Toshiba e-Studio 2510AC

Overview

This mode is available only when the security HDD (Secure HDD) is mounted in the equipment. It enables you to check the type of the mounted HDD, revert the Secure HDD to the factory default.

Functions of 74 HDD Assist mode

• Checks the type (Secure/Normal) of the mounted HDD.
• Disposes of Secure HDD data safely without any of leakage.
• Deletes image data when reusing a used Secure HDD.

Operation procedure

1. Perform [HS-74] by pressing [74 HDD Assist]. Then, the type of the mounted HDD.
   When a security HDD is mounted: Secure HDD
   When a normal HDD is mounted: Normal HDD
2. Press the icon to operate.

Notes: When “Normal HDD” is displayed, items 1 and 2 are not selectable. If you select any of 1 and 2 and press the [START] button, the error message “Operation Failed. Press SoftPower Key to Switch Off.” appears.

Functions

[A] Revert Factory Initial Status HDD

Select this to dispose of the Secure HDD as well as the equipment. When this item is selected, all data in the HDD are deleted and the HDD is reverted to its initial status at the factory shipment. This operation requires only a few seconds; however, in order to make the HDD usable again, you need to perform [Format HDD] (creating HDD partition) in HS-73 and reinstall the HDD data with HS-49.

Press [OK] to carry out the operation.

When the operation is finished, the result appears on the menu.

Notes:

• If the equipment is started up in the normal mode under this condition, a service call (HDD mount error) will occur.
• After this has been performed, formatting of the HDD and reinstallation of applications are necessary.

[B] Remove Key

Select this to reuse the Secure HDD as well as the equipment. When this item is selected, image data in the HDD are deleted. This operation requires approx. 20 minutes since the partition must be rebuilt.

Press [OK] to carry out the operation. When the operation is finished, the result appears on the menu.

Remarks:

• After this operation, the equipment becomes reusable without reinstalling the firmware.
• After this has been performed, formatting of the HDD and reinstallation of applications are necessary.