4.Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (2).

Using external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 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 SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe

Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive

Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive

HD DVD drive

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 drive to the computer:

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

1.Connect the drive to the computer.

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

To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.

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311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF specifications

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