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
You will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).
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.
The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased.
Procedure
1Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic]When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
boot screen is displayed.If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup func-
The Setup Utility will start up.tion will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.]
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-appears, press Y .
word.5Press 2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing 0 .)
2Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
F6 until [CD/DVD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu.
When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
3Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM
If [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be dis-
& CD-R/RW drive.
abled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears, press
When disk cover does not open:Y .
[CD/DVD Drive Power] has been set to [Off] in the [Main]When the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to
menu. Perform the following procedure.execute [Erase HDD.]] appears, press R .
Set [CD/DVD Drive Power] to [On].6At the confirmation message, press Y .
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7When [<<<Start menu>>>] is displayed, press Enter .
Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press8 The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-
Enter .played.
The computer will restart.Press Space .
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9At the confirmation message, press Enter . The operation
Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
of erasing the hard disk will start.
The Setup Utility will start up.
(If necessary, the ?hard disk data erase? operation can be
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cancelled after it has begun by pressing Ctrl + C .
Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and execute Step 4.
If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part
4Press F10 .of data will not be erased.)
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
10After the operation is complete:
Enter .
Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.
been deleted.] will be displayed.
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Select a numberIf a problem occurred during the operation, an error message
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will be displayed.
1. [ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows.
2. [ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.
3. [ Backup] Enable the Backup function.11Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press
any key to turn off the computer.Appendix
0. [ Cancel] Cancel.
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<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
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