Floppy Drive Guidelines - Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000M User Manual

Floppy Drive Guidelines

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Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the
floppy drive and the data on the floppy:
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Insert the floppy into the floppy drive slot with the label side up and
the metal-shutter end first. Gently push the floppy into the floppy
drive slot until the floppy clicks into place.
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To remove a floppy, press the eject button until the floppy pops out.
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Never remove a floppy while the indicator on the floppy drive is on.
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Never force open the access shutter on a floppy.
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Always remove a floppy from the floppy drive before turning off the
computer.
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Never transport the computer with a floppy in the floppy drive. Doing
so can damage the drive head.
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If a floppy appears to be damaged, try to make a copy of it, and
immediately discard it.
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Keep all floppies when not in use in a disk storage box to protect them
from damage or loss.
Using Disk Drives
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