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