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Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
When disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all hard disk data in order to avoid data leakage. Even if
you erase the data or initialize the hard disk using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with some special soft-
ware. Use the hard disk data erase utility to erase the data completely.
Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’s
license agreement.
NOTE
Even if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.
This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
Preparation
Prepare the following items:
• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows XP (included)
• Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)
Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).
Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.
1
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket (
2
Turn on the computer, and press
F2
or
Del
while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
3
Press
F9
.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
4
Press
F10
.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter
.
The computer will restart.
5
Press
F2
or
Del
while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility starts up.
If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
6
Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows XP into the CD/DVD drive.
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. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered
as a result of the use of this utility.
