Panasonic Laptop CF 53 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No.

CF-53

series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction.................................................2

Read Me First ..............................................3

(Precautions)

Description of Parts .....................................10

First-time Operation .....................................12

Useful Information

On-screen Manual.......................................16

Handling and Maintenance.............................17

Reinstalling Software....................................19

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................21

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT..............26

Specifications ............................................28

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................32

For further information about the com-

puter, you can refer to the on-screen

manual.

To access the on-screen manual

Î page 16 “On-screen Manual”

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Read Me First

(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authoriza-

tion to use this product prior to turning on the product.

Important Safety Instructions

/ Importantes Mesures De Securite

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or television interfer-

ence caused by unauthorized modification of this product.

The correction of interference caused by such unautho-

rized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We

and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for

damage or violation of government regulations that may

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precau-

tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near

a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a

wet basement or near a swimming pool.

arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

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2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)

during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk

of electric shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the

vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this

manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may

explode. Check with local codes for possible special

Lithium Battery / Pile au lithium

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the

date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should

only be exchanged by authorized service personnel.

Warning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or

disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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misapplication may possibly occur.

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Pile au lithium!

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pen-

dant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire

les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures.

En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’une

baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à

laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil

sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter

un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

Le micro-ordinateur renferme une pile au lithium qui permet de

sauvegarder certaines données, notamment la date et l’heure.

La pile ne doit être remplacée que par un technicien qualifié.

Danger ! Risque d’explosion en cas de non respect de cette

mise en garde!

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CD/DVD Drive Caution

/ Précautions pour le lecteur CD/DVD

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler

une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de

piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les piles

dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux

règlements pertinents quant à l’élimination des piles.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY

RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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AVERTISSEMENT!

CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.

Information to the User

L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉ-

CUTION DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES SPÉCIFIÉES

ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER UNE EXPOSITION À DES RADIA-

TIONS DANGEREUSES.

NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE RÉPARER

SOIMÊME.

This product and your Health

This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency

electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this

product however is far much less than the electromagnetic

energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile

phones.

Because this product operates within the guidelines found in

radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we

believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These stan-

dards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scien-

tific community and result from deliberations of panels and

committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the

extensive research literature.

CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D’ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL

QUALIFIÉ.

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The following label is put on the bottom of the computer.

In some situations or environments, the use of this prod-

uct may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or

responsible representatives of the organization. These sit-

uations may for example include:

z Using this product on board of airplanes, or

In any other environment where the risk of interference to

other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of

wireless devices in a specific organization or environment

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Your Personal Computer or Handheld Computer

incorporating wireless WAN modem receives and

transmits radio frequency energy while switched on.

Remember that interference can occur if it is used

close to TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately

shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations

and always switch off Personal Computer or Hand-

held Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem

wherever forbidden, or when you suspect that it may

cause interference or danger.

Information for Users on Collection

and Disposal of Old Equipment and

used Batteries

These symbols are only valid in the

European Union. If you wish to dis-

card this product, please contact

your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of dis-

posal.

Road safety comes fi rst! Do not use a Personal

Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wire-

less WAN modem while driving a vehicle. Do not

place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an

area where it could cause personal injury to the

driver or passengers. It is recommended to stow the

unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driving.

Do not place the computer with wireless WAN

modem in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity

where an air bag may deploy.

Air bags infl ate with great force and if the computer

with wireless WAN modem is placed in the air bag

deployment area may be propelled with great force

and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

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Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions must be observed during

all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any

Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating

wireless WAN modem. Manufacturers of the cellular ter-

minal are advised to convey the following safety informa-

tion to users and operating personnel and to incorporate

these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the prod-

uct. Failure to comply with these precautions violates

safety standards of design, manufacture and intended

use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for

customer failure to comply with these precautions.

IMPORTANT!

Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorpo-

rating wireless WAN modem operate using radio sig-

nals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to

connect in all conditions. Therefore, you should

never rely solely upon any wireless device for essen-

tial communications, for example emergency calls.

Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Per-

sonal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporat-

ing wireless WAN modem must be switched on and

in a coverage area with adequate cellular signal

strength.

When in a hospital or other health care facility,

observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles.

Switch Personal Computer or Handheld Computer

incorporating wireless WAN modem off, if instructed

to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas.

Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.

The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other

implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can

be affected by interference from Personal Computer

or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN

modem placed close to the device. If in doubt about

potential danger, contact the physician or the manu-

facturer of the device to verify that the equipment is

properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised

to keep their Personal Computer or Handheld Com-

puter incorporating wireless WAN modem away from

the pacemaker, while it is on.

Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if

certain network services or phone features are in use

(e.g. lock functions, fi xed dialing etc.). You may

need to deactivate those features before you can

make an emergency call.

Some networks require that a valid SIM card be

properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld

Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem.

Models for U.S.A.

Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Com-

puter incorporating wireless WAN modem before

boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched

on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appli-

ances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interfer-

ence with communications systems. Failure to

observe these instructions may lead to the suspen-

sion or denial of cellular services to the offender,

legal action, or both.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Fre-

quency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com-

ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-

tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

For details on usage of this unit in aircrafts please

consult and follow instruction provided by the airline.

Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld

Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem in the

presence of fl ammable gases or fumes. Switch off

the cellular terminal when you are near petrol sta-

tions, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting

operations are in progress. Operation of any electri-

cal equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres

can constitute a safety hazard.

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z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

mation, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence

number (REN) for this equipment. If required, this informa-

tion must be provided to the telephone company.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- 2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro-

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experi-

enced radio/TV technician for help.

vided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be

connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using

a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See

Installation Instructions for details.

Warning

3. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which

may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on

the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in

response to an incoming call. In most, but not all area, the sum

of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the num-

ber of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined

by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

4. If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone

network, the telephone company will notify you in advice

that temporary discontinuance of service may be

required. But if advice notice isn’t practical, the telephone

company will notify the customer as soon as possible.

Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint

with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

5. The telephone company may take changes in its facili-

ties, equipment, operations or procedures that could

affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens

the telephone company will provide advance notice in

order for you to make necessary modifications to

maintain uninterrupted service.

6. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or

warranty information, please contact Panasonic Corporation

of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-

800-527-8675). If the equipment is causing harm to the tele-

phone network, the telephone company may request that

you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

7. There are no user serviceable parts contained in this

equipment.

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded inter-

face cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.

Also, any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired oper-

ation.

FCC RF Exposure Warning:

z This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that

could be used with wireless transmitters, which will be

specifically recommended when they become avail-

able.

Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been

RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and

may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

z This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

z This equipment has been approved for mobile opera-

tion, and unless otherwise advised in separate supple-

mental instructions for individual wireless

transmitter(s), requires minimum 20cm spacing be pro-

vided between antenna(s) and all person’s body

(excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during

wireless modes of operation.

8. This equipment may not be used on coin service pro-

vided by the telephone company. Connection to party

lines is subject to state tariffs.

z This equipment may not be co-located or operated

with any other antenna or transmitter.

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9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it

unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic

device to send any message via a telephone fax machine

unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top

or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the

transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification

of the business or other entry, or other individual sending the

message and the telephone number of the sending machine

or such business, other entity, or individual. In order to pro-

gram this information into your fax software, you should refer

to the manual of the Fax software being used.

10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we

recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor

in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected.

Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typ-

ically lightning transients, are very destructive to cus-

tomer terminal equipment connected to AC power

sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.

This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the

5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.

FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency

range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful inter-

ference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power

radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz

and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause

interference with and/or damage this product.

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Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North Amer-

ica One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

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FCC Regulation Notice for modem

This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.

“Caution : To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG

or larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL listed or CSA certified tele-

communication line cord.”

“ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser

uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26

AWG ou de section supérieure (p. ex. 24 AWG) UL

énumérés ou CSA certifié.”

1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules.

On the computer is a label that contains, among other infor-

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FCC RF Exposure Warning:

“NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)

This equipment is provided with external antenna connec- assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of

tor(s) for connection to optional Car Mounter or Port Rep-

licator for mobile external mounted antenna(s). External

antenna(s) must be professionally installed and cannot

exceed recommended maximum antenna gain as

described in individual provided supplement instructions

for wireless transmitters. The Car Mounter is provided

with Radiall/Larsen WLAN whip antenna, type

the maximum number of terminals allowed to be con-

nected to a telephone interface.

The termination on an interface may consist of any combi-

nation of devices subject only to the requirement that the

sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices

does not exceed 5.”

REN: See bottom of the computer

NMO5E2400BKTNC with 5 dBi antenna gain. Also, user

must maintain minimum 20 cm spacing between external

antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities of

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT

DE MATÉRIEL

“AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel

homologué.

hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

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Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux

normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des

réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les

documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives

au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas

que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utili-

sateur.

USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your commu-

nity due to environmental considerations. For disposal

or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website:

http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-

769-0149

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Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer

qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entre-

prise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit égale-

ment être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de

raccordement.

L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la con-

formité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche

pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coor-

données par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.

L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à

l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de répa-

rations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à

cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que

tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie élec-

trique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations

d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble.

Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les

régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas

tenter de faire ces raccordements luimême; il doit avoir

recours à un service d’inspection des installations

électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.”

“AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné

à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de

terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La

terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister

en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule

condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la

sonnerie de touts les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.”

For U.S.A.-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Bat-

tery which contains Perchlorate Material – special

handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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Models for Canada

Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved

modem unit.

The Industry Canada label is affixed on the modem unit.

EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified

equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets tele-

communications network protective, operational and

safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Ter-

minal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).

The Department does not guarantee the equipment will

operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that

it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the

local telecommunications company. The equipment must

also be installed using an acceptable method of connec-

tion. The customer should be aware that compliance with

the above conditions may not prevent degradation of ser-

vice in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a

representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or

alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equip-

ment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications

company cause to request the user to disconnect the

equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the elec-

trical ground connections of the power utility, telephone

lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,

are connected together. This precaution may be particu-

larly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not

attempt to make such connections themselves, but should

contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or

electrician, as appropriate.”

IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur

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Canadian ICES-003

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

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Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

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This device has been designed to operate with the Radi-

all/Larsen whip antenna, type NMO5E2400BKTNC WLAN

antenna having a maximum gain of 5 dBi. A WLAN

Authorised Representative:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per reg- Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

ulations of Industry Canada. The Required antenna

impedance is 50 ohms.

Network connection of Wired Modem.

The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the follow-

ing public network;

In all the countries of European Economical Area and Turkey;

- Public Switched Telephony Networks

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the

antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the

equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more

than that required for successful communication.

Cet appareil est conçu pour opérer avec l’antenne-fouet

Radiall/Larsen, type WLAN NMO5E2400BKTNC, ayant

un gain maximum de 5 dB. Les règlements d’Industrie

Canada interdisent l’utilisation d’une antenne WLAN dont

le gain serait supérieur à cette limite. L’antenne doit avoir

une impédance de 50 ohms.

Technical Features of Wired Modem.

The terminal equipment includes the following features;

- DTMF dialing

- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s

- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s

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Afin de réduire le risque d’interférence radioélectrique aux

autres utilisateurs des bandes de fréquences, le type

d’antenne et son gain doivent être tels que la puissance iso-

Precautions

trope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) n’est pas plus élevée

que le niveau requis pour assurer la communication.

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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS

PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAF-

FIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT

COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS , MEDICAL DEVICES

This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment has been approved for mobile opera-

tion, and unless otherwise advised in separate supple-

mental instructions for individual wireless

OR ACCESSORIES , LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR

OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE

INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY.

PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY

LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROD-

UCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

transmitter(s), requires minimum 20 cm spacing be

provided between antenna(s) and all personÅfs body

(excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during

wireless modes of operation.

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include

Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1

EFB Systems when used during critical phases of flight

(e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the

aircraft. Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are

defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA:

JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.

<Ne s’applique qu’aux modèles avec technologie Blue-

tooth/LAN sans fil/WAN sans fil>

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition

aux rayonnements d’Industrie Canada établies pour un

environnement non contrôlé.

Cet équipement a été approuvé à des fins d’opération

mobile et, sauf indication contraire, dans une notice

supplémentaire concernant les émetteurs sans fil indi-

viduels, doit être utilisé en veillant qu’il y ait une dis-

tance d’au moins 20 cm entre son(ses) antenne(s) et

le corps de l’utilisateur (sauf les extrémités : mains,

poignets et pieds) dans les modes d’opération sans fil.

As defined by the European Medical Device Directive

(MDD) 93/42/EEC.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, tech-

nologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/

Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements

related to aviation standards and medical equipment

standards that differ from the specifications of our COTS

(Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.

FOR USE WITH MODEL NO. : CF-AA5713A

POUR UTILISER AVEC MODÈLE : CF-AA5713A

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This computer is not intended for use in medical equip-

ment including life-support systems, air traffic control sys-

tems, or other equipment, devices or systems that are

involved with ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic

cannot be held responsible in any way for any damages

or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of

equipment, devices or systems, etc.

This computer has been designed so as to minimize

shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liq-

uid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warranty

is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision

instrument, be extremely careful in the handling.

Models for Europe

<Only for model with a “CE” mark on the bottom of

the computer>

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal

Computer is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of

the Directive 1999/5/EC.”

If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use

Hint:

If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC

Plug and the Battery Pack

• This product is damaged

• Foreign object inside this product

• Smoke emitted

If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above

mentioned products,

please contact our web address:

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• Unusual smell emitted

Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust)

• Unusually hot

Using this product wrapped in cloth or on top of bedding

or a blanket can block the ventilation hole and cause heat

to build up inside, possibly resulting in a fire.

Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug

Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a

fire or electric shock.

Continuing to use this product while any of the above con-

ditions are present may result in fire or electric shock.

•

If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately turn the power

off and unplug the AC plug, and then remove the battery pack.

Then contact your technical support office for repair.

Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts

Thundering

Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected

The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric

Electric shock may result.

Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source

Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet

Otherwise, a fire due to overheating may result. Connecting

to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC adaptor.

On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to an

AC outlet specifically approved for such use.

Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord,

the AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor

shock.

• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immedi-

ately.

Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product

Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (sup-

plied with the unit or one sold separately as an accessory)

may result in a fire.

Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact

Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being

dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.

Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour

Using this product for long periods of time may have detri-

mental health effects on the eyes or hands.

Do Not Look into the CD/DVD Drive

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 electric shock.

Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet

Electric shock may result.

Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug Regularly

Looking directly at the internal laser light source may

result in damage to eyesight.

If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity, etc.

may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result in a fire.

• Pull 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 Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed

Because the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discs

may break apart causing injury.

• Discs that are not round and discs that have been

repaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, and

so should not be used.

Insert the AC Plug Completely

If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheat-

ing or electric shock may result.

Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using

Headphones

Listening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear for

long periods of time may result in loss of hearing.

Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable

Other Than the One Specified, 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 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or

10BASE-T

• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.

Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on

Top of This Product

If water or other liquid spills, or if paper clips, coins, or foreign

matter get inside this product, fire or electric shock may result.

•

If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn

the power off and unplug the AC plug and remove the bat-

tery pack. Then contact your technical support office.

Do Not Disassemble This Product

The high-voltage areas inside may give you an electric

shock, or foreign matter may enter and result in a fire.

• Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Telephone),

Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise

switches), digital public phones, etc.)

Do Not Use With Exposing the Skin to This Product

For a Long Period of Time

Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small

Children

Using this product with exposing the skin to the heat

source of this product or AC adaptor for a long period of

time can cause a low-temperature burn.

Do not expose yourself to the hot wind from the venti-

lation hole (exhaust) for a long period of time.

Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury.

•

In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor immediately.

Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result-

ing in an injury.

Avoid Stacking

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result-

ing in an injury.

Low-temperature burns may result.

Covering the ventilation hole (exhaust) with your hand or

other object can cause heat to build up inside, possibly

resulting in burns.

Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Envi-

ronment for a Long Period of Time

Do Not Expose the Skin To This Product When Using

the Product In A Hot Or Cold Environment.

Leaving this product where it will be exposed to extremely

high temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlight

may deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the inter-

nal parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition may

lead to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. which

may in turn lead to a fire or electric shocks.

Burns, low-temperature burns, or frostbite may result.

• When it is necessary to expose the skin to this product

such as to scan a fingerprint, perform the operation in

the shortest time possible.

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z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The

battery pack may no longer function properly if the

contacts are dirty or damaged.

z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to

become wet.

z If 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.

z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by

recharging only when the remaining power is less than

approx. 95% of capacity.

z The 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.

Use the Modem With a Regular Telephone Line

Connection to an internal phone line (on-premise

switches) of a company or business office, etc. or to a dig-

ital public phone or use in a country or area not supported

by the computer may result in a fire or electric shocks.

Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.

z Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored

on the hard disk may be lost.

z This computer is not intended for the display of images

for use in medical diagnosis.

This computer is not intended for a use with connection of

medical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis.

z Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other

incidental or consequential damages resulting from the

use of this product.

z Should 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.

Precautions (Battery Pack)

Do Not Use With Any Other Product

The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for

the specified product. If it is used with a product other

than the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leak-

age, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

NOTE

z The battery pack may become warm during recharging

or normal use. This is completely normal.

z Recharging will not commence if internal temperature

of the battery pack is outside of the allowable tempera-

Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other Than

Those Specified

If the battery is not charged using one of the specified

methods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition

or rupture may result.

Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It

to Excessive Heat

ture range (0

C to 50

C) (

Reference Manual

“Battery Power”). Once the allowable range require-

ment 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 or below.)

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight,

for Example)

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture

may result.

