Inserting And Removing Diskettes; Diskettes; Inserting And Removing 5 ~" Diskettes - Toshiba T1100 PLUS User Manual

DISK DRIVES AND
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Do not use an eraser on a diskette label or near a diskette.
Rubbing a diskette with an eraser can damage the diskette and
eraser dust can easily get beneath the protective jacket.
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Do not write on the label of a diskette with anything other than a
soft felt-tip pen.
D Do not use paper clips or rubber bands on diskettes.
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Keep diskettes away from all magnetic sources, such as speakers,
microwave ovens, television sets and motors.
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Do not place heavy objects on diskettes.
Inserting and Removing
Figure 4/D shows the correct way to insert a 5 1/4" diskette into the
external drive. Follow these steps:
Make sure the cardboard protector has been removed from the
drive.
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Hold the diskette with the label side up. Your fingers should be
holding the label with the head window pointing away from you.
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Insert the diskette into the diskette insertion slot.
almost in, there is slight resistance.
push to secure it frrmly in the drive.
Do not attempt to force a diskette into or out of the
drive. If it does not go in easily, take it out and check
that you are inserting it properly. If it does not come out
easily, have it removed by a trained repair person.
Remove a diskette by pressing the diskette eject button. The diskette
pops halfway out for easy removal by hand. Return the diskette to its
envelope and store it in a diskette storage box.
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5 1/4"

Diskettes

Give the diskette a gentle
NOTE
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When it is
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