Connecting external devices
Connecting an external SATA hard disk (eSATA)
An external SATA hard disk can be connected at the eSATA port. T his allows you
to expand the internal hard disk capacity as you wish .
The length of the eSATA cable must not exceed 2 me tres. Consult a specialist
dealer for advice on which eSATA data cable is suitable for your external eSATA
hard disk. Ma ke sure that the hard disk ha s its o wn external power supply.
The data transfer rate is up to 2,400 Mbit/s.
eSATA
► Connect the data cable to the external
device.
► Connect the data cable to the eSATA port.
Device driver
The eSATA ha rd disk is automatically recognised by your operating system and installed.
You will find more inf
ormation in the documentat ion for the external SATA
hard disk and the op
erating system.
Safe removal of eSATA and U SB devices
Always correctly remove the device according to the rules described b elow,
to ensure that none of your data is lost.
► Left-click on the symbol to remove hardware safely.
► Select the device which you want to shut down and remove.
► Press th e "Ente r" key.
Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the device.
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