Reinstalling Software
Troubleshooting
zIf you press the 2 key the reinstallation will be canceled.
CMake a selection from the menu.
z To return the computer to its status at the time of purchase Press the 1 key.
z To divide the hard disk into two partitions (for OS and data) Press the 2 key.
Enter the basic partition size (GB) for the operating system installation and press the Enter key.
•You can cancel this operation by pressing the 0 key.
•The data partition size is the remainder after subtracting the basic partition size. (Data partition: 1 GB or more)
Maximum settable size differs depending on the model.
zTo reinstall Windows in the first partition without changing the partition configuration
Press the 3 key.
•The first partition size must be 6 GB or more of the hard disk size. Reinstallation cannot be performed with a small partition size.
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
If you select [1] or [2], the message [The Backup function has been enabled. If [Recovery] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears. In this case, press the Y key.
If the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to execute [Recovery]] appears, press the R key.
DAt the confirmation message, press the Y key.
z The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts automatically. (The operations take about 20 minutes.)
z Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure before completion, for example by turning off the computer or pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del key, as this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation procedure cannot be executed.
EThe message "[Recovery] is complete" will be displayed. Remove the Prod- uct Recovery
4 Return the Setup Utility settings to their default values.
Return the Setup Utility to its settings at the time of purchase to ensure proper setup of Windows.
ATurn on the computer, and press the F2 key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key.
BPress the F9 key.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press the Enter key.
CPress the F10 key.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press the Enter key. The Setup Utility will close, and the computer will restart.
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