Panasonic CF-T7 Hardware Diagnostics, Press Ctrl + F7 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed

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Hardware Diagnostics

3 Press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

4 Press F10.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

The computer will restart.

5 Press Ctrl + F7 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components. If the password is requested, enter the password.

The touch pad and the internal keyboard cannot be used until alternating blue and yellow colors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations:

• : Start the diagnostic check from the beginning

A

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: Stop the diagnostic check (You cannot restart the check partway through by clicking )

: Display help (click the screen or press Space to return to the original diagnostic check screen) You can check the status of the diagnostic check by the display color on the left side of the hardware icon (A).

Aqua: Not running diagnostic check

Alternating blue and yellow: Currently running diagnostic check. The interval of the alternating colors differs depending on the type of diagnostic check currently running.

During memory diagnostic check, the display may freeze for a long period of time. Wait until the process is complete.

Green: No problems discovered

Red: Problems discovered

NOTE

Using the following procedure, you can run a diagnostic check on a specified hardware component, or run an extended diagnostic check on the hard disk (The extended diagnostic check is only for the hard disk). The extended diagnostic check is more detailed, and so requires a longer period of time to run.

A Click to stop the diagnostic check.

B Click the icon for the hardware that is not to be checked, so that the icon is displayed in gray (B).

B

 

When running a check on the hard disk, clicking the icon once will turn on the extended diagnostic

 

check (“FULL” (C) will be displayed below the icon); click again, and the icon will be displayed in gray.

C Click

to start the diagnostic check.

 

 

 

C

 

 

6 When all the hardware has been checked, confirm the diagnostic check results.

If the display is red and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the computer’s hardware. Confirm which hardware component is displayed as red, and contact your technical support office.

If the display is green and the message “Check Result TEST PASSED” is displayed, the computer’s hardware is operating normally. Continue using the computer as it is. If the computer still does not operate properly, reinstall the software. ( page 27)

NOTE

If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed:

Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.

7After the diagnostic check is complete, click (close), or press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the computer.

<Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>

8 Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Tablet] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility.

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Contents Contents Personal ComputerTerms and illustrations in these instructions Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedIntroduction Copyright Disclaimer TrademarksGetting Started Read Me FirstModels for U.S.A Only for model with a mark on the bottom of the computerAppendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Safety PrecautionsRead Me First Started Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information GettingModels for Canada Industry Canada IC Notice for modemCanadian ICES-003 Models for EuropeIndustry Canada Troubleshooting Useful Information Lithium Battery / Pile au lithiumInformation to the User Insert the AC Plug Completely PrecautionsDo Not Disassemble This Product Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using HeadphonesKeep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small Children Avoid StackingDo Not Use with Any Other Product Precautions Battery PackDo Not Short the Positive + and Negative Con- tacts Description of Parts Description of Parts First-time Operation Insert the battery packAppendix Troubleshooting Useful InformationFirst-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outletSetup Windows Turn on the computerPerform the touchscreen calibration Windows UpdateCreate a new account Regarding Windows XPWhen Starting Up/Shutting Down Using the Hand StrapIf the computer becomes warm during usage Before Using the Stylus Attach the tether to StylusOn-screen Manual Operation Environment Handling and MaintenanceWhen using peripheral devices Handling CautionsTo clean display LCD Handling and MaintenanceMaintenance To clean the touch padTroubleshooting If You Spill Water on the KeyboardExpanding Memory Inserting the RAM ModuleRemoving the RAM Module Set the cover and battery pack backCarefully open the left and right hooks E Installation Hard Disk Backup Function Recover ProClick Next Complete Restore Complete BackupClick Complete Backup, and click Yes Click Protect / Recover, and click Phoenix Recover ProPress To execute 2. Erase HDD Perform the steps 1 to 6 of Reinstalling SoftwareHard Disk Data Erase Utility PressPress 1 to execute 1. Recovery Reinstalling SoftwareAt the confirmation message, press Y Reinstalling Software Press F9Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Basic/Error Code/MessageStarting Up and Standby and Hibernation Mode Shutting Down Troubleshooting Basic/Error Code/MessagePassword DisplayBattery Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedRecover Pro Error Code/Message Running the Diagnostic Check Hardware DiagnosticsRegarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switchHardware Diagnostics Press Ctrl + F7 while Panasonic boot screen is displayedLimited USE License Agreement About Intel software productsLicence Contrat de licence d’usage limitéTermes, clauses et conditions Specifications Main SpecificationsWireless LAN Only for model with wireless LAN SpecificationsTroubleshooting Appendix Bluetooth Only for model with BluetoothLimited Warranty For U.S.ALimited Warranty Panasonic Computer and Peripherals Limited Warranty For CanadaGarantie Limitée Éléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couvertureMemo Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc
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