GS70 Saving Files Between SSD and HDD

Hey there,
Just wondering if anyone can tell me how to change preferences for saving files on my GS70? I want all of my games and programs on the SSD's, but for pictures and videos and such, I want those on the HDD. Is there a way I can change the settings so it's easier to save music/pictures/videos etc. to the HDD, rather than just saving the file and then copying it over? Thanks
purdy44

Thanks for the help guys, I went into properties and changed my documents, music, etc from C: to D:. So Simple!
Now I have an off topic question: On the GS70, what is the middle audio jack? The one closest to me is the microphone, the one closest to the screen is the headphone jack, but I have no clue what the middle one is! Anyone care to enlighten me?

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