Panasonic FZ-55 Series Personal Computer User Manual

FZ-55 Series Personal Computer

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: FZ-55
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
• Touchpad or Mouse Operation
• Touchscreen Display

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started
Before turning on the computer, please follow these steps:

1. Ensure that the battery pack is properly inserted and charged.
2. Connect the AC plug to a power outlet.
3. Press the power button to turn on the computer.

First-time Operation
To set up your computer for the first time, please follow these steps:

1. Follow the on-screen prompts to select your language, region, and other preferences.
2. Create a user account and set a password.
3. Complete the initial setup process.

Safety Precautions
To ensure your safety and prevent damage to the computer, please observe the following precautions:

• DANGER: Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose it to excessive heat. Do not deform, disassemble, or modify the battery pack. Only charge the battery using the specified methods. Avoid extreme heat.
• WARNING: Do not pull or insert the AC plug if your hands are wet. Do not touch this product in a thunderstorm if connected with the AC cable or any other cables.
• CAUTION: Hold the plug when unplugging the AC plug. Do not place this product on unstable surfaces or stack it. Do not look into the optical disc drive.

Additional Notices

• Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.
• Keep the computer away from magnets to avoid data loss.
• This computer is not intended for medical diagnosis or use with medical equipment.
• Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other damages resulting from the use of this product.

FAQ

Q: Can I use this computer for medical diagnosis?
A: No, this computer is not intended for the display of images or connection to medical equipment for medical diagnosis purposes.

Q: What should I do if the battery pack gets deformed or damaged?
A: Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Please contact customer support for assistance.

Q: Can I charge the battery using a different method?
A: No, you should only charge the battery using the methods specified in the user manual to ensure safety and proper functioning.

Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.

DANGER
Precautions on the Battery Pack
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition, or rupture of the Battery Pack may result.

• Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It to Excessive Heat
• Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify the Battery Pack
• Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts
• Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.
• Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Dropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etc.
• If this product is subjected to a strong impact, remove the battery pack from the computer immediately.
• Do Not Charge the Battery Using Meth-ods Other Than Those Specified
• Do Not Use the Battery Pack with Any Other Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the specified product.
• Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other Than the One Specified
• Use only the specified battery pack with your product.
• Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for Example)
• When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated or If Abnormal Swelling Occurs, Replace It With a New One
• Do not continue to use a damaged battery pack.
• If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, immediately stop Use
• If the battery pack appears to be damaged or deformed, or if it emits smoke, abnormal odor, excessive heat, or other abnormalities, remove it from the computer immediately.

WARNING
Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, the AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor
• Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools, bend, twist, or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it tightly.
• Do not continue to use a damaged AC cord, AC plug or AC adaptor.
• Contact your technical support office for repair.
• Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet
• Connecting to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC adaptor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to an AC outlet specifically approved for such use.
• Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet
• Do Not Disassemble This Product
• No user-serviceable parts inside this unit. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do Not Touch This Product In a Thunderstorm If Connected with the AC Cable or Any Other Cables
• Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on Top of This Product
• If the foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC plug (and remove the battery pack). Then contact your technical support office.
• If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, immediately stop Use
• If the Following Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC Plug and the Battery Pack
• This product is damaged
• Foreign objects inside this product
• Smoke emitted
• Unusual smell emitted
• Unusually hot
• After the above procedure, contact your technical support office for repair.
• Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug Regularly
• If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity, etc. may cause a defect in the insulation.
• Insert the AC Plug Completely
  • Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
• Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using This Product Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.
  • If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC cord, and then remove the battery pack. Then contact your technical support office.
• Turn the Power off Beforehand when Entering Locations, Such as a Gas Station Where Inflammable Gases Are Generated
• Such gases may be ignited.

Burns or low-temperature burns may result.

• Do Not Use This Product in Close contact with Your Body For a Long Period of Time
  • Do not use this product with its heat-emitting parts in close contact with your body for a long period of time.
  • Low-temperature burns may result.
• Do Not Expose Yourself or Other Per-sons to the Hot Wind from the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) For a Long Period of Time
• Depending on the direction of the computer or the way you hold the computer, your hands, and body will be more exposed to the hot wind.
• Covering the ventilation hole (exhaust) with your hand or other object can cause heat to build up inside, possibly resulting in burns.
• Do Not Touch The Surface of The AC Adaptor Continuously While Using/Charging
• Burns may result.
• Do Not Place the Product in a Bag or Case While It is Turned On
• Doing so may cause the product to overheat and result in burns.

Detrimental health effects on your body may result.

• Do Not Turn the Volume Up Too Loud When Using Headphones
  • Listening at high volumes that over-stimulate the ear for long periods of time may result in loss of hearing.
• Do Not Leave a nanoSIM Card within Reach of Infants
• In case of swallowing, consult a doctor immediately.

Radio waves transmitted from this product may affect the surrounding area.

• Do Not Use This Product near Automat-ic Control Devices, Such As Automatic Doors And Fire Alarms
• Automatic control devices may malfunction, resulting in accidents.
• Turn the Power Off on an Airplane*1
• For use on a plane, follow the airline’s instructions.
  • The safety of navigation may be compromised.
• Turn the Power Off in Hospitals or at Locations Where Medical Equipment is Present
• Do not bring this product into operating rooms, intensive care units, CCUs, etc.
• Medical electrical equipment may be affected, and malfunction may occur, resulting in accidents.
• Turn the Power Off in Crowded Locations, Such As a Crowded Train, Where There May Be a Person with a Cardiac Pacemaker
• The operation of a pacemaker may be affected.
• Keep This Product at Least 15 cm Away from the Position of an Implantable Pacemaker
• The operation of a pacemaker may be affected.
  1. If there is no choice but to use this product in such an environment, turn the wireless capability off. However, bear in mind that the use of a computer may be prohibited during take off and landing of an aircraft, etc. even if the wireless capability is turned off.
  2. CCU is an abbreviated term for Coronary Care Unit.

