User’s Manual 4-45
Operating Basics
n Turn off (shut down) the computer.
n Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer.
n Close the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel
n Before 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.
n Always 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.
n Never transport your computer with PC cards installed. This could cause
damage to your computer and/or PC card, resulting in product failure.
n Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.
n When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not
fall or hit anything.
n Do 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 notication 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.