Tape Cartridge Handling And Storage Guidelines; Inserting A Tape Cartridge - DEC 4000 Model 200 Operation Manual

When you use a CompacTape II cartridge to make a backup copy of files,
make sure the orange write-protect light on the TK70 drive is off. If the
light is not off, check for any of the write-protect conditions described above.
Change the switch setting and/or operating system restriction as necessary.
Do not begin your operation until the orange light goes off.

3.1.3.4 Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage Guidelines

• Do not touch the exposed surface of the tape.
• Do not drop the tape cartridge. The impact from a fall can damage the
tape cartridge.
• Allow new tapes to stabilize at room temperature for 24 hours before
using them.
• Place an identification label only in the label slot on the front of the
tape cartridge.
• Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment.
• Keep tape cartridges away from direct sunlight, heaters, and other
sources of heat. Store tape cartridges in a stable temperature between
10° and 40°C (50° and 104°F).
• Store tape cartridges where the relative humidity is between 20 and 80
percent.
• Keep tape cartridges away from magnets and equipment that generate
magnetic fields, such as motors, transformers, terminals, and audio
equipment.
• Keep tape cartridges away from x-ray equipment.

3.1.3.5 Inserting a Tape Cartridge

Before you use the tape drive, make sure the system is turned on. During
power-up, the TK70 drive runs self-tests that last a few seconds. All three
lights (orange, yellow, and green) come on momentarily, then the yellow
(Tape in Use) light blinks during the self-tests. At the end of the tests,
the yellow light goes off and the green (Operate Handle) light comes on,
accompanied by a short beep. The green light and the beep indicate that
you can move the cartridge release handle.
CAUTION: Move the handle only when the green indicator light is on.
Moving the handle while the yellow light is on could damage the drive.
If all three lights blink rapidly at any time, a fault condition exists. Press
the Unload button once. If the fault is cleared, the tape unloads. The yellow
light blinks during unloading, then the green light comes on. If the fault
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