This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten. Write Enable Write Disable Eject Button F b#l# M1UIUU1VI Eject Button 13 Floppy Disks • Formatting New disks must be magnetically laid out and structured. This process is called “formatting”. • Types of usable floppy disks and their memory capacities Floppy disks come in two types: 2HD and 2DD. Their respective memory capacities are given below. 2HD ... 1.44 MB 2DD ... 720 KB • Backups Data stored on the hard disk can be destroyed by mistakes made in operation. To prevent the deletion of data, make backups of the data (by copying the files) on floppy disks. V_/ Using PC Cards The expansion stand has a PC Card slot. One Type I/II can be installed. A PC card is a card which complies with the PC Card standard. Modem cards, memory cards, LAN cards and sound cards are all PC cards. When the expansion stand is used, it is possible to use 3 slots including the 2 slots in the computer. r Always confirm the power consumption of PC Cards before use. Care should be taken as using PC Cards whose power consumption exceeds the allowable power requirements of the PC Card slot may cause malfunctions. Allowable Current :5V: 300 mA / 12 V : 50 mA Installing the PC Card Simply slide the PC Card in until it snaps into place. Please refer to the manual for each card on how to install the card (insertion is typically label-side up). Removing the PC Card 1 Press the button. Button 2 Remove the card by pulling it out. 15 Dealing with Problems The computer may sometimes not function as you expect it to. If you believe that trouble has occurred, read this page. Also, the software program may be to blame and so you should consult the manuals accompanying Windows, the applications and other programs. If the cause of the trouble is not remedied by taking the action suggested below, consult your nearest Panasonic dealer. The computer doesn’t operate. • Check that connections are secure between the computer and the expansion stand. • Check that connections are secure between the expansion stand and the AC adapter, and between the AC power cord and AC wall outlet. • Confirm that a fully charged battery pack is installed in the computer properly. The keyboard doesn't work. • Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected securely to the expansion stand. The mouse doesn't work. • Ensure that the mouse cable is connected securely to the expansion stand. • Has the mouse's device driver program been loaded and is it operating? For details, refer to the manual accompanying the application being used or the mouse's program manual. The printer doesn't work. • Check the computer-printer connection. • Make sure the printer is on. • Make sure the printer is in the online state. • Has the System Setup been used to set [Parallel Port Address] to [3BC], [378] or [278] . The computer won't access the * jpjV' zT'J- fj'* '' • Ensure that you have connected the expansion stand securely • Ensure that you have inserted the floppy disk securely into the drive. • Did you attempt to write to or read from a non-formatted disk? Floppy disks must be formatted before they can be used. • Ensure that the write-protect tab is in the write-enable position. • Ensure that you didn’t mistype the command. Also check for mistakes in the command parameters. 16 The PC Card • Check the orientation of the card, and install it in the correct cannot be used. slot. • Are you using a card other than those specified? • Has the proper driver program been installed? • Check the I/O port address, IRQ number and channel used by the PC Card and set again. <1/0 Address> Set addresses other than those listed below. I/O: OOOOH-OOFFH (system board reserved) xlF0H-xlF7H (HDD) x278H-x27FH (Parallel port)*2 x2F8H-x2FFH (IrDA port)*’ x378H-x37FH (Parallel port)*2 x3BOH-x3BBH (VGA) x3BCH-x3BFH (Parallel port)*2 x3COH-x3DFH (VGA) x3EOH-x3ElH (PC Card controller) x3F0H-x3F7H (Floppy disk controller) x3F8H-x3FFH (Serial port)*3 An "x" in front of an address denoted that the address cannot be used regardless of the values of the address line (A15-A10). *' The infrared communication (IrDA) port address can be selected 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 or OFF using the System Setup program. *2 The parallel port address can be selected 3BC, 378, 278 or OFF using the System Setup program. The serial port address can be selected 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 or OFF using the System Setup program. Use one of the following settings. IRQ: 3*1, 4*2, 5*\ 7*3, 9, 15 *' IRQ3 is normally used for the COM2 (infrared communication port). *2 IRQ4 is normally used for the C0M1 (serial port). *3 1RQ5 and IRQ7 are normally used for the printer. When 1RQ3 or IRQ4 is used by the PC Card, set the serial port or infrared communication (IrDA) port to [OFF] in the System Setup program. 17 Specifications Model No. CF-VEB011M Product Designation Expansion Stand Floppy Disk Drive 720 KB/1.44 MB (dual mode) Card Slot PC Car...