Expanding the OmniBook

Using the External Module Bay

To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port

If you have a CD-ROM drive or other module in the external module bay, you can connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port.

1.Buy a floppy drive cable, HP accessory F1473A.

2.Connect the cable directly to the floppy drive and to the OmniBook parallel port.

Before disconnecting the floppy disk drive, use the icon in the taskbar to stop the drive, or shutdown the computer—see “To remove or install the bay or module” on page 63.

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