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Multimedia Pocket
You may use the floppy disk drive as an external drive that is connected through the parallel
port(A), by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF271).
In the Operating Instructions for the FDD cable (CF-VCF271), directions are given to turn the
power off before connecting the floppy disk drive by using the cable, but with this computer,
the floppy disk drive can be attached or removed while the power is on.
To remove the floppy disk drive while the computer is on, select
on the taskbar before
removing the floppy disk drive, select [Standard floppy disk controller], and then select [Stop].
CAUTION
Do not move the drive while accessing data on the floppy disk.
Firmly hold both sides of the drive when removing a disk. Excessive force on top
should be avoided.
NOTE
When the computer is on or in the standby or hibernation mode, if the floppy disk drive
is accessed after it had earlier been disconnected, there are instances where the
contents of the floppy disk set prior to the drive removal are displayed.
Do not try to access any of the files. If an attempt is made, an error message may be
displayed or a message prompting you to format the disk may appear. (When this
message appears, select [Cancel] or [No] to close the display.) The above contents
will no longer be displayed when the drive is re-connected or when the computer is
restarted.
When the floppy disk drive is not connected to both the multimedia pocket and parallel
port, do not access the floppy disk drive through Explorer, etc.
The CD/DVD drive cannot be used as an external device.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive
