Using Disks and Disk Drives

The disk drives in your computer allow you to store data on disk, and then retrieve and use your stored data. This section tells you how to:

Choose the right diskettes for your drive

Write-protect diskettes

Insert and remove diskettes

Use a single diskette drive system

Format diskettes

Make backup copies

Care for diskettes

Use a hard disk drive.

Types of Diskette Drives

Your system supports the following types of diskette drives:

q1.44MB, 3.5-inch

q1.2MB, 5.25-inch

q72OKB, 3.5-inch

q360KB, 5.25-inch

qDual 1.44MB, 3.5-inch and 1.2MB, 5.25-inch.

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