Panasonic CF-71 manual Using a Multimedia Pocket Device, Parallel Port, FDD Cable

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Using a Multimedia Pocket Device

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Parallel Port

Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive

You may use the floppy disk drive as an external drive that is connected through the parallel port, by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF351).

In the operating instructions for the FDD cable (CF-VCF351), directions are given to turn the power off before connecting the floppy disk drive by using the cable, but with this computer, the floppy disk drive can be attached or removed while the power is on.

FDD Cable		CAUTION
		Do not move the drive while accessing data on the floppy disk.
		Firmly hold both sides of the drive when removing a disk. Excessive force on

		top should be avoided.

NOTE

When the computer is on or in the suspend or hibernation mode, if the floppy disk drive is accessed after it had earlier been disconnected, there are instances where the contents of the floppy disk set prior to the drive removal are dis- played.

Do not try to access any of the files. If an attempt is made, an error message may be displayed or the display prompting you to format the disk may appear. (When such a display appears, press the [Cancel] or [No] to close the display.) The above contents will no longer be displayed when the drive is re-connected or when the computer is restarted.

When the Superdisk drive pack is installed in the multimedia pocket, the floppy disk drive cannot be used as an external floppy disk drive.

The CD-ROM pack and Superdisk drive pack cannot be used as an external device.

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Contents Contents Reference Manual CF-71 SeriesKey Combinations Key Functions Popup WindowLED Indicators Determine the position to begin drawing Panasonic Hand Writing Touch PadDrawing Characters or Figures To nextPanasonic Hand Writing Touch Pad Close the Hand Writing modeSelect Save As or Save from File Suspend/Hibernation Functions Setting the Suspend or Hibernation FunctionShutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function Starting Up Your Computer QuicklySuspend/Hibernation Functions Push the sleep switch or Slide the power switchResuming Operation Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function Security Measures When the User Password is setSetting the user password enabling, changing, disabling Situation Function to use ReferenceWhen the coffee break password is set To disable your passwordRe-enter your password at the Enter User Password Again Security MeasuresSetting the Coffee break Password enabling or disabling To disable the Coffee break PasswordRun the Setup Utility Using Preventing theft of damage to data using a floppy diskProcedure When the supervisor password is setTo disable your supervisor password Setting the Supervisor PasswordEnabling, changing, disabling Computing On the Road Conserving PowerThings to Remember How to set Advanced and the suspend/hibernation timeout Setting Power ManagementHibernation with Using Computing On the RoadPower Management settings Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status Battery PowerBattery Status Fn + F9Save your data and power off your computer Battery PowerWhen the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low If the suspend or hibernation function is set Open the display Replacing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack Open the coverWhen closing the cover Connect the battery packConnector Tab Label-side up Flat Cable Close the coverUsing a Multimedia Pocket Device Installing/Removing a Multimedia Pocket DeviceParallel Port Using a Multimedia Pocket DeviceUsing the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive FDD CableInstalling a PC Card Using PC CardsInstalling/Removing the PC Card PC CardInstalling only if the ZV card does not operate properly Using PC CardUninstalling PC Card Utility ProgramAdding Memory Installing/Removing the RAM ModuleRAM Module Port Replicator Using a Printer External Display Port Using an External DisplayConnect the external display to your computer + F3Using USB Devices Run the Setup Utility Using EnterUsing USB Devices USB PortPreparations for Infrared Data Communications Setting for Infrared Data CommunicationsInfrared Data Communications Data CommunicationsRemoving/Installing the hard disk Installing/Removing the hard diskHard Disk Drive Hard disk Drive ConnectorRibs Closing the Program Setup UtilityRunning the Setup Utility Main ScreenSystem Setup Setup UtilityParameters Power Management Power Management SettingsSupervisor Setup WSS Codec I/OIRQ Technical Information NetworkSome software will not run normally Technical InformationHard Disk Non-recognition from other operating systemsIt takes a long time to reboot or the computer locks up ReinstallationPower Saving Function in the Sound Chip System module error occursList of Error Codes Code DescriptionRunning DMI Viewer DMI ViewerSaving information to a file Battery Indicator Dealing With ProblemsStarting Up Display Dealing With ProblemsDisk Operations Application Software Character InputNetwork Connecting Peripherals Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks