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Copying System Diskettes
Now that you have set up your system and loaded MS-DOS, it
is important that you make copies of your MS-DOS and
Reference diskettes right away. Use only the copies (usually
called “working copies”) for daily use and store the originals in
a safe place.
The procedure for copying diskettes depends on the number of
diskette drives you have. Follow the instructions below for your
model. You’ll need four blank, 360KB, double-sided, double-
density, 5 1/4-inch diskettes.
Note
If your computer has only one diskette drive and no hard
disk, follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for copying
diskettes with only one drive.
Be sure to label each diskette as you copy it. Write on the label
before you attach it to the diskette to prevent damaging the
diskette.
Copying Diskettes on the Apex 100
1.
The
A>
prompt should be on the screen; if it is not, follow
the steps in the previous section, “Loading MS-DOS on the
Apex 100.”
2.
Remove the Startup diskette from the cop drive by turning
the latch up and pulling out the diskette. Then insert the
diskette labelled “Operating 1” and turn the latch down to
secure the diskette. The Operating 1 diskette contains the
DISKCOPY program which you will use to make the
copies.
Setting Up Your System
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