Using Diskettes; Figure 3-1: 5.25" Diskette; Figure 3-2: 3.5" Diskette - Alpha Microsystems AM-6000 Owner's Manual

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Diskettes have a finite lifetime, so be sure to make backup copies of your diskettes from time to time.
The System Operator's Guide for your operating system version explains the procedures and commands
for backing up data onto diskettes.

Using Diskettes

If you haven't used diskettes before, take a few minutes to look at one before you insert it in the drive.
The figures below illustrate two types of diskettes.

Figure 3-1: 5.25" Diskette

Figure 3-2: 3.5" Diskette

If you are using 5.25" diskettes, look at the first figure above and notice the oval cutout in the plastic
jacket. If you are using 3.5" diskettes, look at the figure above and notice the sliding metal door in the
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