Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started
Hard Disk Backup Function
The hard disk backup function creates a backup area (storage area) on the hard disk. This area is to back up (store) the hard disk data or to restore the backup data to their original locations.
Using this function, you can protect your data when it is lost or corrupted by operational errors or other factors. You do not need other media or peripheral devices to back up or restore hard disk data on this computer.
At purchase, the hard disk backup function is disabled. If you create a backup area, the hard disk backup function will be enabled and you can back up your data.
The hard disk backup function cannot back up or restore data correctly if a hard disk problem occurs during data backup or restoring. If an error occurs due to an unexpected malfunction, incorrect operation, or other reason while data is being restored, the hard disk data (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.
CAUTION
zTo disable the backup function after it is enabled, you have to perform the reinstallation procedure (Î page 20).
zA backup area cannot be created if the hard disk is already divided into several partitions. Return the computer to one partition, and create the backup area.
zIf the partition configuration is changed after the backup area is created (creating partitions, changing size, etc.), the backup function will be disabled. You need to return the computer to the original condition and create the backup area again.
zDo not use the NTFS file system compression function. It may result in insufficient capacity of the backup area.
zThe hard disk backup function does not accommodate dynamic disks. Do not convert the hard disk to a dynamic disk.
NOTE
zThe backup area requires at least half of the entire hard disk capacity. If the capacity is not sufficient, the backup area will not be created.
zWhen the backup area is created, the usable hard disk capacity will be less than half of the original capacity.
zThe backup area cannot be accessed from Windows. The backup data cannot be copied to
zWhen the hard disk backup function is executed, data in the backup area will be overwritten and the data previously stored will be lost.
Creating the Backup Area
Preparation
zPrepare the following items:
•The Product Recovery
•Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)
zRemove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
zConnect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk backup is complete.
Appendix
1Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket (Î 
Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).
2Turn on the computer, and press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
zIf the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
3Select the [Boot] menu and select [IDE MP], and then press F6 until [IDE MP] moves up to the top of the boot priority order.
4Select the [Security] menu and set [CD/DVD Operation] to [Enable].
5Set the Product Recovery
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