Panasonic CF-U1 Series Reference Manual

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70Flash Memory Data Erase UtilityWhen disposing the computer or transferring the ownership, erase all flash memory data in order to avoid data leakage.Even if you erase the data or initialize the flash memory using normal Windows commands, the data can be read with somespecial software. Use the flash memory data erase utility to erase the data completely.Note that transferring of the ownership without uninstalling the commercial software will be a violation of the software’slicense agreement.Connecting the USB keyboard to the computer or USB port of the Cradle is necessary.The following explanations show operations using key combinations of Fn and other keys. When using USB keyboard, pressbuttons indicated in ( ).Example: Press Fn + U (F2) Press F2NOTEz You cannot choose a specific partition to erase data.Preparationz Prepare the following items:• The Product Recovery DVD-ROM for Windows XP (included)• Panasonic USB CD/DVD drive (optional) (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the productsavailable)z Remove all peripherals (except for the CD/DVD drive).z Connect the AC adaptor and do not remove it until flash memory data erase is complete.1 Turn off the computer and connect the CD/DVD drive to the USB port.2 Turn on the computer, and press and hold Fn + U (F2) or Fn + (Del) while [Panasonic]boot screen is displayed.The Setup Utility starts up.z If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.3 Press Fn + (F9).z At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press (Enter).4 Press Fn + B (F10)The flash memory 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 toread data that has been erased using this method. If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that youcontact a company that specializes in this process. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damagessuffered as a result of the use of this utility.