Using external drives
Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information.
USB drives include the following types:
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1.44-megabyte diskette drive
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Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
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DVD-ROM Drive
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DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive
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Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive
Connecting optional external drives
NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
To connect an external drive to the computer:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure
that the drive is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
1. Connect the drive to the computer.
2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
3. Turn on the drive.
To disconnect an unpowered external drive, turn off the drive, and then disconnect it from the computer.
To disconnect a powered external drive, turn off the drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then
unplug the AC power cord.
Using the external optical drive (select models only)
NOTE: The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB
port on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.
Select computer models ship with an external optical drive. An external optical drive connects to a USB
port on the computer and enables you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your external
optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, you can also watch high-definition video from discs.
You may have one of the following types of drives:
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DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive
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Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive
The external optical drive can be either a tray load or slot load drive. The optical drive also contains two
additional USB ports.
58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices
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