Connecting external devices
Connecting an e xternal SATA hard drive (eSATA)
(port replicator only)
The notebook itself does not have an eSATA port. The port replicator which is
available as an option for your notebook offers you this t ype of port.
An external SATA hard disk can be connected at th e eSATA po rt. This allows you
to expand the internal hard disk capacity as yo u wish.
The length of the eSATA cable must not exceed 2 me ters. Seek ad vice from a s pecialty
store as to which eSATA data cable is suitable for your external eSATA hard disk.
Note that the hard drive has its own external power supply available.
The data transf er rate is up to 2,400 Mbps.
eSATA
► C onnect the data cable to the external
device.
► C onnect the data cable to the eSATA port.
Device drivers
The eSATA hard disk is automatica lly recognized by your operating system and installed.
You will find more information in the documen tation for the external SATA
hard disk and the operating system.
Safe removal of eSATA an d USB devices
Always cor
rectly remove the device according to the rules described below,
to ensure
that none of your data is lost.
► Click on the symbol for safe removal of hardware with the left mouse but ton.
► Select t
he device you wish to shut down and remove.
► Press the "Enter" key.
Wait fo
r the dialog box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the device.
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