Using the DVD-ROM Drive

To remove the DVD-ROM drive (Windows Me only)

When the computer is off, skip steps 1 and 3.

1Right-click the AC Power icon in the task tray and choose “Remove multipurpose bay device [IDE].” The message screen appears.

2Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the DVD-ROM drive out of the multipurpose bay.

3Click OK on the message screen.

Be sure to insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay when the bay is empty. See “To insert a second battery pack” on page 56 for details on inserting the weight saver.

To remove the DVD-ROM drive (Windows 2000 models)

If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.

1 Double-click

in the system task tray.

2The “Unplug or Eject” dialog box appears.

3In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate option, and then click Stop.

4Confirm the device and click OK.

5A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system.

6Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow, and then unplug the DVD-ROM drive from the computer.

If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.

To insert the DVD drive

You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose bay.

Do not insert the floppy disk drive while the notebook is in power saving mode.

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