G e t t i n g S t a r t e d

Using the 3.5-inch diskette drive

The 3.5-inch diskette drive can read and write double-sided diskettes with a formatted capacity of either 1.44 Mbytes (if marked “HD” or “high density”) or 720 Kbytes (if unmarked, or marked “DD” or “double density”).

Each diskette has a rigid plastic cover with a metal shutter that guards the disk surface. The drive automatically moves the shutter aside to read the diskette. Never touch the exposed surface under the shutter; you could deform the disk or leave a fingerprint that might make the diskette difficult to read.

Keep diskettes well away from dust, moisture, magnetic objects, and equipment that generates magnetic fields. Also, avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight. Otherwise, data recorded on the diskette may become corrupted.

Inserting a diskette

A diskette is inserted into the diskette drive slot shutter-foremost, and with its label side facing up (see diagram). Some diskettes have a small arrow on the face of the diskette; this must point towards the drive when you insert the diskette.

Push the diskette all the way in until it engages with the drive mechanism. When the drive’s EJECT button pops out, the diskette is fully engaged.

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