Panasonic Toughbook CF-51 Notebook - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

If you have forgotten your bios password on your Panasonic Cf-51, there is no need to worry. There are a few simple steps that you can follow in order to reset the password and regain access to your computer. First, locate the RTCRST jumper on the motherboard. This is usually located near the CMOS battery. Once you have located the jumper, remove it and then replace it in the opposite position. This will reset the bios password. Next, locate the power button on the front of the computer. Once you have located the power button, press and hold it for a few seconds. This will reset the power to the computer and will also clear the bios password. I hope this helps!

Hit "FN" and the "NUM Lock" key together to unlock it.

I believe thats the combination.

Let me know.

On the Panasonic Toughbook CF-51 there is a key located on the top right next to the F12 function key called "NumLk" or Num Lock. Press this key once and the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. Press it a second time and it is disabled. How do you know if it is enabled or disabled? Simple: Observe the LED above the keyboard. If the second light with the square symbol and the number "1" is lit up, then the NumLock is enabled. If that LED is not lit up it is disabled. Good Luck. From Richard, Montreal Based Panasonic Canada Authorized Toughbook Dealer since 1989.

ALL Drivers and Owners Manuals for ALL Panasonic Toughbook Models are located at the following website: http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/drivers/d_menu_en.html Make sure to select "Manual" on the menu on the left hand side, fourth down from the top. Good Luck! Regards, Richard - Montreal Based Panasonic Canada Toughbook Authorized Dealer since 1989

The audio or "Sound Drivers" for the Panasonic Toughbook CF51 are located at: http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/drivers/d_menu_en.html Please remember to choose your operating system and click on the "Download Now" button located at the right hand side. Gracias and de nada. Good Luck. Buenas suerte Regards, Richard - Montreal Based Panasonic Canada Toughbook Dealer since 1989

On page 75 and page 76 of the Reference Manual for the Panasonic Toughbook CF51 is described the procedure to turn "on" the wireless lan: 1 Double-click on the taskbar. 2 Select your wireless LAN adapter and select [General]. 3 Select [On] for [Switch radio]. 4 Select [Networks] and select [Add]. 5 Enter the profile name and network name (SSID), and then make other necessary changes, then select [Next]. 6 Make necessary changes and select [Finish]. Please note that there is no Physical Wireless Switch on the Panasonic Toughbook CF51. You can find the manual here and double-check yourself: https://panasonic.ca/PCS/OperatingInstructions/CF51MK1_X_E_Reference_Manual_A.pdf Good Luck! Regards, Richard - Montreal Based Panasonic Canada Toughbook Authorized Dealer since 1989

Panasonic offers backup "Recovery Disks". for ALL Toughbook Models This is a service from the company itself. There is a fee of $35.00 Please go to their website: http://business.panasonic.com/support-computerstablets-dvdrequests Good Luck! Regards, Richard - Montreal Based Panasonic Canada Toughbook Authorized Dealer since 1989

go to www.panasonic.com and then support, then look for manual download. type in the model, then it should give you the manual. if for some reason they do not have it, then just google the model number with manual after the model and you should be able to find it there. hope this helps.. Ron

remove the bios battery for 10 minutes

You can always refer to manual for such kind of thing.It will bw given with diagram.

If you don't have the manual, download it from the link below

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TCCHomePage?langId=-1&storeId=15001

You need to register to their site inorder to downalod the manual.

Sue, it's not the inverter board. People who don't really know much about laptops will often diagnose them incorrectly, especially computer repair shops. The problem you're experiencing is most likely related to your motherboard. Unfortunately the most expensive part to replace on most laptops.

Your best bet is to probably just have any important files from the laptop extracted by a repair shop and then selling the computer "As-IS" on ebay. Or you could try another local repair shop to take a look at it. I wouldn't pay any money for a diagnostics since it would take most techs about 5-10 minutes to confirm what I just typed.

doesnt panasonic have a website with a support n drivers section? make sure ur sound driver is fully uninstalled and files n folders of old driver deleted then switch off and back on and let your os system find a new device..

I wouldn't suggest buying such recovery CDs from 3rd parties when you have the option to get it from Original manufacturer. Buying it from a third party will not guarantee desired results and you may lose a lot of money. You can get it through the official Panasonic website. Here's the link: Panasonic Mobile Computing DVD Requests

Open the PCMCIA flap on the left hand side of the keyboard and it is on the bottom right, just below the card slot. http://business.panasonic.co.uk/computer-product/panasonic-computer-product-solutions-service-and-downloads/panasonic-toughbook-service-and-downloads/toughbook-faqs

I hope I am not stating the obvious by suggesting Panasonic's website.

If you mean enlarging the task bar items please follow the following steps: 1-Access the Taskbar and Start Menu. This particular menu will allow you to customize your taskbar features and resize the icons. Click on the Start menu, or Windows logo, from within your taskbar. 2-Select "Control Panel," then select "Appearance and Personalization." On some Windows 7 computers, this option may also read as "Appearance." 3-Click on "Taskbar and Start Menu." This will open a Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box on your screen. 4-Change the size of the taskbar icons. Place a checkmark next to "Use small icons" within the Taskbar Appearance section to make your taskbar icons appear smaller. 5-Click directly on the checkmark if one is already present to enlarge the size of your taskbar icons. 6-Save your taskbar icon customization settings. Your new taskbar settings will go into effect immediately. Click on the "Apply" button to save your changes, then click "OK" to exit from the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties menu.

go to device manager display adapter , unknown vid contr , click properties and copy paste the hardware id here or on google and download that.

I had a similar situation with my CF-53. Oddly, the speakers would not work, but headphones plugged into the port on the front of the laptop would. Could you verify that you get audio through the headphone port, please?

are the FN keys not working? if they're not working you may just need to download and install the drivers from panasonic. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joel_63c670a84e9f6a97

To reset the BIOS password on your laptop read the information from this link: http://www.fixya.com/support/r7229632-reset_or_remove_bios_password