Toshiba Qosmio G50 - Manual (Page 176)

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Qosmio G50
Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive
To connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector into a
computer’s free USB ports.
Figure 9-11 Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive
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 properly aligned with the socket. Do not try to
force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins.
USB port
USB connector
If you connect the USB floppy diskette drive after the computer has already
been turned on, it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the
computer. Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this
period has elapsed.