Panasonic CF-Y4 4, 5, 6

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Preparations

4Open the display.

APress and hold the latch (B) located at the front.

BLift open the display.

zDo not open the display wider than necessary (170° or more), and do

not apply excessive pressure to the LCD. Do not open or close the

computer holding the edge of the LCD segment. Hold the C (below)

segment to open or close the computer.

5Connect your computer to a power outlet.

zBe sure the AC adaptor is connected until completing the first-time use

operation.

zThe battery pack will be charged automatically.

Charging Time: Approx. 5 hours (Power off), Approx. 6.5 hours (Power on)

(Varies depending on the usage conditions.)

zWhen using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral

device except the battery pack and AC adaptor to the computer.

CAUTION

Handling the AC adaptor

zDo not subject the AC adaptor to any strong impact.

Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in

electrocution, short circuit, or fire.

zUse only the specified AC adaptor with your computer. Using an AC adaptor

other than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.

zProblems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder

and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterrupt-

ible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery

pack alone.

6Turn your computer on.

zSlide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until

the power indicator turns on before releasing it.

CAUTION

zDo not slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds; this will

cause the power to be turned off forcibly.

zDo not slide the power switch repeatedly.

zDo not press any keys or touch the touch pad until [Windows XP Professional

Setup] is displayed.

zDo not change the Setup Utility until completing step 7. If you do so, Windows

setup may not operate properly.

Contents

Main Contents Preparations Getting Started (Basic Operations) Troubleshooting Important Information Personal Computer Introduction Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Customers Record Read Me First For U.S.A. For Canada Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Scurit Information to the User Lithium Battery DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution For Europe <For models with a CE mark on the bottom of the computer> Precautions Usage Handling Precautions (Wireless LAN) Precautions (Battery Pack) Usage Precautions / About Notations When closing the disk cover If the computer feels warm while in use When using at high-temperature locations Usage Precautions How to Use this Manual How to access the Reference Manual 1 How to access the Important Tips 1 Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts Confirm the Status Using the LEDs First-time Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines. When you have forgotten a Windows log-on password Changing the Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Letter Password Reset Function Icons on the desktop [start] menu Notification area (see the bottom right on the screen) Screen Display Page Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 2 3 Starting Up/Shutting Down If the screen on the left is displayed immediately after you turn on the power... Shutting Down (power off your computer) 1 2 3 Using the Touch Pad When the cursor doesnt move the way you want it to Using the Fn Key Expanding Memory Inserting / Removing the RAM Module Inserting 1 2 Expanding Memory 4 Removing Setup Utility 1 2 Running the Setup Utility How to use the screen Key Operations Information Menu Main Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Usage/Handling/Maintenance We recommend the following: Maintenance When Carrying the computer, be sure to keep to the fol- lowing: Usage Environment Usage/Handling/Maintenance Wireless LAN Turning on/off the Wireless LAN Function Prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN 1 2 Windows/Antivirus Protection Windows Change the Way Users Log on or off Use the Welcome screen Use Fast User Switching Security Center/Antivirus Protection Windows Security Center If the message "Your computer might be at risk" is displayed Windows/Antivirus Protection The Pop-up Blocker Computer Viruses Windows Update Using CD/DVD Before using the drive About opening or closing the disk cover/cleaning the drive lens Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive connection inter- face While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed Use of Peripheral Devices/Internal Hard Disk To Protect Data When Changing Hard Disk Partitions When Using Peripheral Devices Internal Hard Disk List of Error Codes Dealing with Problems (Summary) Page Dealing with Problems (Summary) Problems with Passwords and Messages Problems with Display Dealing with Problems (Summary) Problems with Display Problems with Operation during Use Problems with Battery Problems with Onscreen Reference Manual Reinstalling Bs Recorder/Bs CLiP Problems with Expanding Memory Reinstalling Software Before Reinstallation Reinstalling 1 2 3 tion. Reinstalling Software 4 5 6 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where necessary . 7 LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT Contrat de licence d'usage limit Hard Disk Backup Function Before Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Preparing Precautions Create a Backup Area Hard Disk Backup Function Backing Up and Restoring Data Page When Disposing of This Computer Before Erasing Data Preparing Confirm the followings Completely Erasing Data Hard Disk Data Erase Utility Page Specifications zMain Specifications Secondary Cache Memory Chip Set Pre-installed Software zMain Specifications Specifications Index