Optional Devices

Disconnecting an eSATA device

When you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it:

1.Wait for the indicator light of an eSATA device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped.

If you disconnect an eSATA device or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage an eSATA device or the drive.

2.Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar.

3.Click an eSATA device that you want to remove.

4.Carefully pull an eSATA device's eSATA connector out from within the computer's eSATA/USB combo port.

Security lock

Security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer.

The computer has a security lock slot on the left side. Attach one end of the cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot.

1.Turn the computer so the left side faces you.

2.Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock.

Security lock

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