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Appendix
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
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for [Reinstalling Software] ( page 38). 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 25).
• 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 computer
( page 47) 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.
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Select the operation to be executed from the menu.
<To back up hard disk contents to the backup area>
1Press 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.
<To restore backed up contents to the hard disk>
1Press 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.
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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.
The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending on the data
volume.
NOTE
1
Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password or the User Password.
2
Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press Enter .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes], and press Enter .
Backing Up and Restoring Data
Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check ( page 42).
Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example by turning
off the power or pressing
Ctrl + Alt + Del , as this may prevent
Windows from starting
up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup and restore functions cannot be executed.
CAUTION