Operating Basics

Using the USB FDD Kit

A 3 ½" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44megabyte or 720kilobyte diskettes. Refer to the Options section in Chapter 1, Introduction for more information.

The USB FDD Kit is an option with some models.

USB CONNECTOR

DISKINUSE

DISKETTE SLOT

EJECT BUTTON

INDICATOR

 

 

 

The 3 ½" USB FDD Kit

 

 

Eject button

When a diskette is fully seated in the drive, the

 

eject button pops out. To remove a diskette,

 

push in the eject button and the diskette pops

 

out partially for easy removal.

 

 

Diskette slot

Insert diskettes in this slot.

 

 

 

DiskInUse Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed.

Check the DiskInUse indicator when you use the diskette drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive cable or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive.

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