Shutting Down; Using Diskettes; Handling And Storing Diskettes - IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 User Manual

If a power-on or administrator password has been set, a password prompt
appears on the screen. Type either password at the prompt and press
Enter. For more information about passwords, see "Using passwords" on
page 46.
If your computer is properly connected and configured to load a startup
image from the network, a request is sent and a startup image is loaded
into your computer. If the request is unsuccessful or there is no network
connection, the operating system and application programs are loaded from
the hard disk.
If the system hardware configuration has changed or an error is detected,
the Configuration/Setup utility program menu might be displayed when
you press Enter.

Shutting down

When you are ready to turn off your computer, follow the shutdown
procedure for your operating system to prevent the loss of unsaved data or
damage to your software programs. See your operating system
documentation for instructions.

Using diskettes

You can use 3.5-inch diskettes in the diskette drive of your computer.

Handling and storing diskettes

Inside the protective diskette case is a flexible disk with a
magnetic-sensitive coating on which data is stored. A plastic cover protects
this disk from damage by heat, dust, magnetic fields, and fingerprints.
Use the following guidelines when handling and storing diskettes:
If the plastic cover that protects the disk is damaged, do not use the
diskette. A damaged diskette might damage the diskette drive.
A protective slide on the top of a 3.5-inch diskette covers part of the
magnetic surface. The diskette drive moves this slide to read data from
or write data to the diskette. Do not move this slide because
fingerprints and dust can cause loss of data.
Never touch the magnetic disk itself.
Keep diskettes away from magnets or devices that create a strong
magnetic field, such as electric motors and generators. Diskettes are
sensitive to magnets found in television sets, telephones, stereo
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