Reinstalling Software - Panasonic Toughbook CF-74JDMBD2M Operating Instructions Manual

Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you reinstall the software, the hard disk
data including the backup data of the Recover Pro will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.
Preparation
Prepare the following items:
• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)
• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)
Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is complete.
NOTE
Even if reinstallation is performed, the number of times of DVD's region code setting will not be reset.
If you have installed the Recover Pro (
• Select [1] or [2] in the step 10 below. If you select [3], the Recover Pro will no longer function properly.
• Only when you want to save the data which you stored in the separate partitions other than the first partition and
the Recover Pro backup area, select [3] in the step 10 below and perform the following steps.
A After reinstallation, backup the data to external media (e.g., removable disc).
B Perform the reinstallation procedure again, and select [1] or [2] in the step 10.
C Return the data backed up in external media to the internal hard disk.
1 Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket
( Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket").
2 Turn on the computer, and press
played.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
4 Select the [Boot] menu, then select [Optical Drive] and press
at the top of the boot priority order.
5 Select the [Security] menu and set [DVD Operation] to [Enable].
6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
7 Press .
F10
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
The computer will restart.
8 Press to execute [1. [Recovery]].
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The License Agreement screen appears.
To cancel partway, press 0.
9 Press to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to continue!].
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10 Select the settings.
[2]: Enter the size of operating system partition and press Enter.
(The size of data partition will be determined by subtracting the operating system partition size from the
maximum size.)
[3]: Windows will be installed in the first partition.
(The size of the first partition must be 20 GB or more. If smaller, installation will not be possible.)
At the confirmation message, press Y.
Reinstallation starts automatically. (It will take approximately 50 minutes.)
Do not interrupt reinstallation, for example by turning off the computer or pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del. Other-
wise reinstallation may become unavailable as Windows may not start up or the data may be corrupted.
11 Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com-
puter.
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several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
F2
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F9
until [Optical Drive] is
F6