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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 com-
pletely 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
• Product Recovery CD-ROM
• Optional port replicator (CF-VEB071)
• External keyboard
• External display
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.
NOTE
Procedure
1 Turn the computer off and connect the port replicator, external display, external key-
board.
2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will starts up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.
3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press F6 until [CD Drive] is at the top
of [Boot] menu.
4 Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD-ROM drive.