User Manual

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Useful Information
Reinstalling software will return the computer to the default condition. When you
reinstall the software, the ash memory data will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external hard disk before reinstallation.
Preparation
l Prepare the following items:
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The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)
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USB DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources
for information about the products available)
l Remove all peripherals (except for the DVD drive).
l Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until reinstallation is com-
plete.
1 Turn off the computer and connect the DVD drive to the
USB port (è page 18).
2 Turn on the computer, and press
+ (F2) or +
(Del) while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
3 Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and
press + (F9).
At the conrmation message, select [Yes] and press (Enter).
4 Press + (F10).
At the conrmation message, select [Yes] and press (Enter).
The computer will restart.
5 Press + (F2) or + (Del) while [Panasonic] boot
screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
l If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
6 Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the DVD drive.
7 Select the [Exit] menu, then select your DVD drive in [Boot
Override].
8 Press
(Enter).
The computer will restart.
Reinstalling Software
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