Toshiba Portege 7140 - Manual (Page 47)

User's Manual Getting Started 3-7
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Portege 7140CT User's Manual – 7140_UK.doc – ENGLISH – Printed on 20/12/99 as IM_714UK
Using the 3 ½" external diskette drive
Use the 3 ½" external diskette drive to transfer data to and from the
computer system and to and from the hard disk.
The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface
when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 o while it is
operating.
Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.
Hot docking is not supported for the diskette drive.
Connecting the 3 ½" diskette drive
To connect the drive, follow the steps below and refer to the following two
illustrations.
1. Save your data, shut down Windows and turn off the power.
2. Plug the connecting cable’s larger connector into the 3 ½" external
diskette drive’s socket. Press the latches on either side of the
connector when you plug in the connector.
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.
Connecting the cable to the diskette drive
3. Open the cover of the 3 ½" diskette drive port.