Panasonic 9TGCF-181A Operating Instructions Manual

27 OperationWhen Using Peripheral DevicesPay strict attention to the following points to avoid damage to the computer, peripheral de-vices, cables, etc. Also, in addition to following this manual and the Reference Manual, care-fully read the instruction manuals for the peripheral devices being used.Use only peripheral devices that conform to the computer’s specifications.Connect the devices properly, paying close attention to the condition and position of theconnectors.If a connection cannot be made easily, do not apply undue force; check once more to con-firm the condition and position of the connector (alignment of pins, etc.) .If the connector has holding screws, fasten the screws firmly.Do not carry the computer with cables attached, and do not pull on the cables forcefully.To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard diskvia a wireless LAN.If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after makingthe appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.Wireless LANWhen Disposing of or Transferring Ownership of This DeviceWhen disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk inorder to prevent the theft of hard disk data. Even if you delete data or initialize the hard diskthrough normal Windows commands, data can still be read using special software. In order toerase all data, either have the data erased by a specialist (at a charge) or use the hard disk dataerase utility (included) ( page 42). (Note that this hard disk data erase utility does notguarantee that data will be completely erased.)Also, note that if you transfer ownership of this device without deleting commercial soft-ware that you have installed to the hard disk, you may be in violation of the licensingagreement for that software.When Changing Hard Disk PartitionsWhen using the hard disk backup function ( page 38), do not divide up the hard disk beforecreating a backup region. If you do this, the backup region cannot be created. Divide into thepartition when the backup region is created.Windows UpdateYou can use the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driverupdate is required, contact to Panasonic Technical Support.[start] - [All programs] - [Windows Update]