Windows Consideration

Other topics about Using Windows

Storage

The E4982A storage contains several memory partitions. The following table explains the different partitions of the E4982A.

Drive

Description

MWxxx (C:)

The system drive is replaced with the original image when system recovery is executed.

User (D:)

You can store your files in this drive. This drive is not replaced even when system recovery is executed.

Factory (E:)

This drive contains license information and back up data for syscal. The drive is not replaced even when system recovery is executed.

Using USB

The E4982A has six USB ports for connecting devices: two in the front panel and four on the rear panel. The main advantages of USB are instant connect and disconnect, and faster data transfer speed.

The first time you plug a device into a USB port there is some wait time. Windows reports that it is identifying the hardware, then searching for the correct driver, then installing the driver (if it is found).

Connecting that same device back into that same port later is quick and easy, but if you move the device to a different USB port, you will have to wait through the hardware ID and driver search again.

Plug & Play Stability and Security

Plug & Play capabilities provide both a stable and secured operating environment. You may also notice that it greatly reduces the number of required reboots.

LAN Connections

Windows supports DHCP and fixed IP addressing. Also, instant connect and disconnect of the LAN cable, as well as a visual indicator of LAN status in system tray area, makes LAN connections more intuitive. In addition, the Hardware Wizard helps users with system hardware configuration.

Single and Double Click option

By default, Windows allows a double-click method of launching icons. To revert to single-clicking, see the Windows help.

Printing

Adding a printer should be done as Windows operation. See Connecting Printer.