Sony PCG-R505GCK - Manual (Page 96)

VAIO Computer Quick Start
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To disconnect a floppy disk drive
1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss.
2 Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar. The
Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears.
3 Select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not
already selected.
4 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears.
5 Make sure the appropriate device is selected, and click OK. A message
appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device.
6 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the USB port on the computer, port
replicator, or docking station.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appear on the taskbar
when the drive is connected?
The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive. First, make sure the USB
cable is properly connected to the USB port
. If you need to secure the
connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the
icon still does not appear, follow these steps:
1 Close all programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED
indicator to turn off.
2 Push the Eject button, and remove the disk.
3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the
USB icon
facing upward) into the USB port .
4 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows® taskbar and Shut
Down. When the Shut Down Windows dialog box appears, select Restart,
and click OK.
Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?
The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive
improperly. See “Inserting and removing floppy disks” for instructions on how to
insert the disk properly.