User's Manual

Storage Devices

Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other ﬁles to various

data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices:

• Hard disk drive • Flash memory reader

Hard Disk Drive

Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than

ﬂoppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replace-

able hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and

Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen.

When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center

or retailer for this Notebook PC.

IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive.

Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong

vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will

likely be the ﬁrst or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.

IMPORTANT! When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an

authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC.

Memory (RAM)

Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard

disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on

memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules

from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility

and reliability.

The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and conﬁgures CMOS accord-

ingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including

BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.

This is only

an example.

4 Using the Notebook PC