Panasonic Toughbook H2 manual

Getting Started Useful Informa tion T roubleshooting Appendix Read Me First Contents Read Me First OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Personal Computer Model No. CF-H2 series Safety Precautions ..................................................... 2 Regulatory Information ............................................... 6 Getting Started Introduction .........[...]

2 Read Me First Safety Precautions T o reduce the risk of injury , loss of life, electric shock, re, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property , al- ways observe the following safety precautions. Explanation of symbol word panels The following symbol word panels are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury , and property [...]

3 Read Me First W ARNING Fire or electric shock may result.  Do Not D o Any thin g That M ay Dama ge t he AC Cord, th e AC P lug, o r the AC Adap tor Do not d ama ge or m odi f y th e cor d, pl ace i t nea r hot too ls, b end , t wist , o r pull i t forc e - fully, place h eav y obj ec ts on i t , or bu ndl e it tig htl y . Ö Do not continue to[...]

4 Read Me First CAUTION Fire or electric shock may result.  Hol d the Plug W hen Un plug ging t he AC Plug  Use On ly th e Spe cif i ed AC Adaptor W it h This Prod uc t Ö Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (supplied with the unit or one sold separately as an accessory). This product may fall over or drop, resulting in an in[...]

5 Read Me First The CF-H2 was developed based on extensive research into the real-world portable computing environments. Pur- suit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innovations such as the use of magnesium alloy , vibra- tion damped hard disk drive, exible internal connections. The CF-H2’s outstanding engineering has b[...]

6 Read Me First Regulatory Information Information to the User <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth> 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[...]

7 Read Me First Safety Precautions <Only for model with wireless W AN> 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 W AN modem. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety[...]

8 Read Me First Laser Devices Caution / Précautions pour le Dispositifs Laser <Only for model with the following label on the computer> CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NO[...]

9 Read Me First Models for U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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[...]

10 Read Me First Models for Canada Canadian ICES-003 CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B) 7-M-2 <Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/GPS> Industry Canada This product complies with RSS210 Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferen[...]

1 1 G e tt in g S ta rte d Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . In these instructions, the names are referred as follows. indicates Windows ® 8 Operating System. indicates Windows ® 7 Operating System. ■ T erms and illustrations in these ins[...]

12 G e tt in g St ar te d Description of Parts A B D E G F H I J K L M N O J C T op P Q A : B1 Button <Only for model with RFID Reader> è Reference Manual “RFID Reader”, “Hardware Buttons” <Only for model without RFID Reader> è Reference Manual “Hardware Buttons” B : Barcode Reader Button* 1 / B2 Button* 2 * 1 Only for mod[...]

13 G e tt in g S ta rte d Rear B A C H I F G D E J A : GPS Antenna <Only for model with GPS> B : Wireless LAN Antenna <Only for model with wireless LAN> è Reference Manual “Wireless LAN” C : RFID Reader <Only for model with RFID Reader> è Reference Manual “RFID Reader” D : Expansion Bus Connector è Reference Manual “C[...]

14 G e tt in g St ar te d Preparation ■ Confirmation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic T echnical Support ( è pages 35-39). • AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • AC Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . 2 Model No: CF-AA6373A [...]

15 G e tt in g S ta rte d First-time Operation ■ About the battery for this computer This computer uses 2 battery packs. Power is consumed only on either battery pack. Charging is made for the two battery packs at the same time. ● When the computer is connected to the Cradle (optional: CF-VEBH21U, CF-VEBH21KU), the battery pack is charged when [...]

16 G e tt in g St ar te d First-time Operation A 2 T urn on the computer . Press the power switch (A). The power indicator lights. CAUTION ● Do not press the power switch repeatedly . ● The computer will be forcibly turned off if you press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or longer . ● Once you turn off the computer , wait for 10 secon[...]

17 G e tt in g S ta rte d 5 Create the recovery disc. If the recovery partition of the hard disk is damaged or have some problems, you can use a recovery disc to install the OS and restore its factory default condition. We recommend creating a recovery disc before you begin using the computer . Refer to è Reference Manual “Recovery Disc Creation[...]

18 G e tt in g St ar te d T urning On / T urning Off T urning On Press and hold the power switch ( è page 12) until the power indicator ( è page 12) lights.  NOTE l Do not press the power switch repeatedly . l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four seconds or longer . l Once you turn off the[...]

19 Useful Informa tion On-screen Manual Y ou can access the following manuals on the computer screen. ■ Reference Manual The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer ’s performance. ■ Important Battery Tips The Important Battery T ips will provide you with the battery information so that you can[...]

