Supplementary Instructions for Windows NT 4.0. Contents

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1 Personal Computer Supplementary Instructions for Windows NT 4.0 CF-71 Series This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions and Reference Manual. Contents NT First-time Operation... 2 Starting Up/Shutting Down... 5 Dealing With Problems (Summary)... 6 Reinstalling Software... 8 Specifications The following functions are not supported with Windows NT. Please ignore the description in the "Operating Instructions" about the following functions. Battery Monitor ZV and CardBus Card USB Devices Infrared Data Communications An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. The infrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed. Illustrations in this Manual : CAUTION: WARNING: [Start]-[Shut Down]: Enter : Fn + F5 : provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury. This illustration means to click [Start], then to click [Shut Down]. (For some applications, you may need to double-click.) This illustration means to press the [Enter] key. This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.

2 First-time Operation Read the steps below to help you learn what accessories are included, and to gain an understanding of some basic computer-related operations. 1 Confirm the inclusion of all accessories (except below Operating Instructions page 7 ) Windows Book...1 Product Recovery CD-ROM...1 Windows NT Workstation System Pack... 1 Windows NT Service Pack FIRSTAID CD...1 Windows NT Book CD-ROM Floppy Disk 2 Connect the battery pack ( Operating Instructions page 7) 3 Connect your computer to a power outlet ( Operating Instructions page 8) 4 Read the LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ( Operating Instructions page 9) 5 6 Turn your computer on ( Operating Instructions page 9) Setup Windows NT 1 The Software License Agreement will be displayed. After reading the agreement, select [I Agree]. If [I Agree] is selected, the [Certificate of Authenticity] will appear. If [I Disagree] is selected, the Windows setup will be aborted. Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be performed with the touch pad. The Touchscreen cannot be used Select [Next]. Input your name and organization, then select [Next]. (It is possible to omit the organization item.) Input the Product Number written on the Certificate of Authenticity located in the Windows NT Book that comes with this computer then select [Next]. To move the cursor to a particular item, press Tab or click the desired box. Input your computer name and select [Next]. Input an Administrator password and select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows NT cannot be operated. 2 7 Select [Next].

3 8 Select [Do not connect this computer to a network at this time], then select [Next]. (Settings can be made for a network even after Windows starts up. In this case, be sure to read [When Adding New Software or Hardware Components] in the Reference Manual [Technical Information].) When establishing settings for a network: The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. Follow the on-screen instructions. (If the LAN driver is in the floppy disk, install the driver by using the SuperDisk Drive Pack after Windows Setup.) It takes several minutes for the necessary files to be copied. If the computer enters the ECO mode, the power to the LCD is automatically turned off. In this case, press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like Ctrl. 9 Select [Restart Computer]. Select "Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00" and press Enter. 10 Following the display, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. Input the password set in step 6 and select [OK], then select [Close] at the [Welcome] display. As the computer starts up, it will be necessary to input the password set in step Follow the on-screen instructions and install DS-XG Driver for WinNT. (At the [YAMAHA DS XG Audio Driver], select [OK]. When the installation completes, select [No, I will restart my computer later.], select [Finish].) Install Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT. When the installation completes, select [Don't Restart Now]. Install Phoenix Card Executive for Windows NT. When the installation completes, select [Restart Now]. 14 The [Begin Logon] display will appear. Perform the operation in step Select [Next] at the [Card Executive 2.0 for NT Diagnostics]. Select [Next], then select [Finish]. Windows will restart. 17 The [Begin Logon] display will appear. Perform the operation in step 10. Double-click the [Internet Explorer] icon to install Internet Explorer. Follow the on-screen instructions. At the [Installation Option], by clicking, select [Full Installation], then select [Next]. At the [Confirm File Replace], press [No]. Windows will restart. Select "Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00" and press Enter. Close the unnecessary windows. 19 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\en-x86-q234680], then select [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. (EN-X86-Q EXE is a file for IE4.01 SP2 Y2K.) If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes]. 20 Set the correct settings for all items in [Control Panel]-[Regional Settings] and [Date/Time] etc. The use of the Active Desktop may cause problems. In such cases, disable the Active Desktop with the following procedure. 1 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display], select [Web]. 2 Delete the check mark for [View my Active Desktop as a web page] and then press [OK]. 3 Press [No]. 3

