Intended use
The product can be connected to a computer’s USB port. It is intended for reading and writing
to 8.89 cm/3.5”
fl
oppy disks.
The power is supplied via the USB.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Contents
• USB Floppy Disk Drive
• Driver CD (only required for Windows 98SE)
• Manufacturer’s Instructions for Installation (in English)
• Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe
these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequen-
tial damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases,
the warranty will be null and void.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modi
fi
cation of the product is not permitted for
safety and approval reasons (CE). Never dismantle the product.
• The product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children.
• The product is only intended for use in dry, enclosed spaces, it must not get damp
or wet.
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around, since it could become a
dangerous plaything for children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
falls, even from a low height.
Connection/Driver Installation
• Connect the
fl
oppy disk drive to a free USB port on your computer.
• Windows detects the drive automatically and installs the necessary driver (these are con-
tained in Windows ME/XP and newer operating systems).
☞
For Windows 98SE, the enclosed Driver CD has to be used. Follow the operating
instructions from the manufacturer or for Windows.
The drive can then be used for reading/writing
fl
oppy disks.
Using Floppy Disks
• The USB
fl
oppy disk drive functions in the same way as a conventional
fl
oppy disk drive. Sim-
ply insert the
fl
oppy disk in the correct orientation into the drive, until it engages. To remove
the
fl
oppy disk, press the eject button, so the
fl
oppy disk is pushed out a little. You can then
remove it easily.
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If reading/writing to the
fl
oppy disk, wait until it has
fi
nished (LED does not blink any
more). Then, remove the
fl
oppy disk. If the
fl
oppy disk is removed while reading/
writing, data may be lost. It might also be necessary to reformat the
fl
oppy disk.
• Floppy disks have a small slider on their side. This is used to turn on the write protection.
If the write protection is on,
fl
oppy disks cannot be written to or formatted.
Connecting and Disconnecting the Floppy Disk Drive
Before connecting or disconnecting of the
fl
oppy disk drive, or turning the computer off, wait
until reading/writing has
fi
nished. Then, remove the
fl
oppy disk; otherwise, the data on the
fl
oppy disk or the
fl
oppy disk itself could be damaged.
Tips and Notes
• Depending on the computer’s BIOS/Setup settings, the
fl
oppy disk drive may be bootable,
e.g. for a DOS boot disk. However, this depends on the BIOS/Setup used. It may be neces-
sary to connect the drive directly to a USB port on the computer rather than to a USB hub.
• Please note that there are, generally speaking, two different types of USB ports:
a) Low power USB port
Can supply a max. current of 100mA. This could be, for instance, a USB port on a hub without
its own power supply, e.g. on a USB keyboard.
This type of port is not suitable for connection to the
fl
oppy disk drive.
b) High power USB port
This can supply a current of up to 500 mA, for example a USB port on a hub with its own power
supply, or on a motherboard/computer (front and back).
This type of port is required for operating the
fl
oppy disk drive.
You can also, of course, connect the USB
fl
oppy disk drive to a USB 3.0 port; these supply a
current up to 900 mA. However, a USB 3.0 port will not make the
fl
oppy disk drive any faster.
Maintenance and Cleaning
The product does not require any maintenance and should never be disassembled for any
reason.
Before cleaning the device, remove the inserted
fl
oppy disk and disconnect it from the USB
connection.
Use a clean, dry soft cloth to clean the product. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these
can cause discolouration.
Do not press too strongly on the surface when cleaning, to prevent scratch marks.
Dust can easily be removed using a clean, long-haired brush and a vacuum cleaner.
Use special cleaning disks to clean the read/write head. However, this is only necessary when
the drive is used very frequently.
Disposal
Dispose of an unserviceable product in accordance with the relevant statutory regu-
lations.
Technical Data
Connection ................................USB2.0/1.1
Floppy disk size .........................8.89 cm/3.5”
Type of
fl
oppy disk .....................High Density (2HD) 1.44 MByte
...................................................
Normal Density (2DD), 720 kByte
Dimensions (LxWxH) .................143 x 104 x 19 mm (L x W x H)
Weight .......................................255 g (incl. cable)
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S www.conrad.com
USB Floppy Disk Drive
Item no. 41 76 20
Version 10/12
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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fi
lming,
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