User Manual (Vista/Windows7)
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HDD Protection Function (Optional)
This function protects the HDD from external impacts while operating by using the 3-axis sensor that detects
inclinations, movement and vibrations.
This function is only provided for models that are shipped from the factory with this function.
Through the icon colors, the HDD protection status can be identiî‚żed. You can activate or deactivate the function by right-
clicking over the icon in the taskbar.
Icon Color Operating Status
The HDD protection function is activated.
The HDD protection function is deactivated.
The HDD has received an impact and the HDD protection function is currently running.
To set the sensitivity of the protection function, right-click the icon , and select Open Control Panel.
Sensitivity Operating Status
High S
elect this option for operating environments with no possibility of shocks (default).
Medium
S
elect this option for operating environments with the possibility of slight shocks (e.g. in a vehicle or on
a lap).
Low S
elect this option for operating environments with a possibility of severe shocks (not recommended).
If external movement (e.g. if a user moves or the vehicle carrying the computer moves) is detected while the HDD is in operation
such as watching a video or copying data, the current operation and the HDD are stopped accordingly.
If the external movement stops, the paused operation resumes after approximately 3 seconds.