20 Useful Information Handling and Maintenance Operation environment ● T emperature: Operation : <Only for Field model> –10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)* 1 <Only for Healthcare model> 5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F} Storage : –20 °C to 60 °C {–4 °F to 140 °F} Humidity: Operation : 30% to 80% RH (No [...]

21 Useful Informa tion Maintenance T o clean the LCD panel If drops of water or other stains get on the surface of the LCD panel, wipe them off immediately . Failure to do so may result in staining. Use the soft cloth included with the computer . (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface”. ( è Reference Man[...]

22 Useful Information Installing Software Installing software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the software, the hard disk data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before installation. CAUTION ● Do not delete the recovery partition on the hard disk. The disk space in th[...]

23 Useful Informa tion 3 T urn on the computer , and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. ● If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while holding down F2 or Del . ● If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. 4 W rite down all of the contents of t[...]

24 Useful Information Installing Software 1 T urn off the computer and set the computer to the Cradle. 2 Connect the DVD drive and an external keyboard and mouse to the USB port. 3 Start the Setup Utility . A Display “Charm” and click - [Change PC settings] - [General]. B Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”. C Click [T roubleshoot][...]

25 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting (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 T echnical Support ( è pages 35-39). Y ou can also ch[...]

26 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting (Basic) ■ Starting Up The date and time are incorrect. ● Make the correct settings. A Open the Control Panel. 1. On the Start screen, flick from bottom side to inside of the screen. 2. Click [All apps] on the app bar . 3. Click [Control Panel] under “Windows System”. Click (Start) - [Control Panel]. B Cl[...]

27 T roubleshooting ■ Starting Up The error message “Debug Assertion Failed!” appears. ● This error message may appear in the following cases. • When you log on to Windows for the first time after setting up Windows with First-time Operation. • When you create a user account, and log on to Windows for the first time using that account. [...]

28 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting (Basic) ■ Display During Simultaneous display , one of the screens becomes disordered. ● When using the Extended Desktop, use the same display colors for the external display as those used by the LCD. If you continue to experience problems, try changing the display . Right-click on the desktop, and click [Gr[...]

29 T roubleshooting ■ Others No response. ● Press [ ] (Security) button to open T ask Manager and close the software application that is not responding. ● An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window . Press Alt + T ab to check. ● Press the power switch for 4 seconds or longer to shut down the[...]

30 Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM(S), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO INTEL SOFTW ARE PRODUCT , (“PROGRAMS”) FURNISHED WITH THIS P ANASONIC PRODUCT (“PRODUCT”) ARE LICENSED ONL Y T O THE END-USER (“YOU”), AND MA Y BE USED BY YOU ONL Y IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW . YOUR USE OF THE PROG[...]

31 Appendix Contrat de licence d’usage limité Le(s) logiciel(s) (les “Logiciels”) fournis avec ce produit Panasonic (le “Produit”) sont exclusivement concédés en licence à l’utilisateur ultime (“vous”), et ils ne peuvent être utilisés que conformément aux clauses contractuelles cidessous. En utilisant les logiciels, vous vous[...]

32 Appendix Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. ● T o check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. ● T o check CPU speed, memory size and the hard disk drive (HDD) size: Ru[...]

33 Appendix ■ Main Specifications Operation Environment T emperature: –10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F } (IEC60068-2-1, 2)* 24 Humidity: 30 % to 80 % RH (No condensation) Storage Environment T emperature: –20 °C to 60 °C {–4 °F to 140 °F } Humidity: 30 % to 90 % RH (No condensation) ■ Software Base OS Windows ® 8 Pro 64-bit Windo[...]

34 Appendix Specifications * 1 1 KB = 1,024 bytes / 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes / 1 GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes * 2 A segment of the main memory is allotted automatically depending on the computer ’s operating status. The size of the V ideo Memory cannot be set by the user . The size of Video memory is allotted depending on the operating system. * 3 1 MB[...]

35 Appendix LIMITED W ARRANTY For U.S.A. Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA) Computer Products - Worldwide W arranties Section 1: Limited Warranty - Hardware PSCNA, referred hereafter as “Panasonic” will repair the products listed below with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in a Global Panasonic designated servi[...]

36 Appendix LIMITED W ARRANTY Section 2 - Limited Warranty - Software Panasonic warrants to you only that the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs 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 receip[...]

37 Appendix For Canada P ANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED W ARRANTY 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[...]

38 Appendix LIMITED W ARRANTY Pour le Canada GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINA TEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES P ANASONIC 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 d[...]

39 Appendix For Australia Personal / Notebook Computers - 36 Month W arranty from Date of Purchase 1. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour , if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the[...]

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