User’s Manual 4-22
This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system
conditions which may effect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. It
may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require
service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers.
Additionally, TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance
analysis.
Subject to the use restrictions above, the HDD data logged may be
transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence
(e.g., European Union). Those countries may or may not have the same
data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home
country or region.
Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any
time by uninstalling the software via Uninstall a program in the Control
Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the
HDD.
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify
TOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way.
TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply.
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following
methods:
■ Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> PC Health
Monitor.
■ Click the icon ( ) in the notification area, then click the "Enable PC
Health Monitor..." message the first time you run the application and
"Run PC Health Monitor..." every time thereafter.
No matter which method is used, the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
explanation screen will be displayed.
Clicking Next will display the "PC Health Monitor Software Notice &
Acceptance" screen. Please carefully read the information displayed.
Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program. By enabling
the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software, you agree with these terms and
conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information. Once
the program is enabled, the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is
displayed, and the program will begin monitoring system functions and
collecting information.
If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed.
A message will be displayed if any changes which may interfere with the
operation of the program are detected. Follow the instructions displayed on
screen in the message.
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on the hard