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Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Devices
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay.
The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular Dual-
Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, a modular DVD/CD-
RW combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a
weight saver. (Figure 2-17)
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Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This
allows you to access movies, software, and audio
DVD/CDs and record to DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-
R/RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM discs.
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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you
to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as
well as to write to CDs.
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Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable
battery that can be used to power your LifeBook note-
book when an adapter is not connected.
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Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no
device is installed.
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
.
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.
Figure 2-18 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay
You should never leave your Flexible Bay
empty when the notebook is in operation.
If left empty, dust or foreign matter may
accumulate inside the notebook.
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.
Flexible Bay Release Latch
Flexible Bay
Release Latch
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