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Toshiba Satellite A500 User Manual

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User’s Manual 4-50
Operating Basics
Taskbar icon
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties
You can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the
TOSHIBA HDD Protection window. To open the window, click Start J All
Programs J TOSHIBA J HDD Protection Settings. 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
could result in frequent execution of TOSHIBA HDD Protection, which will
slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing. Set a lower detection level when
the speed of Hard Disk Drive 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.
3D Viewer
This feature displays a 3D object on the screen which moves in according
to tilting or vibration of the computer.
When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard
Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop. When
the head is un-parked the disk will begin to rotate again.
The 3D Viewer can be started from the icon in the task tray.
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.

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Toshiba Satellite A500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAMUp to 8GB
Display15.6" HD TruBrite LED Backlit display (1366x768)
Operating SystemWindows 7
Optical DriveDVD SuperMulti Drive
Battery6-cell Lithium-ion battery
ChipsetMobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset
WirelessWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
LAN10/100 Ethernet
WebcamIntegrated Webcam
Card ReaderMulti-Card Reader
PortsUSB, eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI, VGA, Headphone, Microphone
Weight2.7 kg (6.0 lbs)

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