Panasonic CF-Y7 series Introduction, Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

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Introduction

Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic computer. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc- tions carefully.

Terms and illustrations in these instructions

CAUTION

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Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE

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Useful and helpful information.

Enter

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Press [Enter] key.

Fn + F5 :

Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.

(Start) - [All Programs] :

Click

(Start), and then click [All Programs].

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Page in these Operating Instructions.

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Reference to the on-screen manuals.

Some illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit. If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens. Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.

In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.

“Windows Vista® Business” as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”

“WinDVD™ 8 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”

“B’s Recorder GOLD9 BASIC” as “B’s Recorder”

“B’s CLiP 7” as “B’s CLiP”

The display modes are referred as follows. ( ) indicates the terms in [Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile] screen. To display the screen, right-click the desktop and click [Graphics Properties].

Internal LCD (Notebook): The computer’s display

External display (Monitor): External display

Simultaneous display (Intel (R) Dual Display Clone): The same screen is displayed on the internal LCD and the external display.

Extended Desktop: The extended working area across the internal LCD and the external display.

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the com- puter and the manuals.

Trademarks

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries.

Intel, Core and Centrino are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpo- rated in the United States and/or other countries.

PhoenixBIOS, Phoenix Always and Recover Pro are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. InterVideo, WinDVD™, the InterVideo logo, Ulead and the Corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.

Computrace® is a registered trademark of Absolute® Software Corp.

Panasonic® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

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Contents Contents Personal ComputerTerms and illustrations in these instructions Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedIntroduction Copyright Disclaimer TrademarksOnly for model with a mark on the bottom of the computer Read Me FirstModels for U.S.A Safety Precautions Read Me FirstStarted Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information GettingModels for Canada Equipment Attachement LimitationsIndustry Canada Models for EuropeCanadian ICES-003 Information to the User Lithium Battery / Pile au lithiumTroubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedCD/DVD Drive Caution PrecautionsAppendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedDo Not Disassemble This Product Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using HeadphonesInsert the AC Plug Completely Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small ChildrenDo Not Short the Positive + and Negative Con- tacts Precautions Battery PackDo Not Use with Any Other Product LCD Appendix Troubleshooting Useful InformationDescription of Parts Troubleshooting Useful Information Appendix Description of PartsConnect your computer to a power outlet Insert the battery packTroubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started First-time OperationTurn on the computer Setup WindowsFirst-time Operation Change the internal CD/DVD drive letter if necessaryTo change the partition structure Regarding Windows Vista When the computer suddenly enters hibernation Windows UpdateOn-screen Manual Operation Environment Handling and MaintenanceWhen using peripheral devices Handling CautionsClick Larger scale 120 DPI and click OK Handling and MaintenanceMaintenance Useful Information TroubleshootingIf You Spill Water on the Keyboard Appendix Troubleshooting Inserting the RAM Module Expanding MemoryCarefully open the left and right hooks E Set the cover and battery pack backRemoving the RAM Module Restoring the hard disk data Hard Disk Backup/Restore FunctionCreating a backup of the hard disk data Press F9Perform the steps 1 to 9 of Reinstalling Software Hard Disk Data Erase UtilitySet the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive Reinstalling SoftwarePress F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed Click Reinstall Windows and click NextSelect the settings and click Next Troubleshooting Basic/Error Code/Message Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation ModeDisplay PasswordShutting Down Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP Troubleshooting Basic/Error Code/MessageBattery OthersError Code/Message Running the Diagnostic Check Hardware DiagnosticsRegarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switchSelect the Main menu, set DVD Drive Power to On Press F10 Press Ctrl + F7 while Panasonic boot screen is displayedAbout Intel software products LicenseTerm Termes, clauses et conditions Contrat de licence d’usage limitéLicence Specifications Main SpecificationsWireless LAN Only for model with wireless LAN Bluetooth Only for model with BluetoothSpecifications Limited Warranty For U.S.ALimited Warranty Software Media Limited Warranty Panasonic Computer and Peripherals Limited WarrantyIf YOU Ship the Product for Warranty Service For CanadaÉléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couverture Expédition DU Produit Pour Service Sous GarantieGarantie Limitée Ordinateurs ET Périphériques Panasonic Garantie Limitée Supports DES LogicielsMemo Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc