Special Features - Toshiba PORTÉGÉ X20W-D User Manual

TOSHIBA
Maintenance Utility
You might not have all the software listed in this section depending on the
model you purchased.

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures.
*1
To access the Power Options, click Start -> Windows System ->
Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options.
Display automatic
power off
Internal storage drive
automatic power off
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TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility is provided to
erase the internal storage drive. This utility allows
you to delete all data and partitions, and also
overwrite all sectors on the internal storage drive.
If there is an external hard disk drive connected
to your computer, it can also be erased.
However, if you do not want to delete the data
from the external hard disk drive, disconnect it
from your computer.
To access this utility:
1.
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3.
If you select the deletion method and continue
with the operation, you will lose all data (including
the operating system and recovery partition) on
the internal storage drives. Make sure that you
have already created recovery media if you want
to use the computer after erasing your hard disk
drive(s).
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer's display panel when there is no
*1
keyboard input for a specified time, with power
being restored the next time a key is pressed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
*1 internal storage drive when it is not accessed for
a specified time, with power being restored when
the internal storage drive is next accessed. This
can be specified in the Power Options.
Go to (Settings) and click Update &
security -> Recovery.
Click Restart now under Advanced
startup.
Click Troubleshoot -> TOSHIBA
Maintenance Utility.
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