Manual for PC-UM32W

Preparation For Re-installation

You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software with the recovery CD-ROMs, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as you used for the first time. The following items are necessary for re-installation:

• External CD-ROM drive unit (CE-CD05)
• Product Recovery CD-ROM disks
• Supplement for PC-UM32W
• Operation Manual

• It takes about 50 minutes to complete the re-installation. The time depends on the operating system you are installing.
• It takes about ten seconds for the system to recognize a CD-ROM. If you operate too quickly, an error message may appear. In this case, return to the first step and repeat the installation.
• Use the Product Recovery CD-ROMs only for your computer.
• The Product Recovery CD-ROMs are not for sale. Keep them in a secure place.

Backing Up the Data

Before formatting the hard disk, you should back up your data. For details on how to back up your data, see the Windows online help.

Selecting the Way To Recover Your System

Your computer has two drives (C: and D:) when it was shipped from the factory. You can select the way to recover your system.

• Recovers C: drive only. (Recommended) This process will format C: drive only and recover C: drive to the same status as shipped from the factory. Nothing will be performed to D: drive. The volume of the drives will not be changed and will keep current one.
• Recovers both C: and D: drive. This process will format both C: and D: drives, and contents of the hard disk will be restored to its original state in C: drive. The volume of the drives will be back to the same as you used for the first time.
• Formats hard disk and creates new partition. This process will format whole hard disk drive and create new partition. You can select the volume of C: and D: drives. The contents of the hard disk will be restored to its original state in C: drive.

Formatting the Drives And Re-installing Windows

1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. If any peripheral devices are connected to your computer, disconnect them except the external CD-ROM drive unit (CE-CD05).
3. Connect the AC adapter; then, turn on the computer.

Be sure to connect the AC adapter. If the battery is completely discharged, the installation process will be canceled.

4. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2. The Setup Utility opens.
5. Insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM disk 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
6. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice.
7. In Boot Sequence of the Boot menu, set CD-ROM Drive to the top of the list; then, press ESC.
8. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice.
9. Read the message on the screen, and select the way to recover your system; then, press Enter. If you selected Formats hard disk and creates new partition, go to the next step. Otherwise, go to Step 11.
10. Select the volume of C: drive and press Enter.
11. Read the message and select Continue; then, press Enter.

Although the pointer may be shown on the screen, never touch the keyboard or the mouse during recovery except when the message prompts you to. If you touch them, the re-installation will be canceled.

12. If you see the message asking you to insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM disk 2, remove the disk 1 and insert the disk 2; then, press Enter.
13. If you see the message The hard disk has been recovered successfully, remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM disk 2. The system will restart automatically.
14. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2. The Setup Utility opens.
15. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice.
16. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice. The system restarts.
17. Set up Windows, following the instructions on the screen. When you finish the setup, the recovery is completed. Make sure to set date and time.