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Using Disk Drives

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Hard Disk Drive Guidelines

If you format the hard disk drive, all data on the

hard disk drive will be erased.

Do not move the computer when the Disk Media

indicator is on. Press the 0V Suspend hot key

(Fn+F2) to suspend your system or turn off the

computer before moving it.

If the HARD DISK TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is

enabled and expires, the hard disk drive will

spin down to save power.

!Caution: If the hard disk drive is damaged,

you can lose data. To reduce the impact of

data loss, back up data frequently.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

These instructions show you how to install a

hard disk drive on your Extensa computer. They

include the following:

q Backing up your old hard disk drive

q Replacing the hard disk drive

q Loading software onto your new hard disk

drive

Contents

Main Page Page Notice: Shield Cables Notice: Peripheral Devices Caution FCC Notice Duracell Notice Contents Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Contents Chapter 4 Options Appendix A Where to Get Help Chapter 5 Using Software Chapter 6 Mobility Preface Page 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Disks Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups Features of the Computer Standard Features Features of the Computer Customizing Features Environmental Specifications Page Using the Computer Power Saving Modes 0V Suspend Mode Power Saving Modes Standby Mode Securing the Computer Using the AC Adapter 2 Using Your Computer Page Starting the Computer Running the Demo Program Contents of the Demo Program Running the Demo Program Running the Demo Program Deleting the Demo Program Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls Turning the Speakers On and Off Inserting PC Cards Ejecting PC Cards Page 2-11 The computer uses the following indicator lights to show the status of certain functions. LCD Panel Indicator Lights 2-12 Front Indicator Lights 2-13 Using the Touchpad Moving the Cursor Using the Touchpad Configuring the Touchpad 2-16 Hard Disk Drive Guidelines ! Installing a Hard Disk Drive Backing Up Your Old Hard Disk Drive Checking the Files Backing Up the Operating System on Floppy Disk Back Up Your Programs and Personal Data Replacing your Hard Disk Drive ! Page Page Page Configuring the New Hard Disk Drive Load the Operating System Load the Backup Software Restore the Remaining Files Check the New Hard Disk Drive Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive Guidelines CD-ROM Drive Guidelines Ejecting the Disc Tray Adding Memory Special Keys 2-31 2-32 Windows 95 Keys Using the Internal Numeric Keypad Num Lock On Page ! 2-37 2-38 3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use ! Page Switching to Battery Power Page Responding to Low Battery Conditions Recharging the Battery ! Conditioning the Battery Page Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack ! Conserving Battery Power 4 Options AC Adapter PC Cards Numeric Keypad External Monitor External Mouse Page Memory Audio Options Page External Floppy Disk Drive Miscellaneous Options 4-12 There are additional options available for use with your computer . These include: 5 Using Software Page Page Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Guidelines for Installing Applications 5-5 Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility. Page Setting a System Password Disabling or Changing a System Password 6 Mobility Overview of Mobility Disconnecting from the Desktop Moving Around What To Bring to Short Meetings What To Bring to Long Meetings ! Page Setting Up a Home Office Traveling with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer Page Cleaning the Computer Troubleshooting Tips 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-7 Page A Where To Get Help Technical Assistance Where To Get Help A-3 A-4 A-5