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Inserting and Removing Storage Media

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To insert a plug-in module 1. Important: If you are removing a CD-ROM drive or a Zip drive, shut down Windows and the computer (Start menu, Shut Down). 2. On the underside of the OmniBook, orient the module as shown (arrow 1), and insert it into the module bay. 3. Slide the safety latch back to the locked position as shown (arrow 2). 4. Turn the OmniBook on. It will automatically recognize the module. Inserting and Removing Storage Media The three main removable storage media are floppy disks, compact disks (CDs), and PC Cards. The internal plug-in module bay can hold a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, a Zip drive, or a secondary battery. To insert and eject a floppy disk When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy drive, the floppy disk indicator appears on the status panel. Caution Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or writing data. Wait until the floppy drive is done. Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding. • Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy drive slot (right side of the OmniBook) until it clicks into place. 21

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To insert a plug-in module
1.
Important:
If you are removing a CD-ROM drive or a Zip drive, shut down
Windows and the computer (Start menu, Shut Down).
2. On the underside of the OmniBook, orient the module as shown (arrow 1), and
insert it into the module bay.
3. Slide the safety latch back to the locked position as shown (arrow 2).
4. Turn the OmniBook on. It will automatically recognize the module.
Inserting and Removing Storage Media
The three main removable storage media are floppy disks, compact disks (CDs), and
PC Cards.
The internal plug-in module bay can hold a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, a Zip
drive, or a secondary battery.
To insert and eject a floppy disk
When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy drive,
the floppy disk indicator appears on the status panel.
Caution
Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading
or writing data. Wait until the floppy drive is done. Otherwise, you could lose
data or the OmniBook could stop responding.
•
Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy drive slot (right side of
the OmniBook) until it clicks into place.