Panasonic CF-19FDGAXCM Operating Instructions Manual

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22Useful InformationReinstalling SoftwareReinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard diskdata including the backup data of the Recover Pro will be erased.Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.Preparationz Prepare the following items:y The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)y Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information aboutthe products available)z Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.NOTEIf you have installed the Recover Pro (Î page 19),z Select [1] or [2] in the step 9 below. If you select [3], the Recover Pro will no longer function properly.z Only when you want to save the data which you stored in the separate partitions other than the fi rst partition andthe Recover Pro backup area, select [3] in the step 9 below and perform the following steps.A After reinstallation, backup the data to external media (e.g., removable disk).B Perform the reinstallation procedure again, and select [1] or [2] in the step 9.C Return the data backed up in external media to the internal hard disk.z To input numbers, press the NumLock key and input in the Ten-key mode.z For German keyboard, press Z when you need to press Y.1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port (Î page 10).2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-played.The Setup Utility starts up.z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.At the confi rmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.4 Select the [Boot] menu, then select [USB CDD] and press F6 until [USB CDD] is at thetop of the boot priority order.5 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.6 Press F10.At the confi rmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.The computer will restart.7 Press 1 to execute [1. [Recovery]].The License Agreement screen appears.z To cancel partway, press 0.8 Press 1 to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!].9 Select the settings.z [2]: Enter the size of operating system partition and press Enter.(The size of data partition will be determined by subtracting the operating system partition size from themaximum size.)[3]: Windows will be installed in the first partition.(The size of the fi rst partition must be 20 GB or more. If smaller, installation will not be possible.)At the confi rmation message, press Y.Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 20 minutes.)z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del. Oth-erwise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.