OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Basic Guide Tablet Computer FZ-Q1 Model No. series Contents Getting Started Introduction ............. Description of Parts ........First-time Operation ........Turning On / Turning Off ......Useful Information Handling and Maintenance ......Installing 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. n Terms and illustrations in these instructions Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Useful and helpful information. NOTE Enter : Press [Enter] key.
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n Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corpo- ration. microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Description of Parts Front side D E F A: Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth An- G: LED Indicators tenna : Power Indicator <Only for model with wireless LAN> Off: Power off/Hibernation, Green: <Only for model with Bluetooth> Power on, Blinking green: Sleep. : Drive status Operating Instructions - Connect to è...
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Left side Right side A: Volume Button Operating Instructions -Reference è Manual “Tablet Buttons” B: Power Switch C: A Button Operating Instructions - Reference è Manual “Tablet Buttons” D: Windows Button Operating Instructions - Reference è Manual “Tablet Buttons” E: Security Lock A Kensington cable can be connected.
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Description of Parts Rear side A: Stylus Holder I: Expansion Bus Connector B: microSIM Card Slot Operating Instructions - Reference è Operating Instructions - Connect to Manual “Cradle” è a network <Only for model with wireless WAN> Operating Instructions - Reference è...
First-time Operation n Preparation A Check and identify the supplied accessories. If you do not find the described accessories, contact Panasonic Technical Support. (è page 35). y AC Adaptor ..1 y AC Cord ..1 Model No: CF-AA6373A y Soft Cloth .
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First-time Operation Setup Windows. Follow the on-screen instructions. l The computer restarts several times. Do not touch the screen or tablet buttons, and wait until the drive indicator has turned off. l 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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n Before using wireless function A 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 [Mobile broadband] to [On] (for wireless WAN). set [GPS] to [On] (for wireless WAN).
Turning On / Turning Off Turning On Press the power switch (è page 5) until the power indicator (è page 4) lights. NOTE l Do not press the power switch repeatedly. l The computer will forcibly be turned off if you press the power switch for four seconds or lon- ger.
Handling and Maintenance Operation environment l 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 n When the battery indicator does not light on The battery indicator may not light on even if the AC adaptor is correctly connected to the com- puter, due to the following reasons. l The AC adaptor’s protection function may be working. In this case, pull out the AC cord and wait for more than 1 minute before reconnecting the AC cord.
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l Automatic brightness adjustment The computer is equipped with an automatic brightness adjustment function that adjusts the display screen based on the ambient light sensor. You can configure the automatic adjustment function as follows. A Display “Charm”, and touch - [Change PC Settings] - [PC and devices] - [Power and sleep], then set [Adjust my screen brightness automatically] to [On].
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Handling and Maintenance Maintenance If drops of water or other stains get on the surface of the LCD panel, wipe them off immediately. Failure to do so may result in staining. To clean the LCD panel Use the soft cloth. (For further information, refer to “Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Sur- face”...
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Attention Qualified professionals to remove the battery Dispose of this product correctly in accordance with the local regulations after removing the battery as shown in the following procedure. n Preparation l Remove all peripherals (microSD memory card, etc.). l Erase the stored data. (è Operating Instructions - Reference Manual “Erasing Flash Memo- ry Data”) CAUTION...
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Handling and Maintenance 7. Remove the screws and the rear cover. 8. Lift up the side (B) and remove the battery. 9. Insulate the connectors on the built-in battery by covering them with plastic tape, for exam- ple.
Installing Software Installing software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the soft- ware, the flash memory data will be erased. Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before installation. CAUTION l Do not delete the Recovery Partition on the flash memory.
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B Touch [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”. C Touch [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while touching top left of the screen. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Touch [Next]. If the option is displayed, select the setting and touch [Next]. l [Reinstall Windows to the System Disk to factory default.] Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure”...
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B Touch [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”. C Touch [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart]. l If the [Panasonic] boot screen is not displayed, turn on the computer while touching top left of the screen. l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
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Touch [Next]. If the option is displayed, select the setting and touch [Next]. l [Reinstall Windows to the System Disk to factory default.] Select this option when you want to install Windows to the factory default. After instal- lation, you can create a new partition. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure”...
“Operating Instructions - Reference Manual”. For a software problem, refer to the software’s instruction manual. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support (è page 35). You can also check the computer’s status in the PC Information Viewer (è...
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B Touch [Clock, Language, and Region] - [Date and Time]. l If the problem persists, the internal clock battery may need to be replaced. Contact Panasonic Technical Support (è page 35). l When the computer is connected to network, check the date and time of the server.
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The screen is dark. l 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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n Display There are red, green, or blue The following are not malfunctions. l Although advanced high-precision technologies are used in the dots on the screen, or there production of color LCD screens, 0.002% or less of the picture el- is unevenness in colors and ements may be dark or remain constantly lit (more than 99.998% brightness on the screen.
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Troubleshooting (Basic) n Others No response. l Open Task Manager and close the software application that is not responding. l 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.
Programs and related documentation nor in or to the algorithms, con- cepts, designs and ideas represented by or incorporated in the Programs and related docu- mentation, all of which title, ownership and rights shall remain with Panasonic Corporation or its suppliers.
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LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, ALTER, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR ANY COPY THEREOF, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE LI- CENSE. IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY OF ANY PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED IN PARAGRAPH E ABOVE, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.
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...
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Contrat de licence d’usage limité Vous ne pouvez utiliser, copier, modifier, altérer ni céder les Logiciels ni aucune de leurs copies, en tout ou en partie, à l’exception de ce qui est expressément stipulé dans ce contrat. Si vous cédez la possession de toute copie ou de tout Logiciel à une autre partie, à l’exception de ce qui est autorisé...
Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. l To check the model number: Check the label below the cover of microSD memory card slot or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.
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Pre-installed Software Adobe Reader, PC Information Viewer, Battery Recalibration Utility, Hand *17 *18 Writing Utility, Infineon TPM Professional Package , Dashboard for Panasonic PC, Recovery Disc Creation Utility, Power Plan Extension Util- ® ® ity, Camera Utility, Intel PROSet/Wireless Software, Intel PROSet/Wire- ®...
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• When selecting a large resolution, an error occurs. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic microSD Memory Card with a capacity of up to 2 GB and Panasonic microSDHC Memory Card with a capacity of up to 32 GB.
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Specifications Perform on the recovery disc. Maximum data transfer rates of wireless LAN standards. Actual speeds may differ. Only for model with wireless WAN. The specifications may differ depending on the models. The slot accepts microSIM Cards. 12 mm {0.47”} 15 mm {0.59”}...
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 Pro- grams 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 replace-...
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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 appli- cable 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 prod- uct (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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No Coverage – This limited warranty does not apply if the disk(s) or other media has been used in other than a Panasonic product, or in environmental conditions other than those specified by PCI or the manufac- turer, or if subjected to misuse, neglect, mishandling, modification or attempted modification of the program, or if damaged by accident or act of God.
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GARANTIE LIMITÉE – ORDINATEURS ET PÉRIPHÉRIQUES PANASONIC Couverture – Panasonic Canada Inc. (« PCI ») garantit à l’acheteur original que ce produit informatique (à l’exclusion des supports des logiciels) est, au moment de sa vente par PCI ou d’un revendeur agréé par PCI, exempt de défauts de pièces et de fabrication dans les conditions normales d’utilisation, et ce, pendant...
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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 fabrica- tion dans des conditions normales d’utilisation au Canada, et ce, pour une période de soixante (60) jours...