Hard Disk Data Erase Utility - Panasonic Toughbook CF-51ECCDBBM Operating Instructions Manual

Hard Disk Data Erase Utility

This computer is equipped with a utility for completely 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 malfunc-
tions 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 recom-
mend 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
Procedure
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You will need the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (included) and Panasonic CD/DVD
drive.
Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive into the multimedia pocket.
(⇒Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket")
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.
A Turn on the computer, and press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is dis-
played. The Setup Utility will start up.
If the password has been set, enter the Supervisor Password.
B Select [Boot] menu, then select [CD/DVD Drive] and press F6 until [CD/
DVD Drive] is at the top of [Boot] menu.
C Place the Product Recovery DVD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
D Press F10.
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter.
The computer will restart.
E Press 2 to execute [2. [Erase HDD]].
(You can cancel this operation by pressing 0.)
F At the confirmation message, press Y.
G When [<<< Start menu >>>] is displayed, press Enter.
H The approximate time required for erasing data will be displayed.
Press Space.
I 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 the data will
not be erased.)
J 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 dis-
played.
K Remove the Product Recovery DVD-ROM, and then press any key to turn
off the computer.