4 First-time Operation 7 Create backup disks Prepare 2HD floppy disks and make sure they are not in the write-protected state. Then, select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Create Tool disk]. Follow the on-screen instructions. After this, place a label on each disk for identification purposes. Names of created backup disks Tool Disk, Backup Disk* * There are instances where it is not necessary to create backup disks. CAUTION Please store the floppy disks in a safe place. They will enable you to return your computer to factory default settings should any problems occur. Do not remove the floppy disk while the FDD indicator ( ) is on, power down your computer or use the suspend function ( "Suspend / Hibernation Functions"). When creating floppy disks, do not run any other application program. When creating floppy disks and the message [Insufficient files to copy] is displayed, press [OK] then contact Panasonic Technical Support. The Tool Disk cannot be accessed through [My Computer] or by typing the "DIR" command at the Command Prompt, because it uses a special file format. 8 Install Acrobat Reader 4.0 Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the Reference Manual, which explains detailed operational procedures concerning your computer. 1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\reader\ar40eng.exe], then press [OK] Press [Next] and set up the Acrobat Reader 4.0. After reading the "Software License Agreement", select [Accept] if you agree to the terms. Press [Next]. At the [Setup Complete], Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. 9 Partition the Hard Disk The hard disk includes an NT file system (NTFS) partition of 4GB. The remaining free hard disk space can be used when necessary by creating more partitions (in [Start]-[Programs]- [Administrative Tools (Common)]-[Disk Administrator]). The sector showing [Unknown xxxmb] is an important sector. Therefore, do not delete this sector. 4

5 Starting Up/Shutting Down Starting Up 1 Open the display ( Operating Instructions page12) 2 Turn your computer on ( Operating Instructions page 12) 3 Select your operating system Select "Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00" and press Enter. 4 Logon 5 6 Wait for 10 seconds after confirming that the HDD access has been completed, then press Ctrl + Alt + Del. Input your password Input the user name and password, then press [OK]. If [Cancel] is clicked, the computer will return to the initial [Begin Logon] display. Until the correct user name and password are entered, the computer will not operate. Select your application You are able to start working on your computer. Using the Touch Pad 1 The power saving function is factory set to remove power from the LCD if the computer is not operated or no access is made to a device for two minutes. The LCD will resume normal operation if the touch pad is moved or if a key on the keyboard is depressed. The touch pad driver is not installed. (Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations.) Shutting Down (power off your computer) This procedure is shutting down without using the suspend or hibernation function. Display the shut down screen ( Operating Instructions page 17) 2 Confirm shut down Select [Shut down]. Your computer will power off automatically. (In the OFF state, if you are not recharging your battery pack or if the pack is fully charged, your computer consumes approximately 1.5 W.) For the computer to automatically shut down after [Shutdown] is selected, Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT has to be installed. When and are displayed on the taskbar, this indicates that the program is installed. Restarting your computer (without shutting down) ( Operating Instructions page 17) 5

