Kyocera TASKalfa 3212i 3212i/4012i Operation Guide - Page 419

Setup and Registration (System Menu) > System Menu Data Security [System Menu/Counter] key > [System/Network] > [Data Security] Configure settings for data stored in the SSD, hard disk, and machine's memory. Item Description Hard Disk/SSD Initialization Change security functions. NOTE • This function is displayed when the optional Data Security Kit is activated. • Enter the security password to change security functions. Data Overwrite Method The method used to overwrite data can be changed. Refer to the following for details. Data Security Kit (E) Operation Guide Value Once Overwrite: This function overwrites unneeded data areas (in the case of overwriting) or all areas (in the case of system initialization) with zeroes to prevent data restoration. 3-time Overwrite (DoD): This overwrite method complies with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) standards, and overwrites unneeded data areas of the hard disk (in the case of overwriting) or all areas (in the case of system initialization) with specific characters, their complements, and random characters to prevent data restoration. Data restoration is not possible even when sophisticated restoration techniques are used, and a higher level of security than Once Overwrite is obtained. NOTE This method may take more time than Once Overwrite method to process a larger amount of data. Security Password Customize the security password so that only the administrator can use the security kit. Enter a new security password 6 to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols. Enter the password again for confirmation. IMPORTANT Avoid any easy-to-guess numbers for the security password (e.g. 11111111 or 12345678). System Initialization Overwrite all the data stored in the hard disk/SSD when disposing of the machine. IMPORTANT If you accidentally turn the power switch off during initialization, the hard disk/ SSD might possibly crash or initialization might fail. NOTE If you accidentally turn the power switch off during initialization, turn the power switch on again. Initialization automatically restarts. 8-63