Operating Basics

Detection Level Amplification

When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds.

TOSHIBA HDD Protection MessageSpecify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active.

This function 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 function is disabled.

Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility

This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled or disabled and shows the positions of USB ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function. It also displays the remaining battery capacity.

USB Sleep and Charge

Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.

This function can be used for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible ports").

Compatible ports are USB ports that have the () symbol icon.

You can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge certain USB- compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players.

However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

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