176Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, whichcan 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): Follow the steps below.A Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].B Click [Create a system image].C Select a location for backup and click [next].Follow the on-screen instructions.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.Start and shut down Windows 7, 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 Windows 7.z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete.z If Windows does not start up, run [System Recovery Options] and then click [System Image Recovery] (Î page 177).1 Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].2 Click [Recover system settings or your computer].3 Click [Advanced recovery methods].4 Click [Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer].z A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use ofthis function.Creating a Backup of the Hard Disk DataRestoring the Hard Disk DataWindows 7