Do Not Insert Sharp Objects into the Battery Pack,

Expose It to Bumps or Shocks, Disassemble, or Modify It

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture

may result.

• If this product is subjected to a strong impact, stop using

it immediately.

If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only

use the computer within the allowable temperature range.

This computer has a high temperature mode function that

prevents the degradation of the battery in high tempera-

ture environments. (

Reference Manual “Battery

Power”) A level corresponding to a 100% charge for high

temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%

charge level for normal temperature mode.

z The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount

of time the computer can be run by using a particular

battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and

repeated recharging does not restore its performance,

the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.

z When transporting a spare battery inside a package,

briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a

plastic bag so that its contacts are protected.

Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

• Do not place the battery pack together with articles such

as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.

Do Not Use This Product With a Battery Pack Other

Than the One Specified

Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU71U) with

your product. Use of battery packs other than those man-

ufactured and supplied by Panasonic may present a

safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).

z Always power off the computer when it is not in use.

Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not

connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity

(

Reference Manual “LAN”).

When battery pack has deteriorated, replace it with a

new one

Continued use of a damaged battery pack may result in

heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.

A lithium ion battery that is recycla-

ble powers the product you have

purchased.

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this

battery.

CAUTION:

Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.

Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.

58-E-1

L’appareil que vous vous êtes

procuré est alimenté par une bat-

terie au lithium-ion.

Pour des renseignements sur le

recyclage de la batterie, veuillez

composer le 1-800-8-BATTERY.

48-M-1

ATTENTION:

Il y a risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par

une batterie de type incorrect.

Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément

aux instructions.

58-F-1

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Description of Parts

A : Wireless WAN antenna

M : LED indicator

: Caps lock

Reference Manual “Wireless WAN”

: Numeric key (NumLk)

B : Bluetooth antenna

: Scroll lock (ScrLk)

: Drive status

: SD Memory Card status

(Blinking: During access or a password is

requested)

Reference Manual “Bluetooth”

C : Speaker

Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

D : Smart Card slot

Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

: Wireless ready

This indicator lights when Wireless LAN, Blue-

tooth, and/or Wireless WAN are connected and

ready. It does not necessarily indicate the On/Off

condition of the wireless connection.

Reference Manual “Smart Card”

E : CD/DVD Drive

Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”

F : Wireless LAN antenna

Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling

Wireless Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Blue-

tooth” “Wireless WAN”

Reference Manual “Wireless LAN”

G : Web Camera

: Battery status

To use the Web Camera, the software corresponding

to the web camera is needed.

Reference Manual “Battery Power”

: Power status

(Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: Power on,

H : LCD

Blinking green: Sleep , Blinking green rapidly:

Î <Only for model with touchscreen>

Cannot power on or resume due to low tempera-

ture.)

N : Microphone jack

Reference Manual “Touchscreen”

I : Power switch

J : Function key

A condenser microphone can be used. If other types

of microphones are used, audio input may not be pos-

sible, or malfunctions may occur as a result.

Reference Manual “Key Combinations”

K : Fingerprint Reader

O : Headphone jack

You can connect headphones or amplified speakers.

When they are connected, audio from the internal

speakers is not heard.

Reference Manual “Fingerprint Reader”

L : Keyboard

P : Carrying handle

Q : Stylus Holder

R : Touch pad

Windows XP : Standby

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Right side

Rear side

Bottom

MNO

A : Battery pack

Specified Battery pack: CF-VZSU71U

B : ExpressCard slot / PC Card slot

Only for model with 2nd LAN

Reference Manual “LAN”

Only for model with Modem

Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

Reference Manual “Modem”

Only for model with ExpressCard slot

Only for model with IEEE 1394

Only for model without ExpressCard slot

Reference Manual “IEEE 1394 Devices”

C : PC Card slot

P : Serial port

Q : Expansion bus connector

Reference Manual “PC Card / ExpressCard”

D : SD Memory Card slot

Reference Manual “Port Replicator”

Reference Manual “SD Memory Card”

R : RAM module slot

E : Wireless switch

Reference Manual “RAM Module”

Reference Manual “Disabling/Enabling Wireless

S : Battery latch

T : Hard disk drive

Communication” “Wireless LAN” “Bluetooth” “Wireless WAN”

F : USB 2.0 port

Reference Manual “Hard Disk Drive”

Reference Manual “USB Devices”

NOTE

G : USB 3.0 port

z When you open the covers on

the right side or the rear side,

push down and pull the covers.

(Example: rear side)

Reference Manual “USB Devices”

H : DC-IN jack

I : LAN port

Reference Manual “LAN”

J : HDMI Port

Reference Manual “External Display”

K : VGA port

z This computer contains a

magnet and magnetic prod-

ucts at the locations circled in

the illustration at right. Avoid

leaving metallic object or mag-

netic media in contact with

these areas.

Reference Manual “External Display”

L : Ventilation hole (Exhaust)

M : Security lock

A Kensington cable can be connected.

For further information, read the manual that comes

with the cable.

N : SIM Card slot

Reference Manual “Wireless WAN”

O : 2nd LAN Port / Modem Port / IEEE 1394 Interface Connector

Attaching the stylus to the computer

Use the tether to attach the stylus to the computer so you will not lose it.

There are holes (A) to attach it.

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First-time Operation

„ Preparation

A Check and identify the supplied accessories.

If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 33).

• AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

• AC Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Model No: CF-VZSU71U

Model No: CF-AA5713A

• Operating Instructions (This book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Soft Cloth. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

• Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

• Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(Î

Reference Manual “Touchscreen”)

B Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the computer’s packaging

(Î page 26).

„ Inserting the Battery Pack

A Reverse the computer, then press and hold the

mark part (A).

B Slide and remove the cover.

C Insert the battery pack (B) until it securely fits the connector.

D Slide the cover back.

„ To remove the battery pack

In step

above, slide and hold the latch (C), and pull the tab (D) of the battery pack.

CAUTION

z Make sure the cover is securely attached. Otherwise the battery pack may fall

when you carry the computer.

NOTE

z Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is

off. If the battery pack is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the fol-

lowing period of time:

• When power is off: Approx. 10 weeks

• In sleep : Approx. 3.5 days

• In hibernation: Approx. 9 days

At the time of purchase, “Wake Up from LAN” is enabled.

If “Wake Up from LAN” is disabled, the period of time in sleep will become

slightly longer, and the period of time in hibernation will become about the same

as during power-off.

z When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord

from your AC wall outlet. Power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor

plugged into an electrical outlet.

Windows XP : standby

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„ Opening the Display

A Push the top of the latch (A) to release it.

B Lift up the display to open.

Insert the battery pack.

z Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack and the computer. Doing so can

make the terminals dirty or damaged, and may cause malfunction of the battery

pack and the computer.

z Be sure to attach the cover for use.

Connect your computer to a power outlet.

The battery charging starts automatically.

CAUTION

z Do not disconnect the AC adaptor and do not switch the wireless switch to on

until the first-time operation procedure is completed.

z When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device

except the battery pack and AC adaptor.

z Handling the AC adaptor

Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and

lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible

power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery

pack alone.

Turn on the computer.

A Confirm the wireless switch (Î page 11) is OFF.

B Press and hold the power switch

(Î page 10) until the power indicator

(Î page 10) lights.

CAUTION

z Do not press the power switch repeatedly.

z The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for

four seconds or longer.

z Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on

the computer again.

z Do not perform the following operation until the drive indicator

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

• Pressing the power switch

turns off.

• Touching the keyboard, touch pad or external mouse

• Closing the display

• Turn on/off the wireless switch

z When the CPU temperature is high, the computer may not start up to prevent

overheating of the CPU. Wait until the computer cools down, and then turn the

power on again. If the computer does not power on even after cooling down,

contact Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 33).

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First-time Operation

Setup Windows.

A Follow the on-screen instructions.

z The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad,

and wait until the drive indicator

has turned off.

z After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a

while, but this is not a malfunction. Wait for a moment until the Windows

setup screen appears.

z During setup of Windows, use the touch pad and clicking to move the cursor

and to click an item.

z Setup of Windows will take approximately 20 minutes.

Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display.

z “Join a wireless network” screen may not appear.

You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Windows is complete.

CAUTION

z Wait until the drive indicator

has turned off.

You can change the user name, password, image and security setting after setup of Windows.

Do not use the following words for user name: CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL,

COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9, @. In particular, if you create a user name

(account name) that includes the “@” mark, a password will be requested at the

log-on screen, even if no password has been set. If you try to log on without enter-

ing a password, “The user name or password is incorrect.” may be displayed and

you will not be able to log on to Windows (

page 23).

z You cannot choose the following words for user name and password: CON,

PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9.

z When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to the

next step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and wait

until the screen changes.

z If “An unexpected error has occurred …” (or a similar message) is displayed,

click [OK]. This is not a malfunction.

Perform the touchscreen calibration.

z Before performing the calibration, close Tablet PC Input Panel.

