Panasonic U500D user manual Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection, Taskbar icon

Operating Basics

nTurn off (shut down) the computer.

nDisconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer.

nClose the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel

nBefore carrying your computer, shut down the computer, disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down. Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury.

nAlways turn off the power when you move the computer. If the power button has a lock, set it to the lock position. Also be careful not to subject the computer to impact. Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer, computer failure or loss of data.

nNever transport your computer with PC cards installed. This could cause damage to your computer and/or PC card, resulting in product failure.

nUse the carrying case when transporting the computer.

nWhen carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything.

nDo 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	Icon	Description
Normal		TOSHIBA HDD Protection is enabled.
Protection		TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. The hard
		disk drive head is in a safe position
OFF		TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled.

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