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Appendix
Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
This computer is equipped with a utility for 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.
The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunctions 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 recommend 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
• Product Recovery CD-ROM (included)
• Panasonic DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W)
8
At the confirmation message, press
Y
.
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When [<<<Start Menu>>>] is displayed, press
Enter
.
10
The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-
played.
Press
Space
.
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At the confirmation message, press
Enter
. The operation
of erasing the hard disk starts.
(If necessary, the “hard disk data erase” operation can be can-
celled after it has begun by pressing
Ctrl
+
C
. If the
operation is cancelled before being completed, a part of data
will not be erased.)
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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 displayed.
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Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to turn off
the computer.
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Remove the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive.
Procedure
NOTE
Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.
This utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data from external hard disks.
This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk.
This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.
1
Turn off the computer.
2
Connect the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to the computer.
3
Turn the computer on, 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.
4
Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD/DVD Drive] and
press
F6
until [USB CD/DVD Drive] is at the top of
[Boot] menu.
5
Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive.
6
Press
F10
.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup func-
tion will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.]
appears, press
Y
.
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Press
2
to execute [2.[Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing
0
.)
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be
disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears, press
Y
.
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Select a number
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1. [ Recovery
] Reinstall Windows.
2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.
3. [ Backup
] Enable the Backup function.
0. [ Cancel
] Cancel.
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