
Chapter 3 Handling
3.3 About the External FDD
An external floppy disk drive is necessary if you must install OS or application programs from floppy disks or save data to floppy disks.
In general, a floppy disk drive has an access lamp in front as shown at right. This lamp flashes when the drive is being accessed.
FDD lamp
CAUTION
•Turn off the AC power of the main unit when removing/inserting the FDD cable. Removing or inserting the cable with the main unit power on can cause burn or electrocution.
•Do not press the eject button or turn off the power when the FDD lamp of the external floppy disk drive is on.
3.3.1Floppy Disk Handling
Important
•Do not open the shutter and touch the magnetic surface.
•Avoid extreme environment such as direct sunlight, strong magnetic field, or high temperature.
•Do not put heavy object on top.
•Do not paste labels on top of each other.
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