NOTE

z At first, log on to Windows as an administrator and perform this calibration.

Click

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Setting].

B Click [Calibrate].

C Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then

click [Yes].

D Click [OK].

NOTE

z Perform the following calibration for each user.

Click

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Tablet PC Setting].

B Click [Calibrate].

C Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one, and then

click [Yes].

D Click [OK].

z Perform the calibration for the orientation to be used.

Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility].

B Using the stylus, touch each of the “+” target marks one by one and then

press Enter

C Press Enter

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Create a new account.

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].

Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account.

CAUTION

Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Windows oper-

ation system. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.

NOTE

z PC Information Viewer

This computer periodically records the management information of the hard disk, etc. The maximum data volume for each

record is 1024 bytes.

This information is only used for estimating the cause when the hard disk goes down by any possibility. They are never

sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.

To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history]

in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK].

(Î

Reference Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”)

„ When Starting Up/Shutting Down

Do not do the following

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

• Pressing the power switch

• Touching the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen <only for model with Touchscreen> or external mouse

• Closing the display

• Turn on/off the wireless switch

NOTE

z To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.

• The screen automatically turns off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

• The computer automatically enters sleep after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Windows XP :15 minutes

Refer to

Reference Manual “Sleep and Hibernation Functions” about resuming from sleep.

Windows XP : standby

„ To change the partition structure

You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition.

This computer has a single partition as default setting.

A Click

(Start) and right-click [Computer], then click [Manage].

z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Click [Disk Management].

C Right-click the partition for Windows (“c” drive in the default setting), and click [Shrink Volume].

z The partition size depends on the computer specifications.

D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and click [Shrink].

z You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.

z To select [Reinstall to the first 2 partitions.] in reinstalling Windows 7 (Î page 19), 30000 MB or more is nec-

essary for [Total size after shrink in MB].

E Right-click [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and click [New Simple Volume].

F Follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and click [Finish].

Wait until formatting is completed.

NOTE

z You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.

z To delete a partition, right-click the partition and click [Delete Volume] in the step C.

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On-screen Manual

You can access the Reference Manual and the Important Tips on the computer screen.

„ Reference Manual

The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance.

To access the Reference Manual:

Double-click

on the desktop.

z Alternatively click

(Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Reference Manual].

Click [start] - [Reference Manual].

„ Important Tips

The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum

condition to obtain longer operation time.

To access the Important Tips:

Double-click

on the desktop.

z Alternatively click

(Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].

Double-click

on the desktop.

z Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Important Tips].S

NOTE

z When you access the document of PDF format for the first time, the License Agreement of the Adobe Reader may

be displayed. Read it carefully and select [Accept] to proceed.

z When Adobe Reader update notice is displayed, we recommend you follow the on-screen procedure and update.

See http://www.adobe.com/ for the latest version of Adobe Reader.

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Handling and Maintenance

Operation Environment

z Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is

exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged.

z Temperature:

Operation : <Model without HDD heater> 0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)

<Model with HDD heater> -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)

: -20 °C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F}

Storage

Humidity:

Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

Storage : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, using for a long time in an extreme environment will result in

the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.

Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment. (Î page 8)

If the computer is wet in temperatures of 0 °C {32 °F} or below, freeze damage may occur. Make sure to dry off the computer in

such temperatures.

z Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.

• Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.

• In extremely high or low temperature.

z As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.

Handling Cautions

This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the hard disk drive and equipped with a drip-proof

keyboard, but no warranty is provided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when handling the computer.

z When carrying the computer:

• Turn off the computer.

• Remove all external devices, cables, PC Cards and other protruding objects.

• Remove a disc in the CD/DVD drive.

• Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects.

• Do not leave the display open.

• Do not grip the display part.

z Do not put anything (e.g., a piece of paper) between the display and keyboard.

z When you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked luggage. When using the

computer on airplane, follow the airline’s instructions.

z When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.

z The touch pad is designed to be used by finger tip. Do not place any object on its surface and do not press down

strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).

z Avoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touch pad. The cursor may not work correctly.

z Be careful not to get injured by dropping or getting hit when carrying the computer.

z Use only the included stylus to touch the touchscreen. Do not place any object on its surface and do not press down

strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).

z Do not use the touchscreen when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen. Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/

stylus can scratch the screen surface or obstruct the stylus operation.

z Use the stylus only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the stylus and result in

scratches on the screen.

„ When using peripheral devices

Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction

manuals of the peripheral devices.

z Use the peripheral devices conforming to the computer’s specifications.

z Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.

z If it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector’s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.

z If screws are included, fasten them securely.

z Remove the cables when you carry the computer. Do not pull the cables forcibly.

„ Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN

Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.

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Handling and Maintenance

Maintenance

To clean the LCD panel

Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD

Surface” Î

Reference Manual “Touchscreen”.)

Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze.

To clean areas other than the LCD panel

Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it

thoroughly.

CAUTION

z Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface causing discoloration, etc.

Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to

the surface.

z Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause

malfunction or damage.

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Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk

data will be erased.

Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.

CAUTION

Do not delete the recovery partition on the hard disk.

Hard disk

The disk space in the partition is not available to store data.

Recovery partition

Area usable by Windows

„ Hard Disk Recovery

Preparation

z Remove all peripherals.

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.

Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter

Press F10

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter

Computer will restart.

Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

Select the [Exit] menu, then select [Repair Your Computer] and press Enter.

Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears.

Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].

Select the settings and click [Next].

z [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.]

Select this option when you want to reinstall Windows to the factory default. After reinstallation, you can cre-

ate a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 15)

z [Reinstall to the System and OS partitions.]

Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions. For how to create a new

partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 15).

You can keep the partition structure.

This does not appear if Windows cannot be reinstalled to the partition containing boot files and the area usable by Windows.

At the confirmation massage, click [YES].

10 Select OS (32bit or 64bit) and click [OK].

11 At the confirmation message, click [OK].

Reinstallation starts according to the instructions on the screen.

z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise reinstallation may become

unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

12 When ending screen is displayed, click [OK] to turn off the computer.

13 Turn on the computer.

z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

14 Perform the “First-time Operation” (Î page 14).

15 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.

16 Perform Windows Update.

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Reinstalling Software

„ Using Recovery Disc

Use the Recovery Disc for reinstallation in the following conditions.

• You have forgotten the administrator password.

• Reinstallation is not complete. The recovery partition may be broken.

NOTE

• When you reinstall OS using the Recovery Disc, OS which was installed as the factory default will be installed. To

change OS from 32 bit to 64 bit, or vice versa, reinstall OS using the recovery partition in the hard disk.

Preparation

z Prepare the Recovery Disc (Î

Reference Manual “Recovery Disc Creation Utility”)

z Remove all peripherals.

z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.

Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter

Press F10

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter

Computer will restart.

Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

Set the Recovery Disc into the CD/DVD drive.

Select the [Exit] menu, then select [Slimtype DVD...] in [Boot Override].

Press Enter

The computer will restart.

Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears.

Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].

10 Select the settings and click [Next].

• [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.

Select this option when you want to reinstall Windows to the factory default. After reinstallation, you can create

a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 15)

• [Reinstall to the first 3 partitions.]

Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions. For how to create a new

partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 15).

You can keep the partition structure.

This does not appear if Windows cannot be reinstalled to the partition containing boot files and the area usable by Windows.

11 At the confirmation message, click [YES].

Reinstallation starts. (It will take approximately 70 minutes.)

According to the screen, replace the Recovery Disc.

• Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise reinstallation may become

unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

12 When “Ending process.” is displayed, remove the Recovery Disc, and then click [OK]

to turn off the computer.

13 Turn on the computer.

• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

14 Perform the “First-time Operation” (Î page 14).

15 Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.

16 Perform Windows Update.

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced troubleshooting guide in the

“Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 33). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer

(Î

Reference Manual “Checking the Computer’s Usage Status”).

„ Starting Up

Cannot start up.

z Connect the AC adaptor.

The power indicator or bat- z Insert a fully charged battery.

tery indicator is not lit. z Remove the battery pack and the AC adaptor, then connect them again.

z Even if the AC adaptor and battery pack are correctly connected, if the battery indi-

cator is not lit, the AC adaptor protection function may be operating. Disconnect the

AC cord, wait three minutes or more, and reconnect the AC cord.

z If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or

[Legacy USB Support] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

z If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set [Express-

Card Slot] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

The power is turned on but z The computer is warming up before start up. Wait for the computer to start up (takes

“Warming up the system (up

to 30 minutes)” appears.

up to 30 minutes). If, “Cannot warm up the system” is displayed, the computer failed

to warm up and does not start. In this case, turn off the computer, leave it in an envi-

ronment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour, and then turn on

the power once more.

Cannot turn on the computer. z Leave it in an environment of 5 °C {41 °F} or higher temperature for about an hour,

The computer does not

resume from sleep

then turn on the power once more.

(

)/standby

(The power indicator blinks

quickly in green.)

