P2 Store Manager screens (continued)
All erase button

For writing zeros to all sectors of the internal HDD.

If you are using a battery to power the unit, switch to an AC adapter before this procedure. 1. Click the [All erase] button

A confirmation dialog is displayed, prompting you for approval for erasing, after which another dialog confirms the AC adapter connection.

2. Click [Yes]

Zeros are written to all sectors.※1, ※2

Maintenance section

Displays the total time that the internal HDD has been in use.

S.M.A.R.T page

Note:

※1: Before using [Quick format] and [All erase], put the unit on a stable surface. Vibration or impact may damage the unit during formatting.

Using [Quick format] or [All erase] will delete all data on the internal HDD.

If data you need is stored on it, back up the data to separate storage media before formatting.

※2: It takes about 45 minutes to write zeros to all sectors. Always do this with an AC adapter connected.

ENGLISH

Hard disks are relatively fragile devices. Before using the unit's HDD, check the S.M.A.R.T information. (S.M.A.R.T: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) If an error is displayed, contact the place of purchase.

Check self-diagnostic information for the unit's internal HDD on this page.
Mode section

Self-diagnostic information includes a list of numbers. Choose the format from these options.

For hexadecimal display: Choose [Hex]

For decimal display: Choose [Dec]

Save button

Self-diagnostic information can be saved as follows.

1. Click the [Save] button

The [Save As] dialog is displayed.

2.Enter a file name and click the [Save] button The self-diagnostic information is saved as a text file.

Self-diagnostic information section

Displays self-diagnostic information as follows.

Name

Identifies the displayed item. Status

Gives diagnostic results. OK: No errors

NG: Errors

Pre-Failure / Advisory

Rates the severity of internal HDD errors as “1” or “0.”

“1”: Serious

“0”: Not serious

If the diagnostic results are “NG” for a serious error (“1” in [Pre-Failure / Advisory]), a critical error has occurred on the internal HDD. Contact the place of purchase as soon as possible.

Attribute

Displays a value representing the item status.

Threshold

Displays a reference value used in determining if the item is “OK” or “NG.”

If the status value of is lower than the value in this section, an “NG” judgment is made.

RAW Data

Displays status details for the item.

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