Panasonic CT-T2 manual

Personal Computer OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ....... 36 Hard Disk Bac kup Function ........................... 38 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility .......................... 42 Specifications ................................................ 43 LIMITED W ARRANTY ................................... 45 T roubleshooting [...]

2 Getting St arted Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic computer . Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer . Illustrations and T erminology in this Manual Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may b[...]

3 Getting St arted Read Me First Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference St atement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 interference in a residenti[...]

4 Getting St arted 9. The T elephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it un- lawful 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 transmis- sion, the date and t[...]

5 Getting St arted Lithium Battery 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. W arning! A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur. Pile au lithium! Le micro-ordinateur[...]

6 Getting St arted Read Me First Precautions A void Extreme Heat and Cold Do not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. A void moving the computer between locations with large temperature dif ference. Operation: 5 o C to 35 o C {41 o F to 95 o F} Storage: -20 o C to 60 o C {-4 o F to 140 o F} A voi[...]

7 Getting St arted Precautions (Battery Pack) Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or dam- age. A void Heat Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat. Keep Ar ticles A wa y Do not place the battery pack together with ar - ticles such as necklaces [...]

8 Getting St arted Names and Functions of Part s ( page 27, “W ireless LAN”) Wireless LAN For information on the key combi- nations available. ( “Using the Fn Key” ) Keyboard ( page 19) T ouch Pad ( “PC Cards”) Power Switch Caps Lock Numeric Key (NumLk) Scroll Lock (ScrLk) Hard disk drive status T o adjust the volume: Fn + F5 / Fn + F6 [...]

9 Getting St arted ( page 21) ( “Battery Power”) ( “USB Devices (External Mouse etc.)”) ( “External Display”) USB Port s DC-IN Jack DC IN 16V External Display Port A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the prod- uct you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BA T - TER Y for information on how to recycle this battery . L ’appar[...]

10 Getting St arted Names and Functions of Part s Using the T ether The tether prevents the stylus (included) from falling accidentally . It can be attached to the stylus holder ( page 11) . 12 T ether Att aching the T ether Before Using the S tylus Att aching or Removing the S tylus Holder The computer is supplied with the stylus holder attached t[...]

11 Getting St arted Att aching and S towing the Stylus At the time of purchase, the stylus is not attached to the stylus holder . W ith the stylus holder attached, use the following method to attach the supplied stylus to the stylus holder . ① Thread the stylus strap of the tether (a) from (A) in the direction of the arrow , and fasten it to the [...]

12 Getting St arted First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what parts are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer -related operations. 1 Confirm the inclusion of all p art s. Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items are missing or is not working properly , contact y[...]

13 Getting St arted Connect your computer to a power outlet. CAUTION Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use opera- tion. When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral de- vice except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer. Handling the AC adaptor Do not twist or pull the AC power[...]

14 Getting St arted First-time Operation 6 Set the correct date, time and the time zone, then click [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is for gotten, W indows cannot be operated. 7 Enter your administrator password and click . 5 Enter your computer name and administrator password and then click [Next]. NOTE It may take some tim[...]

15 Getting St arted Depending on the W indows settings, installed applications, and drivers, menus and other displays may differ , or some functions (such as use of the password reset disk) may be inoperable. Check with your system administrator for details. Y ou can select Classic view for the Control Panel or select the Classic S tart menu. Y ou [...]

16 Operation 1 Open the display . S t arting Up/Shutting Down S t arting Up 1 Slide the latch (A) located at the front. 2 Lift open the display . CAUTION Do not open the display wider than necessary (160° or more). Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Also, do not hold the LCD when opening or closing the display . 2 T urn your computer on. [...]

17 Operation The power saving function is factory set, so if there is no input from a key , the touch pad, touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCD and hard disk may be turned of f. The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad, touchscreen or an external mouse (when one is con[...]

