OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Basic Guide Tablet Computer FZ-Y1 series Model No. Contents Getting Started Introduction ............Description of Parts ......... First-time Operation ......... Turning On / Turning Off ........ Useful Information Handling and Maintenance ......Reinstalling Software ........Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) ......... Appendix LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ■ Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.
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■ On-screen Manual For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual. ● Reference Manual The Reference Manual contains the practical information to help you fully enjoy the computer’s performance. Update it to the latest version for reference. ●...
Description of Parts Front side Left side Camera G: LED Indicator : Power Indicator Reference Manual “Camera” è Off: Power off/Hibernation A: Camera Indicator Green: Power on B: Camera Lens Blinking green: Sleep C: Ambient Light Sensor : Battery status The ambient light sensor is equipped with an è...
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Rear side Right side A: Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) G: Power Switch B: Smart Card Slot H: Hardware Buttons Reference Manual “Smart Card” è Reference Manual “Hardware Buttons” è C: Microphone I: Headphone Jack D: Speaker A headphone can be connected. E: Ventilation Hole (Intake) J: SD Memory Card Slot F: Expansion Bus Connector...
■ Preparation Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è page 33 - 39). • AC Adaptor ..1 • AC Cord ..1 •...
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Setup Windows Select language and touch [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions. ● The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the screen or tablet buttons during setup. ● After the computer is turned on, the screen remains black or unchanged for a while, but this is not a malfunction.
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First-time Operation ■ Battery duration Note that the computer consumes electricity even when the computer power is off. If the built-in battery is fully charged, the battery will fully discharge in the following period of time: Status Discharge period In sleep Approx.
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■ Before using wireless function Display “Charm” and touch - [Change PC settings] - [Network] - [Airplane mode]. Set “Airplane mode” to [Off], and then; set “Wi-Fi” to [On] (for wireless LAN). set “Bluetooth” to [On] (for Bluetooth). ■ To change the partition structure You can shrink a part of an existing partition to create unallocated disk space, from which you can create a new partition.
Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch (è page 5) until the power indicator (è page 4) lights. Beep will sound when the computer is turned on. NOTE ● Do not press the power switch repeatedly. ●...
Handling and Maintenance Operation environment ● Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged.
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Handling and Maintenance ■ Preventing your computer from unauthorized use via wireless LAN/Bluetooth ● Before using wireless LAN/Bluetooth, make the appropriate security settings such as data encryption. ■ Battery Recalibration ● The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
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● Magnetic sensor The magnetic sensor on the computer operates by detecting geomagnetism. Therefore, the magnetic sensor may not function properly and it readings may be inaccurate, especially in the following environments. • Inside or near steel structures such as buildings or bridges •...
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Handling and Maintenance Dispose of Computer ■ Preparation ● Remove all peripherals and SD memory card, etc. ● Erase the stored data. (è Reference Manual “Erasing Flash Memory Data”) <For Europe and U.S.A./Canada> Attention Customers Don’t remove the battery by yourself. The battery must be removed by qualified professionals. When disposing of this product, be sure to contact qualified professionals to remove the battery.
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6. Remove the Security Lock. Remove the screw. Lift up the Security Lock Remove the screws (2), cover, and remove it. and remove the slot. 7. Remove the screws (9). 8. Lift the upper-right side of the cover slightly, and release the bottom tabs (A).
Reinstalling Software Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the flash memory data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation. CAUTION ● Do not delete the Recovery Partition on the flash memory.
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When reinstalling Windows 8.1: [Enabled] Touch [Exit] and double-touch [Save Values and Reboot]. At the confirmation message, touch [Yes]. The computer will restart. Press (Rotation lock) button while “Panasonic” boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility starts up. ● If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Reinstalling Software At the confirmation message, touch [YES]. Reinstallation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 20 minutes.) ● Do not interrupt installation, for example by turning off the computer or other operation. Otherwise installation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.
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Touch [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”. Touch [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. ● If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while touching top left of the screen. ● If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Reinstalling Software Touch [Next]. If the option is displayed, select the setting and touch [Next]. ● [Initialize and reinstall Windows to the whole Disk] Select this option when you want to reinstall Windows to the factory default. After reinstallation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure”...
“Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è page 33 - 39). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è...
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Touch [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time]. ● If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (è page 33 - 39). ● When the computer is connected to LAN, check the date and time of the server.
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The screen is dark. The screen is darker when the AC adaptor is not connected. Open the Dashboard for Panasonic PC and adjust the brightness. As you increase the brightness, battery consumption increases. You can separately set the brightness for when the AC adaptor is connected and when not connected.
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Reference Manual “Screen Input Operation”). ● Want to disable touch Using the following application software disables touchscreen operation. operation. Flick from the middle of the Start screen to the top. Touch [Touch Screen Switch Utility] under “Panasonic”. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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■ Others ● No response. Open Task Manager and close the software application that is not responding. ● An input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) may be hidden behind another window. Touch the application icons at the bottom of the screen to check.
C. You and your employees and agents are required to protect the confidentiality of the Programs. You may not distribute or otherwise make the Programs or related documentation available to any third party, by time-sharing or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Panasonic Corporation.
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PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Reference Manual”. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the...
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à respecter les termes, clauses et conditions des présentes. Panasonic Corporation a mis au point ou obtenu les Logiciels et vous en concède l’utilisation par les présentes. Vous assumez l’entière responsabilité du choix de ce Produit (y compris des Logiciels associés) pour obtenir les résultats escomptés, ainsi que de l’installation, de l’utilisation et des résultats obtenus.
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D'ADAPTATION A UN USAGE PARTICULIER. Veuillez vous référer aux modalités et aux conditions de ceux-ci figurant dans “Reference Manual”. Pendant au moins trois (3) ans à compter de la livraison de ce produit, Panasonic donnera à tout tiers qui nous contactera en utilisant les coordonnées ci-dessous, pour un montant non supérieur à...
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. ● To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. ●...
8.1 Pro Update 64-bit ® Pre-installed Software PC Information Viewer, Battery Recalibration Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package , Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Recovery Disc *9 *20 Creation Utility, Power Plan Extension Utility, Display Rotation Tool, Manual Selector, Wireless Toolbox, Intel PROSet/Wireless Software, Intel PROSet/ ®...
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This slot is compatible with UHS- Memory Card with a capacity of up to 2 GB, Panasonic SDHC Memory Card with a capacity of up to 32 GB, and Panasonic SDXC Memory Card with a capacity of up to 64 GB.
Complete unit replacement fulfills the full obligation and is at the discretion of Panasonic and is limited to once during the coverage term. Maximum benefit is limited to one replacement per coverage year of the Motherboard, LCD, Storage Drive, and Keyboard.
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Programs will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic shall have no obligation for any defects in the disk(s) or other media on which the Programs are furnished resulting from your storage thereof, or for defects that have been caused by operation of the disk(s) or other media Panasonic’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement, in...
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This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. If a unit is sent to a Panasonic Authorized Service Center and no hardware failure is found, the customer will be billed for labor to correct a software issue or reimage the hard drive plus shipping and applicable administrative fees at the current rates set by the service provider.
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PANASONIC COMPUTER AND PERIPHERALS LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage – Panasonic Canada Inc. (“PCI”) warrants to you, the first end user customer, this computer product (excluding software media), when purchased from PCI or from a PCI authorized reseller, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, subject to the terms set forth below, during the period of warranty coverage specified.
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Coverage – PCI warrants to you, the first end user customer, that the disk(s) or other media on which software program(s) is/are supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use in Canada for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt as evidenced by your purchase receipt for your Panasonic Computer product.
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Emballez soigneusement le produit, de préférence dans son emballage d’origine. Joignez une description de la défaillance de même qu’une pièce justificative de la date d’achat. Panasonic Canada Inc. ne peut être tenue responsable pour tout dommage ou perte subi pendant le transport si vous avez choisi le transporteur.
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GARANTIE LIMITÉE – SUPPORTS DES LOGICIELS Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que la ou les disquettes ou tout autre support sur lequel le ou les programmes sont fournis sont exempts de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours suivant la...