You can change HDD Protection settings.
To open the utility, click Desktop
>HDD Protection. The utility can also be started from the icon in the Taskbar or from the Control Panel.
HDD Protection
You can enable or disable HDD Protection by moving the slider to the right or left.
HDD Protection does not work when the computer is booting, in Sleep Mode, in Hibernation Mode, in transition to Hibernation Mode, recovering from Hibernation Mode, or powered off. Do not subject the computer to vibration or impact while the protection is disabled.
HDD Protection Message
Move the slider to the right to enable notification when viberation is detected.
System Tray Icon
Move the slider to the right to show HDD Protection icon in the Taskbar. There are the following conditions for HDD Protection icon.
Normal | TOSHIBA HDD Protection is enabled. |
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Protection | TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. The hard |
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OFF | TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled. |
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Detection Level
There are four sensitivity levels in which vibrations, impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF, 1, 2 and 3 in ascending order. Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer.
However, when the computer is used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions, setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of HDD Protection, which will slow down Hard Disk Drive reading and writing. Set a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is a priority.
Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages, or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home. By setting
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