Panasonic CF-Y7 series Reinstalling Software, Press F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed

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Reinstalling Software

Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started

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 recovery partition on the hard disk.

Hard disk

This partition contains data to help recover your system.

 

 

Recovery partition

 

 

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

 

 

(approximately 2 GB)

Area usable by Windows

Preparation

Prepare the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).

Remove all peripherals.

Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.

NOTE

Even 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 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

If 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 [DVD Drive Power] and press Enter.

4Select [On] and press Enter.

5Select the [Boot] menu, then select [Optical Drive] and press F6 until [Optical Drive] is at the top of [Boot priority order].

6Press F10.

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

The computer will restart.

7 Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

8 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

When the disc cover does not open, confirm the following settings.

•[DVD Drive] is set to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu.

•[DVD Drive Power] is set to [On] in the [Main] menu.

If the setting has not been made, take the following steps.

ASet [DVD Drive] to [Enable] and set [DVD Drive Power] to [On].

BPress F10.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart.

CPress F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

DSet the Product Recovery DVD-ROM.

9 Press F10.

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

The computer will restart.

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

The License Agreement screen appears.

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

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Contents Contents Personal ComputerTerms and illustrations in these instructions Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedIntroduction Copyright Disclaimer TrademarksOnly for model with a mark on the bottom of the computer Read Me FirstModels for U.S.A Safety Precautions Read Me FirstStarted Appendix Troubleshooting Useful Information GettingModels for Canada Equipment Attachement LimitationsIndustry Canada Models for EuropeCanadian ICES-003 Information to the User Lithium Battery / Pile au lithiumTroubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedCD/DVD Drive Caution PrecautionsAppendix Troubleshooting Useful Information Getting StartedDo Not Disassemble This Product Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When Using HeadphonesInsert the AC Plug Completely Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small ChildrenDo Not Short the Positive + and Negative Con- tacts Precautions Battery PackDo Not Use with Any Other Product LCD Appendix Troubleshooting Useful InformationDescription of Parts Troubleshooting Useful Information Appendix Description of PartsConnect your computer to a power outlet Insert the battery packTroubleshooting Useful Information Getting Started First-time OperationTurn on the computer Setup WindowsFirst-time Operation Change the internal CD/DVD drive letter if necessaryTo change the partition structure Regarding Windows Vista When the computer suddenly enters hibernation Windows UpdateOn-screen Manual Operation Environment Handling and MaintenanceWhen using peripheral devices Handling CautionsClick Larger scale 120 DPI and click OK Handling and MaintenanceMaintenance Useful Information TroubleshootingIf You Spill Water on the Keyboard Appendix Troubleshooting Inserting the RAM Module Expanding MemoryCarefully open the left and right hooks E Set the cover and battery pack backRemoving the RAM Module Restoring the hard disk data Hard Disk Backup/Restore FunctionCreating a backup of the hard disk data Press F9Perform the steps 1 to 9 of Reinstalling Software Hard Disk Data Erase UtilitySet the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive Reinstalling SoftwarePress F2 while Panasonic boot screen is displayed Click Reinstall Windows and click NextSelect the settings and click Next Troubleshooting Basic/Error Code/Message Starting Up and Sleep and Hibernation ModeDisplay PasswordShutting Down Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP Troubleshooting Basic/Error Code/MessageBattery OthersError Code/Message Running the Diagnostic Check Hardware DiagnosticsRegarding the PC-Diagnostic Utility Connect the AC adaptor, and turn on the wireless switchSelect the Main menu, set DVD Drive Power to On Press F10 Press Ctrl + F7 while Panasonic boot screen is displayedAbout Intel software products LicenseTerm Termes, clauses et conditions Contrat de licence d’usage limitéLicence Specifications Main SpecificationsWireless LAN Only for model with wireless LAN Bluetooth Only for model with BluetoothSpecifications Limited Warranty For U.S.ALimited Warranty Software Media Limited Warranty Panasonic Computer and Peripherals Limited WarrantyIf YOU Ship the Product for Warranty Service For CanadaÉléments couverts Durée de couverture Type de couverture Expédition DU Produit Pour Service Sous GarantieGarantie Limitée Ordinateurs ET Périphériques Panasonic Garantie Limitée Supports DES LogicielsMemo Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Canada Inc
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