Select [Yes] to restart the computer. The [Boot] menu in the Setup Utility is set to start up from the CD/DVD drive. Change this setting if necessary. The next time the backup or restore functions are executed, follow the procedure for “Backing Up and Restoring Data” ( below). NOTE 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password. 2 Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press Enter . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . Backing Up and Restoring Data Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check. ( page 39) Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example by turning off the power or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed. CAUTION Appendix Hard Disk Backup Function 3 Select the operation to be executed from the menu. 1 Press 21 Press 2 1 to execute [1. [Backup]]. (When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.) At the confirmation message, press Y . The backup process will begin. 2 to execute [2. [Restore]]. (When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.) At the confirmation message, press Y . The restore process will begin. The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the data volume. NOTE 4 When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press Ctrl +++++ Alt +++++ Del to restart the computer. • If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion, for example if the power was turned off, execute the process again. • After logging on to Windows, when a new device is installed and a message appears advising that the computer must be restarted to enable the settings, select [Yes] to restart the computer. CAUTION When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, the backed up data will not be erased even if a commercial data erasing utility or similar software is used to erase all data from user- accessible area. To erase all data on the hard disk, including backed up data, use a commercial data erasing utility after disabling the hard disk backup function following the procedure below, or use the hard disk data erase utility included in this computer ( page 43). Occasionally, the message [#1805 cannot write image file] will be displayed, and the backup function will be interrupted. If this error occurs, execute the backup function again. After this, if the backup function is completed properly, then there is no problem in the hard disk. To disable the hard disk backup function Perform the reinstallation procedure. All data in the backup area and the hard disk will be erased. Conduct steps 1-8for “Reinstalling Software” ( page 35). Select [1] or [2] to execute the reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation. • When [1] is selected, the hard disk backup function will be disabled. • When [2] is selected, the hard disk backup function will be disabled, but in this case, because the hard disk has been divided into partitions, the hard disk backup function cannot be re-enabled ( page 28). • When [3] is selected, the hard disk backup function cannot be disabled. Appendix Hard Disk Data Erase Utility Hard Disk Data Erase Utility . When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of hard disk data by following the steps below. The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an “overwriting” method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility. Preparing Product Recovery CD-ROM (included) Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional: USB CD/DVD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W or CF-VDRRT3W) NOTE Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed. This utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks. This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk. This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk. The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased. Procedure 1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD dr...
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