Toshiba TECRA R950/R940 Toshiba HDD Protection Properties, Taskbar icon, Detection Level, Off

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.

During audio/video playback, when the computer detects a shock or vibration and the hard disk drive's head is parked, the playback might be temporarily interrupted.

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

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

Taskbar 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.

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties

You can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window. To open the window, click

Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HDD Protection. The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel.

HDD Protection

You can choose whether to enable or disable TOSHIBA HDD Protection.

Detection Level

This function can be set to four levels. The 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

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