Backing Up Data - Sharp PCMM20 User Manual

Preparation For Re-installation
You can format the hard disk and re- install the preinstalled software with the
recovery CD-ROMs, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as
you used for the first time. The following items are necessary for re-installation:
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External CD-ROM drive unit
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Product Recovery CD-ROM disks
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Operation Manual
• It takes about ten seconds for the system to recognize a CD-ROM. If
you operate too quickly, an error message may appear. In this case,
return to the first step and repeat the installation.
• Use the Product Recovery CD-ROMs only for your computer.
• The Product Recovery CD-ROMs are not for sale. Keep them in a
secure place.

Backing Up Data

Before formatting the hard disk, you should back up your data. For details on how to
back up your data, refer to Data Backup and Restore section on A-6.
Selecting Way To Recover Your System
Your computer has two drives (C: and D:) when it was shipped from the factory. You
can select the way to recover your system.
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Recovers C: drive only. (Recommended)
This process will format C: drive only and recover C: drive to the same status as
shipped from the factory. Nothing will be performed to D: drive. The volume of the
drives will not be changed and will keep current one.
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Recovers both C: and D: drive.
This process will format both C: and D: drives, and contents of the hard disk will
be restored to its original state in C: drive. The volume of the drives will be back
to the same as you used for the first time.
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