Fujitsu E-6570 manual Cold-swapping, Using BayManager

L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2

Cold-swapping

To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-21)

1.Close any open files.

2.Shutdown your LifeBook.

3.Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch and then press the latch in to release the modular device. This will push your device out slightly allowing you to remove the device.

4.Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This will require light force.

Flexible Bay

Release Latch

(a)(b)

(c) (d)

Figure 2-21 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay

C A U T I O N

Be careful aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device. If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place.

5.Slide the device you are installing into your LifeBook until it clicks into place.

6.It is now safe to turn your LifeBook back on.

7.You can now access and use the device.

Your LifeBook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

Hot-swapping with BayManager under Windows 98 Second Edition

BayManager provides a simple and powerful method of switching modular devices on your LifeBook without having to reboot. Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support hot-swapping. With BayManager, you can swap modular devices while your OS is running, this is called hot-swapping.

P O I N T

BayManager does not support hot-swapping devices in Full Dock II device bay.

Using BayManager

It’s easy to swap modular devices on your LifeBook using BayManager.

Please wait for 30 seconds after Windows 98 Second Edition boots up or resuming from Standby/Hiberna- tion before using the BayManager.

To hot-swap modular devices follow these easy steps:

1.Point your mouse on the BayManager icon on the Windows Taskbar.

2.Double-click the left mouse button to display the Softex BayManager Window.

P O I N T

Devices are protected from being removed while the OS is using it. If the device is in use, an Error Message window pops up and requests you to close any open files. Close any open files and restart procedure at step 1.

3.Click Remove/Swap or Insert button to change a device in the Flexible Bay. A message appears telling you that it is safe to swap devices.

4.Swap the modular devices.

5.Click OK button.

After the "System Device Change" message disappears, you will be able to access and use the device.

Your LifeBook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

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