Panasonic CF-18 - Manual (Page 34)

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.
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• Produet Recovery CD-ROM
• Panasonic CD drive (optional: KXL-RWIOAN or CF-VDRRTI )
• Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional CF-VFDU03)
• FIRSTAID FD created in advance (([^ page 13)
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:
t: [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic],
: [Create Backup Disk] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic].
If you can not create this disk, contact your Panasonic Technical Support,
When using the Panasonic ICXL-RWIOAN CD drive, set the switch of the PC Card to 16-bit.
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Procedure
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1 Turn off the computer.
2 Connect the CD drive to the computer.
Connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port of the com­
puter, then set the FIRSTAID FD in the floppy disk drive.
3 Turn the computer on, and press
CED
while [Panasonic]
screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility wall start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supeivdsor Password.
4 Press C F9 X
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and then press
(Enter ).
Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD Drive] and press
C F6 ) until [CD Drive] is at the top of the [Boot] menu.
Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD drive.
Press ( F10 ).
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
(Enter 0.
The computer will restart, and this screen should appear.
7 Select [2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security.].
8 At the confirmation message, press (X)
9 At [«< Start menu »>], press ( Enter ).
10 The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis­
played_______
Press (
Space ) .
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7 7 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
C Ctrl ) + ( C 3.
If the operation is cancelled before being completed, a part
of the data will not be erased.)
12 After 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 mes­
sage will be displayed.
Remove the FIRSTAID FD and the floppy disk drive.
13 Remove the recovery CD and the CD drive.
Select a number
1. Start restoring the operating system.
2. Erase the whole data on HDD for security.
3. End