Optional Devices

In use, the following should be noted regarding the operation of the USB floppy diskette drive:

The drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface.

Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20° while it is operating.

Do not place anything on top of the drive.

Using the USB floppy diskette drive

The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports.

Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive

To connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive's USB connector into one of the computer's free USB ports.

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 8-7 Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive

If you connect the USB floppy diskette drive after the computer has already been turned on, it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer. Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed.

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