T H E S Y S T E M D R I V E S
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Inserting a cartridge
1.
Remove the cartridge from its plastic holder.
2.
Hold the cartridge so that the metal plate faces downwards, as
shown below. Slide the cartridge into the drive slot until you
feel a slight resistance.
3.
Carefully push the cartridge in a bit further until it engages
with the drive mechanism.
Removing a cartridge
1.
Check that the cartridge is not being accessed by the computer
(the drive’s activity indicator must be unlit).
2.
Pull the cartridge carefully out of the drive slot, holding it
between thumb and forefinger.
3.
Return the cartridge to its plastic holder. This protects the
cartridge and prevents dust from collecting on the surface of the
tape.
Keep tape cartridges well away from magnetic objects, and
equipment that generates magnetic fields. Avoid extremes of
temperature and exposure to direct sunlight; otherwise, the data
recorded on the tape may become corrupted.
METAL PLATE
ACTIVITY INDICATOR
WRITE-PROTECT
TAB
