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Understanding Drive Terms, Terms for Types of Drives, Terms for Drive Media - usb drivers

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Drives Understanding Drive Terms Terms for Types of Drives A drive that can be inserted or removed from the notebook or an optional port replicator is a standard removable drive. A drive that can be inserted or removed from a MultiBay is a MultiBay drive. A drive that connects to a USB connector is a USB drive. A hard drive is usually used for the permanent storage of data files and software such as system files, applications, and drivers. A hard drive is sometimes called a hard disk drive or the HDD. Disk drives include diskette drives, SuperDisk drives, and Zip drives. SuperDisk and Zip drives are high-capacity disk drives. Disk drives are often used to store or transport data. The notebook can read or write to any MultiBay disk drive. A diskette drive is sometimes called a floppy disk drive, floppy drive, or FDD. Optical drives include CD and DVD drives. Optical drives are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies. DVD drives have the higher capacity. The notebook can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table. Optical Drive CD-ROM drive CD-RW drive DVD-ROM drive DVD-RAM drive DVD/CD-RW drive Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Write No Yes No Yes Yes Terms for Drive Media A diskette, disk, or disc that can be inserted or removed from a drive is referred to as a drive medium. In this guide a diskette is used in a diskette drive, a disk is used in a high-capacity disk drive, and a disc is used in an optical drive. 4-2 Hardware Guide

Section	Page
Identifying External Hardware	8
Display Components	8
Pointing Device Components	9
TouchPad Models	9
Dual Device Models	10
Top Components	11
Power Lights	11
Keyboard and Drive Lights	12
Power and Volume Controls	13
Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys	14
Function and Keypad Keys	15
Front Panel Components	16
Rear Panel Components	17
Connectors	17
Vent, Port and Jacks	18
Left Side Components	19
Right Side Components	20
Underside Components	21
Memory and Mini PCI Compartments	21
Bay Components	22
Vent and Docking Components	23
Labels	24
Additional Standard Components	25
Documentation and Restore CDs	25
Cord and Cables	26
Adapters and Accessories	27
Pointing Devices and Keyboard	28
Pointing Devices	28
Pointing Devices on TouchPad Models Only	28
Pointing Devices on Dual Device Models Only	29
Using the Pointing Stick Components	29
Using the TouchPad Components	29
Enabling or Disabling Dual Device Components	30
Setting Pointing Device Preferences	31
Hotkeys	32
Identifying Hotkeys	32
Hotkey Quick Reference	33
Hotkey Procedures	33
Hotkey Commands	34
Turn a MultiPort Device On or Off (Fn+F2)	34
Initiate Standby (Fn+F3)	36
Switch Image (Fn+F4)	36
Decrease Brightness (Fn+F7)	37
Increase Brightness (Fn+F8)	37
Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD (Fn+F9)	37
Stop an Audio CD (Fn+F10)	37
Play Previous Track of an Audio CD (Fn+F11)	37
Play Next Track of an Audio CD (Fn+F12)	37
Easy Access Buttons	38
Using the Default Settings	38
Changing the Default Email Application	39
Learning More About Windows Media Player	39
Using Custom Assignments and Schemes	40
Keypads	41
Using the Internal Keypad	41
Turning the Internal Keypad On and Off	42
Switching Key Functions on the Internal Keypad	43
Using an External Keypad	43
Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off as You Work	44
Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off at Startup	44
Battery Packs	45
Running the Notebook on Battery Power	45
Identifying Battery Packs	46
Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack	47
Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack	48
Charging a Battery Pack	49
Charging a New Battery Pack	50
Charging an In-Use Battery Pack	50
Charging a Primary and a MultiBay Battery Pack	50
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	51
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	51
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen	51
Accessing Charge Displays	51
Interpreting Charge Displays	52
Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack	53
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	54
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	54
Low-Battery Condition	54
Critical Low-Battery Condition	54
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	55
When External Power Is Available	55
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available	55
When No Power Source Is Available	55
When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation	55
Calibrating a Battery Pack	56
When to Calibrate	56
How to Calibrate	56
Charging the Battery Pack	56
Discharging the Battery Pack	57
Recharging the Battery Pack	58
Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings	59
Conserving Power as You Work	59
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	60
Storing a Battery Pack	61
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	62
Finding More Power Information	62
Drives	63
Adding a Drive to the System	63
Understanding Drive Terms	64
Terms for Types of Drives	64
Terms for Drive Media	64
Caring for Drives	65
Using the IDE Drive Light	66
Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive	67
Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter	67
Inserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter	67
Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter	69
Removing a Drive from the MultiBay	70
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay	72
Inserting and Removing Drive Media	73
Inserting a CD or DVD	73
Removing a CD or DVD (With Power)	74
Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power)	75
Inserting a Diskette or Disk	76
Removing a Diskette or Disk	76
Using Drive Media	77
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation	77
Displaying Media Contents	77
Setting Autorun Preferences	78
Canceling Autorun on an Audio CD	78
Displaying the Contents of a Medium	79
Caring for Drive Media	79
Finding More Drive Software Information	80
Audio and Video	81
Adjusting Volume	81
Using the Volume Buttons	81
Using the Volume Control Icon	82
Using the Internal Speakers	83
Using the Internal Microphone	84
Connecting an Audio Device	85
Identifying Audio Jacks	85
Using the Microphone Jack	86
Using the Audio-Out Jack	86
Connecting a Video Device	87
S-Video and Composite-Video Connections	87
Connecting an S-Video Device	88
Connecting the Audio	88
Connecting the Video	88
Turning a Video Device On and Off	89
Changing the Color Television Format	90
Finding CD and DVD Software Information	91
External Device Connections	92
Connecting a Standard Device	92
Connecting a USB Device	93
Using a USB Device	94
Enabling USB Legacy Support	94
Linking to an Infrared Device	95
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission	96
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared	96
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock	97
Finding Communication and Security Information	97
Hardware Upgrades	98
Obtaining Upgrades	98
Using PC Cards	98
Selecting a PC Card	98
Configuring a PC Card	99
Inserting a PC Card	99
Stopping and Removing a PC Card	100
Increasing Memory	101
Displaying Memory Information	101
Removing or Inserting a Memory Board	102
Replacing the Primary Hard Drive	107
Finding Mini PCI and MultiPort Information	109
Specifications	110
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers	110
Notebook Dimensions	111
Operating Environment	111
Rated Input Power	112
Modem Specifications	112
Finding More Environmental Information	113