Model No. This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It ex- plains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating In- structions. Your computer is equipped with the EDGE modem enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.
Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to comply with these precautions.
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Do not place the computer with EDGE modem in an area over an air bag or in the vicinity where an air bag may deploy. Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with EDGE modem is placed in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral.
Names and Functions of Parts Except the followings, refer to the Operating Instructions for the computer. <CF-18 Series> LED Indicators page 9) SIM Card Slot page 10) (Appearance may differ depending on specifications.) Antenna Headset jack...
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<CF-29 Series> Antenna SIM Card Slot Headset jack LED Indicators (Appearance may differ depending on specifications.) page 10) page 9)
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Names and Functions of Parts <CF-73 Series> LED Indicators page 9) SIM Card Slot page 10) (Appearance may differ depending on specifications.) Antenna...
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LED Description EDGE Modem Switch The EDGE modem can power up independently from the computer regardless of the computer power status and will remain on when the computer’s power is off. This function depends on the setting of the Setup Utility. Power On Indication: A green LED will be used to signal when the EDGE modem has been powered on.
Installing/Removing a SIM Card Before using the EDGE modem, set a SIM card to the SIM card slot. CAUTION Do not install/remove the SIM card when the EDGE modem’s power is on. CF-18/CF-29 Series <CF-18 Series> Contact SIM Card <CF-29 Series> Contact SIM Card Power off your computer and EDGE...
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<CF-18 Series> Removing a SIM card Push the card. It will come out of the slot a little bit. Pull the card all the way out. <CF-29 Series>...
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Installing/Removing a SIM Card CF-73 Series SIM Card Contact Socket Power off your computer and EDGE modem. Installing a SIM card Set the SIM card into the socket with the contact facing upward. CAUTION Do not insert the SIM card upside down. Turn the socket over.
1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hard- ware] - [Device Manager] - [Modems] - [Panasonic V.92 MDC Modem] - [Ad- vanced] - [Advanced Port Settings]. 2 Select [COM9] at [COM Port Number] and select [OK].
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Installing the Software Select [Install from a list or specific lo- cation (Advanced)], then select [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver in these locations], add the check mark for [Include this location in the search:], in- put [x:\]* , and then select [Next]. “x:”...
“Operating Instructions for using EDGE Modem” explains how to access the network using the EDGE modem. It can be accessed from the following menu. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CheckNet] - [Manual] Uninstalling the Software CheckNet Use the following menu.
Appendix Setup Utility The parameters for [Wireless Modem] have been added in [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. Abbreviations Access Point Name Context Identity EDGE Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global System of Mobile Communication Internet Protocol Packet Data Protocol Personal Identification Number...
Specifications Frequency Band & GSM/GPRS Power Class EDGE (EGPRS) Data Communication EDGE (EGPRS) GPRS Other Features Voice* Interface Serial Data Storage Supported models only. GSM850 Class 4 (2 W) PCS1900 Class 1 (1 W) GSM850 Class E2 (0.5 W) PCS1900 Class E2 (0.4 W) MultiSlot Class 10 Mobile station Class B MultiSlot Class 12...