After adding or changing the z Turn off the computer and remove the RAM module, then confirm whether the RAM

RAM module, the power is

turned on but nothing is

displayed on the screen.

module has conformed to specification. When the RAM module has conformed to

specification, install it again.

z Press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer to shut down the com-

puter forcibly. (Data not saved will be lost.) Then disable the screen saver.

The computer does not enter

sleep mode while the screen

saver is running (The screen

stays black).

It takes time for the power

indicator to light up.

z If the power switch is pressed immediately after the battery pack has been mounted

on the computer, and while the AC adaptor is not connected, it may take about five

seconds before the power indicator lights up and the computer turns on. This is

because the computer is checking the remaining battery charge; it is not a malfunc-

tion.

You have forgotten the

password.

z Supervisor Password or User Password: Contact Panasonic Technical Support

(Î page 33).

z Administrator password:

• If you have a password reset disk, you can reset the administrator password. Set

the disk and enter any wrong password, then follow the on-screen instructions and

set a new password.

• If you do not have a password reset disk, reinstall (Î page 19) and set up Win-

dows, and then set a new password.

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

„ Starting Up

“Remove disks or other

media. Press any key to

restart” or a similar mes-

sage appears.

z A floppy disk in the drive or USB memory is connected, and it does not contain sys-

tem startup information. Remove the floppy disk and USB memory, then press any

key.

z If a device is connected to the USB port, disconnect the device, or set [USB Port] or

[Legacy USB Support] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

z If a device is connected to the ExpressCard slot, disconnect the device, or set [Express-

Card Slot] to [Disabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.

If the problem persists after removing the disk, it may be a hard disk failure. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 33).

Windows startup and opera- z Press F9 in the Setup Utility (Î

Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) to return the

tion is slow.

Setup Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the

Setup Utility and make the settings again. (Note that the processing speed depends

on the application software, so this procedure may not make Windows faster.)

z If you installed a resident software after purchase, turn off the residence.

Disable Indexing Service in the following menu.

Click [start] - [Search] - [Change preferences] - [With Indexing Service (for faster

local searches)].

The date and time are incor- z Make the correct settings.

rect.

Click

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Clock, Language, and Region] -

[Date and Time].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional

Options] - [Date and Time].

z If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact

Panasonic Technical Support (Î page 33).

z When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.

z The 2100 A.D. or later year will not be correctly recognized on this computer.

[Executing Battery Recali-

bration] screen appears.

z The Battery Recalibration was canceled before Windows was shut down last time.

To start up Windows, turn off the computer by the power switch, and then turn on.

[Enter Password] does not

appear when resuming from

Select [Enabled] in [Password On Resume] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility

(Î Reference Manual “Setup Utility”).

z The Windows password can be used instead of the password set in the Setup Utility.

sleep (

standby

(

hibernation.

A Click

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts and Family Safety] - [Add or

remove user accounts] and select the account, and set the password.

B Click

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [System and Security] - [Power Options] -

[Require a password on wakeup] and add a check mark for [Require a

password].

A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and select the account, and set

the password.

B Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options]

- [Advanced] and add a check mark for [Prompt for password when computer

resumes from standby].

z An error may occur when the computer automatically enters the sleep or hibernation

mode while the screen saver is active. In this case, turn off the screen saver or change

the pattern of the screen saver.

Cannot resume.

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„ Starting Up

Other startup problems.

z Press F9 in the Setup Utility (Î

Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) to return the

Setup Utility settings (excluding the passwords) to the default values. Start the

Setup Utility and make the settings again.

z Remove all peripheral devices.

z Check to see if there was a disk error.

A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display.

Click

(Start) - [Computer] and right-click [Local Disk (C:)], and click [Properties].

C Click [Tools] - [Check Now...].

• A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

D Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start].

E Click [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer.

Click [start] - [My Computer] and right-click [Local Disk(C:)], and click [Properties].

B Click [Tools] - [Check Now].

C Select the option in [Check disk options] and click [Start].

z Start the computer in Safe Mode and check the error details. When the [Panasonic]

boot screen disappears at startup, press and hold F8 until the Windows Advanced

Options Menu is displayed. Select the Safe Mode and press Enter

When [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled] in the [Security] menu of the Setup

Utility, [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. As

soon as you enter the password and press Enter, press and hold F8

„ Entering Password

The computer may be in ten-key mode.

Even after entering the

password, password input

screen is displayed again.

If the NumLk indicator

lights, press NumLk to disable the ten-key mode, and then input.

z The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.

If the Caps Lock indicator

mode, and then input.

lights, press Caps Lock to disable the Caps Lock

z The user name (account name) includes an “@” mark.

If another user account exists:

Cannot log on to Windows.

(“The user name or pass-

word is incorrect” is dis-

played.)

Log on to Windows using another user account, and delete the account that

includes “@”. Then create a new account.

If no other account exists:

You need to reinstall Windows (Î page 19).

„ Shutting down

z Remove the USB device and the ExpressCard.

z Wait one or two minutes. It is not a malfunction.

Windows does not shut

down.

„ Display

No display.

z The external display is selected. Press Fn

Wait until the display has been switched completely before pressing Fn

P^*2again.

F3 or

P^*2to switch the display.

F3 or

z When using an external display,

• Check the cable connection.

• Turn on the display.

• Check the settings of external display.

z The display is turned off by the power-saving function. To resume, do not press the

direct selection keys, but press any other key like Ctrl

z The computer entered sleep ( /standby (

)

) or hibernation

by the power-saving function. To resume, press the power switch.

Windows 7 only

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

„ Display

The screen is dark.

The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Press Fn

F2 and adjust

the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases.

You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and

when not connected.

z Press Fn

F8 to turn off the concealed mode.

The screen is disordered.

z Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart

the computer.

z Connecting/disconnecting an external display may affect the screen. Restart the

computer.

z Resuming from sleep (

)

/standby (

) or hibernation may

affect the screen of the external display. Restart the computer.

During Simultaneous dis-

play, one of the screens

becomes disordered.

z When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external dis-

play as those used by the LCD.

If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display.

Right-click on the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties...] - [Display].

Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Other Control Panel Options] - [Intel(R) Graphics and

Media] - [Display].

z Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during

Setup Utility, etc.).

z When the [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen” by pressing Alt

picture is displayed on one of the screens only. When the window display is restored

Enter, the picture is displayed on both screens.

Enter, the

by pressing Alt

The external display does

not work normally.

If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor-

mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.

„ Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)

The cursor does not work.

z When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.

z Restart the computer using the keyboard.

Press

and press Î twice, and press Ï to select [Restart] and press Enter

Press

, and to select [Restart].

z If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response”

(Î page 25).

Cannot input using the

touch pad.

z Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.

z The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad. Check your mouse’s operat-

ing instructions.

<Only for model with touch

screen>

Cannot input using the

touchscreen.

z Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.

z Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Touchscreen Mode] in the [Main] menu of the

Setup Utility.

Cannot point the correct

position using the included

stylus.

z Perform the touchscreen calibration (Î page 14).

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„ On-screen Document

The document of PDF for-

mat is not displayed.

z Install Adobe Reader.

A Log on to Windows as an administrator.

Click

(Start) and input “c:\util\reader\setup.exe” in [Search programs and files]

then press Enter

Click [start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\setup.exe], then click [OK].

C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.

If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click

[Help] - [Check for Updates...].

„ CD/DVD Drive

The tray does not come out z A pin of 1.3 mm in diameter is recommended to

although inserting a pointed

object to the emergency

hole.

remove a disc using the emergency hole (A). When

the diameter of the pin is smaller than this, insert the

pin slightly downward.

„ Others

No response.

z Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application

that is not responding.

z An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind

another window. Press

to check.

Alt+Tab

z Press the power switch for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer, and

then press the power switch to turn it on. If the application program does not work

normally, uninstall and reinstall the program. To uninstall,

click

(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

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Specifications

This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configu-

ration.

z To check the model number:

Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.

z To check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size:

Run the Setup Utility (Î

Reference Manual “Setup Utility”) and select [Information] menu.

[Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Hard disk drive size

„ Main Specifications

Model No.

CPU

CF-53AAGZXDM

CF-53ASGZXDM

Intel Core i5-2520M

(2.5 GHz, Intel Smart Cache 3 MB )

Chip Set

Intel 6 Series Express Chipsets QM67

Video controller

Built-in Chip Set

Main Memory

4 GB , DDR3 SDRAM (8 GB Max.)

Video Memory

UMA (<32-bit> 1428 MB Max., <64-bit> 1696 MB Max.)

UMA (1024 MB Max.)

320 GB (Serial ATA)

Hard Disk Drive

: Approx. 10 GB is used as a partition with recovery tools. (Users cannot use

this partition.)

CD/DVD drive

DVD MULTI Drive built-in, Buffer underrun error prevention function: Supported, Zero Power

ODD: Supported

Reading^*7

zDVD-RAM^*8: 5X (Max.) zDVD-R^*9: 8X (Max.)

