Panasonic CF-18

AppendixAppendix

To disable the hard disk backup function

Perform the reinstallation procedure. All data in the backup area and the hard disk will be

erased.

Conduct steps

for [Reinstalling Software] ( page 34). Select [1] or [2] to execute the

reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation.

•When [1] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled.

•When [2] is selected, the hard disk backup function can be disabled, but in this case, because

the hard disk has been divided into partitions, the hard disk backup function cannot be

re-enabled ( page 27).

•When [3] is selected, the hard disk backup function cannot be disabled.

CAUTION

When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, even if a commercial data erasing

utility or similar software is used to erase all data from user-accessible area, the backed up

data will not be erased. You can use the hard disk data erase utility included in this com-

puter ( page 42) to erase all data on the hard disk, including backed up data. Use this

hard disk data erase utility before disposing of or transferring ownership of this computer.

Occasionally, 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.

When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press

Ctrl Alt Del 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.

Select the operation to be executed from the menu.

1 Press 1to execute [1. [Backup]].

(When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup method at next screen.)

2At the confirmation message, press Y .

The backup process will begin.

1 Press 2to execute [2. [Restore]].

(When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at next screen.)

2At the confirmation message, press Y .

The restore process will begin.

The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the

data volume.

NOTE