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OWNER'S HANDBOOK
Using the floppy diskette drive as an external device
If you need to use a CD-ROM drive and the FDD at
the same time, it is possible to use the FDD as an
external device.
Note
On the AL700, the floppy drive indicator LED only works
when the FDD is being used in the drive bay - it does not
work if the FDD is being used as an external device.
1.
Shut down the computer, and turn it off.
2.
Connect the parallel cable to the parallel port.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the FDD.
4.
Insert the CD-ROM drive into the internal
drive bay.
5.
Switch the computer back on. The computer
will
connected drive.
6.
When disconnecting the FDD, make sure you
remove the parallel cable from the back of the
computer, otherwise the computer will not work
properly.
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automatically
recognise
Caution
When using the FDD externally, ensure that you set
it on a flat surface, and that nothing is placed on top
of the drive.
Keep a firm hold of the drive when inserting or
removing a diskette.
Keep the FDD and the CD-ROM drive in the bag
provided when they are not fitted or connected to the
computer.
When using the FDD as an external device, make
sure that the CD-ROM drive is properly fitted in the
internal drive bay - do not leave this bay empty.
Make sure you shut the computer down before
disconnecting the drive.
Your computer will not work properly if the CD-
the
newly-
ROM drive is connected externally.
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