HDD Protection cannot be used in models that are equipped with SSD.

When vibration is detected, a notification will be displayed on the screen, and the icon in the Taskbar will change 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.

Setting up HDD Protection

You can change HDD Protection settings.

To open the utility, click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) -> Tools & Utilities -> 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.

 

 

Protection

TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. The hard

 

disk drive head is in a safe position.

 

 

OFF

TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled.

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.

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