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Format Operation
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(Format)
This operation formats new (blank) 2DD or 2HD 3.5-inch
floppy disks for use with the QS300. (2DD disks are
formatted to MS-DOS, 720 kBytes; 2HD disks to MS-DOS
1.44 MBytes.) It can also be used to format disks previ-
ously used with other equipment for use with the QS300.
The format operation is also a convenient way to clear all
data from a disk that contains unwanted material.
CAUTION! The format operation erases all data from the
disk!
IMPORTANT:
• The disk write-protect slide must be in the write-enable
position to perform a Format operation. If it is not, the "Write
Protected!" error message will appear when you attempt to
execute the Format operation.
• 2HD disks having 2DD format cannot be used.
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To format a disk: ...................................................................
1.
Insert the disk to be formatted.
2.
Press E.
An "Are you sure?" prompt appears in the display.
Answer the prompt by pressing the I button to go ahead
with the Format operation, or pressing D to cancel.
After the operation is completed, press ) to return to
the previous mode display, or press any of the MODE
buttons.
NOTE: You can use the ) button to leave the Format
display at any time except while the operation is actually in
progress.
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