

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

Displays the total time that the internal HDD has been in use.
S.M.A.R.T pageNote:
※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:

For hexadecimal display: Choose [Hex]
For decimal display: Choose [Dec]

1. Click the [Save] button
The [Save As] dialog is displayed.
2.Enter a file name and click the [Save] button The

Displays
Name
Identifies the displayed item. Status
Gives diagnostic results. OK: No errors
NG: Errors
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
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.