DVD-ROM: 8X (Max.) +R: 8X (Max.) +R DL: 8X (Max.)

8X (Max.) CD-ROM: 24X (Max.) CD-R: 24X (Max.) CD-RW: 24X (Max.)

24X (Max.) Ultra-Speed CD-RW: 24X (Max.)

DVD-R DL: 8X (Max.)

+RW: 8X (Max.)

High-Speed CD-RW:

DVD-RW: 8X (Max.)

Continuous

Data Transfer

High Speed +RW:

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Speed

Writing^*10

Reading

DVD-RAM : 5X (Max.)

+R: 8X (Max.) +R DL: 6X (Max.)

CD-R: 24X (Max.) CD-RW: 4X

Ultra-Speed CD-RW: 16X (Max.)

DVD-R: 8X (Max.)

+RW: 4X (Max.)

High-Speed CD-RW: 10X

DVD-R DL: 6X (Max.)

zDVD-RW: 6X (Max.)

High Speed +RW: 8X (Max.)

Supported

Discs/

DVD-ROM (Single Layer, Dual Layer)

zDVD-Video

zDVD-R (1.4 GB, 3.95 GB, 4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL (8.5 GB)^*4zDVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)^*4zDVD-RAM

Format

(1.4 GB, 2.6 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 5.2 GB, 9.4 GB)^*4z+R (4.7 GB)^*4z+R DL (8.5 GB)^*4z+RW

(4.7 GB)^*4zHigh Speed +RW (4.7 GB)^*4zCD-Audio

CD-ROM (XA compatible)

CD-EXTRA CD-RW

zCD-TEXT

zCD-R

Photo CD (multiple session compatible)

High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-Speed CD-RW

Video CD

zDVD-RAM^*8(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)^*4zDVD-R (1.4 GB, 4.7 GB for General)^*4

zDVD-R DL (8.5 GB)^*4zDVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)^*4z+R (4.7

GB)^*4z+R DL (8.5 GB)^*4z+RW (4.7 GB)^*4zHigh Speed +RW (4.7 GB)^*4zCD-R zCD-RW

Writing

zHigh-Speed CD-RW

zUltra-Speed CD-RW

Display Method

Internal LCD

14 type with Touchscreen (TFT)

(1366 × 768 dots)

14 type (TFT) (1366 × 768 dots)

65,536/16,777,216 colors

(800 × 600 dots / 1024 × 768 dots / 1280 × 600 dots / 1280 × 720 dots / 1280 × 768 dots /1360

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× 768 dots / 1366 × 768 dots)

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65,536 / 16,777,216 colors (800 × 600 dots / 1024 × 768 dots / 1280 × 768 dots / 1600 × 1200

dots / 1920 × 1080 dots / 1920 × 1200 dots)

External Display

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Wireless LAN

Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (Î page 30)

Î page 30

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Bluetooth

*15

Sierra™ Wireless High-speed module

Wireless WAN

LAN

IEEE 802.3 10Base-T / IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX / IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T

(2nd LAN : IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX)

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Data: 56 kbps (V.92) FAX: 14.4 kbps

Modem

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 Main Specifications

Model No.

CF-53AAGZXDM

CF-53ASGZXDM

Sound

WAVE and MIDI playback, Intel High Definition Audio subsystem support

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Security Chip

TPM (TCG V1.2 compliant)

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Card

Slots

PC Card Slot

x 1

or 2 , Type

or Type II, Allowable current 3.3

V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA

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x 1, ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54

x 1

ExpressCard Slot

SD Memory Card

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Slot

Contact Smart Card

Slot

x 1

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RAM Module Slot

Interface

x 2, DDR3 SDRAM, 204-pin, 1.5 V, SO-DIMM, PC3-10600 Compliant

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USB Ports × 4 (4-pin, USB 2.0 × 3 + USB 3.0 × 1) / Serial Port (Dsub 9-pin male) / Modem

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Port (RJ-11) / LAN Port (RJ-45) × 1 or 2 / VGA Port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female) / HDMI

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Port (Type A) / IEEE1394a Interface Connector (4-pin) / Microphone Jack (Miniature jack,

3.5 DIA) / Headphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Impedance 32 , Output Power 4 mW × 2,

Stereo) / Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated 100-pin female)

Keyboard / Pointing Device

87 keys / Touch Pad

87 keys / Touch Pad, Touchscreen

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Array Size : 192 x 4 pixels, Image Size : 192 x 512 pixels, Image Resolution : 508 DPI

Fingerprint Reader

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1280 × 1024 dots, 30 fps

Web Camera

Power Supply

AC adaptor or Battery pack

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Input: 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, Output: 15.6 V DC, 7.05 A

AC Adaptor

Battery Pack

Li-ion 10.8 , Typical 6750 mAh / Minimum 6300 mAh

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Approx. 10 hours

Operating Time

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Approx. 2 hours

Charging Time

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Power Consumption

Approx. 30

/ Approx. 100

(maximum when recharging in the ON state)

Physical Dimensions (W

(including the carrying handle)

H) 340 mm × 281 mm × 46 - 55 mm {13.4" × 11.1" × 1.9 - 2.2 "}

Weight

Approx. 2.65 kg {Approx. 5.84 lb.}

Approx. 2.95 kg {Approx. 6.50 lb.}

(including the carrying handle)

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Envi-

ronment ating

Oper- Temperature

<Model without HDD heater> 0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F to 122 °F } (IEC60068-2-1, 2)

<Model with HDD heater> -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)

30% to 80% RH (No condensation)

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Humidity

Stor-

age

Temperature

Humidity

-20 °C to 60 °C {-4 °F to 140 °F}

30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

 Software

Base OS

Genuine Windows 7 Professional

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Installed OS

Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Ser- Genuine Windows XP Professional Service

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vice Pack 1 / Genuine Windows 7 Professional

64-bit Service Pack 1

Pack 3

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Pre-installed Software

Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer, Loupe Utility, Intel PROSet/Wireless Software

*14

Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA , Wireless Switch Utility, Wireless Connection

*37

Disable Utility , Hotkey Settings, Battery Recalibration Utility, Infineon TPM Professional

*37

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*38

Package , Protector Suite QL

, Aptio Setup Utility, Hard Disk Data Erase Utility , PC-

Diagnostic Utility, Roxio Creator LJB, WinDVD 2010 (OEM Version), Wireless WAN Connec-

*15

tion Manager , Display Selector, Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Concealed Mode Utility,

*37 *40

Wireless Manager 5.5f

–

Icon Enlarger

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Specifications

„ Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN>

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Data Transfer Rates

IEEE802.11a

IEEE802.11b

IEEE802.11g

IEEE802.11n

: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)

: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically switched)

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: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically switched)

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: (HT20)GI = 400ns: 130/115/86/72/65/57/43/28/21/14/7 Mbps (automati-

*40

cally switched)

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GI = 800ns: 130/117/104/78/65/58/52/39/26/19/13/6 Mbps

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(HT40)GI

400ns: 300/270/240/180/150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps

(automatically switched)

GI = 800ns: 270/243/216/162/135/121/108/81/54/40/27/13 Mbps

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*42

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Standards Supported

Transmission Method

Wireless Channels Used

IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n

OFDM system, DS-SS system

IEEE802.11a : Channels 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/100/104/108/112/116/132/136/140/149/153/

157/161/165

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g : Channels 1 to 11

IEEE802.11n : Channels 1-11/36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64/100/104/108/112/116/132/136/140/149/

153/157/161/165

RF Frequency Band

IEEE802.11a : 5.18 GHz - 5.32 GHz, 5.5 GHz - 5.7 GHz, 5.745 GHz - 5.825 GHz

IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g : 2.412 GHz - 2.462 GHz

IEEE802.11n : 2.412 GHz - 2.462 GHz, 5.18 GHz - 5.32 GHz, 5.5 GHz - 5.7 GHz, 5.745 GHz -

5.825 GHz

„ Bluetooth™ <Only for model with Bluetooth>

Bluetooth Version

version 2.1 +EDR (Toshiba Stack)

Transmission Method

Wireless Channels Used

RF Frequency Band

FHSS system

Channels 1 to 79

2.402 GHz - 2.48 GHz

*10

*11

*12

1 KB = 1,024 bytes / 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes /

1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes

Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become

slower.

Memory size of the factory default depends on the model.

You can physically expand the memory up to 8 GB, but the

total amount of usable memory available will be less depend-

ing on the actual system configuration.

A 16,777,216 color display is achieved by using the dithering

function.

Display may be impossible using some connected external

displays.

*13

*14

*15

*16

*17

*18

A 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. The size of

Video memory is allotted depending on the operating system.

Only for model with wireless LAN.

Only for model with Bluetooth.

Only for model with wireless WAN.

Only for model with 2nd LAN.

Only for model with modem.

1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some

application software will report as fewer GB.

Only for model with TPM.

For information on TPM, refer to the Installation Manual of

“TrustedPlatform Module (TPM)” by the following procedure.

