Panasonic Toughbook CF-27 Series User Manual

CF-27 Series
Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
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[Start]-[Shut Down]: This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the
shape of the cursor will change to
. Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Illustrations in this Reference Manual
Key Combinations .............................................
2
LED Indicators ................................................... 3
Panasonic Hand Writing (Touch Pad) ..................... 4
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...................... 6
Security Measures ............................................ 9
Computing On The Road................................ 13
Battery Power ................................................. 16
Using a Multimedia Pocket Device................ 22
Using PC Cards .............................................. 24
Adding Memory .............................................. 25
Port Replicator................................................ 26
Using a Printer................................................ 27
Using an External Display ............................. 28
Using USB Devices ........................................ 29
Infrared Data Communications ..................... 31
Hard Disk Drive............................................... 33
Setup Utility .................................................... 34
Technical Information .................................... 40
List of Error Codes ......................................... 41
DMI Viewer ...................................................... 43
Dealing With Problems................................... 44
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Panasonic Toughbook CF-27 Series Specifications

General

Display	800x600 resolution
Operating System	Windows 95 or Windows 98
Weight	8.6 lbs
Battery	Nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
Ports	Serial, Parallel, VGA, PS/2
Dimensions	2.52 inches

Summary

Key Combinations

Panasonic Hand Writing

Drawing Characters or Figures

Learn to draw characters and figures using the touch pad and save them as bitmap files.

Suspend/Hibernation Functions

Starting Up Quickly

Shutting Down and Resuming

Procedures for shutting down using suspend/hibernation and resuming operation.

Security Measures

Password Protection Setup

Set Supervisor and User passwords to prevent unauthorized computer access.

Floppy Disk Data Protection

Computing On The Road

Power Conservation Tips

Maximize battery life with tips on power management and ECO mode.

Setting Power Management

Configure power management modes, timeouts, and power switch behavior.

Battery Power Management

Battery Status Indicators

Battery Monitor and Calibration

Multimedia Pocket Device Usage

Installing and Removing Devices

Using PC Cards

PC Card Installation and Removal

Adding Memory

RAM Module Installation

Using USB Devices

Installing USB Devices

Removing USB Devices

Infrared Data Communications

Installing Infrared Communications

Hard Disk Drive Operations

Installing and Removing Hard Disk

Guide for technicians on how to replace the internal hard disk drive.

Setup Utility Guide

Running the Setup Utility

Steps to access the BIOS Setup Utility by restarting the computer.

Main Menu Configuration

Advanced Menu Configuration

Security Menu Settings

Configure password protection and boot-up security settings.

Power Menu Settings

Adjust power management modes, timeouts, and power switch behavior.

List of Error Codes

Dealing With Problems: Startup and Battery

Startup Issues

Troubleshoot common problems encountered during computer startup.

Battery Indicator Issues

Diagnose and resolve issues related to the battery indicator lights and sounds.

Dealing With Problems: Display and Disk

Display Issues

Resolve problems related to screen display, resolution, and afterimages.

Disk Operation Issues

Dealing With Problems: Input, Sound, Software

Input and Sound Problems

Dealing With Problems: Peripherals

Peripheral Connection Troubleshooting