Hard Disk Data Erase Utility - Panasonic CF-74 series Operating Instructions Manual

3 Select the setting.
To back up hard disk contents to the backup area
A A A A Press 1 to execute [1. [Backup]].
• If the hard disk is divided into two partitions, select the backup method at the next screen.
B B B B At the confirmation message, press Y.
• The backup process starts.
To restore backed up contents to the hard disk
A A A A Press 2 to execute [2. [Restore]].
• When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method at the next screen.
B B B B At the confirmation message, press Y.
• The restore process starts.
NOTE
The required time to complete the backup or restore process depends on the data volume.
4 When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is displayed, press
+ +
Ctrl Alt Del
If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion, execute the process again.
After logging on to Windows, a message will appear indicating that a new device has been installed and that
the computer must be restarted to enable the settings. Select [Yes] to restart the computer.
CAUTION
When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, you cannot erase the backup data even when you erase all
data from user accessible area by using a commercial data erasing utility or similar software. To erase all data on the
hard disk including backed up data, use the hard disk data erase utility included in this computer (
the data using the hard disk data erase utility before disposing of or transferring ownership of this computer.
During backup, the message [#1805 cannot write image file] may appear, and the backup function may be inter-
rupted. In this case, execute the backup function again. If the backup function is completed normally, the hard disk
has no problem.
To disable the hard disk backup function
Perform the reinstallation procedure.
CAUTION
All data in the backup area and hard disk will be erased.
A A A A Perform steps 1-9 for "Reinstalling Software" (
B B B B Select [1] or [2] to execute the reinstallation at the screen for executing the reinstallation.
• [1]: The hard disk backup function is disabled.
• [2]: The hard disk backup function is disabled. However the hard disk backup function cannot be reenabled
because the hard disk has been divided into partitions.
• [3]: The hard disk backup function is not disabled.
to restart the computer.
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