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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.
Preparing
z You will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included).
Confirm the followings
z Be sure the AC adaptor is connected until the procedure is completed.
z This utility can only be used for internal hard disk. It cannot be used to erase data
from external hard disks.
z This utility cannot erase data from damaged disk.
z This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions.
z After executing this utility, the computer cannot be booted from the hard disk.
z The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased.
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
When the message [The Backup function has been enabled. If [Erase HDD] is exe-
cuted, the Backup function will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears,
press the
Y
key.
When the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to execute [Erase HDD.]]
appears, press the
R
key.
A Turn the computer on, and press the
F2
key while [Panasonic] boot
screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password, and press
the
Enter
key. The [Boot] menu cannot be changed with User Pass-
word.
B Select the [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press the
F6
key
until [CD/DVD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu.
C Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW
drive.
z When the disk cover does not open:
[CD/DVD Drive Power] has been set to [Off] in the [Main] menu. Per-
form the following procedure.
Set [CD/DVD Drive Power] to [On].
Press the
F10
key.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press the
Enter
key.
The hard disk data erase utility erases data using an overwriting method, but there is a possibility that due to malfunc-
tions 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 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.
Before Erasing Data
Completely Erasing Data