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File Operations
Formatting Zip Disks
If you have unformatted Zip disks, or Zip disks formatted for other plat-
forms (e.g., Mac), they will need to be formatted for use on the Zodiak
system. This is done using standard Windows disk operations. A mouse is
required (to right click), and if you name the volume you will need a key-
board.
CAUTION Formatting will erase any existing data residing on the disk.
1.
Insert the Zip disk to be formatted into the Zodiak system removable
drive.
2.
Go to the Windows desktop by touching the upper right message area
of any Zodiak menu and exiting the menu application by answering
Yes
to the prompt.
3. Double click
My Computer
, then right click on the Removable drive icon
(usually D:).
4. Select
Format
from the drop down menu.
5.
If you wish, name the disk by entering a Volume label.
6. Click
Start
, then
OK
at the precautionary message.
7.
When done, a Format Complete dialog box will appear. Click
OK
.
8. Double click on the
Zodiak Menu
icon to return to normal system
operation.