Installing Software
Installing software will return the computer to the default condition. When you install the software, the internal SSD data will be erased.
Back up important data to other media or an external flash memory before installation.
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Do not delete the recovery partition on the SSD. If it has been deleted, the recovery disc could not be created.
To check the recovery partition, perform the following methods.
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Right-click (Start) - [Disk Management].
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A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
Disk recovery
You can reinstall the OS that was pre-installed at the time of purchase.
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If the recovery partition is deleted, you cannot perform flash memory recovery.
If reinstallation using the method described in “Reset this PC” is not successful, follow the steps below.
Preparation
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Remove all peripherals and microSD memory card, etc.
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Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until installation is complete.
1. Start the Setup Utility.
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Click (Start) - [Settings] - [System] - [Recovery].
2. Click [Restart now] in “Advanced startup”.
3. Click [Restart now] on the “We’ll restart your device so save your work” screen.
4. Click [Troubleshoot] - [Advanced options] - [UEFI Firmware Settings] - [Restart].
2. Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and press ≪ F9≫ .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press ≪ Enter≫ .
3. Press ≪ F10≫ .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press ≪ Enter≫ .
The computer will restart.
4. Press ≪ F2≫ or ≪ Del≫ while “Panasonic” boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
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If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
5. Select the [Exit] menu, then select [Recovery Partition] and press ≪ Enter≫ .
Computer will restart.
6. Click [Recovery].
Click [CANCEL] to abort the operation.
7. Confirm the contents of “EULA”, and click [Accept.] if you continue.
8. Click [Quick Release Storage Drive : xxxxx].
9. Click [Recovery ALL Partitions.].
Installation starts according to the instructions on the screen. (It will take approximately several tens of minutes.)