OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No. FZ-G1 series

Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started Read Me First

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Safety Precautions

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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.

DANGER

Precautions on the Battery Pack

Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It to Excessive Heat

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the Battery Pack, Disassemble, or Modify It

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Short the Positive (+) and

Negative (-) Contacts

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

???Do not place the battery pack to- gether with articles such as neck- laces or hairpins when carrying or storing.

Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for Example)

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Apply Shocks to the Prod- uct by Dropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etc.

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture of the battery may result.

???If 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

If the battery is not charged using one of the specified methods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

When the Battery Pack Has Deterio- rated, Replace It With a New One

Continued use of a damaged battery pack may result in heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.

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DANGER

Precautions on the Battery Pack

Do Not Use with Any Other Product

The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the specified product.

If it is used with a product other than the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Use This Product with a Bat- tery Pack Other Than the One Speci- fied

Use only the specified battery pack

(??? page 17) with your product.

Use of battery packs other than those manufactured and supplied by Pana- sonic may present a safety hazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).

WARNING

If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use

If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC Plug and the Battery Pack

???This product is damaged

???Foreign object inside this product

???Smoke emitted

???Unusual smell emitted

???Unusually hot

Continuing to use this product while any of the above conditions are pres- ent may result in fire or electric shock

???If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC plug, and then re- move the battery pack. Then con- tact your technical support office for repair.

Do Not Touch This Product in a Thunderstorm If Connected with the AC Cable or Any Other Cables

Electric shock may result.

???Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long period of time.

Insert the AC Plug Completely

If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheating or electric shock may result.

???Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.

Close the Connector Cover Tightly

When Using This Product Where

Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam,

Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.

The entry of foreign matter may cause a fire or electric shocks.

???If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC cord, and then remove the battery pack. Then contact your technical support of- fice.

Do Not Disassemble This Product

You may receive an electric shock, or foreign matter may enter and result in a fire.

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WARNING

Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using Headphones

Listening at high volumes that over- stimulate the ear for long periods of time may result in loss of hearing.

Do Not Use with Exposing the Skin to This Product for a Long Period of Time

Using this product with exposing the skin to the heat source of this product or AC adaptor for a long period of time can cause a low-temperature burn.

Do Not Do Anything That May Dam- age 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. Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in fire, short circuit, or electric shock.

Do Not Expose Yourself to the Hot Wind from the Ventilation Hole (Ex- haust) For a Long Period of Time

Low-temperature burns may result. Covering the ventilation hole (exhaust) with your hand or other object can cause heat to build up inside, possibly resulting in burns.

CAUTION

Do Not Place This Product on Un- stable Surface

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Avoid Stacking

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Environment for a Long Period of Time

Leaving this product where it will be ex- posed to extremely high temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlight may deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the internal parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition may lead to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. which may in turn lead to a fire or electric shocks.

Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust/Intake)

Using this product wrapped in cloth or on top of bedding or a blanket can block the ventilation hole and cause heat to build up inside, possibly result- ing in a fire.

Hold the Plug When Unplugging the

AC Plug

Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a fire or electric shock.

Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected

The AC cord may be damaged, result- ing in fire or electric shock.

???If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immediately.

Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor

With This Product

Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (supplied with the unit or one sold separately as an accessory) may result in a fire.

Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact

Using the AC adaptor after a strong im- pact such as being dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.

Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every

Hour

Using this product for long periods of time may have detrimental health ef- fects on the eyes or hands.

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CAUTION

<Only for model with LAN port>

Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable Other Than the

One Specified, into the LAN Port

If the LAN port is connected to a net- work such as the ones listed below, a fire or electric shock may result.

???Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T

???Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Pro- tocol Telephone), Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise switches), digital public phones, etc.)

Do Not Expose the Skin to This Product When Using the Product In a Hot or Cold Environment

Burns, low-temperature burns or frost- bite may result.

???When it is necessary to expose the skin to this product such as to scan a fingerprint, perform the operation in the shortest time possible.

NOTICE

NOTE

???The battery pack may become warm dur- ing recharging or normal use. This is com- pletely normal.

???Recharging will not commence if internal

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Safety Precautions

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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.)

???If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range.

???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.

???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.

???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.

???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.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR

USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR

EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC

CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR-

CRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1,

MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES*2,

LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER

EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT

ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN

LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RE-

SULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROD-

UCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Sys- tems and Class1 EFB Systems when used dur- ing critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft.

Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)

No.36.

*2 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.

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Regulatory Information

Information to the User

<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>

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:

??? Using this product on board of airplanes, or

??? 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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Regulatory Information

Regulations for Wireless LAN / Bluetooth

???The latest version of ???ERC RECOMMENDATION 70-03??? by European Radiocommunications Committee and the regulation in Turkey.

???Use only the antenna specified by Panasonic.

???Confirm the latest information to the radio regulation authorities.

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Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery!

This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored. The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel.

Warning!

A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip- ment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old prod- ucts and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accor- dance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/ EC.By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this prod- uct, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Safety Precautions

<Only for model with wireless WAN>

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, ser- vice or repair of any Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN mo- dem. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.

When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem off, if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy.

The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can be affected by interference from Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem placed close to the device. If in doubt about po- tential danger, contact the physician or the manufacturer of the device to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on.

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Regulatory Information

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Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN mo- dem before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspen- sion or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.

For details on usage of this unit in aircrafts please consult and follow instruction pro- vided by the airline.

Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting op- erations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.

Your Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem re- ceives and transmits radio frequency energy while switched on. Remember that interfer- ence can occur if it is used close to TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations and always switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem wherever forbidden, or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger.

Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer in- corporating wireless WAN modem while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an area where it could cause personal injury to the driver or passengers. It is recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driving.

Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity where an air bag may deploy.

Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN modem is placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

IMPORTANT!

Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem operate using radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all condi- tions. Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls.

Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld Comput- er incorporating wireless WAN modem must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.

Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone features are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.

Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem.

CAUTION:

Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.

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Interface Cable

Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recommended.

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Camera Light

<For model with rear camera>

CAUTION

-The light from the LED is strong and can injure human eyes. Do not look directly at the LEDs with naked eyes.

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For Euro

For Europe

<Only for model with a ???CE ??? mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

???Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.???

Hint:

If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Authorised Representative:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Indication of the countries where WLAN is intended to be used:

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES

FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LT LU

LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

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<Only for model with a ???CE??? mark on the bottom of the computer> Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

???Hereby, Panasonic Corporation declares that this Personal Computer is in com pliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Eu Coun cil Directives.

Authorised Representative:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

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For Used in Motor Vehicle

Warning: Check the following Commission Recommendation to determine proper installation and usage of this product while operating within a motor vehicle.

???Commission Recommendation on safe and efficient in-vehicle information and communication systems: A European statement of principles on human machine interface.???

Commission Recommendation is available from Official Journal of the European Communities.

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When using Port Replicator or Car Mounter on which an external antenna can be installed:

???External antenna for wireless LAN must be professionally installed.

???The gain of external antenna for wireless LAN must not exceed 5dBi.

???The user must maintain minimum of 20 cm spacing between the external antenna and all peo- ple (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

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Regulatory Information

For UK

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a molded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 3 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3 ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark A S A or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A re- placement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

If the fitted molded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely.

There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13-ampere socket.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may dif- fer from actual AC mains plug.

Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

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For Turkey / Turkiye icin.

EEE complies with Directive of Turkey.

EEE Y??netmeligine Uygundur.

For India

For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler or recycler, or Panasonic service center when disposing of this product.

Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc. http://www.panasonic.co.in/wps/portal/home

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For Australia

For Used in Motor Vehicle

Warning: Notebook Computer may be installed in a motor vehicle and visible to the driver only if used to support vehicle related functions such as vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation and navigation. If the Notebook Computer is to be used for work or entertainment purposes, such as television reception, video play or other work programs, it must be installed in a position where it will NOT:

(a)be visible, directly or indirectly, to the operator of the motor vehicle; or

(b)cause distraction to drivers of other motor vehicles.

Check with individual state laws to determine lawful use of this product while operating within a motor vehicle. If the visual display unit is, or is part of, a driver???s aid, above rule is not applied. ???Driver???s aid??? includes closed-circuit television security cameras, dispatch systems, navigational or intelligent highway and vehicle system equipment, rear view screens, ticket-issuing machines and vehicle monitoring devices.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

In these instructions, the names are referred as follows.

indicates Windows?? 8 Operating System.

indicates Windows?? 7 Operating System.

n Terms and illustrations in these instructions

(Start) - [All Programs] : Touch (Start), and then touch [All Programs].

lSome illustrations are simplified to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.

lIf you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.

lRefer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.

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

?????Windows?? 8 Pro 64-bit??? as ???Windows??? or ???Windows 8???

?????Windows?? 7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1??? and ???Windows?? 7 Professional 64-bit Ser- vice Pack 1??? as ???Windows??? or ???Windows 7???

??DVD MULTI drive as ???DVD drive???

?????Multilingual User Interface??? as ???MUI???

l

Screen messages are explained in [English (United States)].

(Depending on the language preference, some screen messages in these instructions are dif- ferent from the actual screen messages. For example, [Flight mode] may be displayed instead of [Airplane mode] in some language preference)

n Disclaimer

Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Corpora- tion assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or dis- crepancies between the computer and the manuals.

n Trademarks

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

Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corpo- ration.

microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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Introduction

Getting Started

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

Bluetooth?? is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Pana- sonic Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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

n On-screen Manual

For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual.

???Reference Manual

The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the comput- er???s performance.

???Important Tips

The Important Tips will provide you with the battery information so that you can use the battery pack in the optimum condition to obtain longer operation time.

To access the on-screen manuals, follow the steps below.

On the Start screen, touch the [Manual Selector] tile, and select the on-screen manual. Double-touch [Manual Selector] on the desktop screen, and select the on-screen manual.

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Description of Parts

???

???

???

???

Front Camera

?? Reference Manual ???Camera???

A:Camera Indicator

B:Camera Lens

C:Microphone

D:Ambient Light Sensor

The ambient light sensor is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment func- tion that adjusts the display screen. (?? page 25)

E:Security lock

A Kensington cable can be connected. For further information, read the manual that comes with the cable.

F:DC-IN jack

G:Tablet Buttons

?? Reference Manual ???Tablet Buttons???

H:LED Indicator

: Power Indicator

Off : Power off/Hibernation, Green:

Power on, Blinking green: Sleep : Drive status

: Battery status

??page 25 ???When the battery indi- cator does not light on???

?? Reference Manual ???Battery Power???

I:Power Switch

J:USB3.0 Port

?? Reference Manual ???USB Devices???

K:HDMI Port

?? Reference Manual ???External Dis- play???

L:Headset Jack

A headset or headphone can be connect- ed.

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Description of Parts

???

???

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A:Ventilation Hole (Intake)

B:Ventilation Hole (Exhaust)

C:Dust Cover

??page 27 ???To clean inside of the dust cover???

D:USB2.0 Port*1 / LAN Port*2 / Serial Port*3 / MicroSD Memory Card Slot*4

*1 Only for model with USB2.0 port

?? Reference Manual ???USB Devices???