Data transfer speeds indicate values measured by Pana-

sonic Corporation. The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X

speed is 1,350 KB/s. The data transfer rate of CD per 1X

speed is 150 KB/s.

Performance of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R

DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW cannot be guaranteed

depending on writing status and recording format. Also,

some data cannot be played back depending on the disc,

settings, and environment being used. Does not support writ-

ing to DVD-R DL/+R DL (dual layer discs) and Ultra-Speed

CD-RW.

Click

(Start) and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”

in [Search programs and files] and press Enter.

Click [start] - [Run] and input “c:\util\drivers\tpm\README.pdf”

and press Enter.

*19

*20

*21

Only for model with ExpressCard slot.

Only for model without ExpressCard slot.

If 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.

This slot is compatible with High-Speed Mode. Operation has

been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD/SDHC/

SDXC Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB. Opera-

tion on other SD equipment is not guaranteed.

Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be

used.

*22

*23

Only for model with Smart Card slot.

DVD-R is compatible with 4.7 GB (for General) playback.

DVD-R (for Authoring) playback is compatible with discs

recorded using Disc-at-Once recording.

Does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible periph-

erals.

*24

Only for model without 2nd LAN.

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Does not guarantee operation of all HDMI-compatible periph-

erals.

Do not expose the skin to this product when using the prod-

uct in a hot or cold environment. (Î page 8)

When using in hot or cold environment, some peripherals

may fail to work properly. Check the operation environment

of the peripherals.

Using this product continuously in a hot environment will

shorten the product life. Avoid use in these types of environ-

ments.

When using in low temperature environment, startup may

become slow or battery operation time may become short.

The computer consumes power when the hard disk is warm-

ing up during startup. Therefore, if you are using battery

power and the remaining power is low, the computer may not

start up.

*26

*27

*28

*29

Only for model with IEEE 1394a interface.

Only for model with Fingerprint reader.

Only for model with Web Camera

The 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.

20-M-2-1

*30

Measured with LCD brightness : 60 cd/m

Varies depending on the usage conditions, or when an

optional device is attached.

*31

*32

Varies depending on the usage conditions, CPU speed, etc.

*35

*36

When reinstalling Windows using the data of the recovery

area on the hard disk, you can select the OS to be installed

(either Windows 7 (32-bit) or Windows 7 (64-bit)). An OS that

has been installed at the time of purchase or an OS that has

been installed using the hard disk recovery function or the

recovery disc can be supported.

Approx. 0.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not

being charged) and the computer is off.

Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer,

power is consumed (Max. 0.2 W) simply by having the AC

adaptor plugged into an AC outlet.

*33

The downgrade service is available only for corporate users

who fulfill certain conditions.

Rated power consumption.

23-E-1

*37

*38

Must be installed before use.

Perform on the recovery partition. (If this software can not be

performed on the recovery partition, perform from the recov-

ery disc)

*39

For information on Wireless Manager, refer to the “Supple-

mentary Instructions for Wireless Manager mobile edition

5.5” by the following procedure.

Click

(Start) and input “c:\util\wlprjct\Sup-

plementary Instructions.pdf” in [Search programs and files]

and press Enter.

Click [start] - [Run] and input

“c:\util\wlprjct\Supplementary Instructions.pdf” and click [OK].

*40

These are speeds specified in IEEE802.11a+b+g+n stan-

dards. Actual speeds may differ.

*41

*42

Available when set to “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK” or “none”.

Only available when HT40 enabled by the computer and

access point which associated supports HT40.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For U.S.A.

Panasonic Solutions Company - Worldwide Product Warranties

Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware

Panasonic Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of

charge in the U.S.A. or other Panasonic approved location for the period specified below from the date of original purchase in the

event of a defect in materials or workmanship. These warranties are 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.

• Laptop Computers – 3 Years

• PDRC - LCD and Keyboard Assemblies – 3 Years

• Ultra-Mobile PC (CF-U1/CF-H1) – 3 Years

• MDWD – Mobile Computer and Wireless Display Assemblies (CF-07/CF-08) – 3 Years

• Hand-held Computers (P1/P2) – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Video Camera – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Recorder Unit – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Remote Control Panel – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Wireless Receiver Unit – 1 Year

• Arbitrator P2 Card(s) (All Sizes) – 1 Year

• Arbitrator Wireless Microphone(s) / Transmitter – 90 Days

• Arbitrator System Component Interconnect Cables – 90 Days

Battery Warranty

The battery supplied with the product is covered under the warranty for one (1) year from date of purchase, except as excluded in

Section 3. Batteries purchased separately are covered under the warranty for one (1) year from the date of purchase. A battery fur-

nished under the warranty is covered for the remaining period of the one year warranty on the original or purchased battery.

Wireless Module Warranty

Panasonic approved wireless modems installed in Panasonic brand computers and integrated by Panasonic or an Authorized Pana-

sonic Wireless Integrator are covered under the warranty for the remaining warranty period of the computer in which the modem is

installed. For computers with less than three (3) months remaining on the unit warranty, the wireless modem will be covered for a

period of three (3) months from the date of installation of the modem, covering only modem replacement or modem installation

related issues.

All modems must be approved by the wireless carrier prior to use. Any use or attempted use of a wireless modem not approved and

activated by the carrier for use on their network is strictly prohibited and is not sanctioned or warranted by Panasonic and may result

in legal action. In addition, all modems must be approved by Panasonic as compatible with the computer hardware before installation

or use.

Panasonic’s sole responsibility for the warranty or technical support of the software required to install or operate the modem is

defined in Section 2 (Limited Software Warranty). Any attempted software installation by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized

Wireless Integrator is not covered under warranty and may result in service charges to re-image or replace the hard drive.

Installation or attempted installation by any party other than Panasonic or an Authorized Panasonic Wireless Integrator is strictly not

covered under the warranty and may void the computer warranty if damage results.

Options and Accessories Warranty

The below listed Panasonic brand or supplied options and accessories are covered under this limited warranty for the period speci-

fied from the date of purchase or as specifically stated:

• AC Adaptor / Power Cord – 3 Years

• Memory Card (Panasonic Brand) – 3 Years

• Car Mount Docking Station PCB or Complete Vehicle Docking Station – 3 Years

• Port Replicator / I-O Box / Device Cradle (like CF-08) – 3 Years

• Antenna Pass-through Cable – 3 Years

• Backlit or Full-sized keyboard - 3 Years or assumes warranty of the unit in which it is installed

• Integrated Panasonic supplied options and kits including, but not limited to Wireless WAN, Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/DVD,

Combo), GPS, Bluetooth, Smartcard Reader, Magnetic Card Reader, Barcode Scanner and Fingerprint readers – 3 Years or

assumes warranty period of the unit in which it is installed provided the integration was performed by Panasonic or an Autho-

rized Options Integrator.

• Hard Drive (separately purchased) – 1 Year

• External USB Drives (CD / DVD / Floppy / Hard Drive) – 1 Year

• Optional Battery – 1 Year

• Battery Charger / Multi-Bay Battery Charger – 1 Year

• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pens – 90 Days (physical damage excluded)

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Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software

Panasonic Solutions Company (referred to as “Panasonic”) warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Pro-

grams are furnished will be free from defects in material 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 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.

Panasonic’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in the United States or

other Panasonic designated location, of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic’s Authorized Service Cen-

ter, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period. The customer is responsible for ensuring that

all data is backed up and made secure during normal use and before sending a unit for service.

Section 3 - Limited Warranty Exclusions

Specifically excluded from the warranty are:

• All consumable items; such as screen protection films, logo badges, labels, cleaning cloths, carry cases, manuals, cables,

straps, belts, holsters, tethers, and harnesses and any other options and accessories not listed above or covered under a sep-

arate warranty.

• Failures related to the product operating system, hard drive image, software setup, software program, virus, other program(s)

or file(s) on the hard drive or in any computer memory location.

• Failures due to BIOS settings or changes, as well as any cosmetic or physical damage to the unit.

• Any unit or device with a missing or altered model number or serial number label

• Damage which occurs in shipment

• Failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic

• 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 or modification, use not in accordance with product

use instructions

• Failures due to service by anyone other than a Panasonic Authorized Service Provider

• Failures caused by improper integration by any company other than Panasonic or a Panasonic Authorized Integrator.

• Damage, failure, or loss due to the unit being stolen, lost, misplaced, or used by anyone other than the original purchaser

• Damage that is attributable to acts of God

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON-

TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS . PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems

when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Sys-

tems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)

No.36

Other Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed above.

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 exclu-

sion 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.

For technical support or to arrange for service on your Panasonic computer product, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-LAPTOP5.

DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

Web Site : www.panasonic.com/toughbook

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LIMITED WARRANTY

For Canada

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.

