How To Handle And Inserta Diskette; The Diskette - Tandy 1200 HD User Manual

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1.4 HOW TO HANDLE AND INSERT A

DISKETTE

Now that you have set up your computer, obtain the diskette

labeled "MSDOS". Handle it with care.

DISK E TT E

LABEL

PERMANENT

PROTECTIVE

JACKET

EXPOSED RECORDING

THE DISKETTE

Programs and data files are recorded on magnetic disks. The mecha-

nisms that operate the disks are called disk drives. Your computer is

equipped with two types of disk drives. One uses rigid aluminum

disks that are permanently built into the drive; this drive is called a

fixed disk drive. The other drive uses flexible disks, commonly re-

ferred to

diskettes; this drive is called a diskette drive.

Diskettes are not built into the diskette drive, and you will need a

supply of them in order to fully utilize your computer. You should

ask your dealer for 5-

1/4

inch, double-sided, double-density, soft-

sectored diskettes.

Refer to Appendix D if you are interested in further information on

diskettes and fixed disks.

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