Format

This operation formats new (blank) 2DD 3.5-inch floppy disks for use with the QY300. It can also be used to format disks previously used with other equipment for use with the QY300. The format operation is also a convenient way to clear all data from a disk that contains unwanted material.

The format operation erases all data from the disk!

The disk write-protect slide must be in the write-enable position to perform a format operation. If it

is not, the “Write Protected!” error message will appear when you attempt to execute the format operation.

Select the Format operation, insert the disk to be formatted, and press [ENTER]. Respond to the “Delete Old Data?” display with the [+1/YES] key to go ahead with the operation or the [-1/NO]key to cancel.

An “Executing” bar graph will appear to indicate the progress of the format operation. “Completed” will appear briefly when the operation has fin- ished.

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