*2 Only for model with LAN port

?? Reference Manual ???LAN???

*3 Only for model with Serial port

?? Reference Manual ???Serial Port???

*4 Only for model with microSD memory card slot

?? Reference Manual ???MicroSD Memo- ry Card???

Rear Camera

<Only for model with Rear Camera>

?? Reference Manual ???Camera???

E:Camera Indicator

F:Camera Lens

G:Camera light

H:Battery Pack

?? Reference Manual ???Battery Power???

I:Battery Latch

?? Reference Manual ???Battery Power???

J:Wireless LAN Antenna

<Only for model with wireless LAN>

?? Reference Manual ???Wireless LAN???

K:Wireless WAN Antenna

<Only for model with Wireless WAN>

?? Reference Manual ???Wireless WAN???

L:Smart Card Slot

<Only for model with Smart Card Slot>

?? Reference Manual ???Smart Card???

M:External Antenna Connector

N:Expansion Bus Connector

?? Reference Manual ???Cradle???

O:Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth An- tenna

<Only for model with wireless LAN> <Only for model with Bluetooth>

?? Reference Manual ???Wireless LAN??? ???Bluetooth???

P:Speaker

?? Reference Manual ???Dashboard for Panasonic PC???

Q:Pen Holder

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First-time Operation

n Preparation

ACheck and identify the supplied accessories.

If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support.

??? AC Adaptor. 1 ??? AC Cord. . . 1 ??? Battery Pack . . . 1 ??? Digitizer pen. . . 1

?? Reference Manual ???Screen Input Operation???

BRead the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT before breaking the seal on the comput- er???s packaging (?? page 39).

NOTE

???Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the com- puter power is off. If the battery pack is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the following period of time:

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First-time Operation

2 Attaching the pen (included) to the computer.

The tether prevents the pen (included) from falling accidentally.

???

???

???

???

CAUTION

???Do not pull the tether with excessive force. The pen (included) may hit the computer, person???s body or other objects when released.

CAUTION

???Do not press the power switch repeatedly or do not hold the power switch for four seconds or longer.

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5<For MUI OS model>

Select language.

Select language and OS (32-bit or 64-bit).

CAUTION

???Carefully choose your language because you cannot change it later. If you set a wrong language, you need to reinstall Win- dows.

ASelect language on ???Your display language??? and touch [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

ASelect language and OS (32bit or 64bit) on ???Select OS??? screen and touch [OK].

The language setting will start by touching [OK] on the confir-

mation screen.

The language and OS setting will be completed in about 15 minutes.

BWhen termination screen is displayed, touch [OK] to turn off the computer.

CTurn on the computer.

6 Setup Windows.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

???The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the screen or tablet buttons, and wait until the drive indicator has turned off.

???After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction. Wait for a moment until the Windows setup screen appears.

???Setup of Windows will take approximately 5 min- utes / 20 minutes.

Go to the next step, confirming each message on the display.

??? Follow the steps below.

A When ???Enable sensors??? is displayed, touch [Enable this sensor].

B When the [User Account Control] screen is displayed, touch [Yes].

C At the [Display Rotation Tool] confirmation screen, touch [Yes].

The computer restarts automatically, and the setting is en- abled.

pear.

You can set the Wireless Network after the setup of Windows is complete.

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First-time Operation

CAUTION

???You can change the user name, password, image and security setting after setup of Windows.

???Remember your password. If you forget the password, you can- not use Windows. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.

???Do not use the following words for user name: CON, PRN, AUX, CLOCK$, NUL, COM1 to COM9, LPT1 to LPT9, @, &, space. In particular, if you create a user name (account name) that includes the ???@??? mark, a password will be requested at the log-on screen, even if no password has been set. If you try to log on without entering a password, ???The user name or pass-

word is incorrect.??? may be displayed and you will not be able tosign in /log on to Windows (?? page 36).

???Use standard characters as a computer name: numbers 0 through 9, uppercase and lowercase letters from A to Z, and the hyphen (-) character.

If the error message ???The computer name is not valid??? appears, check if characters other than the above are not entered. If the error message still remains on the display, set the key entry mode to English (???EN???) and enter characters.

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Set the time zone, and then set the date and time.

AOpen the Control Panel.

1.Long touch any empty location on the Start screen.

2.Touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

3.Touch [Control Panel] under ???Windows System???.

BTouch [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time].

CTouch [Change time zone???].

DSelect the time zone, then click [OK].

ETouch [Change date and time???], then set the date and time.

8 Create the recovery disc.

A recovery disc allows you to install OS and restore its factory default condition, in case, for example, the recovery partition of the flash memory is damaged. We recommend creating a recovery disc before you begin using the computer.

Refer to ?? Reference Manual ???Recovery Disc Creation Util- ity??? about creating the disc.

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NOTE

???PC Information Viewer

This computer periodically records the management information of the flash memory, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes.

This information is only used for estimating the cause when the flash memory goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described the above.

To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for man- agement information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and touch [OK]. (?? Reference Manual ???Checking the Computer???s Usage Status???)

???<For MUI OS model>

In the default settings, a shortcut icon for Korean language is on the Desktop screen. You may delete the icon if not necessary.

n Before using wireless function

A Display ???Charm??? and touch - [Change PC Settings] - [Wireless]. Set [Airplane mode] to [Off], and then;

set [Wi-Fi] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for wireless LAN).

set [Mobile broadband] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for wireless WAN). set [GPS] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for wireless WAN).

set [Bluetooth] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for Bluetooth).

ATouch the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu.