6 Dealing With Problems (Summary) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. The Reference Manual also contains detailed information. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit or is displayed [POST Startup Error(s)] is displayed Windows startup, or an operation is extremely slow The date and time are incorrect When the previous item is not the cause NT does not rise Check the cable connection for the AC adapter. Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed. Remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again. Please input your password. If you have forgotten it, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Operating Instructions "List of Error Codes" Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utility must be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase.) You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]. If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support. When [APM 2.0 for NT] is not displayed in [Control Panel], this indicates that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT is not installed. When the suspend or hibernation function is used under this condition, the date and time may be incorrectly displayed. Correct the date and time, and then install Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT. You can set the date and time through [Date/Time] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel]. Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). Try removing all peripheral devices. If [Cancel] at the [Path not found] is clicked during the LAN card driver installation, the next time the system is activated it will hang up without NT being activated. In such cases, follow the steps listed below. 1 Power off, then power on again. 2 If [Press spacebar NOW to...] is displayed, press the space key. 3 If [Hardware Profile/Configuration Recover Menu] is displayed, press L, then press Enter. 4 At the [PCMCIA Card Not Configured], select [OK]. 5 At the [Path not found], set the floppy disk included with the LAN card, then select [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Battery Indicator The red indicator lights, and repeated beeping sound while the computer is in use. The red indicator blinks After the AC adapter is connected, the orange indicator blinks five times The battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer. After connecting the AC adapter or replacing with a fully charged battery pack, turn your computer on. The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( Operating Instructions page 3) 6

7 Display No display after powering on The power has not been cut, but after a certain period of time, there is no display The resolution of the display cannot be changed An afterimage appears (i.e., green, red, and blue dots remain on the display) or there are dots not displaying the correct colors During simultaneous display, the screen of the external display becomes disordered At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display. When there is no display to an external display, Check your cable connection to the external display. Confirm your display is powered on. Check the settings for your external display. Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3. When displaying only through an external display, if the computer is shut down by using the suspend or hibernation function, there will be no display on the LCD unless the external display is connected when operations are resumed. In this case, connect the external display. Has the computer been set to the power-saving mode? To resume operation of your computer from ECO mode, press any key. To save power, your computer may have automatically entered the suspend or hibernation mode. ( "Computing On the Road") The Coffee Break Password may have been set. In such cases, perform the following steps. 1 Press any key. 2 If the display remains dark, enter the Coffee Break Password and press Enter. 3 If the display continues to remain dark, press Enter again. Set [None] for [Wallpaper] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Background], then press [OK]. Try changing the resolution again. After the change, be sure to restart the computer. If an image is displayed for a prolonged period of time, an afterimage may appear. This is not a malfunction. The afterimage will disappear when a different screen is displayed. High-precision and advanced technologies are necessary in the production of color liquid crystal displays (color LCDs). Therefore, if 0.002% or less of the picture elements either fail to light or remain constantly lit (that is, more than % of elements are functioning properly), no defect is considered to exist. Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3. 7

8 Reinstalling Software Before Reinstallation Preparing FIRSTAID CD Windows NT Workstation CD-ROM included in the Windows NT Workstation System Pack Windows NT Service Pack 5 CD-ROM Tool Disk you made earlier If you have not created the Tool Disk, you can create by selecting [Create Tool disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The included CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD711) and the optional FDD cable (CF-VCF351) are required for the following reinstallation procedure. Mount the CD-ROM pack in the multimedia pocket and connect the FDD cable to the floppy disk drive. (Refer to the operating instructions of the FDD cable for details.) Important Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the installation will be lost. The reinstallation will return the computer to close to the conditions at time of purchase. Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD-ROM drive and FDD cable). Be sure the AC adapter is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed. When the computer enter the ECO mode, the computer to the LCD is automatically cut. In this case, perform the touch pad operation. 8 Reinstalling Windows NT (reinstalling) CAUTION If data on your hard disk is compressed, the data should be uncompressed. Be sure not to be a disk in CD-ROM drive. 1 Insert the Tool Disk, and turn the computer on. 2 When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed, press F2 and then run the Setup Utility. 3 Press F9. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. 4 Select [Power] menu and set [Power Management] to [Disable], [Sleep Switch] to [No Action] and [Fn + F7/Fn + F10 key] to [Disable]. Select [Security] menu and set [Boot Up Drive] to [CDD/A:/C:] 5 Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will reboot and this screen should appear. 1. Initialize and restore the HDD 2. Exit 6 Select [1. Initialize and restore the HDD]. 7 At the confirmation message, press Enter. When the message "Please set Windows NT 4.0 Workstation CD-ROM or Setup Disk1, and press ENTER key" is displayed, set the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation CD-ROM included in the Windows NT System Pack and press Enter. 8 At the [Welcome to Setup], press Enter. 9 At the [Setup has recognized the...], press Enter. If the message [Setup has determined that...] is displayed, press Enter. 10 Read the entire [Windows NT Licensing Agreement] (use PgDn to scroll down) and press F8. 11 A list of hardware and software will be displayed. Confirm the contents and press Enter if these settings are correct. If you want to make some changes, use the up/down arrow keys to select an item and press Enter. The list of contents will be shown. 12 Select [Unpartitioned space] (the largest size), then press C. Input [4095] at the [Create partition of size], press Enter. Confirm that [C:New (Unformatted) 4095MB] is selected, press Enter. 13 Select [Format the partition using the NTFS file system], then press Enter. Formatting will begin automatically. 14 Without changing the location (\winnt) of the installation, press Enter. 15 Press Enter to start the examination of your hard disk. The copying of files will begin automatically. 16 If the message [This portion of Setup has completed successfully.] is displayed, remove the floppy disk then press Enter.

