Toshiba u300 Manuale Utente

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User’s Manual

Operating Basics

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Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

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When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does 

not fall or hit anything.

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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.

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.

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 Æ All Programs Æ TOSHIBA Æ Utilities Æ HDD Protection 

Setting. The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or 

from the Control Panel.

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

TOSHIBA HDD Protection is enabled.

TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. 

The hard disk drive head is in a safe 

position.

TOSHIBA HDD Protection is disabled.