Panasonic Toughbook CF-50J2KUEKM, Operating Instructions Manual

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Appendix

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

This computer is equipped with a utility for completely erasing hard disk data.
When disposing of or transferring ownership of this device, erase all data on the hard disk in order to prevent the theft of 
hard disk data following the steps below.

z

You will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included). 

z

Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.

z

This utility can only be used for internal hard disk.  It cannot be used to erase data 
from external hard disks.

z

This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk.

z

This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.

z

After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.

A

Turn on the computer, and press 

F2

 while [Panasonic] boot screen is 

displayed. The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.

B

Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press 

F6

 until [CD/

DVD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu.

C

Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

D

Press 

F10

.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press 

Enter

.

The computer will restart.

E

Press 

2

 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].

(You can cancel this operation by pressing 

0

.)

F

At the confirmation message, press 

Y

.

G

When [<<< Start menu >>>] is displayed, press 

Enter

.

H

The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.
Press 

Space

.

I

At the confirmation message, press 

Enter

. The operation of erasing the 

hard disk starts.
If necessary, the “hard disk data erase” operation can be cancelled after it 
has begun by pressing 

Ctrl

 + 

C

.

If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part of the data will 
not be erased.)

J

After the operation is complete:
Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] 
will be displayed.
If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be dis-
played.

K

Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn 
off the computer.

The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunc-
tions or other operational errors, data may not be completely erased. There are also specialized devices that may be 
able to read data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recom-
mend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no 
responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

Preparing

Procedure