Recovery - NEC VersaPro VC User Manual

Recovery

Recovery Basics
Here we will explain the basics before recovery. Please read this before performing
recovery.
Required Materials
When recovering from a DVD, the following materials are required. Prepare all of the
materials before starting the process.
• Recovery Disc
The Recovery Disc is not included with model VC26M/C-H.
Backup Data from the Hard Disk
Before recovery, if there is data that you would like to maintain, make a backup of
the data and then perform recovery.
For multi-user computers, each user should logon and make personal backups.
Maintain System Settings
Once recovery is performed, all the settings including system configuration will be
reset to the factory default settings. If you would like to use the current settings again
after recovery, such as BIOS setup utility settings and network settings, make a note of
the current settings.
Returning the BIOS Utility Settings to the Original Values
Before recovery, please be sure to load the factory default settings for the BIOS
setup utility.
If you are using the security chip function on the VG26M/C-H, be sure to initialize the
security chip using the BIOS setup utility before the computer recovery.
For the security chip initialization, please refer to "Before sending your computer for
repair" (p.16).
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Precautions during Recovery
Follow the following precautions during recovery.
Follow the steps in the manual and on the recovery screen
During recovery, be sure to follow the steps in this manual and on the recovery screen.
Missing a step, pressing a key other than the indicated key, or changing the procedure
may result in improper recovery.
• Recovery cannot be performed via battery power. Please be sure to connect the AC
adapter and connect the power cord to the AC outlet.
• If you are using model VG26M/C-H, you can carry out the setup process again only
by using the "Recovery Disc".
• If you are using model VC26M/C-H, you can carry out the setup process again only
by using the "Recovery Drive".
Turn ON the wireless LAN function
Confirm that the wireless LAN function is ON. If it is turned off, please turn it back on
before recovery.
Disconnect peripheral devices
Disconnect peripheral devices to return to the state at time of purchase (excluding
the optical drive used for recovery).
If the computer's LAN cable is connected, disconnect it before recovery.
Turning on the power
Please wait at least five seconds before turning the power on again. If the power
shutdown resulted from removing the power cord plug from the AC outlet or a
tripped circuit breaker, please wait for at least 90 seconds with the power cord
unplugged from the AC outlet, reconnect the power cord plug to the AC outlet, and
then turn the power on again.
Do not interrupt recovery
Do not interrupt the recovery process once it has started. The setup program is
running normally even if the screen appears to stop, so please wait without
interrupting the recovery. If you interrupt, the recovery may not be performed
correctly, so you have to start over from the beginning.