Hard Disk Data Erase Utility - Panasonic Toughbook CF-18 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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 by 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/DVD drive (optional: USB CD/DVD drive (optional: CF-VDRRT1M, CF-VDRRT2W or CF-VDRRT3W)
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.
The backup area and the data in the backup area will be erased.
Procedure
CAUTION
<For MUI OS model>
When inputting numbers, press the NumLock key, and
enter numbers in the ten-key mode.
For German keyboard layout, press
need to press Y .
1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the
USB port.
2 Turn the computer on, and press F2 while [Panasonic]
boot screen is displayed.
The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Pass-
word.
3 Select [Boot] menu, then select [USB CDD] and press F6
until [USB CDD] is at the top of the [Boot] menu.
4 Place disc number one of the recovery CDs into the CD/
DVD drive.
5 Press 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.
3. [ Backup ] Enable the Backup function.
0. [ Cancel ] Cancel.
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<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Recovery] or [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup func-
tion will be disabled, and your Backup data will be lost.]
appears, press Y .
6 Press 2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing 0 .)
<When the hard disk backup function has been enabled>
When the message [The Backup function has been enabled.
If [Erase HDD] is executed, the Backup function will be dis-
when you
Z
abled, and your Backup data will be lost.] appears, press
Y .
When the message [Computer must be rebooted in order to
execute [Erase HDD].] appears, press R .
7 At the confirmation message, press Y .
8 When [<<<Start Menu>>>] is displayed, press Enter .
9 The approximate time required for erasing data will be dis-
played.
Press Space .
10 At the confirmation message, press Enter .
The operation of erasing the hard disk will start.
(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
the data will not be erased.)
11 After the operation is complete:
Under normal conditions, the message [Hard disk data has
been deleted.] will be displayed.
If a problem occurred during the operation, an error message
will be displayed.
12 Remove the recovery CD, and then press any key to turn off
the computer.
13 Remove the CD/DVD drive.
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