Panasonic Toughbook CF-71 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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22TroubleshootingDealing With ProblemsWhen a problem occurs, please refer to this page. The Reference Manual also contains detailed information. If you still cannottroubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support.Starting UpThe power indicator or bat-tery indicator is not litor is displayed[POST Startup Error(s)] isdisplayedWindows startup, or an op-eration is extremely slowThe date and time areincorrectWhen the previous item isnot the causeThe red indicator lights.Repeated beeping soundwhile the computer is in use.The red indicator blinksAfter the AC adapter is con-nected, the orange indicatorblinks five timesThe battery level is low. Save your data and power off your computer.After connecting the AC adapter or replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turnyour computer on.The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the batterypack 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. ( page 4)Battery IndicatorCharacter InputUnable to input anythingbut numeralsOnly capital letters arebeing inputHow to input Europeancharacters (ß, à, ç) ,symbols or Euro CurrencySymbol is unclearIf NumLk and Key Pad are on, the Numeric Key Pad is ON. To switch it OFF,press Fn + Key Pad .If CapsLock is on, the Caps Lock function is ON. To switch it OFF, press Caps Lock .Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Character Map]. The Character Map will bedisplayed. Point to the desired font name and select it.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.page 20Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). This will restore the SetupUtility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). Then, the Setup Utilitymust be run once again for you to input the appropriate operating environment settings. (Theprocessing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause theprocessing 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 needto be replaced. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support.Press F9 in the Setup Utility ( "Setup Utility"). This will restore the SetupUtility's settings to their default values (except the password settings).Try removing all peripheral devices.In the MS-DOS mode, run SCANDISK to check the hard disk.At start-up, press F8 to operate the computer in the Safe mode.