User manual PANASONIC CF-37MBABCEM

[. . . ] Read the operating instructions thoroughly for proper operation of your new computer. Illustrations and Terminology in this Manual NOTE CAUTION Enter Fn + F5 [start] - [Run] or NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury. This illustration means to press the [Enter] key. This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key. [. . . ] · Automatic Updates If your computer is connected to the Internet, this function regularly checks whether security updates and other important updates have been made available, and automatically installs these updates in their latest conditions. · Virus Protection This function regularly checks whether antivirus software has been installed in the computer, and whether the version of that software is the latest version available. 19 Operation Useful Information If the message "Your computer might be at risk" is displayed Read the message, select (red icon) on the taskbar, and make the appropriate settings. This message, which the Windows Security Center ( page 19) displays to confirm the security-related settings regularly, will be displayed until the settings are made more properly. NOTE This message does not indicate an error. You can use the computer while the message is displayed. However, in order to operate the computer more safely, we recommend making the appropriate measures to reduce damage from virus and other attacks, thus avoiding the appearance of this message. The Pop-up Blocker In Windows XP, security functions have been strengthened with regard to Web contents. One of these is the "Pop-up Blocker, " which may prevent some Web pages from being displayed. Operation Computer Viruses Users are advised to purchase the latest versions of virus protection software and use them regularly. We recommend you run the software: When booting your computer. We recommend that you check data received on disks or from external sources, such as data downloaded from the Internet, e-mail, etc. (For compressed files, uncompress them before running a check). For Data Execution Prevention (DEP), you can make one of the settings in the following menu. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Advanced] [Settings] (in [Performance]) - [Data Execution Prevention] For more information, refer to Windows help. Windows Update You can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus. Confirm the contents of a floppy disk before formatting it. Confirm that no important data is on the floppy disk, because all data on the floppy disk will be erased. This is a must for preserving important data. This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten. When Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of This Device When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data. Even if you delete data or initialize the hard disk through normal Windows commands, data can still be read using special software. In order to erase all data, either have the data erased by a specialist (at a charge) or use the hard disk data erase utility (included) ( page 31). (Note that this hard disk data erase utility does not guarantee that data will be completely erased. ) Also, note that if you transfer ownership of this device without deleting commercial software that you have installed to the hard disk, you may be in violation of the licensing agreement for that software. 21 Operation Saving Data on Floppy Disks Useful Information Wireless LAN <Only for models with wireless LAN> To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption. Operation 22 List of Error Codes When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support. ( page 35) Error Code/Message 0211: Keyboard error 0251: System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Action If an external keyboard or mouse is connected, disconnect these devices. An error has occurred in the memory that stores the Setup Utility settings. This error occurs when the memory content is changed through some inadvertent operation by a program or other function. [. . . ] A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic, or failures which result from alteration, accident, misuse, introduction of liquid or other foreign matter into the unit, abuse, neglect, installation, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, modification or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service Dealer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Limits and Exclusions: There are no other express warranties except as listed below. PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. [. . . ]