User's Manual
OPERATING BASICS
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Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port. Refer to
Figure 4-3.
CAUTION: Make sure the connector is right side up and properly
aligned with the socket. Do not try to force the connection, doing so can
damage the connecting pins.
Figure 4-3 Connecting the USB diskette drive
NOTE: If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer, it
will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive. Do
not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed.
Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to
disconnect it:
1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has
stopped.
CAUTION: If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power
while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage
the diskette or the drive.
2. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.
3. Click Diskette drive.