Using the Hard Disk Drive
Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C. A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and application software programs are stored.
Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive. This type of drive embodies the latest in fast, reliable mass storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself. This allows the drive manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance.
AC in /
HDD heater on indicator
The system comes with a built-in heater that automatically turns on for low temperature operation. The AC in / HDD heater on indicator blinks red when heater is on. In low temperature environments, the user is recommended to operate the system using AC power to conserve battery life.
CAUTION:
Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to CD discs or other storage media.
Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the computer and the hard disk drive’s sensitive circuitry.
Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-use indicator is on.
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