Panasonic CF-74 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility, Press 2 to execute 2. Erase HDD, Press Space

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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 software. 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.

The hard disk data erase utility erases the data using overwriting method. If a malfunction or other operational error occurs during the erasing process, the data may not be completely erased. Also there may be special devices to read the erased data. To erase highly confidential data, ask a specialized company. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

CAUTION

zThe backup area and the backup data will be erased.

NOTE

zEven if hard disk data erase is performed, the number of times of DVD’s region code setting will not be reset.

Preparation

zPrepare the following items:

•The Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included)

•Panasonic CD/DVD drive (included)

zRemove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).

zConnect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until hard disk data erase is complete.

Getting Started

1Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket (Î Reference Manual “Multimedia Pocket”).

2Turn on the computer, and press F2 several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-

played.

The Setup Utility starts up.

zIf the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3Select the [Boot] menu, then select [IDE MP] and press F6 until [IDE MP] is at the top of the boot priority order.

4Select the [Security] menu and set [CD/DVD Operation] to [Enable].

5Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

6Press F10.

At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.

The computer restarts.

zWhen the hard disk backup function has been enabled, the confirmation message appears to inform that the backup function will be disabled, and the backup area and data will be erased. Press Y to proceed.

7 Press 2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].

zTo cancel this operation, press 0.

zWhen the hard disk backup function has been enabled, the confirmation message appears to inform that the backup function will be disabled, and the backup area and data will be erased. Press Y to proceed. If the reboot message appears, press R to proceed.

8At the confirmation message, press Y.

9When [<<< Start Menu >>>] is displayed, press Enter.

The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.

10 Press Space.

At the confirmation message, press Enter.

The hard disk erase process starts. When the operation is completed, the [Hard disk data has been deleted.] message will appear. If a problem has occurred during the operation, an error message will appear.

zTo cancel partway, press Ctrl + C. The data erasure will be up to that point.

11Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn off the com- puter.

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