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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 by following the steps below.
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.
You will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM and CD/DVD drive (included).
1
Turn off the computer.
2
Insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket.
(
“Multimedia Pocket”)
3
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.
4
Select [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP: xxxxxxxxxx]
and press
F6
until [IDE MP: xxxxxxxxxx] is at the top
of the [Boot] menu.
5
Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD
drive.
6
Press
F10
.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.
8
At the confirmation message, press
Y
.
9
When [<<<Start Menu>>>] is displayed, press
Enter
.
10
The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-
played.
Press
Space
.
11
At the confirmation message, press
Enter
.
The operation of erasing the hard disk will start.
(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.)
12
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 mes-
sage will be displayed.
13
Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press
any key to turn off the computer.
Preparing
Procedure
*
1
This is not displayed when the hard disk backup function
has been enabled.
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.
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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.
*1
0. [ Cancel
] Cancel.
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<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
When the following message appears, press
Y
.
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Reinstalling : Windows(R) XP Professional
The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Recovery ] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be
disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.
(If Windows is reinstalled to the first partition, Backup data will not be
lost.)
Will you continue?
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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 following message appears, press
Y
.
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The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be disabled, and your
Backup data will be lost.
Will you continue?
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When the following message appears, press
R
.
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Computer must be rebooted in order to execute [Erase HDD].
Please reboot with Product Recovery CD-ROM set in the appropriate drive.
After rebooting, execute [Erase HDD] following the on screen instructions.
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