Toshiba Satellite A500 User Manual page 44

If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with
either setting, the computer will automatically shut down to prevent any
damage - in this instance any unsaved data in memory will be lost.
TOSHIBA HDD
Protection
The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard
disk drive will not be damaged.
Hibernation Mode
Sleep Mode
User's Manual
This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in
the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and
automatically moves the hard disk drive's
read/write head to a safe position in order to
reduce the risk of damage that could be caused
by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
Chapter 4, Operating Basics
This feature lets you turn off the power to the
computer without exiting from your software. The
contents of main memory are automatically
saved to the hard disk drive so that when you
next turn the power on again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power
Getting Started, for more details.
If you have to interrupt your work, you can use
this feature to allow you to turn off power to the
computer without exiting from your software. Data
is maintained in the computer's main memory so
that when you next turn on the power, you can
continue working right where you left off.
Introduction
Using the
section in
for details.
section in Chapter 3,
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