Scope of Coverage

Period of Coverage

Type of Failure Coverage

• Laptop Computers (except Battery) and AC Adaptor

• Factory/PCI installed options including Wireless WAN, GPS,

Bluetooth, Finger print reader, Backlit keyboard, Memory

Card and Media Bay Drives (Floppy, CD/DVD)

• Ultra-Mobile PC (CF-U1/CF-H1)

Three (3) Years from Date of

Original End User Customer

Purchase

Defective Materials or Work-

manship

• Mobile Wireless Display

• PDRC – LCD and Keyboard Assemblies

• Port Replicator

• Hand-held Computers

• Battery

One (1) Year from Date of

Original End User Customer

Purchase

Defective Materials or Work-

manship

• Battery charger

• Auto Adaptor

• External USB Drives

• Standard or Digitizer Stylus Pen

Ninety (90) Days from Date of Defective Materials or Work-

Original End User Customer

Purchase

manship

• All consumable items including protection film, cleaning cloth, No Coverage

carry case, tether and harness

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 ser-

vice 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, intro-

duction of liquid or other foreign matter into the product, alteration or servicing by anyone not authorized by PCI, or act of God.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CON-

TROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS . PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems

when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Sys-

tems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)

No.36

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 – 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) days warranty period, and

you return it, transportation costs prepaid, to Panasonic Canada Inc., Computer Products Marketing, 5770 Ambler Drive, Missis-

sauga, Ontario L4W 2T3, within the warranty period, together with a copy of your purchase receipt, and an explanation of the sus-

pected 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 conse-

quential 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 environmental 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

CONSEQUENTIAL 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.

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GARANTIE LIMITÉE

Pour le Canada

GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONIC

Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des

logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, exempt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les con-

ditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, sous réserve des modalités décrites ci-dessous.

Éléments couverts

Durée de couverture

Type de couverture

• Ordinateurs blocs-notes (sauf batteries) et adaptateur secteur Trois (3) ans à partir de la

Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-

tion

• Options installées en usine/par PCI incluant : WAN sans fil,

GPS, Bluetooth, lecteur d’empreintes digitales, clavier rétroé-

clairé, carte mémoire et lecteurs (disquettes, CD/DVD)

• Ordinateurs personnels ultra-portables (CF-U1/CF-H1)

• Écran mobile sans fil

date d’achat original.

• Ensembles PDRC – ACL et clavier

• Duplicateur de port

• Ordinateurs de poche

• Batterie

Un (1) an à partir de la date

d’achat original.

Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-

tion

• Chargeur de batterie

• Adaptateur pour voiture

• Périphériques USB

• Stylo pointeur standard ou pour numériseur graphique

Quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à

Défauts de pièces et de fabrica-

partir de la date d’achat original. tion

• Tous les articles consommables incluant les pellicules protectrices,

chiffons de nettoyage, étuis de transport, longes et sangles

Aucune couverture

Recours – Pour obtenir des informations sur la marche à suivre dans le cas où une réclamation en vertu de la garantie deviendrait néces-

saire, communiquez par téléphone avec un représentant de PCI au 1-800-668-8386, entre 9h00 et 17h00 (heure de l’Est) du lundi au ven-

dredi (sauf les jours fériés), avant l’échéance de la garantie applicable, en prenant soin d’identifier la nature de la défaillance. Un reçu ou

toute autre pièce justificative de la date d’achat original sera exigé avant toute réparation. Toute pièce défectueuse couverte par la présente

garantie limitée sera réparée ou remplacée par une pièce neuve ou remise à neuf. Le remplacement ou la réparation sera fait conformé-

ment aux modalités de la présente garantie limitée pendant la durée restante de la période originale de la garantie.

Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas les produits achetés à l’extérieur du Canada. Elle ne couvre

pas non plus les dommages, la défaillance ou les défauts attribuables à une manutention inadéquate, une mauvaise installation, une

utilisation anormale ou abusive, de la négligence, un accident, un déversement ou la pénétration d’un objet étranger, une modifica-

tion, un cas fortuit ou une réparation effectuée par une personne non agréée par PCI.

CE PRODUIT N’EST PAS DESTINÉ À ÊTRE UTILISÉ, EN TOUT OU EN PARTIE, COMME SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT NUCLÉAIRE, SYSTÈME/

ÉQUIPEMENT DE CONTRÔLE DU TRAFFIC AÉRIEN OU SYSTÈME/ÉQUIPEMENT DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION^*3. PANASONIC DÉCLINE

TOUTE RESPONSABILITÉ CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION DE CE PRODUIT DANS LES CAS SUSMENTIONNÉS.

Les SYSTÈMES/ÉQUIPEMENTS DE POSTE DE PILOTAGE D’AVION sont dotés de systèmes OEPP (organiseur électronique

de poste de pilotage) de classe 2 et de classe 1 utilisés pendant des phases critiques de vol (par exemple, pendant le décollage

et l’atterrissage) et(ou) montés sur l’avion. Les systèmes OEPP de classe 1 et de classe 2 sont définis par le circulaire d’informa-

tion FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A ou le feuilet n° 36 JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No 36.

EXPÉDITION DU PRODUIT POUR SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE

Emballez soigneusement le produit, de préférence dans son emballage d’origine. Joignez une description de la défaillance de même qu’une pièce justificative de la

date d’achat. Panasonic Canada Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le transporteur.

GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS

Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont four-

nis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant

la date de réception indiquée sur la preuve d’achat.

LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE EST LA SEULE OFFERTE PAR PCI COUVRANT LES SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS. PCI ne garantit pas les logiciels. Reportez-vous à

la garantie écrite du concédant de licence d’utilisation du logiciel (qui accompagne la copie du logiciel) pour toute réclamation en vertu de la garantie.

Réclamation – marche à suivre – Panasonic Canada Inc. remplacera toute disquette ou support défectueux si l’article en question est

retourné, port payé, à son service de Marketing – produits informatiques, 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3, dans les soixante

(60) jours suivant la date d’achat original. Joignez à votre envoi une pièce justificative de votre achat et une description du problème.

Recours – La responsabilité de PCI - et votre seul recours - dans le cas de toute défaillance couverte par la garantie sur ce support de

logiciel est limitée au seul remplacement du support. Elle ne couvre aucun autre dommage, y compris, mais non exclusivement, la perte

d’usage ou de profits, ni aucun dommage spécial, indirect ou consécutif, ni aucune autre réclamation de nature similaire ou autre.

Produits non couverts – La présente garantie limitée ne s’applique pas si la ou les disquettes ou autre support ont été utilisés dans un

produit d’une marque autre que Panasonic ou dans des conditions environnementales autres que celles spécifiées par PCI ou le fabricant,

ou soumis à une mauvaise utilisation, à la négligence, à une manutention inadéquate ou encore si le programme a été modifié ou subi une

tentative de modification ou des dommages attribuables à un accident ou à un cas fortuit. De plus, PCI n’assume aucune responsabilité

pour toute perte de, ou tout dommage à, un programme, des données ou un support de sauvegarde amovible.

GÉNÉRALITÉS

PCI NE RECONNAÎT AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE, EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON EXCLUSIVEMENT, LES GARANTIES IMPLIC-

ITES DE VALEUR COMMERCIALE ET D’UTILITÉ À UNE FIN QUELCONQUE, À L’ÉGARD DU LOGICIEL, SUPPORTS DE LOGICIELS, PRODUITS

INFORMATIQUES, PÉRIPHÉRIQUES ET ACCESSOIRES.

SOUS AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE PCI NE POURRA ÊTRE TENUE RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES SPÉCIAUX, INDIRECTS OU CONSÉCUTIFS

ATTRIBUABLES À UN MANQUEMENT AUX GARANTIES LIMITÉES DÉCRITES DANS LE PRÉSENT DOCUMENT OU À L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT

INFORMATIQUE, Y COMPRIS, SANS RESTRICTION, LA PERTE DE DONNÉES, D’AFFAIRES, D’ACHALANDAGE OU DE PROFIT.

DANS TOUS LES CAS, LA RESPONSABILITÉ MAXIMALE DE PCI POUR TOUT MANQUEMENT NE POURRA EXCÉDER LE PRIX DE VENTE DU PRO-

DUIT INFORMATIQUE.

AUCUNE RÉCLAMATION, SANS ÉGARD À SES MOTIFS, NE POURRA ÊTRE FAITE AUPRÈS DE PCI PLUS DE DEUX (2) ANS APRÈS LES FAITS

INVOQUÉS À LA BASE D’UNE TELLE RÉCLAMATION.

Garantie statutaires

–

Certaines juridictions interdisent de telles limitations ou exclusions; aussi, pourraient-elles ne pas s’appliquer.

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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic Corporation has determined that this product meets

the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. By enabling available power manage-

ment settings, Panasonic computers enter a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity,

saving the user energy. To learn more about power management, please visit the web site:

www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_management

Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program

The international ENERGY STAR 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 dissem-

ination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which busi-

ness 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.

For information about ENERGY STAR , refer to the following web site:

http://www.energystar.gov

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Panasonic Solutions Company

3 Panasonic Way, Panazip 2F-5,

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,

Ontario L4W 2T3

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