Toshiba C6609-1201M1 Inserting and removing diskettes, Copying documents to a diskette, My Computer

66	Learning the Basics
	Using optional external diskettes

Inserting and removing diskettes

1Insert a diskette into the insertion slot until it clicks in place.

A protective flap inside the drive’s insertion slot automatically retracts when you insert a diskette.

The diskette-in-use light glows when the computer is accessing a diskette.

2Push the diskette eject button to remove a diskette from the drive.

Copying documents to a diskette

Diskettes provide an easy means of transferring files from one computer to another. Copying a file to a diskette also gives you a backup copy in case something happens to the original on your hard disk. This section describes how to use the My Computer window to copy a file from the hard disk to a diskette.

To copy files to a diskette:

1Connect the optional external USB diskette drive to the computer.

2Insert a diskette into the drive.

3Double-click the My Computer icon.

The operating system opens the My Computer window.

4Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to copy.

The operating system displays the contents of the drive.

5Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to copy.

HINT: Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one file.