9 17 Windows will restart. When [Press <F2> to enter Setup] is displayed, press F2 and run the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is unable to be run, turn the power off after the [Welcome] is displayed, and perform step 17 again. 18 Press F9. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. 19 Press F10. At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. Windows will restart several times. 20 At the [Windows NT Setup], select [Next]. 21 At the [Setup Options], select [Typical] then select [Next]. 22 Input your name and organization then select [Next]. (It is possible to omit the organization item.) 23 Input the Product Number written on the "Certificate of Authenticity" located in the Windows NT Book that comes with this computer then select [Next]. To move the cursor to a particular item, press Tab or click the desired box. 24 Input your computer name then select [Next]. 25 Input an Administrator password then select [Next]. CAUTION Remember this password! If the password is forgotten, Windows NT cannot be operated. 26 At the [Emergency Repair Disk], select [Yes, create an emergency repair disk (recommended).], then select [Next]. 27 At the [Windows NT Components], select [Install the most common components (recommended)], then select [Next]. 28 At the [Windows NT Setup], select [Next]. 29 Select [Do not connect this computer to a network at this time] and select [Next], then select [Finish]. 30 At the [Date/Time Properties], set the correct settings then select [Close]. 31 At the [Detected Display], select [OK]. 32 At the [Display Properties], select [OK]. 33 When the display to create a Emergency Repair Disk appears, set a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and select [OK]. 34 If the message [Windows NT 4.00 has been installed successfully.] is displayed, remove the floppy disk and the CD, then press Enter. Prepare a label with the caption "Emergency Repair Disk" and attach it to the floppy disk. 35 At the [Begin Logon], press Ctrl + Alt + Del. Input the password set in step 25 and select [OK], then select [Close] at the [Welcome]. (This step has to be performed each time the computer is started up.) System setup 36 Set the Firstaid CD into the CD-ROM drive and select [Start] - [Programs] - [Command Prompt]. Input the following at the MS-DOS prompt (C:\>). d: Enter install.bat Enter When creating one or more Backup Disks, for each disk starting from the second disk, (in the order given) set the disk into the floppy disk drive and input the following. a: Enter install.bat Enter 37 Input the following and then close [Command Prompt]. exit Enter Display driver 38 Select [Change] for [Adapter Type] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Display Type]. 39 Select [Have Disk] at the [Change Display], input [c:\util\drivers\video], then press [OK]. 40 Select [NeoMagic MagicMedia 256 AV], then select [OK]. 41 Select [Yes] at the [Third-party Drivers.], then select [Yes]. At the [Installing Driver], select [OK]. 42 Select [Close] at the [Display Type], then select [Close] at the [Display Properties]. If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Yes]. (Perform step 35 after Windows restarts.) 43 At the [Invalid Display Settings], select [OK]. 44 At the [Display Properties], set [65536 Colors] for the [Color Palette], set [1024 by 768 pixels] for the [Desktop Area], select [Test] then select [OK]. 45 If there are no problems with the testing mode, select [Yes] then select [OK] at the [Display Properties]. Sound driver 46 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\sound\setup.exe], then select [OK]. 47 Select [Next]. 48 At the [YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Driver], select [OK]. 49 Select [Yes I want to restart...], then select [Finish]. (Perform step 35 after Windows restarts.) 9

