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.
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
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 off the computer.
2Insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket.
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“Multimedia Pocket”)
3Turn 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.
4Select [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP: xxxxxxxxxx]
and press F6 until [IDE MP: xxxxxxxxxx] is at the top of the [Boot] menu.
5Place the Product Recovery
6Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter .
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.
Select a number
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. |
*1 This is not displayed when the hard disk backup function has been enabled.
| <When the hard disk backup function has been enabled> | |
| When the following message appears, press | Y . |
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Will you continue? |
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| Reinstalling : Windows(R) XP Professional | |
| The Backup function has been enabled. |
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| If [Recovery ] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be | |
| disabled, and your Backup data will be lost. |
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7Press 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 .
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?
When the following message appears, press R .
Computer must be rebooted in order to execute [Erase HDD].
Please reboot with Product Recovery
After rebooting, execute [Erase HDD] following the on screen instructions.
8At the confirmation message, press Y .
9When [<<<Start Menu>>>] is displayed, press Enter .
10The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis- played.
Press Space .
11At 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.)
12After 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.
13Remove the Product Recovery