Panasonic Toughbook CF-29ETKGZKM Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Reinstalling Software
9 Make a selection from the menu.
NOTE
When [2] is selected, the hard disk backup func-
tion cannot be enabled because the hard disk has
been divided into partitions.
When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for
the operating system installation and press
Enter .
(The data partition size is the remainder after subtract-
ing the basic partition size.)
To select [3], the initial partition size must be 6 GB or
more of the hard disk size. Reinstallation cannot be
performed with a small partition size.
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
If you select [1] or [2], the message [The Backup func-
tion has been enabled. If [Recovery] is executed, the
Backup function will be disabled, and your Backup data
will be lost.] appears. In this case, press Y .
If the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to
execute [Recovery.]] appears, press
10 At the confirmation message , press Y .
The operation of reinstallation for the hard disk starts au-
tomatically. (The operations take about 15 minutes.)
CAUTION
Do not interrupt the reinstallation procedure be-
fore completion, for example by turning off the
computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del , as
this may prevent Windows from starting up, or may
cause data to be lost so that the reinstallation pro-
cedure cannot be executed.
When a message appears instructing you to insert
the next CD, insert the recovery CD showing the
next number in the sequence, and then select [OK].
If the message [The media does not contain the
correct file] appears, select [OK]. A message will
appear instructing you to insert the next CD.
Confirm that the proper recovery CD has been in-
serted by opening the cover of the CD/DVD drive
and then close the cover, then select [OK].
11 After the reinstallation procedure completes, this screen
should appear.
Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key.
The computer will be shut down.
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[Recovery] is complete.
Windows(R) XP Professional install wizard will start after reboot.
Please remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM, and turn off the computer.
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12 Remove the CD/DVD Drive.
13 Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic]
boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-
word.
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14 Press F9 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter . (The Setup Utility settings will return to their
default values. Even the security settings with the ex-
ception of the password(s) will return to their default
values.)
15 Select [Exit] and then select [Save Current Values], then
press Enter .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter .
16 Turn the computer off by sliding the power switch.
NOTE
17 Perform the first-time use operation (
- page 14 step 10 ).
18 Run the Setup Utility and change the settings where nec-
essary.
R .
<Changing the drive letter>
You can change the drive letter for the CD/DVD drive or
hard disk drive by the following steps.
Drive letters can only be changed when two or more parti-
tions have been created on the hard disk drive. The name
of the C: drive cannot be changed.
We recommend that you make these changes before in-
stalling applications.
1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Main-
tenance] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Manage-
ment].
2 Select [Disk Management] from [Storage].
3 Right click on the partition of the hard disk or the name of
the CD/DVD drive and select [Change Drive Letter and
Paths...].
4 Select [Change].
5 Select [Assign the following drive letter] and select the
new drive letter, and then select [OK].
6 At the confirmation message, select [Yes].
If additional instructions are included with the computer,
be sure to read them. It may be necessary to perform
additional operations during the following procedures.
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