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Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started
Hard Disk Backup Function
3 Select the setting.
zTo back up hard disk contents to the backup area
APress 1 to execute [1. [Backup]].
•If the hard disk is divided into two partitions, select the backup method at the next screen.
BAt the confirmation message, press Y.
•The backup process starts.
zTo restore backed up contents to the hard disk
APress 2 to execute [2. [Restore]].
•When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at the next screen.
BAt the confirmation message, press Y.
•The restore process starts.
NOTE
zThe required time to complete the backup or restore process depends on the data volume.
4 When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart the computer.
zIf the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion, execute the process again.
zAfter logging on to Windows, a message will appear indicating that a new device has been installed and that the computer must be restarted to enable the settings. Select [Yes] to restart the computer.
CAUTION
zWhen the hard disk backup function has been enabled, you cannot erase the backup data even when you erase all data from user accessible area by using a commercial data erasing utility or similar software. To erase all data on the hard disk including backed up data, use the hard disk data erase utility included in this computer (Î page 19). Erase the data using the hard disk data erase utility before disposing of or transferring ownership of this computer.
To disable the hard disk backup function Perform the reinstallation procedure.
CAUTION
zAll data in the backup area and hard disk will be erased.
A Perform steps
B Select [1] or [2] to execute the reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation.
•[1]: The hard disk backup function is disabled.
•[2]: The hard disk backup function is disabled. However the hard disk backup function cannot be reenabled because the hard disk has been divided into partitions.
•[3]: The hard disk backup function is not disabled.
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