Floppy Drive - Dell Precision M40 User Manual

7. Turn the computer over and open the display.
8. Press the power button to resume from standby mode.
9. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.
10. When Windows resumes and recognizes the new device, click Close.

Floppy Drive

To use the floppy drive:
1. Insert a 3.5-inch floppy disk into the drive with the label side up and metal end first.
2. Push the floppy disk into the drive until the eject button extends outside the drive casing.
NOTICE: Do not travel with a floppy disk in the floppy drive. Doing so could break the eject button and damage the drive.
To remove a floppy disk from the drive:
1. Press the eject button to release the floppy disk.
2. Pull the floppy disk out of the drive.
To remove the drive or to use another device in the modular bay, see
the Computer Is On."
NOTICE: When drives are not inside the computer, they are fragile and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Do not press
down on the drives or place heavy objects on top of them. Place the drives in a travel case to keep them free of dust and liquids.
Store the drives in a safe place.
Caring for Floppy Disks
Never use damaged floppy disks in the computer.
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Do not store floppy disks near magnetic sources.
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CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive
Your computer comes with a DVD/ CD-RW combination drive installed as a fixed optical drive. See
supported CD, CD-RW, and DVD formats.
NOTICE: Do not move the computer when using the drive.
NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Never touch the lens.
Playing a Disc
1. Press the eject button.
2. Pull the tray out.
3. Place the disc in the center of the tray, label side up.
NOTICE: If the disc is not seated correctly, the drive or media can be damaged.
4. Snap the disc onto the spindle.
"Swapping Devices While the Computer Is
"Technical
Off" or "Swapping Devices While
Specifications" for information on