Panasonic CF-M32 Series Manuel d'utilisateur

Personal ComputerOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCF-M32 SeriesContents Getting StartedRead Me First ...4Names of Parts...

Names of PartsRear / Bottom SideBattery Pack Release Lever | ^Slide this lever when removing the battery pack.— Remove this screw when installing or r

Please read the steps below to help you learn what items are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations.t Confir

First-time Operation3 Connect your computer to a power outletI12Handling the AC adapter• Do not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so

(©fiffiMsM)H if the power switch is held for more than four seconds at the ON position, the power goes OFF. Do not slide the power switch and

FSrsMim© ©peraiiooDiInternet ExplorerInternet Explorer 4.01 places a tremendous load on the system in order to execute the wide variety of function

starting Up/Shutting DownStarting Up7 open the displaySlide the latch as shown and lift open the display.Xii2IE>The computer will not power o

If H is displayed,you must first enter your User Password (cépage 36). Upon entering your User Password and pressing [Enter],If the correct password i

Using the Trackball and Click ButtonsRear ButtonTrackballA built-in pointing device that works like a mouse. As you spin the ball with your fingertip,

mwnShiJttjn^IPp^ (p b we rj; of f iy b u rj cp iTi P ute f)18This procedure is shutting down without using the suspend or hibernation function.1 To sh

Shutting DownO Using the suspend or hibernation functionIt is necessary to set the suspend or hibernation function using the Panasonic Power Manageme

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starting Up/Shutting Down(muMiigca}# Do not use the suspend or hibernation function when using an OS other than Windows 95, the Setup Utility, or whe

Creating Backup DisksCreate the backup disks (total of 2 disks), listed below, in case you need to reinstall the software (e.g., if the

Creating Backup Disks4 Attach the Port Replicator (cépage 42)5 Attach the external floppy disk drive (o^-page 45)Floppy Disk DrivePush in the co

Make a copy of the CD-ROM driverCopy the necessary drivers, from the floppy disk included with your CD-ROM drive, to the Windows 95 CD-ROM Setup

Computing On The RoadOne of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In

Enter the following settings under [Operation Setting] in [Panasonic Power Management] (cépage 26)* Panel Switch: SuspendThe system will enter sus

Computing On The RoadSetting Panasonic Power Management(How to set [Power Saving] and [Operation Setting])y Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Pane

Panasonic Power Management SettingsThe settings are the same for [AC] and for (Battery).SettingFunctionStandard PowerSavingUser SettingCPU Speed (%) 1

Computing On The RoadBattery StatusUse the Battery Indicator (Q) to check on the battery statusBattery Indicator Battery StatusOrange ChargingGreen Fu

When the remaining battery charge becomes lowPerform the following:• Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery.• Use a spare battery, if

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fo

Using the Battery PackPrecautions® Handling precautions® Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order to avoid the pos

Notice concerning operating temperaturee The recommended environment, operating temperature of the computer is between 5°C and 35°C (41

Using the Battery PackInstalling/Removing the Battery PacknDo not install a battery pack other than the battery pack (CF-VZSU05) or the optional E

ChargingSince the battery pack is not charged when the computer is purchased, be absolutely sure to charge the battery before using the computer.Proce

Using the Battery PackAccurately Displaying Battery CapacityThe battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery capaci

note)-If the discharge tool is used when the battery is fully charged, approximately two hours must elapse before the computer powers off

Security MeasuresWhen you do not want your computer to be used without permissionSet the User Password.Without the password, access to your computer i

• Your password will not be displayed on the screen.• Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between uppe

Security MeasuresWhen you do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permissionSet the Supervisor Password.After it has been set, no cha

• Your password will not be displayed on the screen.• Please limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction between uppe

Read Me FirstPrecautionsUsageIAvoid Extreme Heat and ColdDo not store or use the computer in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme co

Infrared Data CommunicationsYour computer is equipped with an infrared communication port enabling you to transfer data without a cable.1 Set the add

3 Prepare for Infrared Data Communications• Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another computer.• A port-to-p

Add-ons/PeripheralsDevices capable of being used by your computer are listed in the table below.Device(s) Where to connectReferencePort ReplicatorExpa

coveribesofeWOP«"• Be hand.• Do not remove any of the tted near the cover.ofbV(he eov«scte^'VStbe scre'^^'nS'O’f'BUSonr»

Add-ons/PeripheralsPort Replicator Attachment DiagramSerial Port ||oioi|Parallel Pori] ^page 51Ext. Display Port | 1Q’page 50FDD Port I [3Opage 45Ext

Using the External Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)To use floppy disks, connect the included external floppy disk drive.Connecting/Disconnecting the External F

Add-ons/PeripheralsUsing PC CardsYour computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications a

Installing/Removing the PC CardTo remove a PC CardBefore removing a PC Card, go to [Socket Status) (in (Start] - [Settings] - [Control P

Add-ons/PeripheralsAdding Memory(ШУЖШ))RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity There are cases where static electricity

5 Open the display and remove the memory coverDo not touch the terminals or internal components, insert objects other than the module, or allow fo

Do Not Disassemble the ComputerDo not attempt to disassemble your computer.Avoid Excessive Force to the LCD PanelDo not apply excessive downward force

