Rugged Notebook User Guide
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R8300 User Guide
Getting Familiar With Your Notebook
Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (Option)
Your device comes with a Smart Card Reader or ExpressCard slot (option) that supports ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54.
This slot is located on the left side of the device.
To Insert a Card
Insert the compatible card with the label side up into the slot
until it clicks into place. The card will appear as a removable
storage device that you can copy files to and from.
To Remove a Card
1.
Make sure no operation is using the card (such as file
copying or deletion).
2.
Press the card further into the slot to release the card. You
will hear a click.
3.
Remove the card.
CAUTION
Do not remove or change any hardware while your device is hibernating or in a Sleep/Standby state.
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Your device features a removable, shock-mounted hard disk to provide high-capacity storage and fast access. The operating
system and most programs are stored here. Your device identifies the hard disk drive as drive C. You can do a one-time
configuration of your hard disk space through the
HDD Space Setup Wizard
. The Wizard can run when it is convenient for you;
however, should be run after first start-up.
See the
BIOS Setup Utility
to password protect your removable hard disk drive.
Replacing the hard disk drive
1.
You should print these instructions
before continuing. They will not be
available after you shut down the
device in step two.
2.
Shut down the device and remove
power.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Battery
Removal
).
4.
Turn the device over so you are looking
at the bottom.
5.
If installed, use a Phillips screwdriver
to remove the two optional screws in
the hard disk drive cover.
6.
Flip open the HDD locks and turn
both of them toward the center of the
device.
7.
Lift the HDD cover off of the device.
8.
Using the ribbon, remove the HDD
from the device.
9.
Align the connectors and insert the
HDD in the device.
10.
Replace the door and turn the HDD
locks toward the outside of the device
to lock it.
11.
If desired, install the optional HDD
screws.
Remove screws
Turn toward inside
Remove by the ribbon
