Panasonic TOUGHBOOK CF-M34 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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10 Getting StartedNOTEFirst-time OperationThe power saving mode ([Power Scheme] in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]) isfactory set, so if there is no input from the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen or exter-nal mouse (when one is connected) for a certain interval of time, the power to the LCDand hard disk is shut down.The LCD will resume operation when the touch pad or the touchscreen is used, ora key or an external mouse is pressed.The power to the LCD may be turned off while Windows is setting up or even whenan application software is being installed. In this case, because it is conceivable thata selection dialog box will be shown, do not press the Space or Enter keyto attempt to resume from this condition as doing so may trigger a selection, butinstead, press a key unrelated to the direct triggering of a selection, like thekey.*With Windows 98, "Suspend" is called "Standby".Ctrl6 Open the display and turn your computer onSlide the power switch and hold it for approximately one second until the powerindicator ( ) turns on before releasing it.CAUTIONAfter confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch thepower switch until Windows setup has started.Once the computer is powered off, you must wait at least ten seconds beforepowering it on again.Power SwitchConnect your computer to a power outletCAUTIONHandling the AC adapterDo not twist or pull the AC power cord forcefully. Doing so may damage theconnections.Use only the specified AC adapter with your computer. Using an AC adapterother than the one supplied might damage the battery and/or the computer.When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cordfrom your AC wall outlet.Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder andlightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptiblepower source (UPS) is highly recommended unless the battery pack is installed.Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing Step 8 on page 11.Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place. Should you decide to carryyour computer without the latch lock in place, the cover may open causing thebattery pack to fall out.CAUTIONSlide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.5PowerIndicatorBe sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.CAUTIONClose the cover using the arrow as a guide.7Lock the latch into place.8783125The cover is closed by inserting the hook at the right end (see illustration) intothe groove.665