Panasonic CF-S9 manual Reinstalling Software, Preparation

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Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk data will be erased.

Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.

CAUTION

Do not delete the partition with boot files on the hard disk.

Hard disk

The disk space in the partition is not available to store data.

 

 

Partition with boot files

 

 

Area usable by Windows

Preparation

zPrepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).

zRemove all peripherals.

zConnect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.

NOTE

zEven if reinstallation is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.

1 Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

zIf the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

2 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

3Select the [Main] menu, then select [Optical Drive Power] and press Enter.

4Select [On] and press Enter.

5Press F10.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

The computer will restart.

6 Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

zIf the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

7Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows which you install into the CD/DVD drive.

8Select the [Exit] menu, then select [MATSHITA XXXXX] in [Boot Override].

9Press Enter.

The computer will restart.

10 Click [Reinstall Windows] and click [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears.

11Click [Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!] and click [Next].

12Select 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.]*1.

Select this option when the hard disk has already been divided into several partitions. For how to create a new partition, refer to “To change the partition structure” (Î page 15).

You can keep the partition structure.

*1 This does not appear if Windows cannot be reinstalled to the partition containing boot files and the area usable by Windows.

13 At the confirmation message, click [YES].

Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 25 - 35 minutes.)

zDo not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer. Otherwise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.

14 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then click [OK] to turn off the computer.

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CF-S9 specifications

The Panasonic CF-S9 is a highly portable and reliable business laptop that caters to professionals on the go. Known for its lightweight design, the CF-S9 is crafted for users who require a device that combines performance, durability, and mobility without compromising on essential features.

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