Panasonic CF-W5MWEZZBM - Toughbook W5 - Core Duo 1.06 GHz Operating Instructions Manual

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13 Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixSlide and hold the power switch for approximately one second until thepower indicator lights.CAUTIONz Do not slide the power switch repeatedly.z The computer will forcibly be turned off if you slide and hold the power switch forfour seconds or longer.z Once you turn off the computer, wait for ten seconds or more before you turn onthe computer again.z Do not perform the following operation until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor• Sliding the power switch or CD/DVD drive power/open switch• Touching the keyboard or touch pad• Closing the displayz Do not change the Setup Utility until completing step 5. If you do so, Windowssetup may not operate properly.Follow the on-screen instructions.z The computer will restart after the setup is complete.To go to the next step, wait until the hard disk drive indicator has turnedoff.CAUTIONz When you set date/time/time zone and click [Next], the screen may not go to thenext step for a few minutes. Do not touch the keyboard or touch pad, and waituntil the screen changes.Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Create a new account].CAUTIONz Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use the Windowsoperation system. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.Î Reference Manual “CD/DVD Drive”NOTEz Regarding Windows XPYou can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logson or off. This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).z Windows UpdateYou can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.[start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update]Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required,contact your technical support office.z If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayedSelect (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center reg-ularly gives you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use thecomputer. However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.z Internal Hard DiskYou may hear a mechanical “click” shortly after the hard disk drive indicator has turned off when there has been noinput from a key or device operation, when the computer enters the standby or hibernation mode, or when Windowsis shut down. This is the sound of the head shifting positions, to reduce power consumption or to protect the harddisk from shocks. This sound does not indicate a malfunction.z If you hear the sounds from CD/DVD driveIn the following situations, the motor from the CD/DVD drive can be heard.• Immediately after the computer or CD/DVD drive is turned on• When a CD or DVD is playingThe sounds you hear are normal operating sounds created by the motor in the CD/DVD drive operating; it is not amalfunction.4 Turn on the computer.5 Setup Windows.6 Create a new account.7 Change the internal CD/DVD drive letter if necessary.4