Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

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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 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. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.

N O T E

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

-This utility cannot erase data for specific partitions. However, the entire hard disk data including the data of the partition with recovery tools will be erased.

Preparation

Remove all peripherals.

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

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Turn on the computer, and press «F2» or «Del» while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed.

The Setup Utility starts up.

If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.

3.Select [Repair Your Computer] in [Exit].

4.Click [Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security] and click [Next].

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Panasonic CF-53ASUZX1M manual Hard Disk Data Erase Utility, Preparation