23 Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixHard Disk Backup/Restore Function[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data,which can be used to recover from hardware failure.To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g., external hard disk): Use [Back up computer].To create a backup of a file or a folder: Use [Back up files].For further information, click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].NOTEz Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete.NOTEz This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows. Startand shut down Windows Vista, and then you can use the function.z When you forget the administrator account password or you need to restore the recovery partition, use ProductRecovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete.1 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.The Setup Utility starts up.z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.2 Press F9.At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.3 Select the [Exit] menu.4 Select [Repair Your Computer] and press Enter.5 Click [Next] and click [Next].6 Select user name and input password, then click [OK].7 Click [Windows Complete PC Restore] and follow the on-screen instructions.If you cannot proceed the above operation, restore the hard disk using Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.NOTEYou can restore the hard disk following the procedure below as well.z On [Advanced Boot Options] screenA Perform the above procedure, steps 1 - 2.B Press F10.At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.The computer will restart.C When [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold F8.If [Advanced Boot Options] screen is not displayed, the recovery partition may be damaged. In this case, restorethe hard disk using Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows Vista.D Select [Repair Your Computer] and press Enter.E Follow the on-screen instructions.z How to use Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows VistaA Perform the steps 1 to 9 of “Reinstalling Software” (Î page 25).B Click [Run “System Recovery Options”.] and click [Next].C Follow the on-screen instructions.Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) asa result of the use of this function.Creating a backup of the hard disk dataRestoring the hard disk data