Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1ADAAZ6M Operating Instructions Manual

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24Useful InformationReinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard diskdata will be erased.Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.CAUTIONDo not delete the partition with boot fi les on the hard disk.The disk space in the partition is not available to store data.Preparationz Prepare the following items:y The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)y CD/DVD drive (optional: Refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the productsavailable) or port replicator (optional: CF-VEBC11U)z Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive and port replicator).z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.1 Turn off the computer and connect CD-DVD drive or port replicator to the computer.2 Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.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 Press F10.At the confi rmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.Computer will restart.5 Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.The Setup Utility starts up.z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows which you install into the CD/DVDdrive or port replicator.7 Select the [Exit] menu.8 When using CD/DVD drive:Select your CD/DVD drive in [Boot Override] and press Enter.When using port replicator:Select [P1: TEAC XXXXX] in [Boot Override] and press Enter.The computer will restart.9 Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].The License Agreement screen appears.10 Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].11 When reinstalling Windows 7 installed in the hard disk from Windows 7:Select the settings and click [Next].z [Reinstall Windows to the whole Hard Disk to factory default.]You will have two partitions.z [Reinstall to the first 2 partitions.]*1Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions. For how to create anew partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 18).You can keep the partition structure.*1 This does not appear if Windows cannot be reinstalled to the partition containing boot fi les and the area us-able by Windows.When reinstalling Windows 7 installed in the hard disk from Windows XP:Click [Next].12 At the confi rmation message, click [YES].Reinstallation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately 30 - 40 minutes.)z Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise reinstallation may becomeunavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.Reinstalling SoftwareArea usable by WindowsHard disk Partition with boot files