Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

Appendix

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

Product Recovery CD-ROM (included)

Panasonic USB CD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M)

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.

Procedure

1Turn off the computer.

2Connect the USB CD drive to the computer.

3

Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic] screen is displayed.

 

The Setup Utility will start up.

 

If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.

4

Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CD Drive] and press F6 until [USB CD Drive] is at the top of [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.

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Select a number

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1.[ Recovery ] Reinstall Windows.

2.[ Erase HDD ] Erase the whole data on HDD for security.

0. [ Cancel ] Cancel.

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7Select [2. [Erase HDD]].

8At the confirmation message, press Y .

9 At the start menu, press Enter .

10The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed. Press Space .

11 At 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.)

12After the operation is complete:

Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has been deleted.] will be displayed. Press any key. The computer will be shut down.

If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message will be displayed.

13Remove the recovery CD and the CD drive.

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Panasonic CF-T2 appendix Hard Disk Data Erase Utility, Preparing, Procedure

CF-T2 specifications

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