10 Reinstalling Software DMI Viewer setup 50 Insert the FIRSTAID CD. 51 In [Start] - [Run], input [d:\en\dmi\setup.exe], then select [OK]. Select [Next]. DMI Viewer setup will start automatically. 52 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer], then select [Finish]. (Perform step 35 after Windows restarts.) Windows NT Service Pack Setup <For U.K.> Select [English [United Kingdom]] in [Regional Settings] - [Input Locales]. 1 Set the CD for Windows NT Service Pack 5 into the CD- ROM drive. Microsoft Internet Explorer will begin to run automatically. 2 Scroll down the display then select [Install Service Pack 5 for Intel-based Systems]. 3 At the [Confirm File Open], select [Open]. 4 Read the [Software License Agreement], and check [Accept license Agreement], then select [Install]. 5 Select [Restart]. 6 When Windows restarts, remove the CD. (Perform step 35 of Windows NT reinstalling after Windows restarts.) Installing Phoenix APM (Windows NT Service Pack 5 has to be installed before the following steps.) 1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\apm\setup.exe], then select [OK]. 2 Press the button to install. 3 At the [APM 2.0 for NT Setup], select [OK]. If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Restart Now]. (Perform step 35 of Windows NT reinstalling after Windows restarts.) Installing Phoenix Card Executive 1 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\drivers\pccard\setup.exe], then select [OK]. 2 Press the button to install. 3 At the [Creating Control Panel], read the message, then select [I Understand]. 4 At the [Card Executive 2.0 for NT], select [OK]. If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [Restart Now]. (Perform step 35 of Windows NT reinstalling after Windows restarts.) 5 At the [Card Executive 2.0 for NT Diagnostics], select [Next]. 6 Select [Next], and select [Finish]. (Perform step 35 of Windows NT reinstalling after restarting the computer.) Installing Internet Explorer 4.01 Reinstalling Windows NT causes an older version of Internet Explorer to be installed. To return the computer to the state it was in when you purchased it, follow the steps below to install the newer version of Internet Explorer. (Windows NT Service Pack 5 has to be installed before the following steps.) 1 Set the CD for Windows NT Service Pack 5 into the CD- ROM drive. Microsoft Internet Explorer will begin to run automatically. 2 Select [Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2]. 3 Select [Install IE4.01 SP2 for Intel-based Systems]. 4 At the [Confirm File Open], select [Open]. 5 At the [Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 Active Setup], select [Next]. 6 Read the [License Agreement] and select [I accept the agreement], then select [Next]. 7 At the [Installation Option], by selecting, select [Full Installation], then select [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions. At the [Confirm File Replace], select [No]. 8 When the message indicating the end of the installation operation appears, select [OK]. If the display asks you to restart Windows, select [OK]. After Windows restarts, remove the CD. (Perform step 35 of Windows NT reinstalling after restarting the computer.) 9 In [Start] - [Run], input [c:\util\msupdate\en-x86-q exe], then select [OK]. Installing Acrobat Reader page 4

11 Specifications Refer to the specification of CF-71KYCKCAM model except the following. Model No. CF-71KYCKCCM Software Operating System Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 Utility Programs Setup Utility, DMI Viewer, Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT Phoenix Card Executive TM 2.0 for Windows NT CAUTION The following functions are not supported with Windows NT. SRAM, FLASH ROM (except for ATA interface), ZV and CardBus cards USB port 11

12 Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer Computer specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals. Trademarks PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Phoenix Card Executive is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan FJ DFQX2807ZA