Backing Up and Restoring Data
CAUTION
zBefore executing the backup function, execute a disk error check (Î page 64).
zDo not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example by turning off the power or pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del key, as this may pre- vent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed.
ATurn the computer on, and press the F2 key 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.
BSelect [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press the
Enter key.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes], and press the Enter key.
CSelect the operation to be executed from the menu. <To back up hard disk contents to the backup area> (1)Press the 1 key to execute [1. [Backup]].
(When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.)
(2)At the confirmation message, press the Y key. The backup process will begin.
<To restore backed up contents to the hard disk> (1)Press the 2 key to execute [2. [Restore]].
(When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.)
(2)At the confirmation message, press the Y key. The restore process will begin.
NOTE
zThe time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the data volume.
DWhen the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press the Ctrl + Alt + Del key 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.
•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
zWhen 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
zOccasionally, 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.
Important Information
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