Samsung N640CL2024/EHQ, N640CP4007/SEF manual Using the Hard Drive, Removing the Hard Drive

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Using the Hard Drive

Your computer includes a removable IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board.

Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does. Also, the computer reads and works with a hard drive more rapidly than with a floppy disk.

Once information is saved on a hard drive, it remains there until it is overwritten. Hard drive heads park automatically when you turn off your computer.

The hard drive that comes with your computer has already been formatted. Do not format the hard drive. Doing so destroys all data contained on the drive. If you need to format a new drive, or want to erase all data on your existing hard drive, refer to the manual for your operating system.

Windows 98/ Me can work with FAT-16 or FAT-32 (a 32-bit file allocation table), your computer has been supplied with FAT-32. Older software that you may have (16-bit software) may require FAT-16 to run. Similarly Windows NT 4.0 can use FAT-16 or NTFS (the Windows NT file system). There are utilities included with Windows 98/ Me and Windows NT 4.0 to convert from FAT-16 to FAT-32 or NTFS, see the documentation included with your operating system for more information.

It is not possible to convert from FAT-32 or NTFS to FAT-16 without reformatting your hard drive.

Removing the Hard Drive

To prevent loss of data and damage to the disk, do not remove the hard drive while the computer’s power is on and do not drop or jar the hard drive.

To remove the hard drive from the computer:

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Contents Using Your Documentation Special Features of the User’s ManualUsing the Software User Documentation Introducing Your Computer LCDBack View of Computer Using Your Computer for the First Time Attaching the AC AdapterTurning On the Computer’s Power Turning On the ComputerUnderstanding Post Adjusting the LCD DisplayAPMAdvanced Power Management mode Turning Off Your ComputerACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface mode Restarting Your ComputerTips for Using Your Computer Traveling with Your Computer Handling Spills Storing the Computer for Long PeriodsUsing the Keyboard KeyboardUsing the Embeded Numeric Keypad Numeric KeypadUsing Special Function Keys Description of Special Function KeysFn Key Function Combination Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadMouse Action How To Using the Touchpad Reading the System Status Lights System Status LightsReading the System Status Lights Connecting Peripheral Devices Peripheral ConnectorsConnecting Peripheral Devices IconConnectorConnecting Peripheral Devices Drive Switch Using the Flex-BaySetting the IDE type To remove a device from the Flex-BayTo install a device in the Flex-Bay Removing a Device from the Flex-BayUsing the Floppy Drive Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a diskUsing the Floppy Drive Using the CD-ROM Drive Using the CD-ROM DriveUsing the CD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Installing the Power DVD Player MPEG-2 SoftwareUsing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveUsing the Battery Charging the BatterySafely Using the Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery PackMonitoring the Battery Charge Using the Battery GaugeUsing PowerProfiler to Monitor the Battery Set options under Battery Status and Alarm SettingsBattery Warnings Battery WarningsCondition Action to Take Using the Modem Sens Modem Naming ConventionPrecautions before use If you use a simple terminal programIf you use a Windows Communication Program Specification Description of 56KInstalling the Modem Driver in Windows Me Install the Modem DriverConfirming Installation of the Modem Driver Selecting a CountryDeleting the Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98 Check if Country is selected correctly Before Using AT Commands Modem CommandsWhat are AT commands? Command modeUsing AT commands Using Command Mode during CommunicationsDisplay the result value Basic AT Commands ATOATS0? System Setup Menus Using System SetupStarting System Setup Menu FunctionSystem Setup Navigation Keys Navigation Alternate Function KeyMain Menu Using System Setup Using System Setup Advanced Menu Security Menu Power Menu Using System Setup Boot Menu Exit MenuUsing System Setup Using System Security System PasswordsCreating a Password Deleting a Password Requiring a Boot Password Locking the Hard Drive Boot SectorLocking the Keyboard Using Power Management Options Maximum Power Saving ModeStandby Mode Rest ModeRest Mode Precautions Using PowerProfiler Creating a Save to Disk Partition To create FdiskTo create Phdisk To reinstall your operating system Insert the System Recovery CD-ROMTo reinstall your original applications and drivers Video Features and Configuration Resolution and Color DepthConfiguring Display Features Selecting a Monitor TypeVideo Driver Capabilities Changing Color Depth and Resolution Using the TV-Out Port Changing the Video DriverClick OK and follow the prompts that appear on the screen Using Dual View mode Setting Dual View modeLimits and cautions of using Dual View mode Two Displays Using several display devicesPrimary Limits Secondary Three DisplaysLimits on Video Driver while using Dual View mode Working with PC Cards Maintaining PC CardsUsing PC Cards Windows 98/ MeWindows NT Working with PC Cards Using Options Battery PackAC Adapter Auto Adapter Memory ModulesBefore You Install Memory Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving the Memory Module Compartment Door Installing a Memory Module Hard DrivesSetting the switch on 2nd HDD CD-ROM DriveDVD-ROM Drive Module ZIP DriveSuperdisk LS-120 Drive Docking Options Inserting a 120MB LS-120 diskette into the LS-120 driveIRQs About Drivers and System ResourcesDrivers IRQsService Pack 4 for Windows NT About Drivers and System Resources Computer does nothing when you turn it on TroubleshootingOperating Problem Computer is not behaving as expectedBattery power seems to run out faster than expected PC Card does not work correctlyInfrared Problems Modem ProblemsWhen using a PBX phone system I cant dial on my modem Troubleshooting Dimension SpecificationsHardware Specifications EnvironmentLithium-Ion Smart Battery Ni-MH Dumb BatteryExternal AC Adapter Abbreviations CD-ROMPcmcia Voltage alternating current Universal serial busVolt Voltage collector currentGlossary BootBoot disk AC adapterCardBus DMA direct memory accessCache memory Cmos memoryAddress Floppy diskHard drive IRQ interrupt request lineMegabit RAM random access memoryMBmegabyte Operating systemROM read-only memory ResolutionRefresh rate SectorRecording the Computer Hardware Configuration Diskette aDisabled Bi-directional Parallel port Enabled Mode Output onlyDisabled 42F8, IRQ 2E8, IRQ 3 Disabled Disabled OtherSecurity Menu Page Important Safety Instruction Iii Federal Communications Commission FCC Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 68 Statement CTR21 Statement Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsClass 1 Laser Productlaserschutzklasse 1 Produkt General Requirements Power Cord RequirementCountry-Specific Power cord Set Requirements Country Accredited Applicable AgencySEV

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