4 Floppy Disk

4 Floppy Disk

A floppy disk is a storage medium used to save programs and other information. This section explains how to mount and dismount floppy disks.

Point

Use a floppy disk formatted for DOS. If a disk other than DOS is used, the operation may not execute correctly.

Handling precautions

To prevent malfunctions, note the following precautions regarding floppy disks:

-Do not get wet.

-Do not open the disk shutter.

-Do not bend or place heavy objects thereon.

-Do not expose to magnetic force.

-Do not drop.

-Do not store in areas exposed to high or low temperatures.

-Do not store in a damp or dusty area.

-Do not overlay labels.

-Do not get wet.

Mounting and dismounting a floppy disk

Mounting a floppy disk

1 With the label facing left, insert the floppy disk into the drive shutter-end-first.

The floppy disk eject button clicks and is pushed out.

Floppy disk eject button

Shutter

Label

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