The first time you select this option in a session, you’ll be asked to specify the slot, drive, and volume. The subsequent times, you’ll be returned to the volume last chosen. To view a different volume, use <7> RESET SLOT AND DRIVE before pressing <3> again.
<4> UNLOCK FILES
To unlock individual files, use this command.
The first time you select this option in a session, you’ll be asked to specify the slot, drive, and volume. The subsequent times, you’ll be returned to the volume last chosen, To work with a different volume, use <7> RESET SLOT AND DRIVE before pressing <3> again.
Use "="(equal sign) for “unlock all.” This is most often easier than trying to remember specific filenames.
When you use “=“you’ll be asked if you want prompting. Prompting will list each file and wait for you to type “Y” to unlock or “N” to skip to the next file.
<5> LOCK FILES
Same as above but for Locking instead of Unlocking individual files.
<6> DELETE FILES
Permanently erases files from the disk. DELETE uses the same operation method as LOCK and UNLOCK.
<7> RESET SLOT & DRIVE
Use this command to reset the slot, drive, and volume selection of options
<8> VERIFY FILES
This option makes sure that the files are as they should be. Same operation method as UNLOCK.
<9> QUIT
The QUIT option exits FID and returns you to the main menu or to the BASIC prompt.
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