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Using the floppy drive – HP OmniBook 3000 Notebook PC User Manual

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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

Using the Floppy Drive

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Using the Floppy Drive

You can install the floppy drive in the plug-in module bay or attach it externally to
the parallel port.

This section describes how to

Install the floppy disk drive externally.

Insert or eject a floppy disk.

To install the floppy drive externally

Connect the external floppy-drive cable to the OmniBook’s parallel port.

If you remove the plug-in floppy drive and use it externally, you can use the

module bay for another plug-in module, such as a CD-ROM drive, Zip drive, or
secondary battery.