34 TroubleshootingReinstalling SoftwareBefore ReinstallationPreparingYou will need the followings:• Product Recovery CD-ROM• Optional port replicator (CF-VEB071)• External keyboard• External mouse• External displayImportantSave all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to theinstallation will be lost. The reinstallation will return the computer to close to theconditions at time of purchase.Before the reinstallation procedure, remove unnecessary peripherals.Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.Reinstalling1 Turn the computer off and connect the port replicator, external display, external key-board and external mouse.2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.The Setup Utility will start up.If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 .At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .4 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at thetop of the [Boot] menu.5 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD-ROM drive.6 Press F10 .At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.7 Select [1.[Recovery]].The License Agreement screen should appear.---------------------------------------------------------------------Select a number---------------------------------------------------------------------1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows.2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.0. [ Cancel ] Cancel.---------------------------------------------------------------------