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3 Floppy Disks
This section explains how to handle, insert, and remove a floppy disk.
Notes on Disk Handling
To prevent faults, note the following when handling floppy disks.
● Keep the disks dry.
● Do not touch the disk inside.
● Do not bend the disk or put a heavy object on it.
● Keep the disks away from magnetism.
● Do not drop the disks.
● Do not place the disks in an extreme temperature environment.
● Do not place the disks in a humid and dusty environment.
● Do not affix two or more labels.
● Keep them free from condensation or moisture.
■ Inserting or Removing a Floppy Disk
Point
Use DOS/V formatted floppy disks. Operation with other types of floppy disks is not guaranteed.
● Inserting a Floppy Disk
1 With the label side on the left and the shutter end on the front, insert a floppy disk into
the drive.
The floppy disk eject button pops out with a snap.
Floppy disk eject button
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