Panasonic Toughbook CF-18DHAZXKM Operating Instructions Manual

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38 AppendixHard Disk Backup FunctionThe hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) hard diskcontents or restore backed up contents to their original locations.By backing up the data on your hard disk to a backup area, you can protect your data from loss or damage resulting from opera-tional errors or other factors. Also, you can back up or restore hard disk contents using this computer alone, without having to useother media or peripheral devices.At the time of purchase, the hard disk backup function is disabled. If you follow the procedure below to create a backup area, thehard disk backup function will be enabled, and you will be able to back up your data. Note, that once the backup function has beenenabled, you will have to perform the reinstallation procedure to disable it again ( page 34).Disconnect or remove all peripheral devices (except for the CD/DVD drive), as the backup areamay not be created properly while these devices are connected.Be sure the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.A backup area cannot be created if the hard disk is already divided into several partitions. Returnthe computer to its condition at the time of purchase (one partition only), and create the backuparea.To divide the partition, make the selection when the backup area is created ( page 39 step8).If the partition configuration is changed (partitions created, size changed, etc.) after the backuparea has been created, it will no longer be possible to execute the backup function. To change theconfiguration, it is necessary to return the computer to its condition at the time of purchase, andthen create the backup area again.The hard disk backup function will only work for the internal hard disk. This function does notwork with an external hard disk.Backup and restore functions will not operate if the hard disk has been damaged.Do not use the NTFS file system compression function, as this may result in insufficient capacityof the backup area.If the hard disk malfunctions, it will be impossible to read the data stored on it. We recommendthat you also back up important data to a location other than the hard disk (an external hard diskor other media).Execute a disk error check using the following procedure.1 Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Properties].2 Select [Check Now] from [Tools].3 In [Check Disk], select [Start] without adding a check mark beside any of the items.If a message is displayed indicating that there is an error in the disk, display [Check Disk], andadd a check mark for [Automatically fix file system errors] and [Scan for and attempt recov-ery of bad sectors], select [Start], and check for disk errors again.The hard disk backup function does not accommodate dynamic disks. Do not convert the harddisk to a dynamic disk.The hard disk backup function cannot back up or restore data properly if there is a problem with the hard disk when the data isbacked up or restored. Note that if an error occurs while data is being restored, whether as a result of an unexpected malfunc-tion, incorrect operation, or other reason, the data in the hard disk (data before restoration) may be lost.Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for any damages suffered by the user (including loss of data)as a result of the use of this function.Before Using a Hard Disk Backup FunctionPreparingProduct Recovery CD-ROM (included)Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M or CF-VDRRT2W )