OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Computer
Model No. CF-AX3 series
Contents
Read Me First
Safety Precautions ...........................................2
Regulatory Information .....................................8
Getting Started
Introduction .................................................... 13
Description of Parts ....................................... 15
First-time Operation ....................................... 18
Turning On / Turning Off ................................ 24
Switching the Display Mode .......................... 25
Useful Information
Handling and Maintenance ............................ 26
Installing Software ......................................... 32
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) ................................. 38
Appendix
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........ 44
Specifications ................................................ 46
Standard Limited Warranty ............................ 51
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, elec-
tric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to
equipment or property, always observe the
following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used
to classify and describe the level of hazard,
injury, and property damage caused when the
denotation is disregarded and improper use is
performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor
injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in prop-
erty damage.
The following symbols are used to classify
and describe the type of instructions to be
observed.
These symbols are used to alert users
to a specific operating procedure that
must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to
a specific operating procedure that
must be followed in order to operate
the unit safety.
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DANGER
Precautions on the battery pack
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,
ignition or rupture of the Battery Pack
may result.
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack
into a Fire or Expose It to Exces-
sive Heat
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into
the Battery Pack, Disassemble, or
Modify It
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and
Negative (-) Contacts
ÖDo not place the battery pack to-
gether with articles such as neck-
laces or hairpins when carrying or
storing.
Do Not Apply Shocks to the
Product by Dropping It, Applying
Strong Pressure to It, etc.
ÖIf this product is subjected to a
strong impact, damaged or de-
formed, stop using it immediately.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using
Methods Other Than Those Speci-
fied
Do Not Use the Battery Pack with
Any Other Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable
and was intended for the specified
product.
Do Not Use This Product with a
Battery Pack Other Than the One
Specified
ÖUse only the specified battery
pack with your product.
When the Battery Pack Has De-
teriorated, Replace It With a New
One
ÖDo not continue to use a damaged
battery pack.
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire,
in Direct Sunlight, for Example)
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DANGER
(for disposal)
Precautions on the built-in battery
When disposing the battery, generation
of heat, ignition or rupture of the battery
may result.
Handling This Computer
Do Not Disassemble the Computer
Except When Disposing of it
Handling The Built-in Battery
Do Not Charge
Do Not Use With Any Other Prod-
uct
Do Not Throw the Battery Into a
Fire or Expose It to Excessive
Heat
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and
Negative (-) Contacts
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into
the Battery, Disassemble, or Modi-
fy It
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Com-
puter by Dropping It, Applying
Strong Pressure to It, etc.
WARNING
Precautions on the built-in battery
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture of
the battery may result.
Do Not Charge the Battery Using
Methods Other Than Those Speci-
fied
Do Not Throw the Product Into
a Fire or Expose It to Excessive
Heat
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into
the Battery or Shocks, Disassem-
ble, or Modify It
Do Not Apply Shocks to the
Product by Dropping It, Applying
Strong Pressure to It, etc
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire,
In Direct Sunlight, for Example)
When the Battery Has Deteriorat-
ed, Contact Your Technical Sup-
port Office to Replace the Battery
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Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire,
In Direct Sunlight, for Example)
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If a Malfunction or Trouble Oc-
curs, Immediately Stop Use
If the Following Malfunction Oc-
curs, Immediately Unplug the AC
Plug (and the Battery Pack)
This product is damaged
Foreign object inside this prod-
uct
Smoke emitted
Unusual smell emitted
Unusually hot
ÖAfter the above procedure, contact
your technical support office for
repair.
Insert the AC Plug Completely
ÖDo not use a damaged plug or
loose AC outlet.
Clean Dust and Other Debris of
the AC Plug Regularly
• If dust or other debris accumulates
on the plug, humidity, etc. may
cause a defect in the insulation.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Fire or electric shock may result.
Do Not Do Anything That May
Damage the AC Cord, the AC Plug,
or the AC Adaptor
Do not damage or modify the
cord, place it near hot tools, bend,
twist, or pull it forcefully, place
heavy objects on it, or bundle it
tightly.
ÖDo not continue to use a damaged
AC cord, AC plug and AC adaptor.
• Contact your technical support of-
fice for repair.
Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor
to a Power Source Other Than a
Standard Household AC Outlet
ÖConnecting to a DC/AC converter
(inverter) may damage the AC
adaptor. On an airplane, only con-
nect the AC adaptor/charger to an
AC outlet specifically approved for
such use.
Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug
If Your Hands Are Wet
Do Not Disassemble This Product
Do Not Touch This Product In a
Thunderstorm If Connected with
the AC Cable or Any Other Cables
Do Not Place Containers of Liquid
or Metal Objects on Top of This
Product
ÖIf foreign matter has found its way
inside, immediately turn the power
off and unplug the AC plug and
remove the battery pack. Then
contact your technical support of-
fice.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Low-temperature burns may result.
Fire or electric shock may result.
Do Not Use This Product in Close
Contact With Your Body For a
Long Period of Time
ÖDo not use this product with ex-
posing the skin to the heat source
of this product or AC adaptor for a
long period of time.
Do Not Expose Yourself or Other
Persons to the Hot Wind from the
Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) For a
Long Period of Time.
• Depending on the direction of the
computer or the way you hold the
computer, your hands and body
will be more exposed to the hot
wind.
• Covering the ventilation hole
(exhaust) with your hand or other
object can cause heat to build up
inside, possibly resulting in burns.
Detrimental health effects on your body
may result.
Do Not Turn the Volume Up To
Loud When Using Headphones
• Listening at high volumes that
overstimulate the ear for long pe-
riods of time may result in loss of
hearing.
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Do Not Move This Product While
the AC Plug Is Connected
ÖIf the AC cord is damaged, unplug
the AC plug immediately.
Do Not Connect a Telephone Line,
or a Network Cable Other Than the
One Specified, Into the LAN Port
ÖDo not connect to a network such
as the ones listed below.
• Networks other than 1000BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
• Phone lines (IP phone (Internet
Protocol Telephone), Telephone
lines, internal phone lines (on-
premise switches), digital public
phones, etc.)
Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor To
Any Strong Impact
ÖDo not continue to use the AC
adaptor after a strong impact such
as being dropped.
ÖContact your technical support of-
fice for repair.
Do Not Leave This Product in High
Temperature Environment for a
Long Period of Time
• Leaving this product where it will
be exposed to extremely high
temperatures such as near fire or
in direct sunlight may deform the
cabinet and/or cause trouble in the
internal parts.
Do Not Keep This Product Wher-
ever There is a Lot of Water, Mois-
ture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors,
etc.
Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole
(Exhaust)
ÖDo not use this product wrapped
in cloth or on top of bedding or a
blanket.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Fire or electric shock may result.
Hold the Plug When Unplugging
the AC Plug
Use Only the Specified AC Adap-
tor With This Product
ÖDo not use an AC adaptor other
than the one supplied (supplied
with the unit or one sold separately
as an accessory).
Use the Modem With a Regular
Telephone Line
ÖDo not connect to the following
lines.
• An internal phone line (on-premise
switches) of a company or busi-
ness office
• A digital public phone
• Line in a country or area not up-
ported by this product
This product may fall over or drop, result-
ing in an injury.
Do Not Place This Product on Un-
stable Surfaces
Avoid Stacking
Detrimental health effects on your body
may result.
Take a Break Of 10-15 Minutes
Every Hour
• Using this product for long peri-
ods of time may have detrimen-
tal health effects on the eyes or
hands.
NOTICE
l Do not place the computer near a televi-
sion or radio receiver.
l Keep the computer away from magnets.
Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.
l This computer is not intended for the dis-
play of images for use in medical diagno-
sis.
l This computer is not intended for a use
with connection of medical equipment for
the purpose of medical diagnosis.
l Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of
data or other incidental or consequential
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
l Do not touch the terminals on the battery
pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or
damaged.
l Do not expose the battery pack to water,
or allow it to become wet.
l If the battery pack will not be used for a
long period of time (a month or more),
charge or discharge (use) the battery pack
until the remaining battery level becomes
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry
place.
l This computer prevents overcharging of
the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95%
of capacity.
l The battery pack is not charged when the
computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time.
When the AC adaptor is connected to the
computer, charging begins automatically.
l Should the battery leak and the fluid get
into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Im-
mediately flush your eyes with clear water
and see a doctor for medical treatment as
soon as possible.
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NOTE
l The battery pack may become warm dur-
ing recharging or normal use. This is com-
pletely normal.
l Recharging will not commence if internal
temperature of the battery pack is outside
of the allowable temperature range (0 °C
to 50 °C). (
Reference Manual “Bat-
tery Power”) Once the allowable range
requirement is satisfied, charging begins
automatically. Note that the recharging
time varies based on the usage conditions.
(Recharging takes longer than usual when
the temperature is 10 °C or below.)
l If the temperature is low, the operating
time is shortened. Only use the computer
within the allowable temperature range.
l This computer has a high temperature
mode function that prevents the degra-
dation of the battery in high temperature
environments. (
Reference Manual
“Battery Power”) A level corresponding to
a 100% charge for high temperature mode
is approximately equivalent to an 80%
charge level for normal temperature mode.
l The battery pack is a consumable item.
If the amount of time the computer can
be run by using a particular battery pack
becomes dramatically shorter and re-
peated recharging does not restore its
performance, the battery pack should be
replaced with a new one.
l When transporting a spare battery inside a
package, briefcase, etc., it is recommend-
ed that it be placed in a plastic bag so that
its contacts are protected.
l Always power off the computer when it is
not in use. Leaving the computer on when
the AC adaptor is not connected will ex-
haust the remaining battery capacity.
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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE
AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/
SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIP-
MENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIP-
MENT/SYSTEMS, MEDICAL DEVICES OR
ACCESSORIES*1, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS
THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HU-
MAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RE-
SULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
*1 As defined by the European Medical Device
Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifica-
tions, technologies, reliability, safety (e.g.
Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Fre-
quency Emission, etc) requirements related
to aviation standards that exceed the speci-
fications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-
Shelf) products.
This computer is not intended for use in medi-
cal equipment including life-support systems,
air traffic control systems, or other equip-
ment, devices or systems that are involved
with ensuring human life or safety. Panasonic
cannot be held responsible in any way for any
damages or loss resulting from the use of this
unit in these types of equipment, devices or
systems, etc.
This computer has been designed so as to
minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk
drive, but no warranty is provided against
such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instru-
ment, be extremely careful in the handling.
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Regulatory Information
Information to the User
This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of
energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted
by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards
and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards
and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from delibera-
tions of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive
research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of
the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example
include:
l Using this product on board of airplanes, or
l In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is per-
ceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organiza-
tion or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product
prior to turning on the product.
Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifica-
tion of this product. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will
be the responsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for
damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these
guidelines.
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Regulations for Wireless LAN / Bluetooth
Country / Region
802.11a
802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Austria, Belgium, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxem-
bourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Por-
tugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Italy
Turkey
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Restricted to indoor use.
General authorization re-
quired if used outside of own
premises.
Restricted to indoor use.
General authorization re-
quired if used outside.
Restricted to indoor use.
Prohibited within an 1 km
radius from the centre of the
runway of the airports.
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