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MZ DISK
(1) Disk
This drive uses 2.8-inch double-sided MZ disks. A disk is a flexible magnetic
sheet that stores programs and data. It is permanently contained in a stiff
jacket. The magnetic sheet is viewed th rough the head window. The next
figure shows a standard disk.
Top view
Right view
Head window
Write-protect tab for side A
Write-protect tab for side B
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Side A label
Drive hole
When the disk is mounted in the disk drive, the rotary spindle of the drive
frts snugly into this hole. The drive's guide pin fits into the guide hole and
helps turn the disk.
Head window
The magnetic head of the disk drive reads and writes data to the disk,
touching it through this window.
Note:
Do not touch the magnetic material - be sure to handle the disk only by its
jacket.
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