Erasing Data - Toshiba dynaEdge DE-100 Series User Manual

Systems/Peripherals
NOTE
Anti-virus software
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Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.
Use AC power when playing video of DVD/Blu-ray™
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When playing video of DVD/Blu-ray™, always connect the AC adaptor
to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum
performance. Operation on battery power might result in skipped
frames.

Erasing data

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If your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data, you
should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data
from the media. These standard deletion procedures include:
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The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file
management. This makes the file invisible to the operating system, but
the data can still be read by specialized utilities. If you dispose of your
product, please delete all the data on its Hard Disk Drive/Solid State
Drive. Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data. To ensure your
data is not used for unauthorized purposes, you can:
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All data deletion costs will be borne by you.
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Selecting Delete for a target file
Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin
Reformatting the media
Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery media
Physically destroy the Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive.
Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data
Take the Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive. to a professional
deletion service
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