BSelect ON for the device you want to enable.

n To change the partition structure

You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition. In the default setting, you can use a single partition.

A

Open ???Computer???. Long touch [Computer], then touch [Manage].

To open ???Computer???, proceed as follows on the Start screen.

1.On the Start screen, flick from bottom side to inside of the screen.

2.Touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

3.Touch [Computer] under ???Windows System???.

???A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. B Touch [Disk Management].

C Long touch the partition for Windows (???c??? drive in the default setting), and touch [Shrink Volume].

???The partition size depends on the computer specifications.

D Input the size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB] and touch [Shrink]. ??? You cannot input a larger number than the displayed size.

??? To select [Reinstall to the System and OS partitions.] in installing OS (?? page 30), 70 GB*1 /60 GB or more is necessary for [Total size after

shrink in MB].

ELong touch [Unallocated] (the shrunk space in the step D) and touch [New Simple Vol- ume].

FFollow the on-screen instructions to make the settings, and touch [Finish].

Wait until formatting is completed.

*1 For MUI OS model, 100 GB or more is necessary.

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First-time Operation

NOTE

???You can create an additional partition using remaining unallocated space or newly creating unallocated space.

???To delete a partition, long touch the partition and touch [Delete Volume] in the step C.

n <For MUI OS model>To select language

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Turning On / Turning Off

Turning On

Press and hold the power switch (?? page 15) until the power indicator (?? page 15) lights.

NOTE

lDo not press the power switch repeatedly.

lThe computer will forcibly be turned off if you press and hold the power switch for four sec- onds or longer.

lOnce you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn on the computer again.

??Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

??Pressing the power switch

??Touching the tablet buttons, screen or external mouse/keyboard

Turning Off

A Shut down the computer.

1. Display ???Charm??? and touch .

2. Touch [Power] - [Shut down].

Touch (Start) - [Shutdown].

NOTE

l

To turn off the computer, proceed as follows.

A Display ???Charm??? and touch - [Change PC settings] - [General].

BTouch [Restart now] under ???Advanced startup???.

CTouch [Turn off your PC].

Precaution against Starting Up/Shutting Down

lDo not do the following

??Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor

??Pressing the power switch

??Touching the screen or external mouse/keyboard

NOTE

l To conserve power, the following power saving methods are set at the time of purchase.

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Useful Information

Handling and Maintenance

Operation environment

lPlace the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged.

lOperating environment

Temperature: Operation : -10 ??C to 50 ??C (IEC60068-2-1, 2)*1

Storage : 30% to 90% RH (No condensation)

Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, operation for a long time in extreme en- vironments, smoking nearby, or operation in places where oil is used or where there is a lot of dust will result in the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.

*1 Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment. (?? page 5)

If the computer is wet in temperatures of 0 ??C or below, freeze damage may occur. Make sure to dry off the computer in such temperatures.

lDo not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.

??Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.

??In extremely high or low temperature.

lAs the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.

Handling cautions

This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the flash memory drive, but no warranty is provided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremely careful when handling the computer.

lWhen carrying the computer:

??Turn off the computer.

??Remove all external devices, cables, Smart Cards and other protruding objects.

??Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects.

??Do not grip the display part.

lWhen you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked lug- gage. When using the computer on airplane, follow the airline???s instructions.

lWhen carrying a spare battery, put it in a plastic bag to protect its terminals.

lAvoid any harmful substances such as oil from getting into the touch pad. The pointer may not work correctly.

lBe careful not to get injured by dropping or getting hit when carrying the computer.

lUse only the included digitizer pen to touch the screen. Do not place any object on its surface and do not press down strongly with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks (e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).

lDo not use the screen when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen. Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/digitizer pen can scratch the screen surface or obstruct the digitizer pen operation.

lUse the digitizer pen only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the digitizer pen and result in scratches on the screen.

lThe digitizer uses electromagnetic induction and may not work properly near strong electrical field or magnetic field such as:

??Near AM radio base station or relay station antennas

??Near CRT displays that generate strong electromagnetic field noise

Move the digitizer away from such locations so it will work properly.

l The pointer cannot follow the digitizer pen movement if you move the digitizer pen too quickly.

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n When the battery indicator does not light on

The battery indicator may not light on even if the AC adaptor and the battery pack are correctly connected to the computer, due to the following reasons.

lThe AC adaptor???s protection function may be working. In this case, pull out the AC cord and wait for more than 1 minute before reconnecting the AC cord.

n When using peripheral devices

Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Care- fully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices.

lUse the peripheral devices conforming to the computer???s specifications.

lConnect to the connectors in the correct direction.

lIf it is hard to insert, do not try forcibly but check the connector???s shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.

lIf screws are included, fasten them securely.

lRemove the cables when you carry the computer. Do not pull the cables forcibly.

nPreventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless

WAN

<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN>

lBefore using wireless LAN/Bluetooth/Wireless WAN, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption.

n Battery Recalibration

lThe battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.

<When performing ???Battery Recalibration??? after shutting down Windows>

??Full charge: Approximately 2.5 hours

??Complete discharge: Approximately 3 hours

When performing ???Battery Recalibration??? without shutting down Windows, it may take more time to charge / discharge.

n Sensors

This computer is equipped with four sensors (acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, magnetic sensor, ambient light sensor), and you can use these sensors with any software that is compatible.

As the accuracy of each sensor output is dependent on the operating environment and other con- ditions, the results should only be used as a reference.

The acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, and magnetic sensor are located at the bottom left of the LCD. The detection results of each sensor may vary depending on how you are holding the com- puter, the application software you are using, and other factors.

lAutomatic brightness adjustment

The computer is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment function that adjusts the display screen based on the ambient light sensor. You can configure the automatic adjustment function as follows.

