Low Level Format (Fixed Disk) - Tandy 1200 HD User Manual

Low Level Format (Fixed Disk)
Before you can store the DOS programs (or anything else, for that
matter) on the fixed disk, you will have to format the fixed disk drive.
By doing this, you will set up the directory, tracks, and sectors that
will later be used to store and keep track of the files you save. (See
Appendix D for more information on directories, tracks, and sectors.)
The LOW LEVEL FORMAT procedure is the first step in formatting
the fixed disk drive.
Before you begin, make sure your DOS diskette is installed in the
diskette drive. (Don't remove it until
you
are instructed to.)
NOTE
ALTHOUGH YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THE
PORTANT TO TYPE THEM EXACTLY AS THEY ARE
SHOWN.
COMMANDS YOU ARE ABOUT TO USE, IT IS IM-
IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE WHILE TYPING A COM-
M A N D , YOU CAN CORRECT T H E ERROR BY
PRESSING T H E BACKSPACE KEY. THIS WILL
CAUSE T H E CURSOR TO MOVE BACKWARDS
ACROSS THE SCREEN, ERASING CHARACTERS AS
IT GOES. ONCE THE ERROR HAS BEEN ERASED,
YOU CAN RETYPE, CORRECTING THE ERROR.
1.
In response to the A> DOS prompt, enter your first
command.
Type:
1
-
23
Press:
(Return)
The following display will appear on your monitor screen: