Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function - Panasonic Toughbook CF-F8EWAZZJM Operating Instructions Manual

Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function

[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data,
which can be used to recover from hardware failure.
Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the
use of this function.
Creating a backup of the hard disk data
To create a backup of the entire hard disk to another storage media (e.g., external hard disk): Use [Back up computer].
To create a backup of a file or a folder: Use [Back up files].
For further information, click
NOTE
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until backup is complete.
Restoring the hard disk data
NOTE
This function does not work when you turn on the computer for the first time or just after you reinstall Windows. Start
and shut down Windows Vista, and then you can use the function.
When you forget the administrator account password or you need to restore the recovery partition, use Product
Recovery DVD-ROM Windows Vista.
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until restoration is complete.
1 Turn on the computer, and when [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, press and hold
If [Enter Password] is displayed during the following procedure, input the Supervisor Password or the User Password.
2 Release your finger when [Advanced Boot Options] is displayed.
3 Press to select [Repair Your Computer] and press
[System Recovery Options] appears.
4 Select the keyboard layout and click [Next].
5 Select [User name] and input [Password], then click [OK].
6 Click [Windows Complete PC Restore] and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
If pressing F8 does not display [System Recovery Options], use the Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows Vista.
A Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
• The Setup Utility starts up.
• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
B Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press F9.
• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
C Select the [Main] menu, then select [Optical Drive Power] and press Enter.
D Select [On] and press Enter.
E Press F10.
• At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
• The computer will restart.
F Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
• The Setup Utility starts up.
• If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
G Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows Vista into the CD/DVD drive.
H Select the [Exit] menu, then select [MATSHITAXXXX] in [Boot Override].
I Press Enter.
• The computer will restart.
J Click [Run "System Recovery Options"] and click [Next].
K Follow the on-screen instructions.
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(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Back up your computer].
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Enter
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