If you have a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

release button

metal shutter

When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off; then press the release button. When the diskette pops out, remove it and store it properly.

Caution

Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer while a diskette drive light is on. You could lose data. Also, be sure to remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer.

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