Panasonic CF-M34 Read Me First, Saving Data on the Hard Disk, Saving Data on Disks, LCD Panel

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Read Me First

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Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Do not expose your computer to shock.

Please use care when handling your computer, shock may damage your hard disk or make your software applications and data unusable.

Do not power off your computer while software applications are running or

HDD indicator () is on.

Properly shut Windows* down to avoid problems ([Start] - [Shut Down] ).

Save all valuable data to disks.

Backing up data to disks will limit damage should trouble occur to your computer or should you inadvertently change or erase data.

Use the security function for all important data. ( page 16)

* This computer uses Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System.

Saving Data on Disks

Do not power off your computer or press the floppy disk drive eject button while the floppy disk drive being accessed.

Doing so may damage the data on the disk and render the disk useless.

Use care when handling disks.

To protect the data on your disks or to prevent a disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following:

Sliding the shutter on the disk manually.

Exposing the disk to a magnetic field.

Storing the disk in locations prone to high temperatures, low pitched noise, dampness, or dust.

Applying more than one label on the disk.

Confirm the contents of a disk before formatting it.

Confirm that no important data is on the disk, because all data on the disk will be erased.

Use the write-protect tab.

This is a must for preserving important data.

This prevents your data from being erased

or overwritten.

 

 

Write-protect Tab

 

 

 

 

 

Write Enable

Write Disable

Computer Viruses

Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly.

We recommend you run the software:

When booting your computer.

After receiving data.

We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, please uncompress them before running a check).

LCD Panel

High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 99.998% or more of the picture elements are functioning properly, no defect is considered to exist.

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Contents Reference Manual CF-M34/CF-17 Series Illustrations in this Reference ManualSaving Data on Disks Read Me FirstSaving Data on the Hard Disk Computer VirusesUsage Environment MaintenanceRead Me First HandlingKey Combinations N c t i o n s Popup WindowLED Indicators Touch Pad Advaced Using the Touch PadChanging the mode of the touch pad Touch Pad Advanced Basic OperationMagnify/reduce the display Handling the Touch Pad Moving the cursor Clicking TouchscreenHandling the Touchscreen Double-clicking DraggingMake necessary changes Click OK Configuring the TouchscreenTouchscreen Select Save As or Save from File Panasonic Hand Writing TouchscreenDrawing Characters or Figures Suspend/Hibernation Functions Setting the Suspend or Hibernation FunctionShutting Down Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function Starting Up Your Computer QuicklySuspend/Hibernation Functions Resuming OperationPrecautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function If entering the Setup Utility with User Password Starting up when the password is setIf entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password Security MeasuresSetting the Supervisor Password Security MeasuresRun the Setup Utility Things to Remember Conserving PowerComputing On The Road Setting Timeout Function Computing On The RoadUse the Battery Indicator to check 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 setPanasonic Battery Monitor Click DetailAccurately Displaying Battery Capacity Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapterRemove the cover Replacing the Battery PackRemove the battery pack Put the battery pack Put the cover back into placePC Cards Installing/Removing the PC CardInstalling a PC Card Removing a PC CardInstalling/Removing the RAM Module RAM ModuleTurn on the external display, then turn on your computer External DisplayConnect the external display to your computer Install the Windows 95 USB device drivers Installing USB DevicesSet the power management function to disable USB DevicesUSB Devices Removing USB DevicesPerforming the Country setting for the modem Connecting to a telephone line and settingsConnecting a telephone line to the internal modem D e mPort Replicator Hand-grip Belt and Shoulder Strap AccessoriesHandle Installing/Removing the hard disk Hard Disk DriveHard Disk Drive Installing the hard diskPut the cover back into place and insert the battery pack Remove the hard diskSetup Utility Running the Setup UtilityR a m e t e r s Setup UtilityMain Menu R a m e t e r s Default Advanced MenuSecurity Menu Power Menu Exit Menu R a m e t e r sAdd check mark depending on your needs Click OK Smart BootSelect Start Programs Panasonic Smart Boot Internet Explorer Technical InformationT w o r k Saving information to a file DMI ViewerRunning DMI Viewer Creating Backup Disks Connect the external floppy disk drive to your computerSet the floppy disk to the write-protect state Creating Backup DisksMake a copy of the CD-ROM driver List of Error Codes Failure Fixed DiskList of Error Codes Allocation Error for deviceStarting Up Dealing With Problems AdvancedBattery Indicator Shutting DownDealing With Problems Advanced DisplayReference Manual Drive Operations Application Software Timeout FunctionCharacter Input SoundConnecting Peripherals P y r i g h t S c l a i m e r A d e m a r k s