Connecting external devices
Connecting an external 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 noteb ook o ffers you this type of port.
An external SATA hard disk can be connected at the eSATA port. This allows you
to expand the internal hard disk capacity as you wish.
The length of the eSATA cable m ust not exceed 2 meters. Seek advice from a specialty
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 transfer rate is up to 2,400 Mbps.
eSATA
► Co nnect the data cable to t he external
device.
► Co nnect the data cable to the eSATA po rt.
Device drivers
The eSATA ha rd disk is automatically recognized by your operating system and installed.
You will find more information in the documentation for the external SATA
hard disk and the operating system.
Safe removal of eSATA and USB devices
Always cor
rectly remove the device according to the rules described below,
to ensure
that none of your data is lost.
► C lick on the symbol for safe removal of hardware with the left mouse button.
► Select t
he device you wish to shut down and remo ve.
► Press the "Ente r" key.
Wait fo
r the dialog box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the device.
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