1-6 Reviewing System Features
DVD-ROM Drive
Some models come with a 5X digital video disc (DVD)-ROM drive. The
drive offers many improvements over the standard CD-ROM technology,
including superior video and audio playback, faster data access, and
greater storage capacities. The DVD-ROM drive uses DVD technology to
read DVD discs as well as standard audio and video CDs.
PC Card Adapter
If your system has a PC card adapter, you can add PC cards to the system.
A PC card is inserted into a PC card slot much as a diskette is inserted in a
diskette drive, but each type of PC card has a different function. One PC
card adapter lets you add a number of capabilities to your system with a
variety of PC cards.
Tape Backup Unit
Some systems come with a tape backup unit. If your system has a tape
backup unit, you can use it to quickly back up all or part of your system's
files to a high-capacity tape cartridge. Backup software helps you tailor
the backup process to protect your files and applications. Files are
compressed during the backup process to conserve space and to speed up
the process.
Zip Drive
Some models come with a Zip
®
drive. Use the Zip drive to back up work,
archive old files, and transport your work. Store up to 100 MB of data on
a 3 1/2-inch Zip disk.