Toshiba Qosmio X300 - Manual (Page 151)

User’s Manual 8-13
Optional Devices
Using the USB floppy diskette drive
The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44 MB or 720 KB
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.
USB connector Insert this connector into one of the free USB
ports of your computer.
Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator glows when the floppy diskette is
being accessed.
Floppy diskette slot Insert a floppy diskette into this slot.
Eject button When a floppy diskette is fully seated in the
drive, the eject button will pop out. In order to
remove the diskette, push the eject button in
order to cause it to partially pop out of the drive
and then remove it.
Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the floppy diskette 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 diskette or
the drive.
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.
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.