Using Erase All Memory
Disconnect communication cables connected to the machine.
Press the [Menu] key.
Log in as the machine administrator.
For details on how to log in, see Administrator Login Method.
Press the [
] or [
] key to select [Security Options], and then press the [OK] key.
Press the [] or [] key to select [Erase All Memory], and then press the [OK] key.
Select the method of erasing the data as follows:
NSA
Press the [
] or [] key to select [NSA], and then press the [OK] key.DoD
Press the [
] or [] key to select [DoD], and then press the [OK] key.Random Numbers
Press the [
] or [] key to select [Random Numbers], and then press the [OK] key.Press the [
] or [] key to specify the number of times that you want to overwrite, and then press the [OK] key.BSI/VSITR
Press the [
] or [] key to select [BSI/VSITR], and then press the [OK] key.Secure Erase
Press the [
] or [] key to select [Secure Erase], and then press the [OK] key.Format
Press the [
] or [] key to select [Format], and then press the [OK] key.
Press the selection key beneath [Yes].
Depending on the method of erasing selected in Step 6, [Yes] may not appear.
The machine restarts automatically, and then overwriting starts.
When overwriting is completed, press [Exit], and then turn off the main power.
For details about turning off the power, see "Turning On/Off the Power", For First-time Users.
If the main power switch is turned off before "Erase All Memory" is completed, overwriting will start over when the main power switch is turned back on.
If an error occurs before overwriting is completed, turn off the main power. Turn it on again, and then repeat from Step 2.