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Operating your computer
Write-protecting a cartridge
A cartridge can be write-protected by turning the circular
plastic plug in the top left corner of the cartridge so that it
points to SAFE. The plug can be turned with a screwdriver or
the edge of a coin.
With the plug in this position, data can be read from the tape
but not written to it.
Keep your tape cartridges well away from magnetic objects,
and equipment that generates magnetic fields. Avoid extremes
of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight; otherwise,
the data recorded on the tape may become corrupted.
Using the SCSI DDS-DC tape drive
Your computer may be configured with a SCSI DDS-DC
(Digital Data Storage with Data Compression) tape drive. The
software needed to control the drive depends on your
operating environment; ask your supplier for details.
The DDS-DC drive has a built-in compression algorithm which
can typically double, and in some cases quadruple, tape
capacity. Data compression and decompression is transparent
to the host software.
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4.
Pull the cartridge out of the drive slot.
5.
Return the cartridge to its plastic holder. This protects
the cartridge and prevents dust from collecting on the
surface of the tape.
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