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 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
•BACKUP DISK(s) created in advance (
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•Product Recovery
•Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional:
•Panasonic CD drive (optional:
When using a PC 
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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.
If you have not created the FIRSTAID FD, you can create by using the following procedure:
Windows 2000 | : [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] | ||
Windows XP | : [Create Backup Disk] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] | ||
If you can not create this disk, contact your technical support office ( |
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When using the Panasonic
Procedure
1Turn off the computer.
2Connect the CD drive to the computer.
<Only when using the CD drive Panasonic KXL- RW10A>
Connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port of the com- puter, then set the FIRSTAID FD in the floppy disk drive.
3Turn the computer on, and immediately hold down F2 . Release the key when the Setup Utility starts up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass- word.
4Write down all of the contents of the Setup Utility and then press F9 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter .
<Only when using the USB CD drive Panasonic CF- VDRRT1>
Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu.
5Place the disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD drive.
6Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter .
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.
Select a number
1. Start restoring the operating system.
2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security.
3. End
7Select [2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security.].
8At the confirmation message, press Y .
9 At the start menu, 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 starts.
(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 data will not be erased.)
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Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the floppy disk drive. |
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