Flexible Bay Devices; Removing And Installing Modular Devices; Lifebook Notebook - Fujitsu Lifebook P5010 User Manual

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Flexible Bay Devices

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay.
The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/
CD-RW combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or
a weight saver. (Figure 2-17)
The modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to
access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs, as well as
the ability to write to CDs.
The modular Lithium ion battery is a rechargeable
battery that can be used to power your LifeBook note-
book when an adapter is not connected.
The Weight Saver is used to fill the bay when no device is
needed.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MODULAR DEVICES
To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible
Bay, you can perform either a cold-swapping or hot-
swapping of the device. Cold-swapping means swapping
devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off.
Hot-swapping occurs when your system is powered on
with a charged main battery or AC Adapter.
C A U T I O N
You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when
the notebook is in operation. If left empty, dust or for-
eign matter may accumulate inside the notebook.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps:
1. Close any open files.
2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.
3. Turn the system over and slide the release latch
(Figure 2-18). Pull out the Flexible Bay device from
the slot.
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Flexible Bay
Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay
Figure 2-18 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay
C A U T I O N
Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay.
If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the
device. If the device does not move easily in the bay,
remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will
require a firm push to latch the device in place.
Figure 2-19 Installing a device in the Flexible Bay
5. Slide the device you are installing into your note-
book until it clicks into place. (Figure 2-19)
6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the
new device and activate it within your system. The drive
letters associated with the device will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.