Storing Disks; Formatting Disks - ETC Expression 2.0 User Manual

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Storing disks

Computer disks are somewhat fragile, magnetic devices for storing your
work . Therefore, we suggest the following disk storage and handling
practices to ensure that your work is not lost as a result of disk damage.
• Store disks at a temperature between 50 and 140 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Keep disks away from magnets, magnetized objects or heavy
electrical equipment . Some large lighting equipment may damage
disks.
• Do not touch the magnetic disk inside the plastic disk case.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when you handle disks.

Formatting disks

Before you can use a disk in an Expression , you must format it on an
ETC console. Disks formatted on a standard personal computer do not
work in Expression. To format a disk, follow these steps:
Warning: Formatting a disk erases all information recorded on it. For-
matting does not affect show in console.
1. Press [Set Up].
2. Insert standard 3.5-inch, double-density, double-sided disk in disk
drive.
3. Select 5, Format Disk, and press [Enter].
4. To format the disk, press [Enter] . To cancel the format command,
press [Clear].
Warning: When you select this option, any fades in progress stop; you
cannot restart them except by reselecting cues from Stage and pressing
[Go] again.
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