Reinstalling Software - Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1AQB1G2M Operating Instructions Manual

Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you
reinstall the software, the fl ash memory data will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstalla-
tion.
Preparation
Prepare the following items:
The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)
Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows Vista
Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows XP Professional SP2
Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and
other sources for information about the products available)
Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is com-
plete.
<For Numeric keyboard model>
Connecting the USB keyboard to the computer or USB port of the Cradle is nec-
essary.
The following explanations show operations using key combinations of
other keys. When using USB keyboard, press buttons indicated in ( ).
Example: Press
Reinstalling Windows Vista
1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to
the USB port (
2 Turn on the computer, and press
(Del) while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
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 confi rmation message, select [Yes] and press
4 Press
At the confi rmation message, select [Yes] and press
The computer will restart.
+ (F2) → Press
page 17).
(F9).
+ (F10).
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Business SP1
+ (F2) or
(Enter).
(Enter).
and
+
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