ADisplay ???Charm??? and touch - [Change PC Settings] - [General] - [Screen] - [Adjust my screen brightness automatically].

A Touch (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Power Option]. B Touch [Change plan settings] for the power plan currently used.

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Useful Information

Handling and Maintenance

CTouch [Change advanced power settings] and double-touch [Display].

DDouble-touch [Enable adaptive brightness], make necessary settings, and touch [OK]. Set each item to ON, and the brightness of the screen display will adjust automatically.

The ambient light sensor is located at the top of LCD.

The ambient light cannot be detected properly if this area is obstructed or dirty.

lMagnetic sensor

The magnetic sensor on the computer operates by detecting geomagnetism. Therefore, the magnetic sensor may not function properly and it readings may be inaccurate, especially in the following environments.

??Inside or near steel structures such as buildings or bridges

??Inside or near automobiles, or near train power lines

??Near metallic furniture or appliances

??When the AC adaptor or other peripheral devices are brought closer to the computer

??Near magnets, speakers, or other objects with strong magnetic fields

The magnetic directions indicated by the magnetic sensor may not be accurate immediately after purchase or in environments with poor magnetic fields.

In such cases, turn on the computer and move it as follows.

AHold the computer so that its screen side is facing upward and level.

BWhile keeping the computer level, rotate it 90 degrees or more clockwise.

CReturn the computer to position A, and rotate it 90 degrees or more counterclockwise.

DReturn the computer to position A.

ETilt the computer 90 degrees or more to the left so that the left side of the computer tilts down.

FReturn the computer to position A, and tilt it 90 degrees or more to the right so that the right side of the computer tilts down.

CAUTION

???Hold the computer firmly when moving it. Strong shocks from dropping the computer may result in damage.

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Maintenance

If drops of water or other stains get on the surface of the LCD panel, wipe them off immediately. Failure to do so may result in staining.

To clean the LCD panel

Use the soft cloth included with the computer. (For further information, refer to ???Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface??? ?? Reference Manual ???Screen Input Operation???.)

To clean areas other than the LCD panel

Wipe with a soft dry cloth such as gauze. When using detergent, dip a soft cloth in water-diluted detergent and wring it thoroughly.

CAUTION

???Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol since it may adversely affect the surface caus- ing discoloration, etc. Do not use commercially-available household cleaners and cosmetics, as they may contain components harmful to the surface.

???Do not apply water or detergent directly to the computer, since liquid may enter inside of the computer and cause malfunction or damage.

To clean inside of the dust cover

Approximately once a month, clean up inside of the dust cover by the following procedure. A Turn off the computer and remove the AC adaptor.

B Turn over the computer, and remove the battery pack.

C Remove the screw (A) and dust cover as illustrated below.

???

D Clean up inside of the dust cover.

E Set the dust cover, screw and battery pack.

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Useful Information

Installing Software

Installing software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the soft- ware, the flash memory data will be erased.

Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before installation.

CAUTION

???Do not delete the Recovery Partition on the flash memory. The Recovery Partition is not avail- able to store data.

To check the Recovery Partition, perform the following methods.

A

Open ???Computer???. Long touch [Computer], then touch [Manage]. To open ???Computer???, proceed as follows on the Start screen.

1.On the Start screen, flick from right side to inside of the screen.

2.Touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

3.Touch [Computer] under ???Windows System???.

Touch (Start) and long touch [Computer], then touch [Manage]. ??? A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

B Touch [Disk Management].

NOTE

???You can use the following buttons instead of the keyboard.

:F2 key (Default setting)

:??? key

:??? key

:Enter key

:Tab key

n Flash memory Recovery

You can reinstall the OS that was pre-installed at the time of purchase (Windows 8 or Windows 7).

Preparation

??? <Only for model with TPM> Connect the external keyboard. ??? Remove all peripherals.

??? Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.

1 Perform ???Remove everything and reinstall Windows???.

A Display ???Charm??? and touch - [Change PC settings] - [General].

B Touch [Get Started] under ???Remove everything and reinstall Windows???.

C Select the option.

???Just remove my files

Perform the reinstallation of the Windows in a few moments (Approximately 20 minutes).

???Fully clean the drive

By fully cleaning, the deleted files can be not be recoverd easily and the security level will be increased. The processing time will be longer (Approximately 140 minutes).

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the reinstallation, the computer will restart.

???Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or other operation. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

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2 Perform the ???First-time Operation??? (??? page 19).

NOTE

???The date and time, and the time zone may not be correct. Be sure to set them correctly.

3Perform Windows Update.

4<Only for model with TPM> Clear TPM.

A On the Start screen, flick from bottom side to inside of the screen and touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

B Touch [Run] under ???Windows System???, input [tpm.msc] and touch [OK].

C Touch [Clear TPM ...] under ???Actions??? on the right of the ???TPM Manager on Local Com- puter??? screen.

D Touch [Restart] of the ???Manage the TPM security hardware??? screen. The computer will restart.

E When ???TPM configuration change was requested to ...??? is displayed, press F12. Windows will start.

F When ???TPM is ready??? appears, touch [Close].

1 Turn on the computer, and touch the top left corner of the screen sev- eral times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

???If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while touching the top left corner of the screen.

???If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

2 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and touch [Exit] and double-touch [Load Default Values].

At the confirmation message, touch [Yes].

3 Touch [Exit] and double-touch [Save Values and Reboot].

At the confirmation message, touch [Yes].

Computer will restart.

