Canceling Data Encryption
Use the following procedure to cancel the encryption settings when encryption is no longer necessary.
• After completing this procedure on the machine's control panel, turn off the power and restart the
machine to enable the new settings. Restarting can be slow when there is data to be carried over to
the hard disk.
• When disposing of a machine, completely erase the memory. For details on erasing all of the
memory, see p.105 "Deleting Data on the Hard Disk".
1. The machine administrator logs in from the control panel.
2. Press [System Settings].
3. Press [Administrator Tools].
4. Press [ ] nine times.
5. Press [Machine Data Encryption Settings].
6. Press [Cancel Encryption].
7. Select the data to be carried over to the hard disk and not be reset.
To carry all of the data over to the hard disk, select [All Data]. To carry over only the machine
settings data, select [File System Data Only]. To reset all of the data, select [Format All Data].
8. Press [OK].
9. Press [Exit].
10. Press [Exit].
11. Log out.
12. Turn off the main power switch, and then turn the main power switch back on.
For details about turning off the power, see "Turning On/Off the Power", Getting Started.
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