Dell 7500 manual Using the Media Bay

To connect the AC adapter (with your computer turned either on or off), perform the following steps and refer to Figure 2-1:

1.Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter.

2.Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on the computer.

3.Plug the AC power cable into an electrical outlet.

If the connection is good, the light-emitting diode (LED) on the AC adapter turns on and remains green. If the LED does not turn on, check all connections and try a different outlet. If it still does not turn on, call Dell. (See Chapter 5, “Getting Help,” for information on obtaining assistance.)

NOTE: If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the AC adapter charges the battery (if needed) and then maintains its charge.

Using the Media Bay

The media bay, located on the left side of the front of the computer, supports the following devices:

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CD-ROM/diskette drive combination module

DVD-ROM/diskette drive combination module

DVD-ROM/LS-120 drive combination module

NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support DVD technology, the DVD-ROM/diskette drive module and the DVD-ROM/LS-120 drive module are available only on computers that use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. If you choose to install Windows NT on a system that originally came with a DVD-ROM/diskette drive module, the DVD-ROM drive will function as a CD-ROM drive.

•Second battery

•Third hard-disk drive (when a second hard-disk drive is installed in the MegaBay, as described in “Using the MegaBay,” found later in this chapter)

When you receive your computer, a CD-ROM/diskette drive combination module is installed in the media bay.

NOTICE: Do not change devices while the computer is connected to a port replicator. The docking connector can be irreparably damaged.

To change a device in the media bay, perform the following steps:

1.Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the computer.

2.Remove the currently installed device:

a.Close the display and turn the computer over so that it is oriented as illustrated in Figure 2-2.

2-2 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide