Panasonic CF-37 Series Toughbook User Manual

CF-37 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
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Illustrations in this Reference Manual
Read Me First......................................................2
Key Combinations ..............................................4
LED Indicators ....................................................5
Touch Pad (Basic Operation).............................6
Touchscreen .......................................................7
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touchscreen) ...........9
Suspend/Hibernation Functions .....................10
Security Measures ...........................................13
Computing On The Road..................................17
Battery Power ...................................................20
Multimedia Pocket ............................................25
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive.................................26
SuperDisk
TM
Drive ............................................28
PC Cards ...........................................................29
RAM Module......................................................31
Printer................................................................32
External Display ...............................................33
Modem...............................................................34
Hard Disk Drive.................................................35
Setup Utility ......................................................36
Technical Information ......................................42
DMI Viewer ........................................................43
List of Error Codes...........................................44
Dealing With Problems (Advanced) ................46
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Panasonic CF-37 Series Toughbook Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	CF-37 Series Toughbook
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Read Me First

Saving Data on the Hard Disk

Instructions on how to save data safely on the computer's hard disk drive.

Saving Data on Disks

Guidelines for saving data on various types of disks, including precautions.

Computer Viruses

Recommendations for virus protection software and usage.

Handling the Computer

Key Combinations

Power Management Key Combinations

LED Indicators

Touch Pad Basic Operation

Touchscreen Operation

Touchscreen Configuration

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Quickly and Differences

Overview of quick startup and differences between suspend and hibernation.

Setting Suspend/Hibernation

Procedure for configuring the suspend or hibernation function in Setup Utility.

Shutting Down and Resuming Operation

How to shut down the computer into suspend/hibernation and resume operations.

Precautions for Suspend/Hibernation Use

Important warnings and precautions when using suspend or hibernation modes.

Security Measures

Preventing Unauthorized Access

Setting Supervisor and User passwords to prevent unauthorized computer use.

Setting Supervisor Password

Steps for enabling, changing, or disabling the supervisor password.

Setting User Password

Steps for enabling, changing, or disabling the user password.

Preventing Disk Theft or Damage

Methods to protect data on disks and prevent unauthorized disk access.

Computing On The Road

Conserving Power Tips

Information on maximizing battery pack usage for mobile computing.

Important Battery Usage Points

Key points to remember for efficient battery operation and longevity.

Setting Power Management

Procedure for configuring power management settings via the Setup Utility.

Power Management Modes Overview

Description of different power management modes and their functions.

Battery Power

Checking Battery Status

Using the battery indicator to check the charge status and health.

Detailed Battery Readings

Low Battery Warnings and Actions

What to do when the battery charge becomes low, including warnings.

Replacing the Battery Pack

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive

SuperDisk™ Drive

PC Cards

RAM Module

Installing and Removing RAM Module

External Display

Hard Disk Drive

Installing and Removing Hard Disk

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

Steps to restart the computer and enter the Setup Utility.

Main Menu Parameters

Advanced Menu Parameters

Security Menu Parameters

Security-related settings configurable within the Setup Utility.

Power Menu Parameters

Power management settings available in the Setup Utility's Power Menu.

Boot Menu Configuration

Dealing With Problems (Advanced)

Starting Up and Battery Indicator Issues

Troubleshooting problems related to computer startup and battery indicators.

Battery Charging and Warning Issues

Resolving issues with battery charging, temperature, and low battery warnings.

Display and Touchscreen Troubleshooting

Display Output Problems

Touchscreen Input and Reference Manual Display

Drive Operation Troubleshooting

Media Recognition and Read/Write Errors

System Input and Software Issues

Character Input and Setup Utility Problems

Application Software and Sound Malfunctions

Peripheral Connectivity Issues

Printer and Mouse Operation Problems

PC Card and RAM Module Recognition Issues