Using external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer.

USB drives include the following types:

●1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)

●DVD-ROM Drive

●DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD+RW and CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

To connect an external device to the computer:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.

1.Connect the device to the computer.

2.If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

3.Turn on the device.

To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.

Using an optional external MultiBay or external MultiBay II

An external MultiBay or MultiBay II connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use MultiBay and MultiBay II devices.

For more information about the external MultiBay, refer to the user guide that is included with the device.

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