Toshiba 8200 - Tecra - PIII 750 MHz, User Manual

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Learning the Basics
Using diskettes
Diskette in-use indicator light—Glows when the diskette drive is
being accessed.
CAUTION: Do not press the eject button or turn off the
computer while the diskette in-use indicator light is glowing.
Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the
drive.
Inserting and removing a diskette
To insert a diskette:
1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points
toward the drive.
2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot.
When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out.
To remove a diskette:
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Push the eject button and the diskette pops out for easy
removal.
Diskette care
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Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to
protect them and keep them clean.
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If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with
water. Do not use cleaning fluids.
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Do not slide back the protective metal cover.
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Do not touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints
can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a
diskette.
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Do not twist or bend a diskette.