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Operation S tarting Up/Shutting Down ................................... 16 LCD (T ouchscreen) .............................................. 20 Backlight Setting ................................................... 22 Entering Information ............................................. 23 Program Buttons ..............................................[...]
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2 Customer's Record Serial No. or Model No.* Code No. Dealer's Name Dealer's Address Date of Purchase * For the Model No., insert the 12 digit number (for example, CF-P1P3CDZ6M) located on the back of the computer . CF-P1P3 series (QWERTY key type keyboard) CF-P1P1 series (numeric keypad type keyboard) NOTE : NOTE provides a useful f[...]
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3 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 residential installation. This equipment[...]
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4 Read Me First W arning This app aratus must be earthed for your safety . T o ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection [...]
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5 How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. W arnings This equipment is not designed for connection to an IT power system. (An IT system is a system having no direct connections between live parts and Earth; the exposed- conducive-parts of the electrical installation are earthed. An IT system is not [...]
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6 A void Radio Fr equency Inter- ference Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver . Be careful of low-temperature burns A void more than casual contact with any heat producing area of the computer, AC adaptor , and any option or accessory you use with it. Even low heat, if warmer than the body’ s temperature, can cause burns,[...]
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7 Stop Using Should the battery emit an ab- normal odor , become hot to the touch, become discolored, change shape, or become in any way different from normal, re- move it from the computer and stop using it. If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a month or more), charge or dischar ge (use) the battery pack until the remai[...]
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8 NOTE The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal. Recharging will not commence outside of the allowable temperature range (5 °C to 40 °C {41°F to 104°F}) * 2 . Even if charging stops because the temperature is outside the charging temperature range, the battery indicator will remain in the illum[...]
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9 3 4 What’ s in the Box? Make sure the parts shown in the figure have been supplied. If any of these items is missing or is not working properly , contact Panasonic T echnical Support. Make sure the provided stylus has been stored to the computer ( page 20). Attaching the Strap The strap has been designed to carry only the weight of the computer[...]
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10 * 1 * 2 ( “Supplementary Instructions”) * 1 * 2 RF Module Power Notification/ * 1 Message-In Indicator Battery Indicator Green: F ul l y- ch a rg e d Orange: Charging in progress Not lit: Charging not being performed or AC adaptor not connected Names and Functions of Part s Program Buttons By pressing a program button (F1, F2, F3 and F4), th[...]
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11 T o adjust the volume, tap - [Settings] - [Per- sonal] tab - [Sounds & Notifications] - [V olume] tab. Use this connector to connect a headset or a 3.5 DIA plug adaptor ( page 12). Audio output and voice call from the internal speaker are dis- abled when the headset or the 3.5 DIA plug adap- tor is connected. ( pages 13 and 30) Set the compu[...]
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12 Connecting/Removing the Cradle Connecting the Cradle Connect the cradle after removing the AC adaptor from the computer and closing the DC-IN Jack Cover . Removing the Cradle 1 Press the release lever . 2 While firmly holding the cradle and pressing down on the release lever with one hand, lif t the computer up with the other hand. The AC adapto[...]
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13 2 Connect your computer to a power outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer, char g- ing begins automatically . Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours This computer is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-char ged lithium- ion battery (main battery). This backup battery retains data in memory w[...]
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14 First-time Operation NOTE When the backup battery or main battery becomes low , some alert messages and icons will be displayed. ( page 17) Do not remove the main battery before the backup battery is fully charged. Other - wise, data in RAM will be lost. T ake care to ensure that the remaining power in the main battery and the backup battery nev[...]
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15 3 T urn your computer on (1 ) Using the provided stylus, push the center of the reset switch straight in for 1 second. If the DC-IN Jack's cover makes it difficult to push the reset switch, push the cover in a little as you push the switch. (2) T ap the screen to set up your Pocket PC. The W indows * 1 alignment screen is displayed. * 1 Thi[...]
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16 St arting Up (from the second time) Lightly press the power switch once. A program or file that was previously displayed appears on your screen. S tarting Up/Shutting Down Power Switch Power Switch T o turn the backlights on/off: Press the power switch until the LCD backlight and keyboard backlight go on/off and release the switch. At the time o[...]
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17 The Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the input panel button.[...]
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18 S tarting Up/Shutting Down T oday Screen Y ou’ll see the T oday screen when you turn on the computer for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity * 1 ). Y ou can also display it by tapping - [T oday]. On the T oday screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day . * 1 T o change the setting, tap - [Settings] - [...]
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19 Shutting Down (power off) Lightly press the power switch once (within 0.5 seconds). CF-P1 shutdown is the same as the standby state of a com- puter . (Standby state is a function allowing you to turn of f the power without closing applications. The settings be- fore the power was turned off are stored in the memory , so when the power is turned [...]
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20 LCD (T ouchscreen) Using the Stylus Use the stylus provided to perform operations on the touchscreen. The stylus is located in the stylus holder at the upper right of the computer , and can be held like a pen or pencil. The following operations are possible on the touchscreen. T apping Y ou can select an item on the screen by tapping it with the[...]
