Operating External Devices; Inserting And Removing Multibay Devices - Compaq Evo Notebook n200 Reference Manual

Using the MEU

Operating External Devices

To ensure that devices connected to the MEU are working
properly, observe the following guidelines:
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Before connecting or disconnecting an external device,
ensure that the device and the system are turned off.
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When restoring power to the system, ensure that all attached
external devices are on, then turn on the computer.

Inserting and Removing MultiBay Devices

The MultiBay supports the following devices:
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Diskette drive
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Optical drive (CD, DVD)
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Zip drive
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LS-120 drive
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Hard drive
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage electronic components.
Before beginning these procedures, make sure you are grounded
(discharged of static electricity) by briefly touching a grounded,
unpainted metal object or surface.
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You can insert MultiBay devices in the MEU MultiBay before
connecting the computer to the MEU. However, MultiBay
devices that contain writeable media (such as diskettes, optical
discs, and zip discs) should only be inserted or removed when the
computer is off.
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