Toshiba Satellite Pro A120 (PSAC0) - Manual (Page 88)

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Operating Basics
HDD Protection
You can choose whether to enable or disable 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 as handheld or in
other unstable conditions, setting the detection level to 3 could result in
frequent execution of HDD Protection, which will slow HDD reading and
writing. Set a lower detection level when the speed of HDD reading and
writing is a priority.
Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is
used as handheld or mobile usages, or whether it is used in a stable
environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home. By setting
different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs
with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage),
the detection level automatically switches according to the power
connection mode.
Details
To open the Details window, click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA
HDD Protection Properties window.
Figure 4-14 Details
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.
HDD Protection Message
Specify whether to display a message when HDD Protection is active.
■ This function does not work when the computer is starting, in standby,
in hibernation, in transition to hibernation, recovering from hibernation,
or powered off. Be sure to not subject the computer to vibration or
impact while the function is disabled.
■ This function supports only Windows ® XP.