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CAUTION
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Before executing the backup function, execute a disk error check (
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page 64).
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Do not interrupt the backup or restore functions before completion, for example
by turning off the power or pressing the
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
key, as this may pre-
vent Windows from starting up, or may cause data to be lost so that the backup
and restore functions cannot be executed.
A
Turn the computer on, and press the
F2
key while [Panasonic] boot
screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If a password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password or the User
Password.
B
Select [Exit] menu, then select [Hard Disk Backup / Restore] and press the
Enter
key.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes], and press the
Enter
key.
C
Select the operation to be executed from the menu.
<To back up hard disk contents to the backup area>
(1)Press the
1
key to execute [1. [Backup]].
(When dividing the hard disk into two partitions, select the backup
method at next screen.)
(2)At the confirmation message, press the
Y
key.
The backup process will begin.
<To restore backed up contents to the hard disk>
(1)Press the
2
key to execute [2. [Restore]].
(When data is backed up in two partitions, select the restore method
at next screen.)
(2)At the confirmation message, press the
Y
key.
The restore process will begin.
NOTE
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The time required to complete the backup or restore process differs depending
on the data volume.
D
When the message [[Backup] is complete] or [[Restore] is complete] is
displayed, press the
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
key to restart the computer.
• If the backup or restore process was interrupted before completion,
for example if the power was turned off, execute the process again.
• When a new device is installed and a message appears advising that
the computer must be restarted to enable the settings, select [Yes] to
restart the computer.
CAUTION
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When the hard disk backup function has been enabled, the backed up data will
not be erased even if a commercial data erasing utility or similar software is
used to erase all data from user-accessible area. You can use the hard disk data
erase utility included in this computer (
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page 69) to erase all data on the hard
disk, including backed up data. Use this hard disk data erase utility before dis-
posing of or transferring ownership of this computer.
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Occasionally, the message [#1805 cannot write image file] will be displayed, and
the backup function will be interrupted. If this error occurs, execute the backup
function again. After this, if the backup function is completed properly, then
there is no problem in the hard disk.
Backing Up and Restoring Data