4 Touch the top left corner of the screen several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

??? If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

5Select the [Exit] menu, then double-touch [Recovery Partition].

6Touch [Reinstall Windows] and touch [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears.

7 Touch [YES].

The License Agreement screen appears.

8Touch [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and touch [Next].

9Select the setting and touch [Next].

???[Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.]

Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to ???To change the partition structure??? (??? page 21).

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Useful Information

Installing Software

???[Reinstall to the System and OS partitions.]*1

Select this option when the flash memory has already been divided into several parti- tions. For how to create a new partition, refer to ???To change the partition structure??? (??? page 21).

You can keep the partition structure.

*1 This does not appear if Windows cannot be installed to the recovery partition and the area us- able by Windows.

10At the confirmation message, touch [YES].

11<For localized OS model>

Select OS (32bit or 64bit) and touch [OK]. <For MUI OS model>

Select language and OS (32bit or 64bit), then touch [OK].

12At the confirmation message, touch [YES].

Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 20 minutes.)

???Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or other operation. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

13When Ending process screen is displayed, touch [OK] to turn off the computer.

14Turn on the computer.

??? If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

15Perform the ???First-time Operation??? (??? page 19).

16Start the Setup Utility and change the settings as necessary.

17Perform Windows Update.

n Using Recovery Disc

Use the Recovery Disc in the following conditions.

??You have forgotten the administrator password.

??Installation is not complete. The recovery partition in the flash memory may be broken.

??<Only for Windows 7 downgrade model>

To change OS from Windows 7 to Windows 8, or vice versa.

NOTE

??? To change OS from 32 bit to 64 bit, or vice versa, install OS using the recovery partition in the flash memory.

Preparation

???Prepare the following items:

???Recovery Disc (??? Reference Manual ???Recovery Disc Creation Utility???)

???USB DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available)

???Remove all peripherals (except for the USB DVD drive).

???Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.

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1Connect the DVD drive to the USB port.

2Start the Setup Utility.

A Display ???Charm??? and touch - [Change PC settings] - [General]. B Touch [Restart now] under ???Advanced startup???.

C Touch [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart].

Turn on the computer, and touch top left of the screen while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

???If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while touching top left of the screen.

???If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and touch [Exit] and double-touch [Load Default Values].

At the confirmation message, touch [Yes].

4 Check the [UEFI Boot] setting of the Setup Utility.

[UEFI Boot] should be set to as follows.

When the recovery disc for Windows 8 is used: [Enabled]

When the recovery disc for Windows 7 is used: [Disabled]

5Set the Recovery Disc into the DVD drive.

6Touch [Exit] and double-touch [Save Values and Reboot].

At the confirmation message, touch [Yes].

Computer will restart.

7 Touch top left of the screen while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis- played.

The Setup Utility starts up.

??? If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

8Touch [Exit], then double-touch your DVD drive in [Boot Override].

9Double-touch [Yes].

The computer will restart.

??? [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.]

Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to ???To change the partition structure??? (??? page 21).

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Installing Software

???[Reinstall to the System and OS partitions.]*2

Select this option when the flash memory has already been divided into several parti- tions. For how to create a new partition, refer to ???To change the partition structure??? (??? page 21).

You can keep the partition structure.

*2 This does not appear if Windows cannot be installed to the recovery partition and the area us- able by Windows.

14 At the confirmation message, touch [YES].

Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes.)

???Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer.

Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

15 When Ending process screen is displayed, remove the Recovery Disc and DVD Drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Some models may take approximately 40 minutes.

16 Perform the ???First-time Operation??? (??? page 19).

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

Follow the instructions below when a problem has occurred. There is also an advanced trouble- shooting guide in the ???Reference Manual???. For a software problem, refer to the software???s instruc- tion manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can also check the computer???s status in the PC Information Viewer

(?? Reference Manual ???Troubleshooting (Advanced)???).

n Starting Up

???Check the [UEFI Boot] setting of the Setup Utility. [UEFI Boot] should be set to [Enabled] / [Disabled].

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

Troubleshooting

n Starting Up

???If you installed a resident software after purchase, turn off the resi- dence.

BTouch [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time].

CTouch [Change time zone???].

DSelect the time zone, then touch [OK].

ETouch [Change date and time???], then set the date and time. ??? If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be

replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.

??? When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.

??? The 2100 A.D. or later year will not be correctly recognized on this computer.

AOpen the Control Panel.

1.On the Start screen, flick from bottom side to inside of the screen.

2.Touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

3.Touch [Control Panel] under ???Windows System???.

BTouch [User Accounts and Family Safety] - [Add or remove user accounts].

CTouch [System and Security] - [Power Option] - [Require a password when the computer wakes] and add a check mark for [Require a password].

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n Starting Up

lRemove all peripheral devices.

lCheck to see if there was a disk error.

A Remove all peripheral devices including an external display. B Open ???Computer???.

1.On the Start screen, flick from bottom side to inside of the screen.

2.Touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

3.Touch [Computer] under ???Windows System???.

Touch (Start) - [Computer].

CLong touch [Local Disk (C:)], and touch [Properties].

DTouch [Tools] - [Check Now...].

?? A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.

ESelect the option in [Check disk options] and touch [Start].

FTouch [Schedule disk check] and restart the computer.

l

Connect the external keyboard and start the computer in Safe Mode, then check the error details. When the [Panasonic] boot

screen disappears*1 at startup, press and hold F8 until the Win- dows Advanced Options Menu is displayed. Select the Safe Mode

and press Enter.

*1 When [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] appears after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. As soon as you enter the password and press Enter, press and hold F8.

n Entering Password

Troubleshooting

Even after entering the password, password in- put screen is displayed again.

