Inserting And Ejecting Diskettes; Formatting Diskettes - HP Compaq 100 Reference Manual

Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes

To insert a diskette, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide
the disk into the drive until it clicks into place.
To eject a diskette, make sure that the diskette drive in-use indicator is off, then
press the eject button on the drive. When the diskette pops out of the drive,
remove the diskette and store it properly.

Formatting Diskettes

A diskette must be formatted before it can store any data. For information on
how to format a diskette, please consult your operating system manual.
CAUTION:
1. Never turn off or reset the notebook while the diskette drive in-use
indicator is on.
2. Always store your diskettes in a safe, clean container, protecting
them from the dust and magnetic fields.
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Figure 2-2. Inserting a Diskette
Using the Notebook