Reinstalling Software | Panasonic CF-W2 Series XP specification

Reinstalling Software

When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any crit- ical data on your hard disk to another media or to an external hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure. The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition.

If you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation pro- cedure.

What is “Reinstallation”?

Reinstallation refers to formatting the hard disk, and reinstalling Windows.

When is “Reinstallation” necessary?

zWhen Windows does not start up, or when Windows operation is unstable and can- not be recovered.

zWhen using the hard disk with two partitions.

Before Reinstallation

Preparing

zYou will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).

Confirm the following

zRemove all peripherals and SD memory cards/MultiMedia Cards. Especially, when a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD/DVD drive is connected, the reinstallation does not operate properly. Remove them.

zEven if reinstallation is executed, the number of times that the DVD video region code can be set will not be returned to the state set at the time of factory shipment.

Reinstallation Procedure

Change the settings in the Setup Utility

Use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to execute reinstallation. (About 20 minutes)

Return the Setup Utility settings to their default values.

Setup Windows.

Change the settings in the Setup Utility. (Only when necessary)

If you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows Update.

(Î “Chapter 8: To Update this Computer to its Latest Version” in onscreen Reference Manual)

Troubleshooting

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Panasonic CF-W2 Series XP specifications Reinstalling Software, Before Reinstallation

Contents

Personal Computer Model No. CF-W2 Series Introduction CopyrightDisclaimer Trademarks For U.S.A Read Me First Read Me First For CanadaIndustry Canada IC Notice for modem Industry Canada Lithium Battery Information to the UserDVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution Precautions ‹Usage‹Handling Do not do anything that may damage Clean the DC plug of dust and otherAC cord, the DC plug, or the AC Adaptor Turn off*1 inside of airplanes Precautions Wireless LAN Precautions Battery Pack Usage Precautions Usage Precautions / About Notations‹When closing the disk cover About Notations How to Use This Manual Manual Types and ContentsHow to Use the Onscreen Manual Features Names and Functions of Parts DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Indicators Indicator Name/Status Confirm the Status Using the LEDs First-time Operation Turn the computer over and insert the battery packConfirm the inclusion of all parts Read the Limited USE License Agreement Î First-time Operation Connect your computer to a power outletOpen the display Turn your computer on Setup Windows Create User Accounts to recognize this computers user ‹This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines Screen Display Password Reset Function Roles of Icons on the Notification Area Starting Up Starting Up/Shutting DownLog-on to Windows Select your application ‹To shut down using the keyboard Shutting Down power off your computerStarting Up/Shutting Down Click Turn Off ‹When you leave the computer or interrupt your work Using the Touch Pad ‹When the cursor doesn’t move the way you want it to Using the Fn Key Expanding Memory Power off your computer. ÎInserting / Removing the RAM Module ‹Inserting Expanding Memory ‹RemovingPut the cover back in place Running the Setup Utility Setup Utility Setup Utility How to use the screenKey Operations Main Menu Information Menu LAN Advanced Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Maintenance Usage / Handling / MaintenanceUsage Environment Handling Useful Information Operation About Turning On/Off the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN‹Turning on/off the Wireless LAN ‹Enable/disable wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a 802.11a Windows/Antivirus Protection ‹Use Fast User SwitchingWindows Change the Way Users Log on or off Security Center/Antivirus Protection Windows/Antivirus ProtectionWindows Security Center If the message Your computer might be at risk is displayed Windows Update Pop-up BlockerComputer Viruses ‹Before using the drive Using CD/DVD‹While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed ‹About recognition of media When Changing Hard Disk Partitions When Using Peripheral DevicesInternal Hard Disk To Protect Data When Disposing of This Computer List of Error Codes Dealing with Problems Summary ‹Windows Setup‹Starting Up ‹Enter Password ‹Display Dealing with Problems Summary ‹Setup Utility ‹Shutting Down‹Standby/Hibernation Function ‹Battery Indicator ‹Onscreen Reference Manual‹Disk Operations ‹SD Card Setup SD Memory Card security function ‹Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP‹Fast User Switching Function ‹Wireless LAN Ctrl Shift Esc ‹Other Problems ‹Running PC Information Viewer Check the Computer’s Usage Status‹Save information to a file ‹Save a copy of the screen to a file Getting Started Troubleshooting Information for Installed Applications Before Reinstallation Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Reinstalling SoftwareChange the settings in the Setup Utility Connect the AC adaptor Use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM to execute reinstalla- tion Return the Setup Utility settings to their default values ‹Changing the drive letter If you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows Update About Intel software products Limited USE License Agreement Contrat de licence dusage limité LicenseTermes, clauses et conditions Hard Disk Backup Function Before Using a Hard Disk Backup FunctionPreparing Create a Backup Area Hard Disk Backup Function Enter key Backing Up and Restoring Data When the hard disk backup function has been enabled To disable the hard disk backup function Before Erasing Data Hard Disk Data Erase UtilityCompletely Erasing Data ‹Confirm the followings Hard Disk Data Erase Utility Important Information Main Specifications Specifications Important Information Pre-installed Software SpecificationsPage Index