Sharp Actius PC-UM20 Operation Manual page 100

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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Optional external CD-ROM drive unit (CE-CD05)
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Product Recovery CD-ROM disks
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Operation Manual
• It will take about 50 minutes to complete the re-installation. The time
depends on the operating system you are installing.
• 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.
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The Product Recovery CD-ROMs are not for sale. Keep them in a
secure place.
Backing up the data
Before formatting the hard disk, you should back up your data. For details on how
to back up your data, see the Windows Online Help.
Although the pointer may be shown on the screen, never touch the
keyboard or the mouse during recovery except when the message
prompts you to. If you touch them, the re-installation will be canceled. In
this case, not only C: drive but also D:drive will be formatted.
Selecting the 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.
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