8Inserting a P2 CardWhen inserting a P2 card into the slot in theP2 drive, make sure you keep the cardhorizontal as you ease it in.Forcing the card in on an angle may causea problem.Write-protection of P2 CardA P2 card has a write-protect switch.Setting this switch to “PROTECT” canprevent writing and deleting of data.Note: The write-protect switch is noteffective when the P2 card is inserted in theP2 drive. Make sure you remove the P2card from the P2 drive, set the switch, thenre-insert the card, in order to effect theswitch setting.InstallationThere are two ways to connect the P2 drive to a personal computer :1. Using the P2 drive as an external drive connected to a personal computer2. Mounting the P2 drive in a 5-inch bay of a desktop personal computerz Connect the P2 drive to a personal computer before installing the P2 driver to thecomputer from the installation CD.For details, refer to the Installation Manual.z The P2 drive is designed for a 5-inch bay. If all file bays are occupied, you will need toremove one of the built-in drives to make room for the P2 drive.z The P2 drive should be used in a personal computer whose design allows the front panelof the drive to be manipulated.PROTECTSetting the write-protect switch to“PROTECT” canprevent writing anddeleting of data.Setting the write-protect switch tothis side allowswriting anddeleting of data.