<Only if the external keyboard is connected>

lThe computer may be in ten-key mode.

If the NumLk indicator lights, press NumLk to disable the ten- key mode, and then input.

lThe computer may be in Caps Lock mode.

If the Caps Lock indicator lights, press Caps Lock to disable the Caps Lock mode, and then input.

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

n Entering Password

Cannot log on to Win- dows. (???The user name or password is incor- rect.??? is displayed.)

lThe user name (account name) includes an ???@??? mark. - If another user account name exists:

Log on to Windows using another user account name, and delete the account name that includes ???@???. Then create a new account name.

-If no other account name exists:

You need to reinstall Windows (?? page 28).

Troubleshooting

ALong touch the desktop, and then touch [Graphic Properties].

BSelect one of the application modes and touch [OK].

CTouch [Multiple Displays].

DSelect the display in [Operating Mode].

ETouch [Apply].

FTouch [OK].

GIf necessary, touch [General Settings], set the color depth, reso- lution, etc., and touch [OK].

lWhen using an external display,

??Check the cable connection.

??Turn on the display.

??Check the settings of external display.

lThe display is turned off by the power-saving function. Touch the screen.

To resume, touch the screen.

lThe computer entered sleep or hibernation by the power-saving function. To resume, press the power switch.

The screen is dark. l The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Open the Dashboard for Panasonic PC and adjust the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases.

You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when not connected.

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???On the Windows logon screen or the Welcome screen, you may not be able to point the correct position using the included digitizer pen. Use the external keyboard or the external mouse to log on.

???You may not be able to point the correct position using your finger after resuming from sleep or hibernation while the display is rotated. If this is the case, proceed as follows.

A

1.On the Start screen, flick from bottom side to inside of the screen, and touch [All apps] on the toolbar.

2.Touch [Run] under ???Windows System???, input [c:\util\resset\res- set.exe] and touch [OK].

Touch (Start) and input ???c:\util\resset\resset.exe??? in [Search programs and files], then press Enter.

BTouch [Yes] on the [User Account Control] screen.

CSelect [Disabled] and touch [OK].

DTouch [Yes] when you are prompted to restart the computer.

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Troubleshooting (Basic)

n Screen

n On-screen Document

The document of PDF format is not displayed.

???Install Adobe Reader.

A Log on to Windows as an administrator.

B Touch (Start) and input ???c:\util\reader\Pinstall.bat??? in [Search

Programs and files] then press Enter.

C Update Adobe Reader to its latest version.

If your computer is connected to the internet, start up Adobe Reader and touch [Help] - [Check for Updates...].

Troubleshooting

n Others

The recovery disc for ??? Perform recovery using the recovery disc for Windows 7 first, and

Windows 8 in not func- then perform recovery using the recovery disc for Windows 8. tioning.

Cannot connect to a ??? Set the device ([Wireless LAN] / [Bluetooth] / [Wireless WAN] of network.[Wireless Configuration]) to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of

the Setup Utility (Wireless Configuration).

???Display ???Charm??? and touch - [Change PC Settings] - [Wireless]. Set [Airplane mode] to [Off], and then;

set [Wi-Fi] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for wireless LAN).

set [Mobile broadband] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for wireless WAN).

set [GPS] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for wireless WAN). set [Bluetooth] in ???Wireless device??? to [On] (for Bluetooth).

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LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM(S) (???PROGRAMS???) FURNISHED WITH THIS PANASONIC PROD-

UCT (???PRODUCT???) ARE LICENSED ONLY TO THE END-USER (???YOU???), AND MAY BE USED

BY YOU ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. YOUR

USE OF THE PROGRAMS SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE YOUR AC-

CEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.

Panasonic Corporation has developed or otherwise obtained the Programs and hereby licenses their use to you. You assume sole responsibility for the selection of the Product (including the associated Programs) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained therefrom.

LICENSE

A.Panasonic Corporation hereby grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the Programs in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement. You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the Programs and related documentation and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, con- cepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related docu- mentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.

B.You may use the Programs only on the single Product which was accompanied by the Pro- grams.

C.You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Pro- grams. You may not distribute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Panasonic Corporation.

D.You may not copy or reproduce, or permit to be copied or reproduced, the Programs or related documentation for any purpose, except that you may make one (1) copy of the Programs for backup purposes only in support of your use of the Programs on the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs. You shall not modify, or attempt to modify, the Programs.

E.You may transfer the Programs and license them to another party only in connection with your transfer of the single Product which was accompanied by the Programs to such other party. At the time of such a transfer, you must also transfer all copies, whether in printed or machine readable form, of every Program, and the related documentation, to the same party or destroy any such copies not so transferred.

F.You may not remove any copyright, trademark or other notice or product identification from the Programs and you must reproduce and include any such notice or product identification on any copy of any Program.

YOU MAY NOT REVERSE ASSEMBLE, REVERSE COMPILE, OR MECHANICALLY OR ELEC-

TRONICALLY TRACE THE PROGRAMS, OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.

YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, ALTER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY

COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LI-

CENSE.

IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY,

EXCEPT AS PERMITTED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY

TERMINATED.

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LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT

TERM

This license is effective only for so long as you own or lease the Product, unless earlier terminat- ed. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form. This license will also terminate effective immediately upon occurrence of the conditions thereof set forth elsewhere in this Agree- ment, or if you fail to comply with any term or condition contained herein. Upon any such termina- tion, you agree to destroy, at your expense, the Programs and related documentation together with all copies thereof in any form.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND

AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT

IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US,

WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND

ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US, RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF

THIS AGREEMENT.