18 Operation Shutting Down (power off your computer) 1 Save import ant dat a and close each application. 2 Click [start] - [T urn Off Computer]. 3 Click [T urn Off]. Y our computer will power of f automatically . Restarting your computer (without shutting down): Click [Restart]. T o shut down using the keyboard: Press , U , and select [Turn Of f] w[...]

19 Operation T ouch Pad Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. or Function Operation Moving the Cursor T apping/Clicking Double-T apping/ Double-Clicking Dragging Vertical Scroll Horizontal Scroll Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface. A . W ork Surface (T ouch Pad) B . Left Button C [...]

20 Operation Reference Manual The Reference Manual and the Important T ips can be accessed on your computer . When a printer is connected, these manuals can also be printed. Illustrations may be dif ficult to view depending on the magnification. If the illustra- tion is too small, magnify the display . If a printer is connected, we recommend printi[...]

21 Operation Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below . If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly . RAM module specifications: ( page 43 ) 172 pins, Micro DIMM, 2.5 V , DDR SDRAM, PC2100 Contact your technical support of f[...]

22 Operation RAM Module 4 Press the RAM module down until the right and left hooks (G) lock into place. When pressing down the module, the right and left hooks will open slightly and will return after locking. 2 Place the RAM module lightly in parallel with a slot. (The gold terminals (F) are visible) 3 Insert the module parallel to the slot and pr[...]

23 Operation Removing the RAM module 1 Gently open the left and right hooks (H). The RAM module will be raised at an angle. 2 Gently remove the RAM module from the slot. 4 Put the cover back in place. 1 Insert the cover at an angle, then fit it into place. 2 Fasten the screw . If the RAM module has not been inserted properly , or if a RAM module ot[...]

24 Operation Environment Place the computer on a flat stable surface. Do not place the computer upright or allow it to tip over . When the computer receives extremely strong shock after falling, the hard disk may become inoperable. Operation: T emperature: 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Humidity : 30% to 80% RH (No condensation) S torage: T emp[...]

25 Operation When Using Peripheral Devices Pay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer , peripheral devices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual, carefully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used. Use only peripheral devices that conform to the [...]

26 Operation Useful Information Some network-related software and some online network games do not operate normally if the W indows Firewall is enabled. Ask the software manufacturer about the W indows Firewall in the case of using such software. For further details on the W indows Firewall, see the help displayed by the following methods: 1 Click [...]

27 Operation Computer V iruses Users are advised to pur chase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly . W e recommend you run the software: When booting your computer . After receiving data. W e recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail[...]

28 T roubleshooting List of Error Codes When turning on the computer , if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below . If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact your technical support office ( page 45). Error Code/Message 021 1: Keyboard error 02[...]

29 T roubleshooting Dealing with Problems (Summary) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The “Reference Manual” also contains detailed information. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact you r technical support office ( page 45).[...]

30 T roubleshooting Dealing with Problems (Summary) No display after powering on The power has not been turned off, but after a cer - tain period of time, there i s no display When the battery pack is used, the scr een is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected An afterimage appears (e.g., gr een, red, and blue dots r e- main on the display) o[...]

31 T roubleshooting The external display no longer displays pr operly When you want to display the fonts or icons at a larger size When an MPEG file is be- ing played with or W i n- dows ® Media Player , the display destination cannot be switched using Fn + F3 During simultaneous dis- play , if one of the scr eens malfunctions The notification are[...]

32 T roubleshooting Dealing with Problems (Summary) SD Memory Card Cannot log-on Windows with the SD memory card W indows log-on user name and password are not set in the SD memory card correctly . Enter the W indows user name and password without using the SD memory card. After logging on, set the same user name and the password on the SD memory c[...]

33 T roubleshooting Some applications may not work pr operly Fast User Switching Function When switching to a dif ferent user with the Fast User Switching function, the following problems may occur . • Some applications may not work properly . • Key combination with Fn may not work. • It may not be possible to set the settings of the display [...]

