Panasonic CF-S9 manual Troubleshooting Basic, Battery, Reference Manual, Others

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Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

Appendix

Troubleshooting (Basic)

„Display

The screen is disordered.

z Changing the number of display colors and resolution may affect the screen. Restart the

 

 

computer.

 

 

z The refresh rate of the internal LCD may be 40 hertz. Change the refresh rate of the

 

 

internal LCD.

 

 

A Right-click on the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties].

 

 

B Click [General Settings].

 

 

C If [Refresh Rate] of the Notebook is [40 Hz], change to [60 Hz] and click [OK].

The external display does

z If the external display does not support the power saving function, it may not work nor-

not work normally.

mally when the computer enters the power saving mode. Turn off the external display.

„

Battery

 

 

 

 

The battery indicator is

z The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).

lights red.

z Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the indicator light is orange. If

 

 

you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After

 

 

replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on again.

The battery indicator is

z If blinking red:

blinking.

Quickly save your data and power off your computer. Remove the battery pack and dis-

 

 

connect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact your

 

 

technical support office. The battery pack or charging circuit may be defective.

 

 

z If blinking orange:

 

 

•

Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the bat-

 

 

 

tery pack is outside the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Your computer

 

 

 

can be used normally in this state. Once the range requirement is satisfied, charging

 

 

•

begins automatically.

 

 

Software applications and peripheral devices (USB devices, etc.) are consuming too

 

 

 

much power. Exit the software applications currently running, and remove all peripher-

 

 

 

als. Once the range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically.

The battery indicator is

z The battery is recharging.

flashing.

If [Battery Charging Indicator] in [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Flashing], the

 

 

indicator will alternately become lighter and darker.

„

Touch Pad

 

 

 

 

The cursor does not work.

z When using the external mouse, connect it correctly.

zRestart the computer by using the keyboard.

Press and press Î two times, and press Ï to select [Restart] and press Enter.

zIf the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response” (Î below).

Cannot input using the

z

Set [Touch Pad] to [Enabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.

touch pad.

z

The drivers for some mice may disable the touch pad. Check your mouse’s operating instructions.

„

Reference Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Reference Manual is not

z

Install Adobe Reader.

 

displayed.

 

A Log on to Windows as an administrator.

 

 

 

 

B Click

(Start) and input “c:\util\reader\Setup.exe” in [Search programs and files]

 

 

 

then press Enter.

 

 

 

 

C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.

 

 

 

 

D If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and click [Help] -

 

 

 

[Check for Updates…].

 

„

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No response.

z

Press

Ctrl

+

Shift

+

Esc

to open Task Manager and close the software application that

 

 

 

is not responding.

 

 

 

z

An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another

 

 

 

window. Press

Alt

+

Tab

to check.

 

 

 

z

Slide the power switch for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer, and then

 

 

 

slide the power switch to turn it on. If the application program does not work normally,

 

 

 

uninstall and reinstall the program. To uninstall, click

(Start) - [Control Panel] -

 

 

 

[Programs] - [Uninstall a program].

 

The computer does not rec-

z

Restart the computer.

 

ognize the CD/DVD drive.

 

After the computer restarts, it may recognize a CD/DVD drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Contents Personal ComputerAppendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Introduction„ Terms and illustrations in these instructions „ DisclaimerRead Me First Models for U.S.AQuency Interference Statement FCC Regulation Notice for modemSafety Precautions Appendix Troubleshooting Useful InformationRead Me First Getting StartedModels for Canada Equipment Attachement LimitationsRestrictions Concernant LE Raccordement DE Matériel Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Models for EuropeInformation Getting Started Industrie CanadaLithium Battery / Pile au lithium Precautions CD/DVD Drive CautionAvertissement Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using Headphones Insert the AC Plug CompletelyDo Not Disassemble This Product Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small ChildrenPrecautions Battery Pack Do Not Use with Any Other ProductDescription of Parts LCDTroubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Description of PartsAppendix Troubleshooting First-time OperationStarted Useful Information GettingGettingStarted Useful Information Appendix Troubleshooting First-time OperationHandling the AC adaptor „ When Starting Up/Shutting Down z Do not do the following PC Information ViewerIf you hear the sounds from CD/DVD drive „ To change the partition structureOn-screen Manual Handling and Maintenance „ When the battery indicator does not light onOperation Environment Handling CautionsHandling and Maintenance MaintenanceWhen Using the Computer with a Reduced Screen Resolution Troubleshooting Useful Information If You Spill Water on the KeyboardReinstalling Software Preparation„ Confirming kind of Operating System Troubleshooting Basic „ Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation Mode„ Password „ Shutting Down„ Display Troubleshooting Basic BatteryReference Manual OthersLicense TermGovernment Restricted Rights Contrat de licence d’usage limité LicenceTermes, clauses et conditions Specifications „ Main SpecificationsSpecifications „ Wireless LAN Only for model with wireless LAN„ Bluetooth Only for model with Bluetooth DVD-RAM Limited Warranty For U.S.ALimited Warranty Software Panasonic Computer and Peripherals Limited Warranty If YOU Ship the Product for Warranty ServiceSoftware Media Limited Warranty GeneralExpedition DU Produit Pour Service Sous Garantie Pour le CanadaGarantie Limitee Ordinateurs ET Peripheriques Panasonic Garantie Limitee Supports DES LogicielsMemo Page DFQW5426ZA

CF-S9 specifications

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