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Specifications

This page provides the specifications for the basic model.

The model number is different according to the unit configuration.

???To check the model number:

Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.

???To check CPU speed, memory size and the flash memory drive size:

Run the Setup Utility (?? Reference Manual ???Setup Utility???) and select [Information] menu. [Processor Speed]: CPU speed, [Memory Size]: Memory size, [Hard Disk]: Flash Memory drive size

n Main Specifications

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Approx. 0.5 W when the battery pack is fully charged (or not being charged) and the computer is OFF.

Even when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, power is consumed (Max. 0.3 W) simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an AC outlet.

Rated power consumption 23-E-1

Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment. (?? page 5) When using in hot or cold environment, some peripherals and battery pack may fail to work properly.

Check the operation environment of the peripherals.

Using this product continuously in a hot environment will shorten the product life. Avoid use in these types of environments.

When using in low temperature environment, startup may become slow or battery operation time may become short. The computer consumes power when the flash memory is warming up during startup.

Therefore, if you are using battery power and the remaining power is low, the computer may not start up. Operations of this computer are not guaranteed except for the pre-installed OS and the OS which is installed by using the flash memory recovery and the recovery disc.

This system is preinstalled with Windows?? 7 Professional software and also comes with a license for Windows 8 Pro software. You may only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions will require you to uninstall one version and install the other version.

Must be installed before use.

Perform on the recovery disc. Alternatively perform on the flash memory recovery.

It does not correspond to IEEE802.11a+b+g+n standards. Actual speeds may differ.

Available when set to ???WPA-PSK???, ???WPA2-PSK??? or ???none???.

Only available when HT40 enabled by the computer and access point which associated supports HT40.

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Standard Limited Warranty

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (referred to as ???Panasonic???) will repair this product (other than software, which is treated in a different section of this warranty) with new or refurbished parts, from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or work- manship. This warranty only applies to new Panasonic Toughbooks purchased in the EEA and Switzerland and Turkey.

Panasonic (or its authorised Service Provider) target to repair your equipment within 48 hours from its receipt in our service centre.

Additional charges may apply for shipment to countries outside of the European Union. Panason- ic will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure this service.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use for the applicable Service Agreement Period listed below. In the event that any prod- uct (or part thereof) is replaced, Panasonic shall transfer ownership of the replacement product (or part) to the customer and the customer shall transfer ownership of the replaced product (or part) to Panasonic.

Service Agreement Period - from original date of purchase

??Toughbooks (and every accessory included in the original packaging except the battery) - 3 years

??Toughpads (and every accessory included in the original packaging except the battery) - 3 years

??Accessories included in the original package - 3 years

??Additional peripherals manufactured by Panasonic (including media bay devices such as CD-Rom drives) - 1 year

??Batteries - 6 months. Panasonic Warranty covers the battery for six months. A battery is considered good if it maintains 50% of its charge capacity during the warranty period. If a battery is returned under this contract and testing determines that it has charge capacity greater than 50%, the battery will be returned with an invoice for the retail purchase price of a new battery.

This warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.

Limits and Exclusions:

?? Products used as short term rental or leased equipment.

?? Products whose serial number has been removed making the unit warranty condition impos- sible to clearly determine.

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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/

SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT

EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY

RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and

Class1 EFB Systems when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.

There are no other express warranties except as listed above.

We strongly recommend that customers backup their data before sending back their unit to an Authorised Service Provider.

Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages re- sulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of this warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular pur- pose are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. Panasonic shall not be liable for any indirect, special or consequential loss or damage (including without limitation any loss of profits) arising from the use of this product or for any breach of this warranty.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from country to country. You must consult the applicable country laws for a full determination of your rights. This limited warranty is in addition to, and does not affect any rights arising out of any con- tract of sale or by statute.

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe

Data Storage Media

Data Storage Media is the media on which the Operating System, drivers and programs originally installed by Panasonic on the main unit are stored. This media is originally provided with the unit.

Panasonic warrants to you only that the disc(s) or other media on which the Programs are fur- nished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of delivery thereof to you, as evidenced by your purchase receipt.

This is the only warranty Panasonic makes to you. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free.

Panasonic???s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of any defective disk or other media which is returned to Panasonic???s authorized Service Centre, together with a copy of the purchase receipt, within the aforesaid warranty period.

Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Pro- grams are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media otherwise than on the Product or in the environment con- ditions other than those specified by Panasonic by alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper main- tenance, modification or damage that is attributable to acts of God. In addition, Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media if you have modified, or attempted to modify any Program.

Duration of implied warranties, if any is limited to sixty (60) days.

Pre-installed software

Pre-installed software means the software shipped pre-loaded by Panasonic, not that loaded by any third party or selling agent.

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Standard Limited Warranty

Panasonic and its suppliers makes no warranty, either express, implied or statutory, with respect to software provided with the Product and licensed to Purchaser, its quality, performance, mer- chantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Panasonic does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic assumes no risk of and shall not in any case be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, any special, inciden- tal, consequential, or punitive damages arising from breach of warranty or contract, negligence or any other legal theory, including, without limitation loss of goodwill, profits or revenue, loss of use of the Programs or Products or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, or services, downtime costs, or claims of any party dealing with such dam- ages.

Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country. You must consult applicable country laws for a full determination of your rights.

Contacts

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Panasonic Corporation

Osaka, Japan

Importer???s name & address pursuant to the EU legislation.

Panasonic System Communications Company Europe, Panasonic Marketing

Europe GmbH

Hagenauer Stra??e 43

65203 Wiesbaden

Germany