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21 Align the screen if the cursor does not correctly move to the position where the stylus touches the screen of the computer . 1 T ap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Screen]. 2 T ap [Align Screen]. 3 "+" is displayed in the center , upper lef t, lower lef t, lower right, and upper right portions of the screen, in that order . Each time th[...]
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22 LCD Backlight ON/OFF Press the power switch until the LCD backlight goes on/off after the computer is turned on and release the switch. Setting of the LCD Backlight and Keyboard Backlight The LCD backlight and keyboard backlight can be set to switch of f automatically (e.g., for conserve power) by setting the timeout function. Individual setting[...]
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23 Entering Information Y ou can use the following options to enter information: Use the keyboard to input the number , character * 1 or symbol * 1 shown on the key top. Use the input panel to input typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. W rite directly on the screen. * 2 Draw pictures on the screen. * 2 Speak into the[...]
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24 Entering Information Q W E R T Y U I O P L J K H G F D S Z X C V B N M áü SP ACE NUM CAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 / + = ? $ ! , . ) ( : ' " @ - Mode Key A symbol or number on the key top is input by pressing the Mode key (the numeric key lock indicator goes on) followed by the corresponding alphabet key . Each Mode key press works for the[...]
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25 CAP Key This key is used for inputting capital letters. Each time the Mode key + CAP key are pressed, the mode changes from the standard (non-caps) input mode to the caps lock mode, and vice versa. In the caps lock mode (caps lock indicator goes on), capital letters can be inputted continuously . (When both the numeric key lock indicator and cap[...]
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26 Entering Information Using the Numeric Keypad Type Keyboard <For the CF-P1P1 series> Press a key to input the number shown on the key top. The keys can also be used as function keys. (See "PF key" below .) PF Key: When is pressed and the PF key indicator is turned on (function key mode), the functions assigned to the each number [...]
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27 Assigning of Programs <Only for the CF-P1P1 series> Customize the keys to open your most used programs. 1 T ap - [Settings] - [System] t ab - [Panasonic Settings] - [Buttons] t ab. 2 Choose each setting. (2)T ap under [Button assignment] and select a pro- gram from the list. When selecting [None], the button assignment in the list shown ab[...]
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28 Program Buttons Q W E R T Y U I O P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 / @ The F1, F2, F3 and F4 buttons are called pro- gram buttons. If either of the program but- tons is pressed after the computer has started up, the program assigned for that button is started up. Changing the Assignment of a Program Button Programs are assigned to the program buttons at th[...]
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29 Battery Power CAUTION Ensure that the backup battery is fully char ged before replacing the battery pack and replace the battery pack within 5 hours; otherwise the data in RAM will be lost. Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Do not expose the batt[...]
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30 Remove the battery pack (1) T urn off your computer and wait for 30 seconds. (2) T urn your computer over . (3) Press position (A) to depress the battery pack cover and then slide the latch, and remove the battery pack cover . (4) Remove the battery in the direction shown in the figure. Latch Battery Pack Cover (A) NOTE If the attached strap mak[...]
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31 SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card An SD memory card/MultiMedia Card can be used for the following purposes. The exchange of data with various devices equipped with an SD memory card/MultiMedia Card slot, audio storage, and so on. 1 Open the SD memory card/MultiMedia Card slot cover . 2 Inserting [...]
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32 Using the backup function, you can back up data from the CF-P1 RAM to an SD memory card, MultiMedia Card, CF memory card or ROM option area, or restore data backed up on those storage area to the CF-P1 RAM. Panasonic Backup 1 Reset CF-P1 ( page 43). 2 When backing up to an SD memory card, in- sert the SD memory card. 3 T ap - [Programs] - [Panas[...]
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33 1 T ap - [Programs] - [Panasonic Backup]. 2 T ap [T ools] on the command bar and select [Auto Backup Settings]. 3 T ap [File] tab. (1) T ap to choose the storage area for Auto Backup. (2) Change the settings in [Settings]. If the ROM option area is chosen, some settings cannot be changed. 4 Make a setting for Auto Backup. When making a setting a[...]
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34 Auto Restore 1 Full reset CF-P1 ( page 43 step (1) - (4)) . [Panasonic Backup] screen will be displayed. 2 Select a file for restore, and tap [OK]. If a password has been set, a message will be displayed. Enter the password and press [OK]. Restore will start. The progress screen will be displayed. When the re- store is complete, CF-P1 resets aut[...]
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35 Y ou can connect to Internet service provider (ISP), and use the connection to send and re- ceive e-mail messages and view W eb or W AP pages. Getting Connected The settings will vary for different network environments. Ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network and make settings using the followings. (1) T ap - [Settin[...]
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36 Connecting to Y our Computer Use Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® to synchronize a host computer and CF-P1 information, to transfer files between a host computer and CF-P1, or to backup and restore data. The following methods can be used to connect the CF-P1 with a host computer . The use of a Serial Cable or USB Cable. The use of the infrared communi[...]
