Reinstalling Software, Before Reinstallation

Reinstalling Software

Before Reinstallation

Preparation

You will need the CD-ROM included in the Windows 95 System Pack and the following 8 backup disks you made earlier.

•Firstaid FD (1 disk)

•PanasonicTools Disk(1 disk)

•Drivers Disk 1/2 (2 disks)

•TranXit Disk (2 disks)

•PhoenixCard Manager Disk (2 disks)

If you have not created these disks, a message will

appear at startup urging you to make backup cop- ies. If there is no message, backup copies have al-

ready been created.

If for some reason, you do not have these disks or one of them is cor- rupted, please consult your nearest Panasonic dealer.

The CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD351) and FDD cable (CF-VCF351) are required for the following reinstallation procedure. Mount the CD-ROM pack in the multimedia pocket and connect the FDD cable to the floppy disk drive. (Refer to the operating instructions of the CD-ROM pack and FDD cable for details.)

Important

Save all important data. If reinstallation is carried out, all data existing prior to the installation will be lost. The reinstal- lation will return the computer to factory condition.

Be sure to remove all PC Cards and disconnect all peripherals (except for the CD-ROM pack and FDD cable) before the reinstallation procedure.

Be sure the AC adapter is connected until completing reinstallation.

Reinstalling

Windows 95 (HDD format)

Two options are available, one for beginners and the other for advanced users.

For beginners: Returning to factory default condition.

For advanced users: Returning the primary MS- DOS partition only to a condi- tion similar to the factory de- fault in cases where the hard disk has been divided into mul- tiple partitions.

CAUTION

If the hard disk has been compressed, first remove the disk compression.

1Insert the Firstaid FD, and turn the computer on, then run the Setup Utility. (page 36)

2Select [Load Default Settings (PnP)], then press .

At the confirmation message, press .

3Close the Setup Utility ( page 36); this screen should appear.

Microsoft Windows 95 Startup Menu

1.Boot

2.Restore HDD to factory default (For beginners)

3.Restore HDD to factory default (For advanced users)

Enter a choice: 1

4 For beginners: select [2. Restore HDD to fac- tory default (For beginners)].

For advanced users: select [3. Restore HDD to fac- tory default (For advanced us- ers)].

At the confirmation message, press . Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

•Then, when the [Microsoft Windows 95 Startup Menu] appears, for beginners, select [2. Restore HDD to fac- tory default (For beginners)]. For advanced users, se- lect [3. Restore HDD to factory default (For advanced users)].

•If the computer asks you to insert the Win95 Setup CD-ROM, please set the Windows 95 CD-ROM that comes with this computer. After inserting the Win- dows 95 CD-ROM, Windows setup will start auto- matically. (The whole process will take approximately one hour).

NOTE

With the exception of the instruction below, please select all default values displayed by the Setup Wiz- ard.

Be sure to add the check mark to [Sound, MIDI, or Video Capture Card] at the [Analyzing Your Computer].

Have a blank disk on hand to create a "Windows 95 Startup Disk". Immediately after creating this disk, enter the Firstaid FD into the floppy disk drive and