CAUTION
Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected
• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immediately.
• Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable Other Than the One Specified, In the LAN Port
• Do not connect to a network such as the ones listed below.
• Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
• Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Telephone), Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise switches), digital public phones, etc.)
• Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor To Any Strong Impact
• Do not continue to use the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped.
  • Contact your technical support office for repair.
• Do Not Leave This Product in a High-Temperature Environment for a Long Period of Time
  • Leaving this product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlight may deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the internal parts.
• Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust/Intake)
  • Do not use this product wrapped in cloth or on top of bedding or a blanket.
• Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug
  • Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product
  • Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (supplied with the unit or one sold separately as an accessory).

This product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

• Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces
• Avoid Stacking

Detrimental health effects on your body may result.

• Do Not Look Into the Optical Disc Drive
  • Looking directly at the internal laser light source may result in damage to eyesight.
  • Contact your technical support office for checks, maintenance, and repair.
• Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed
  • Because the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discs may break apart causing injury.
  • Discs that are not round and discs that have been repaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, and so should not be used.
• Take a Break Of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour
  • Using this product for long periods of time may have detrimental health effects on the eyes or hands.

Burns, low-temperature burns, or frost-bite may result.

• Do Not Expose the Skin To This product when Using the Product In A Hot Or Cold Environment
  • When it is necessary to expose the skin to this product such as to scan a fingerprint, perform the operation in the shortest time possible.

NOTICE

• Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.
• Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.
• This computer is not intended for the display of images for use in medical diagnosis.
• This computer is not intended for use with the connection of medical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis.
• Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product.
• Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to become wet.
• If the battery pack will not be used for a long period of time (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) the battery pack until the remaining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.
• This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity.
• The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically.
• Should the battery leak and the fluid get into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.

NOTE

• The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal.
• Recharging will not commence if the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F to 122 °F}). (Operating Instructions – Reference Manual “Basic Operation” “Battery Power”) Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note that the recharging time varies based on the usage conditions. (Recharging takes longer than usual when the temperature is 10 °C {50 °F} or below.)
• If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range.
• The battery pack is a consumable item. If the amount of time the computer can be run by using a particular battery pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging does not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.
• When transporting a spare battery inside a package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its con-tacts are protected.
• Always power off the computer when it is not in use. Leaving the computer on when the AC adaptor is not connected will exhaust the remaining battery capacity.

While we anticipate use of our products in certain environments such as nuclear equipment/systems, air traffic control equipment/systems, aircraft equipment/systems (as defined in3), medical devices or accessories (as defined in4), medical treatment diagnosis image display, life-support system, or other equipment/devices/systems that are involved with ensuring human life or safety, we do not allow users to integrate our product such that it becomes an integral part of the systems found in these environments. Panasonic will not be responsible for any liability resulting, and in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this product arising out of the foregoing uses.

• Aircraft equipment/systems including Electric Flight Bag (EFB) systems are defined by FAA AC120-76D or EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.
• As defined by the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Medical Device Regulation.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, technologies, reliability, or safety (e.g. flammability/smoke/toxicity/radio frequency emission, etc.) requirement related to aviation standards that exceed the specifications of our COTS products.

This computer has been designed so as to minimize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liquid (e.g., water) onto the keyboard, etc., but no warranty is provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be extremely careful in handling.

Regulatory Information

Information to the User
<Only for models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>

This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless de-vices like for example mobile phones. Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization.

These situations may for example include:

• Using this product on board of airplanes, or
• In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.

Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

USB Type-C Adaptors and Cables

  * Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the first-time operation procedure is completed.
  * When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
  * Handling the AC adaptor
  * Problems such as sudden voltage drops may arise during periods of thunder and lightning. Since this could adversely affect your computer, an uninterruptible power source (UPS) is highly recommended unless running from the battery pack alone.
  * When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your electrical outlet. Power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet.![Panasonic-FZ-55-Series-Personal-Computer-User-Manual-fig- \(6\)](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Panasonic-FZ-55-Series-Personal-Computer-User-Manual-fig-6.png)

  * To display the password input screen every time the computer is resumed from the modern standby or hibernation, perform the following setting.
    1. Click (Start) – [Settings] – [Accounts] – [Sign-in options].
    2. Select [Every Time] in “If you’ve been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?”.
  *  **Set the key entry mode to English (“ENG”) and enter characters. The keyboard layout can be added or changed in the following steps.**
    1. Click (Start) – [Settings] – [Time & language] – [Language & region].
    2. Click – [Language options] in the language.
    3. Click [Add a keyboard] in “Installed keyboards” and choose a keyboard from the list.
  * Remember your password. If you forget the password, you cannot use Windows. Creating a password reset disk beforehand is recommended.
  * PC Information Viewer This computer periodically records the management information of the flash memory, etc. The maximum data volume for each record is 1024 bytes. This information is only used for estimating the cause in the case when the flash memory goes down by any possibility. They are never sent to outside via network nor used for any other purpose except for the purpose described above. To disable the function, add the check mark for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] in [Hard Disk Status] of PC Information Viewer, and click [OK]. Then follow the on-screen instructions.