Sony PCG-GRS170 User Guide
Using Floppy Disk Drives
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Disconnecting a floppy disk drive
You can disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off.
Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby
or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby
or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
To disconnect a floppy disk drive
1
Close any active programs to prevent data loss.
2
Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
on the taskbar. The
Safely Remove Hardware window appears.
3
Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is
not already selected.
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.
appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device.
6
Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer, port replicator, or docking
station.
station.
Carrying the floppy disk drive
Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the
floppy disk drive.
floppy disk drive.
Carrying a Floppy Disk Drive