---------------------------------------------------------------------1. [ Recovery] Reinstall Windows.
2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.
3. [ Backup ] Enable the Backup function.
0. [ Cancel ] Cancel.
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Specifications
Model No.
CPU/Cache
Memory
Video Memory
Hard Disk Drive
LCD Type
Displayed Colors*5
External Display
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
Supports DVD
CD
DVD-ROM read*9
CD-ROM read*9
CD-R write*10
CD-RW write
High-Speed CD-RW write
Ultra Speed CD-RW write*11
Slots PC Card Slot
Allowable current
RAM Module Slot*12
SD Memory Card Slot
Interface External Display Port
Microphone Jack
Headphone Jack
USB Ports
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN
Keyboard/Pointing Device
Sound
*
11 MB = 1,048,576 bytes
*2There are two modes: Max. 266 MHz (equivalent to PC2100) and Max. 333 MHz (equivalent to PC2700).  These modes can
be switched using [Memory/Video Power Save] in the Setup Utility.
At the time of purchase, [Memory/Video Power Save] is set to [Battery Optimized] (266 MHz (equivalent to PC2100)).  When
changed to [Max Performance], this becomes 333 MHz (equivalent to PC2700).
*
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.
*
41 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.
*5A 16777216 color display is achieved by using the dithering function.
*6Maximum resolution depends on the specifications of the external display.
*7Read only.
*8In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.
*9If 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.
*
10Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.
*11Does not accommodate 24X speed rewriting.
*12Options: CF-BAU0256U (256 MB), CF-BAU0512U (512 MB) Contact your technical support office. ( page 45)
*13Only a RAM module designed for PC2700 can be added.
*14The settings for the K56flex modem need to be changed according to the AT command.
Main Specifications
CF-Y2DWAZZKM
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.3 GHz LV/1MB*1 On-Die Level 2 (L2) Cache
256 MB*1  (768 MB*1 Max.), DDR SDRAM*2
UMA  (64 MB*1 Max.)*3
Approx. 40 GB*4
14.1 SXGA+ type (TFT)
65536/16777216 colors (1400 × 1050 dots)
65536/16777216 colors (800 × 600 dots/1024 × 768 dots/1280 × 1024 dots/
1400 × 1050 dots/1600 × 1200 dots)*6
Buffer underrun error prevention function: Supported
DVD-ROM (Single Layer, Dual Layer), DVD-R*7(3.95 GB*4, 4.7 GB*4), DVD-RW*7
(4.7 GB*4), DVD-RAM*7*8 (2.6 GB*4, 4.7 GB*4)
CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, VideoCD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-RW,
CD-TEXT
8X speed (Max.)
24X speed (Max.)
4X speed, 8X speed, 24X speed (Max.)
4X speed
4X speed, 8X speed, 10X speed
8X speed, 10X speed, 16X speed (Max.)
One Type I or Type II
3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
172-pin, 2.5 V, Micro DIMM, DDR SDRAM, PC2700 Compliant*2 *13
SD memory card/MultiMedia Card
Mini Dsub 15-pin female
Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA
4-pin × 2, USB 2.0
RJ-11 jack, Data: 56 kbps (V.92 & K56flex)*14   FAX:14.4 kbps
RJ-45 jack, IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE802.11b/g
87 keys/Touch Pad
WAVE and MIDI playback, Stereo Speaker (built in) 
						

