OPERATING THE DISK DRIVE & CARTRIDGE
Loading a Cartridge
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OptiPac 2652MD User's Manual
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Loading a
Cartridge
Loading a data cartridge is very easy. There is an A and B side on the
5.25 inch cartridges. The reverse side is accessed by ejecting the
cartridge and inverting it prior to inserting it in the drive.
1. Make sure the OptiPac is turned on before you load a cartridge.
2. Remove the cartridge from the plastic storage case.
Figure 3-2: Loading a cartridge in the 2652MD
3. Insert the cartridge into the drive with either the
A
or
B
side up, the
write-protect switch toward you and the metal shutter facing the drive.
As you do so, the drive will pull the cartridge inside and seat it in the
drive slot. The drive motor will then spin the cartridge up to speed in
about five seconds as the Activity LED on the front panel flashes amber.
Once the drive reaches the proper speed, the Activity LED will turn
green.
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CAUTION:
Never move or transport the OptiPac with a cartridge in the drive,
operating or not.
New Cartridges
The first time a cartridge is used it must be formatted from the
Removable Disk Utilities menu. Using an unformatted cartridge can
cause loss of data. You should indicate the date on the label when a
cartridge is formatted. Remember to format both sides of the new
cartridge.
