Dell 4000 manual Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running, Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me

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Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running

NOTICE: To prevent irreparable damage to the docking connector, do not replace devices while the computer is connected to an APR.

In Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me

1Right-click the Softex BayManager icon on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.

2Click Remove/Swap.

3Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer.

4Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the modular bay.

5Insert the new device into the bay, and push it until you hear a click.

6Click OK. Then, click OK again to close the Softex BayManager window.

In Microsoft Windows 2000

1Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.

2Click the device you want to eject and then click Stop.

3Click OK and wait until the device you want to eject is cleared from the list of devices in the Unplug or Eject Hardware window.

4Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can access the bottom of the computer.

5Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the modular bay.

6Insert the new device into the bay, and push it until you hear a click.

7When Windows recognizes the new device, click Close.

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