Reinstalling Software
When reinstallation procedure is performed, the contents of the hard disk will be erased. Be sure to back up any criti-
cal data that is on your hard disk before running the reinstallation procedure.
The reinstallation procedure will return the computer to its original condition.
z If you have created partitions for data, the data may be erased or become corrupt as a result of the reinstallation
procedure.
Before Reinstallation
? Preparing
z The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)
z Panasonic CD/DVD drive
? Important
z Before the reinstallation procedure, remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD
drive).
z Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the reinstallation procedure is completed.
z Even if reinstallation is executed, the number of times that the DVD video region
code can be set will not be returned to the state set at the time of factory shipment.
Reinstalling
A Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia
pocket. (ź Reference Manual ?Multimedia Pocket?)
B Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.
C Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
D Select [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP] and press F6 until [IDE MP] is at
the top of [Boot] menu.
E Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
F Press F10.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The com-
puter will restart.
TroubleshootingG Press 1 to execute [1. [Recovery]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing 0.)
The License Agreement screen should appear.
H Press 1 to select [1. Yes, I agree to the provisions above and wish to con-
tinue!].
This screen should appear.
I Make a selection from the menu.
z When selecting [2], enter the basic partition size for the operating sys-
tem installation and press Enter.
(The data partition size is the remainder after subtracting the basic par-
tition size.)
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