Sony PCG-XG500 - Manual (Page 48)

VAIO Notebook User Guide
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
You can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an
internal drive in the drive bay.
To ensure proper operation, do not insert or remove the disk drive when the
computer is in power saving mode.
To use as an external drive
Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using the floppy disk drive cable
(supplied) with the VAIO logo facing up.
Align the logo on the cable with the slot connection and insert the connector
straight into the slot.
Connecting Floppy Disk Drive
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While using the floppy disk drive, do not put the system into power saving mode.
Power saving mode may not work properly and unsaved data may be lost.
Floppy disk drive cable (supplied)
Floppy disk drive (supplied)