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    Just received CF-29N

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Kardan, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    I just received a CF-29N and have a couple of questions I can't seem to find an answer to on either the Panasonic site or here:
    1. What are the correct Restore CD's for this. I have read CF-29MK5 MXs V9.11L11 MOO and a variety of others.
    2. The Panasonic site doesn't list any new Bios, only an update to support "PXE". What is PXE and how would I know if I have/need it?
    3. I see a couple of items in the Buy/Sell area that I am inerested in but this forum doesn't seem to give me a way to contact them. I can understand limiting posting "to sell" to veterans but it would seem a new forum member might be best customer.
    4. For example, I'm interested in the Emissive Keyboard for the Cf-29 that JB007Rules seems to have for sale but can't PM and the abccomputer email address has, so far, been unresponsive. If Rob reads this, how about responding with a way for us to do business :)
    Thanks.
    Looks like a lot of handy craftsmen here with a lot of great info. Looking forward to learning.
     
  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    1) Yes you have a mk-5 , JB007Rules has disks available

    2) I believe it's a boot to network,so not needed

    3) I will pass on your email address to Rob, and he will contact you tomorrow
    If you see something that you are needing in the buy and sell area I can pass on your contact info to the seller without posting it on the forum, just post there and I will see it
    After you have more posts you will have access to the PM system here
    And welcome to the forum





    Alex
     
  3. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. I appreciate the help and fast reply!
     
  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Panasonic CF-29 Series Product Recovery CD-ROM set MK5-XP2M-TSW
     
  5. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks TopCop. Not sure how to "read" the CD set identifier. I assume it is newer, but any idea what the difference is between it and the one I have? It looks like the machine has just had a reinstall from the CDs that came with it. Should I redo the install with this set? I assume a reformat is required - so it won't just install the newer drivers over the old. How do I get the new set? Could I impose on you for a bit more info? Thanks.
     
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    By the Label on the disks. ;)
    Don't know, but mine are factory originals.
    If everything is working correctly, "No."
    Genuine Panasonic® CF-29 Series Product Recovery CD-ROM set. ;) :rolleyes: :cool:
     
  7. Kardan

    Kardan Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks again.