Sony PCG-GR300K VAIO User Manual page 57

Removing an external floppy disk drive when the notebook is on
Note:
If your notebook is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1.
Double-click in the task tray.
2.
The "Unplug or Eject Hardware" dialog displays.
3.
Select the USB Floppy Disk Drive by clicking it.
4.
Click Stop.
5.
Confirm the USB Floppy Disk Drive is selected in the "Stop a hardware device" dialog box.
6.
The message "Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system" appears. Click OK.
7.
Unplug the floppy disk drive from the notebook.
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