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Main Specifications
Battery Pack
Operating Time*1
Charging Time*1
Clock Battery
AC Adaptor*4Input
Output
Power Consumption*5
Environment In useTemperature
Humidity
Not in use Temperature
Humidity
Physical Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Operating System
Utility ProgramsLi-ion 7.4 V, 7.05 Ah
Approx. 4 hours - 7hours*2 (Approx. 5.5 hours*3)
Approx. 5.5 hours
Coin type lithium battery 3.0 V
100 V - 240 V AC,  50 Hz/60 Hz
16 V DC, 2.5 A
Approx. 40 W (maximum when recharging in the ON state)
5 °C to 35°C  {41 °F to 95 °F}
30% to 80% RH  (No condensation)
-20 °C to 60 °C  {-4 °F to 140 °F}
30% to 90% RH  (No condensation)
309 mm × 33 mm(at the front)/46 mm(at the rear) × 243 mm (excluding protru-
sion){12.2  × 1.3  / 1.8  × 9.6 }
Approx. 1520 g {3.4 lb.}*6
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 1a
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Intel® PROSet, SD-MovieStage, SD Utility,  Icon En-
larger, Touch Pad Utility, DMI Viewer, PC Information Viewer, WinDVD™5 (OEM
Version), B’s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC, B’s CLiP 5, Hotkey Settings, Wireless
Manager mobile edition*
7, Optical Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility
Setup Utility,  Hard Disk Data Erase Utility*8, Hard Disk Backup tool*8
*1Measured value when [Memory/Video Power Save] in the Setup Utility is set to [Battery Optimized] (RAM 266 MHz (equiva-
lent to PC2100)) (condition at the time of purchase).
Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.
*
2Measured using BatteryMark™ Version 4.0.1 (LCD brightness: Maximum - Minimum)
*3Measured using MobileMark™ 2002 (LCD brightness: 60 cd/m2)
*4
The AC adaptor is compatible with power sources up to 240 V AC adaptor. The computer is supplied with a 125 V AC
compatible AC  cord.
*
5Approx. 1.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is off.
*6Average value.  May differ depending on models.
*7Wireless projector application software (use when making a wireless connection to Panasonic Wireless LCD Projector PT-
LB10NTU.)
*
8The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required.
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Appendix
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 separate
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 damage which
occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alteration, 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 RESULTING 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 PURPOSE 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 problem 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 WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, NEG-
LIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF GOODWILL, PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF
USE OF THE PROGRAMS OR PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIP-
MENT, 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.
DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY 
						

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PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when
purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms
set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
Remedy – In the event of a warranty claim, contact PCI’s representatives within the applicable warranty period, identifying the nature of the defect
claimed, at 1-800-668-8386 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time Zone, Mon. – Fri. (excluding holidays) for instructions on how to obtain
service.  A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Defective parts covered by
this Limited Warranty will be repaired or replaced with new or comparable rebuilt parts on an exchange basis.  Warranty replacement or repair is
subject to the terms of this Limited Warranty for the balance of the original period of warranty coverage.
No Coverage – This Limited Warranty does not cover products purchased outside Canada.  Neither does it cover damage to, failure of, or defects
in a product or accessory through mishandling, improper installation, abnormal use, misuse, neglect, accident, introduction of liquid or other foreign
matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
Carefully pack the product, preferably in the original carton.  Include details of defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase.  No liability
is assumed for loss or damage to the product while in transit, if you chose your own transportation carrier.
SOFTWARE MEDIA LIMITED WARRANTY
Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software
program(s) is/are supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from
date of receipt as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY THAT PCI MAKES RESPECTING THE SOFTWARE MEDIA.  PCI does not warrant the software.  Please refer to
the software licensor’s written warranty (accompanying the copy of the software) for any software warranty claim.
Claim Procedure – In the event of a defect in material or workmanship in the media during the sixty (60) day warranty period, and you return it,
transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, at the above address, within the warranty period, together
with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the suspected defect, PCI will replace in Canada the defective disk(s) or other media.
Remedy – PCI’s entire liability, and your only remedy for any breach of this software media warranty is limited to replacement of the media only.  It
does not cover any other damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use or profit loss, or special, indirect or consequential damages, or other
claims, whether or not of similar character.
No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environ-
mental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufacturer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted
modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.   PCI is not responsible for damage to or loss of any program, data or
removable storage media.
GENERAL
NO OTHER WARRANTIES – PCI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE,
SOFTWARE MEDIA, COMPUTER PRODUCT, OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES – IN NO EVENT SHALL PCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT, OR FROM THE USE OF THE
COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, PROFIT OR GOODWILL.
IN ANY EVENT, PCI’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE
COMPUTER PRODUCT.
NO ACTION, REGARDLESS OF ITS BASIS, MAY BE BEGUN AGAINST PCI MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION
AROSE.
Statutory Warranties – Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply to you.
Scope of Coverage
Whole Product (except Batteries), AC adaptor and CD-ROM
(if factory installed)
Batteries,  CD-ROM (unless factory installed), Port Replicator,
Extra Memory Modules and all other Peripherals, Options and
AccessoriesPeriod of Coverage
Three (3) Years from Date of Original
End User Customer Purchase
One (1) Year from Date of Original End
User Customer PurchaseType of Failure Coverage
Defective Materials or Workmanship
Defective Materials or Workmanship
For Canada
LIMITED WARRANTY 
						

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Memo 
						

							Outline of the International ENERGY STA R® Office Equipment Program
The international 
ENERGY STA R® Office Equipment Program is an international program
that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.
The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors
can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.As an 
ENERGY STA R® Partner, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. has
determined that this product meets the 
ENERGY STA R® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
© 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  All Rights Reserved.
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