34 T roubleshooting Reinst alling Sof tware Before Reinst allation Prep aring • Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) • Panasonic DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (optional: CF-VDRR T1M, CF-VDRR T2W , CF-VDRR T3W) Import ant Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the DVD-ROM & CD-R/R W drive). Be sure the AC adaptor[...]

35 T roubleshooting 11 Remove the recovery CD and press any key to shut down the computer , then remove the DVD-ROM & CD-R/R W drive. 12 Turn on the computer , and press F2 while [Pana- sonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass- word. 13 Press F9 . At the confirmati[...]

36 Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM(S) ( “ PROGRAMS ” ) FURNISHED WITH THIS P ANASONIC ® PRODUCT ( “ P R ODUCT ” ) ARE LICENSED ONL Y T O THE END-USER ( “ YO U ” ), AND MA Y BE USED BY Y OU ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELO W . Y OUR USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVEL Y DEEMED T[...]

37 Appendix A. MEI vous octroie par les présentes le droit et la licence personnels, non cessibles et non e xclusifs d'utiliser les Logiciels confor mément aux termes , clauses et conditions de ce Contrat. V ous reconnaissez ne rece v oir qu'un droit limité d'utiliser les Logiciels et la documentation les accompagnant et vous v ou[...]

38 Appendix Hard Disk Backup Function The hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) hard disk contents or restore backed up contents to their original locations. By backing up the data on your hard disk to a backup area, you can protect your data from loss or damage resulting fr[...]

39 Appendix 1 Turn of f the computer and connect the DVD-ROM & CD-R/R W drive to the computer . 2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. Y ou cannot register [Boot] menu with a User Password. 3 Select the [Boot] me[...]

40 Appendix Hard Disk Backup Function NOTE < T o create a backup area and divide hard disk into two partitions, for OS and data> Select [2], enter the partition size (GB), and press Enter . • Y ou can cancel this operation by pressing 0 . • The data partition size will be the maximum settable size less the number entered above. The maximu[...]

41 Appendix T o disable the hard disk backup function Perform the reinstallation procedure. All data in the backup area and the hard disk will be erased. Conduct steps 1 - 8 for [Reinstalling Software] ( page 34). Select [1] or [2] to execute the reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation. • When [1] is selected, the hard disk [...]

42 Appendix Hard Disk Dat a Erase Utility This computer is equipped with a utility for erasing hard disk data. When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data by following the steps below . The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting me[...]

43 Appendix S pecifications Model No. CPU/Cache Memory V ideo Memory Hard Disk Drive LCD T ype Displayed Colors* 4 External Display Slot s PC Card Slot Allowable current RAM Module Slot* 6 SD Memory Card Slot* 8 Interface External Display Port Microphone Jack Headphone Jack USB Ports Modem LAN Wireless LAN Keyboard/Pointing Device Sound Battery Pac[...]

44 Appendix Wireless LAN Dat a T ransfer Rates St andards Supported T ransmission Method Wireless Channels Used RF Frequency Band IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically s witched)* 1 IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (automatically s witched)* 1 IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (automatically s witched)* 1 IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/[...]

45 Appendix P ANASONIC PERSONAL COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED W ARRANTY P anasonic Computer Solutions Company (ref erred to as “Panasonic”) will repair this product (other than softw are, which is cover ed b y a separate w arranty) with new or reb uilt par ts, free of charge in the U .S.A. f or three (3) years from the date of original purch[...]

46 Appendix P ANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED W ARRANTY Coverage – P anasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) wa r rants to y ou, the first end user customer, this computer product (e xcluding software media) , when purchased from PCI or from a PCI author ized reseller, to be free from def ects in materials and workmanship under normal use, su [...]

47 Appendix Memo[...]

Outline of the International E NERGY S TA R ® Office Equipment Pr ogram The international E NERGY S TA R ® Of fice Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other of fice equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that e f fectively red[...]