Toshiba Qosmio G30 HD-DVD (PQG31) - Manual (Page 181)

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Optional Devices
Using the USB floppy disk drive
USB floppy disk drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It
accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks.
Connecting USB floppy disk drive
To connect the drive, plug the floppy disk drive’s USB connector into a
computer’s USB port.
Connecting a USB floppy disk drive
Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot.
Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive, the
eject button pops out. To remove a floppy disk,
push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops
out partially for removal.
Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the floppy disk drive. Do
not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing.
Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive.
■ The external floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal
surface when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20°
while it is operating.
■ Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive.
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.
USB port
USB connector