Add-ons/PeripheralsUsing an External Display1 Power off your computer (a=page 18)Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.2 Connect th

Using a Printer1 Power off your computer (o*page 18)Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.2 Connect the printer to your computer3 Tur

List of Error CodesIf a problem occurs with your hardware, [POST Start up Error(s)] is displayed along with the error code(s), follow the on-screen in

Dealing With ProblemsWhen a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the soft

DeaìtngWith ProblemsDuring OperationThe computer suddenly stops operating.• When operating the computer with a battery pack, the power may beco

DisplayNo display after powering on;• The brightness can be adjusted with(^+(^.• At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset

Dealing With ProblemsSetup Utility^ is displayedEnter the User Password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support.1 Supervisor Se

The cursor does not move from trackball operations• Confirm that the device driver for the mouse works.Please refer to the reference manual of t

Reinstalling SoftwareSoftware programs can be reinstalled in cases where, for example, the hard disk fails, information is lost, etc. How

Reinstallatibn Procedure— If the hard disk partitions have been changed since the computer was purchased• To leave the current partition settingsProc

Read ¡Vie FirstI^MaintenanceDisplay areaUse a soft dry cloth like gauze to lightly wipe the display.All other areasWipe these areas with a soft

Reinstalling SoftwareFormat the C drive1. Insert the FIRSTAID FD which you made earlier in the floppy disk drive, then turn the computer

To restore the settings which were set at the time of purehase, set the options as shown below.OptionSettingsChoose DirectoryC:\WINDOWSSetup O

Reinstalling Software18. After completing this selection, click [Next],19. When IStartup Disk] window is displayed, check the circle to the left of

3 Reset the system<lnstail the files>1. Click [Start], then click [Run]. Type "c:\panaapp\install.exe" under [Open], then click [OKj

Reinstalling Software<lnstall the hard disk controller(IDE)>1. When [Intel 82371 AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller] is displayed, under [Upd

4 Setting power management1. Click [Start], then [Run].2. Type "c:\panaapp\powerman\setup.exe" under [Open], then click [OK],3. Follow th

Reinstalling Software6 Setting PC Card1. Double-click [PC Card (PCMCIA)) in [Control Panel].2. The [Welcome to the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard] window

9 Setting USB functionI. Set Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.Click [Start], then click [Run]. Type "L:\other\updates\usb\usbsupp.exe

Reinstailing Software10 Install the applications<lnstall the DirectX5>1. Set Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.2. Click [Start], then cli

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENTTHE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) ("PROGRAMS") FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC® PRODUCT ("PRODUCT") ARE LICENSED

Saving Data on Floppy DisksThe external FDD (CF-VFDUOl) and Port Replicator (CF-VEBM31) are required to use floppy disks.• Do not power do

W\\M©w0)This procedure explains step 5 on page 13 in more detail.1 Enter your name and your company’s name, then click [Next]The License Agreement wil

M□o□ nOita Aril(When you have changed the hard disk partitions)A data area for storing memory data on the hard disk must be created in order to use th

Creating a Hibernation Data AreaError MessagesMessage on ScreenCauses and Steps to TakePartition management information still not written to disk.Ther

Setup UtilityRunning the Setup UtilityTo run the Setup Utility, you ^ Upon seeing need to restart your computer. this messagePress FI for Set

itlyp UfiDlDi^Xnote)---------------Key Operations 10:To display the correspond- CDO ;To move among the items.ing “help” file. ...I 1 [ —> I :To m

Select (Enable! to display graphics mode screens with a resolution of 640 x 480 expanded so that they fill the LCD screen.75

Setup UtilityPower ManagementPower Management•Power Saving (Battery)-' Power Saving (AC)----------•Resume Timer-Operation Setting----------------

Power Saving (Battery)Power Management Mode[ Power Saving]CPU Speed25%Standby Timeout 2 minSuspend Timeout10 minLCD Back LightPower SavingPower Saving

Setup UtilitySupervisor SetupIf a supervisor password has been set, the password input screen will appear. Input the supervisor password

Set the parallel port IRQ.If the setting conflicts with the sound port IRQ setting, the sound port is automatically set to a different IRQ.Set the ope

Names of PartsTop SidePanel SwitchVIWhen the LCD panel is closed, this button is depressed; causing the screen to automatically shut down or

Key CombinationsDo not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.Do not press the following key combinations while using t

Power off using the hibernation functionFn + F7Pressing this combination causes the current screen on the display to be saved to hard disk dr

LED IndicatorsCaps LockThis indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized.mNumLK(Numeric key)T

SpecificatioosModel No.CF-M32W5MCPU Pentium® Processor with MMX™ technology 166 MHzCache Memory (second cache memory)32 KB (256 KB)EDO Memory32 MB (96

IndexC A )AC adapter...11,12,83AC cord...11,12C B )Backup disks...

CE3 CuParallel port...44,51,83Password...16,36,56PC Card...

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.Outline of the

Front / Right Side—I SpeakerVolume Control: O + |[^ or Speaker on/off: [FnJ +0IPower SwitchPOWER ►(Q=page 15)^-1-Microphone JackInfrared Communicatio