Using The Media Bay; Changing A Device In The Media Bay - Dell Inspiron 3800 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Using the Media Bay

You can use the media bay to install one of the following devices:
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Diskette drive
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CD-ROM drive
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DVD-ROM drive
NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support
DVD technology, the DVD-ROM drive is available only on computers that use the
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 operating system. If
you choose to install Windows NT on a computer that originally came with a
DVD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive will function as a CD-ROM drive.
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SuperDisk LS-120 drive
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Zip drive
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Second battery
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Second hard-disk drive
When you receive your computer, a diskette drive is installed in the media bay.
NOTICE: Do not change devices while the computer is connected to a port
replicator. The docking connector can be irreparably damaged.

Changing a Device in the Media Bay

If your computer is running Windows 98 with Softex BayManager or Windows NT
with Softex Docking Services, see the next section, "Changing a Device in the Media
Bay With Softex Docking Services or BayManager Software."
To change a device in the media bay, perform the following steps:
1. Verify that the Diskette Reconfig option in the System Setup program is set to
Any Time.
2. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down
the computer.
3. If the computer is docked, undock it. For instructions, see your Advanced Port
Replicator User's Guide.
NOTICE: When the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, SuperDisk LS-120, and
diskette drives are not inside the computer, they are fragile and must
be handled carefully to avoid damage. Do not press down on the
drives or place heavy objects on top of them. Place the drives in a
travel case to keep them free of dust and liquids. Store the drives in a
safe place.
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