Panasonic CF-50GB2UUKM Operating Instructions - Page 27

Reinstalling Software When reinstall procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any critical data that is on your hard disk before running the reinstall procedure. The reinstall 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 reinstall procedure. Before Reinstallation Preparing The Product Recovery CD-ROM The Backup Disk (e.g., FIRSTAID FD) you made earlier ( page 15) NOTE If you have not created the FIRSTAID FD, you can create by using the following procedure. Windows 2000 : [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic]. Windows XP : [Create Backup Disk] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. If you can not create this disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support ( page 42). Important Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals. Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed. Even if reinstallation is executed to return this unit to its condition at the time of purchase, the region code will not be returned to its original condition. ( "CD Drive") Reinstalling CAUTION For users intending to change the partitioning of the hard disk: Do not use the FDISK program that comes as a standard with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows 98 Second Edition, as this has been shown to result in an error in the partitioning settings. The following FDISK programs will enable the correct settings: - FDISK program that comes as a standard with Windows Me - Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition FDISK programs for hard disks that is larger than 64 GB in size* * A patch for correcting the bug in the standard FDISK program has been made available as a free download. For details, refer to the Microsoft Web Site. When selecting [2] in step 8, the partition can also be divided in two. ( page 28) 1 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. The Setup Utility will start up. If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password. 2 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . 3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu. 4 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD drive. 5 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The computer will restart, and this screen should appear. Select a number 1. Start restoring the operating system. 2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security. 3--. -E-n--d