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37 T o change the synchronization settings, tap, in order , - [ActiveSync] - [T ools] - [Options...]. Be sure to disconnect the cable when changing the synchronization set- tings. Disconnect and connect the cable again if communications do not start. For information about the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® , refer to the Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® Help[...]
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38 Connecting to Y our Computer When Connecting the CF-P1 Directly with a Computer Use a Connector Protector (optional: CF-VCCP1 1U) to connect CF-P1 with an external device firmly . USB Autosync Cable Serial Autosync Cable Expansion Connector of the CF-P1 or Removing CAUTION T o ensure that synchronization functions properly , install Microsoft ®[...]
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39 Using the Infrared Communication Port By using the infrared communication port, data can be exchanged with- out a physical connection (e.g., using a cable or the cradle) between the CF-P1 and a host computer . Position CF-P1 so that the infrared communication port is face-to-face with the port of a host computer . Have the infrared port of the C[...]
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40 Customizing the Computer If you want information on the various individual settings of the computer , tap - [Set- tings] and then tap the item (icon) you want to check. (For details, tap - [Help] - [Settings].) Buttons Program buttons and the cursor control settings. Input Input panel (soft keyboard or letter recognizer , etc.) settings. Menus S[...]
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41 Certificates Add and delete personal certificates and root certificates. Clear T ype T uner Make a text clear by moving the slider . Clock T ime/date settings and alarm settings. CPU Clock Change the operating speed of the processor . Memory Computer memory assignment possible (assignment of memory for data memory and memory for program executio[...]
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42 Connections Power Current battery charge status, the wireless signals on/of f settings and automatic power off time setting. Regional Settings Display methods of the region, number system, currency , time, and date. Remove Programs Remove programs in storage memory . Screen T ouchscreen alignment ( page 21), ClearT ype setting. Beam Enable or di[...]
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43 Resetting Y our Computer When the computer fails to respond to an operation, reset your computer . There are two methods for resetting the computer . Performing a Reset This selection saves all stored records and entries and then restarts the computer . Unsaved data in open windows may be lost. If possible, turn off the computer and push the cen[...]
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44 Dealing with Problems T roubleshooting St arting Up Check to see if a fully char ged battery pack is properly installed. The power does not go on unless the AC adaptor is con- nected: The battery level is too low . Charge the battery with the AC adaptor . (Make sure that the battery never dischar ges completely and that it is char ged periodical[...]
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45 Display The LCD backlight may have automatically turned off due to the power-saving function. Turn on the LCD back- light by holding down the power switch until the back- light goes on. Adjust the backlight brightness. 1 T ap - [Settings] - [System] tab - [Backlight]. 2 T ap the [Brightness] tab and adjust the brightness with the slider . Push t[...]
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46 Sounds Program Buttons When the program display of a start menu is changed after assigning a program, if you press a button, that pro- gram may not start. In that case, tap - [Settings] - [ System] tab - [ Panasonic Settings] - [ Buttons] tab, and re-assign the program. The program assigned to the button does not start. Character Input < Only[...]
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47 Maintenance LCD A void using water when cleaning the panel. Ingredients included in water may leave residue and reduce readability of the screen. Do not use benzene, thinner , or rubbing alcohol. Doing so may adversely affect the surface, e.g., discoloration. In addition, do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as the[...]
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48 CF-P1P 3 series CF-P1P 1 series Intel ® XScale ® PXA263 400MHz Instruction Cache Memory: 32 KB Data Cache Memory: 32 KB 64 MB (Max 128 MB )/ 64 MB (Flash) 256 KB 3.5 type (Reflective color TFT with front light* 1 ) 65536 colors (240 x 320 dots) T ouchscreen, Cursor Control One T ype I or T ype II , Allowable current 3.3 V : 400 mA, 5 V : 400 m[...]
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49 Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3.7 System Requirements Microsoft ® W indows ® XP , Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Microsoft ® W indows ® Millennium Edition, Microsoft ® Windows NT ® W orkstation 4.0 with SP6 or later, or Microsoft ® W indows ® 98 Microsoft ® Outlook ® 98 or later required for synchronization to the desktop or portable compu[...]
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50 YOU MA Y NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALL Y OR ELECTRONI- CALL Y TRACE THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF , IN WHOLE OR IN P ART . YOU MA Y NOT USE, COPY , MODIFY , AL TER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF , IN WHOLE OR IN P ART , EXCEPT AS EXPRESSL Y PROVIDED IN THE LICENSE. IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY[...]
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51 Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2003 Matsush[...]
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© 2004 Matsushit a Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan SS1 103-2064 DFQX5434YB Panasonic Computer Solution Compa ny , 50 Meadowlands Parkway , Panazip 2F-5, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC U.K.L TD (PUK) WILLOUGHBY ROAD,BRACKNELL,BERKSHIRE, RG12 4FP[...]