Laptop Computer [Panasonic CF-30 Toughbook]

Maker and role
Panasonic Corporation, Manufacturer
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Object detail

Accession number

2021.46.8

Maker

Panasonic Corporation

Production period

2000s

Description

Panasonic CF-30 Toughbook laptop computer.

Part One: Silver and grey Panasonic laptop. The device has a bulky, robust exterior and is fitted with a retractable carry handle. There is a catch that helps to lock the device closed when not in use. At the top of the handle is a compartment into which the laptop’s stylus can be inserted for storage when not in use. Next to the handle is a power button. A switch is located underneath this next to white printed writing “WIRELESS / OFF / ON / [symbols]". “TOUGHBOOK” has been embossed on the front of the object in the centre. As sticker has been stuck overtop and appears to have once had handwritten text that is now illegible “[illegible text] / 1. / New [?]”. Above this, “Panasonic” is embossed.

On the left side of the device are a series of ports secured behind panels which can be slid or opened to access features. “EX / PUSH / PC / MP / [symbol]” is printed in white text. On the left side of the device are a series of ports secured behind panels which can be slid or opened to access features. “PUSH / SD 1394 [symbols]” is printed in white text. The rear of the laptop has a series of ports and attachments for cables. “LOCK” is printed in white at the left-hand side.

On the back, two black Velcro strips have been adhered to the device. There is white text printed on the back of the device that reads “Panasonic / model No./ [text in foreign language] CF-30 / Personal Computer / [text in foreign language] / DC IN/[text in foreign language] c.c. 15.6V = 5.0A / 8B22 I.T.E / WARNING :DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE / NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. / [text in foreign language] / Internal Modem/[text in foreign language] / CONEXANT SYSTEMS, INC Model No./N modele [?] RD02-D110 / Complies with CFR47 Part 68, FCC Rules. / US/É.-U.: CXSMM01BRD02D110 / IC:3652B-RD02D110 / Ringer Equivalence/[text in foreign language] 0.1B(FCC) 0.1 (IC) / See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / [text in foreign language] / Licensed under U.S. Patent No.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. / [text in foreign language] / [ text covered by Velcro] U.S only/[text in foreign language] / [text covered by Velcro]D Lamp Contains Mercury. / [text covered by Velcro]pose According to Local, / [text covered by Velcro]te or Federal Laws. / Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. Made in Japan [text in foreign language] / Canada 210”. A barcoded sticker is largely obscured by the Velcro strips however, “T1200Y” is printed in black at the bottom of it.

The device folds open from a hinge to display a glass screen and keyboard. Above the screen to the right, “TOUGHBOOK” has been printed. In the centre, below the screen, “Panasonic / CF-30” has been printed, “1” has been handwritten next to this.

On the base of the device is an alpha-numeric keyboard with the keys labelled in white and blue print. Below the keyboard is a trackpad with left and right mouse buttons for navigation. To the right of this, there are three small stickers adhered to display logos. The first of these is a Windows sticker printed with “[logo] / ® / Windows / VistaTM / Basic” in white. The next is printed with “[intel logo]® / Centrino® / Duo”. The last is blue with “energy[star] / ENERGY STAR” printed in white.

Part Two: Black stylus pen with long, narrow design and soft tipped end. Grooves have been engraved near the end of the stylus to assist with grip.

Marks

WIRELESS / OFF / ON / [symbols] Printed
TOUGHBOOK Embossed
[illegible text] / 1. / New [?] Hand-written
Panasonic Embossed
EX / PUSH / PC / MP / [symbol] Printed
PUSH / SD 1394 [symbols] Printed
LOCK Printed
Panasonic / model No./ [text in foreign language] CF-30 / Personal Computer / [text in foreign language] / DC IN/[text in foreign language] c.c. 15.6V = 5.0A / 8B22 I.T.E / WARNING :DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE / NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. / [text in foreign language] / Internal Modem/[text in foreign language] / CONEXANT SYSTEMS, INC Model No./N modele [?] RD02-D110 / Complies with CFR47 Part 68, FCC Rules. / US/É.-U.: CXSMM01BRD02D110 / IC:3652B-RD02D110 / Ringer Equivalence/[text in foreign language] 0.1B(FCC) 0.1 (IC) / See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / [text in foreign language] / Licensed under U.S. Patent No.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts. / [text in foreign language] / [ text covered by Velcro] U.S only/[text in foreign language] / [text covered by Velcro]D Lamp Contains Mercury. / [text covered by Velcro]pose According to Local, / [text covered by Velcro]te or Federal Laws. / Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. Made in Japan [text in foreign language] / Canada 210 Printed
T1200Y Printed
TOUGHBOOK Printed
Panasonic / CF-30 Printed
1 Hand-written
[logo] / ® / Windows / VistaTM / Basic Printed
[intel logo]® / Centrino® / Duo Printed
energy[star] / ENERGY STAR Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Glass

Other name

Laptop

Credit Line

Panasonic Corporation. Laptop Computer [Panasonic CF-30 Toughbook], 2021.46.8. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).