Toshiba U505 S2960 User Manual - Page 96

Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ■ When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything. ■ Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions. Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard disk drive. Using an acceleration sensor built into the computer, TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs of movement of the computer, and automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact. The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged. When vibration is detected, a message will be displayed on the screen, and the icon in the Taskbar notification area will changed to the protection state. This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass. When vibration subsides, the icon returns to the normal state. Taskbar icon State Normal Icon Description TOSHIBA HDD Protection is enabled. Protection OFF TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. The hard disk drive head is in a safe position TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled. 4-32 User's Manual