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    Newbie annoys forum with standard questions

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by FirstDsent, Sep 24, 2008.

  1. FirstDsent

    FirstDsent Newbie

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    I typed my model number (CF-28PTJGZQM) into the Panasonic configurator, and clicked on "submit" not enter. The configuration flashed for less than one second, then disappeared. If I press enter instead, I get an error page. Do you guys know the secret handshake? Otherwise, can anyone give me an interpretation of my model #? Everything I want to do to my '28 starts with knowing what I have.

    #1 mod: Memory. If I have to update my BIOS in order to allow an additional 512Mb stick, the links I found in this forum didn't show that specific update. Any suggestions?

    Thanks for any help.
    Bernie
     
    FirstDsent, Sep 24, 2008
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  2. inspectorgene

    inspectorgene Notebook Consultant

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    Just a WAG [wild *** guess], but are you using Firefox as your browser. Config won't work with FF. Use IE instead.
     
    inspectorgene, Sep 24, 2008
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  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Use the drop down menus at config.panasonic.com WITH INTERNET EXPLODER, NOT FIREFOX... for some reason this stupid crappy website doesn't work with Firefox... then you will get the info you are looking for for your CF-28.
     
    Rob, Sep 24, 2008
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    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Or you can do it like I do, and use FireFox with the NoScript plugin, and set scripts to not run on panasonic.com.

    It works for me anyways.
     
    Modly, Sep 24, 2008
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  5. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Modly just likes to be different ;) :D
     
    Rob, Sep 24, 2008
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  6. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    I block scripts on every site, unless I need them ;)
     
    Modly, Sep 24, 2008
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  7. onirakkiss

    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    modly, thats the right way!
    PS.: where can i find ur girlfriend? i am in NZ right now. :)
     
    onirakkiss, Sep 25, 2008
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  8. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    My ex is located in Fielding (north island) the last I heard. :D
     
    Modly, Sep 25, 2008
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    Another technique would be to use Firefox's IE Tab plug-in. Simply load the page, right click on the tab and select switch rendering engines. It works like a charm.
     
    turtlexiv, Sep 25, 2008
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  10. RonCF-28

    RonCF-28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    CF-28PTJGZQM

    P= 800 Mhz
    T= 13.3 Touch Screen
    J= 30 GB drive and 256 MB RAM
    G= Floppy drive - Modem - 10/100 Lan
    Z= No Options
    Q= Dual boot XP-2K
    M= USA :rolleyes:
     
    RonCF-28, Sep 25, 2008
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  11. FirstDsent

    FirstDsent Newbie

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    Bingo!
    Yes, I'm using Firefox. I will follow Modly's advice and install the no scripts plugin. I'll do almost anything to avoid using Internet Explorer. Thanks Ron! That's instant gratification. Speaking of gratification, who's this girl I'm hearing about? -JK.

    Thanks guys.

    Bernie
     
    FirstDsent, Sep 26, 2008
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