Reinstalling Software | Panasonic CF-W4 Series manual

Reinstalling Software

Troubleshooting

When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up 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.

zIf you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation procedure.

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.

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 (including a mini port replicator) and SD memory cards. Especially, when a USB floppy disk drive or a USB CD/DVD drive is connected, the reinstallation does not operate properly. Remove them.

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 “To Update this Computer to its Latest Version” in onscreen Reference Manual)

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Panasonic CF-W4 Series manual Reinstalling Software, Before Reinstallation

Contents

Personal Computer Model No. CF-W4 Series Introduction Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Read Me First For U.S.A Industry Canada IC Notice for modem Read Me FirstFor Canada Industry Canada Lithium Battery DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Caution Compliance Notice CE Mark For EuropeDeclaration of Conformity DoC ‹Handling Precautions‹Usage Do not turn the volume up to loud when using headphones Clean the DC plug of dust and other debris regularlyHold the plug when unplugging the AC cord Do not pull or insert the DC plug if your hands are wet Precautions Battery Pack ‹When closing the disk cover Usage Precautions / About NotationsUsage Precautions About Notations How to Use the Onscreen Manual How to Use this ManualManual Types and Contents Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts Confirm the Status Using the LEDs Indicators Indicator Name/Status Confirm the inclusion of all parts Turn the computer over and insert the battery packFirst-time Operation Read the Limited USE License Agreement Î Turn your computer on Connect your computer to a power outletOpen the display Handling the AC adaptor Setup Windows First-time Operation Create User Accounts to recognize this computers user ‹This concludes the first-time use operation guidelines About the Icon Enlarger Password Reset Function Screen Display Roles of Icons on the Notification Area Log-on to Windows Starting Up/Shutting DownStarting Up Select your application ‹When you leave the computer or interrupt your work Shutting Down power off your computer‹To shut down using the keyboard Starting Up/Shutting Down Using the Touch Pad ‹When the cursor doesn’t move the way you want it to Using the Fn Key Inserting / Removing the RAM Module Power off your computer. ÎExpanding Memory ‹Inserting ‹Removing Put the cover and battery pack back in placeExpanding Memory Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Key Operations Setup UtilityHow to use the screen Information Menu Main Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Usage Environment Usage/Handling/MaintenanceMaintenance Handling Usage/Handling/Maintenance To enable IEEE802.11a Turning on/off the Wireless LAN PowerEnable/Disable Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a Windows ‹Use Fast User SwitchingWindows/Antivirus Protection Change the Way Users Log on or off If the message Your computer might be at risk is displayed Security Center/Antivirus ProtectionWindows Security Center Pop-up Blocker Windows UpdateWindows/Antivirus Protection Computer Viruses ‹While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed Using CD/DVD‹Before using the drive ‹Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive connection inter- face Internal Hard Disk When Using Peripheral DevicesWhen Changing Hard Disk Partitions To Protect Data List of Error Codes Dealing with Problems Summary Troubleshooting May not cause the processing speed to increase Dealing with Problems Summary ‹Problems with Passwords and Messages ‹Problems with Display Enter Space Esc ‹Problems with Operation during Use Shift Esc ‹Reinstalling B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP ‹Problems with Battery‹Problems with Onscreen Reference Manual ‹Problems with Expanding Memory Reinstalling Software Before Reinstallation Connect the AC adaptor ReinstallingChange the settings in the Setup Utility Reinstalling Software ‹Changing the drive letter Return the Setup Utility settings to their default valuesIf you can connect to the Internet, perform Windows Update Limited USE License Agreement About Intel software products Termes, clauses et conditions Contrat de licence dusage limitéLicense ‹Precautions Hard Disk Backup FunctionBefore Using a Hard Disk Backup Function Create a Backup Area Hard Disk Backup Function Backing Up and Restoring Data To disable the hard disk backup function Before Erasing Data ‹Preparing When Disposing of This ComputerHard Disk Data Erase Utility ‹Confirm the followings Important Information Specifications Main Specifications Pre-installed Software*24 Specifications Index Memo Page SS0905-0