90 Learning the Basics
Using diskettes
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
Inserting and removing diskettes
1Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface
points toward the drive.
2Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the
diskette is in place, the eject button pops out.
To release a diskette from the external drive slot, push the
eject button.
CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer
while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and
damage the diskette or the drive.
To access your diskette contents:
1Click Start, then click My Computer.
2Double-click the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
The diskette contents appear.
Caring for diskettes
❖Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep
them clean.
❖If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened
in water. Do not use cleaning fluids.
❖Never slide back the protective metal cover.
❖Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette.
Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data
stored on a diskette.
❖Never twist or bend a diskette.
❖Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing
them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.
❖Never place heavy objects on your diskettes.