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b. HDD Password Lock Function
The HDD password lock feature further heightens the confidentiality of
highly sensitive information stored on the hard disk. The password is
managed by the imageRUNNER ADVANCE main unit. When the
device is turned ON, the password is unlocked.
HDD Lock function prevents the access to the user data but the data
itself still exist on the HDD. Therefore, if the password is revealed, the
data can be exposed. HDD encryption and/or HDD erase option is
recommended for further protection.
c. HDD Data Erase
The HDD Data Erase feature is available as standard for the
imageRUNNER
additional data security measures. This feature will automatically
overwrite and erase image data immediately after the job is competed;
therefore, no trace of the data remains on the hard disk. It will perform
an overwrite of up to three (3) times with random data for maximum-
security protection depending on preferences set by the system
administrator.
d. Quick Menu Log-in Screen
After end-users login to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE device, they
can choose the default Quick Menu screen (Shared or Personal) in the
Restrict Quick Menu Use screen accessible from Settings/Registration
(Personal is the default Quick Menu). By setting Personal as the
default, access from general or unauthorized users can be restricted to
ensure a high level of protection for personal data.
e. Initialize All Data/Settings Function
The Initialize All Data/Settings function is a standard function on all
Canon devices. This setting is available in the Management Mode, to
which the system administrator must authenticate. Performing this
function, erases all user information on the hard disk drive of the
machine (e.g., contact information, Advance Box and Mail Box data,
network settings, and image data). The initialize All Data/Settings
feature is enhanced to support up to nine (9) times data erase. This
process may take more than 30 minutes to complete.
The Initialize All Data/Settings function performs the following
procedure deletes the FAT (File Allocation Table) and overwrites the
target HDD data area with "0" (zeros) one time
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