Identifying Hp Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status - HP Dv7-2040us - Pavilion Entertainment - Core 2 Quad GHz User Manual

Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status

The drive light on the computer turns on to indicate that a hard drive is parked. To determine whether
drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC
> Windows Mobility Center.
The Mobility Center also indicates HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status:
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If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
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If the software is disabled, a white diagonal line is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
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If the drive is parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
NOTE: The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For
immediate updates after a change in status, enable the notification area icon.
To enable the notification area icon:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection.
NOTE:
2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show.
3. Click OK.
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If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow.