Inserting and Removing Disks

To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold 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.

metal shutter

To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive.

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

Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer

on. You could lose data. Also,

remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer.

2-4 Using Your Computer