Fujitsu Lifebook L440 User Manual page 50

S e c t i o n T h r e e
Loading a Floppy Disk
To load,insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk
drive,shutter side first and label up, until the
Eject button,above the floppy disk drive open-
ing, pops out. (Figure 3-7.)
P O I N T
When there is no floppy disk in the drive,
the Eject button is flush with the front of
your notebook.
Ejecting a Floppy Disk
To eject a disk, check that the Floppy Disk
Drive Access indicator is Off, (see page 39 ) and
press the Eject button. (Figure 3-7.)
C A U T I O N
If you eject the disk while the Floppy
Disk Drive Access indicator is On, there is
a risk of damaging the data on the disk
or the disk drive.
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Preparing a Floppy Disk for Use
Before you can use a new fl oppy disk, you need
to prepare it so your notebook knows where to
store information. This preparation is called
formatting or initializing a disk. You need to
format new 3.5" floppy disks,unless you pur-
chase preformatted disks. You will use your
notebook's operating system software to format
a floppy disk.Please refer to the operating sys-
tem manual for step-by-step instructions.
To prevent data stored on a floppy disk from
being erased,slide the write protect tab on the
floppy disk to open up the small hole. This
makes the disk write protected. When you want
to write data to that disk,slide the write protect
tab the other way to close the small hole.
C A U T I O N
Formatting a previously used floppy
disk is an effective method of clearing a
disk as long as you realize that ALL the
information on the disk will be erased.
Care of Floppy Disk Drives and Disks
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive and disks
in extremely hot and cold locations, or in loca-
tions subject to severe temperature changes.
Keep the floppy disk drive and disks out of
direct sunlight and away from heat.
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in
locations subject to shock and vibration.
Avoid using the floppy disk drive and disks
in damp and dusty locations.
Never use the floppy disk drive with any
liquid,metal, or other foreign matter inside
the floppy disk drive or disk.
Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or
magnetic field.
To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean
with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth
dampened with water or a solution of neutral
detergent. Never use benzene,paint thinner,
or other volatile material.
Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy
disk drive.