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Floppy disks are used to store data and programs. This section explains how to handle, insert,
and remove floppy disks.
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Notes on handling
To prevent faults, note the following when handling floppy disks.
• Keep them dry.
• Do not open the shutter to touch the disk inside.
• Do not bend or compress them.
• Keep them away from magnetism.
• Do not drop them.
• Do not place them in an extreme temperature environment.
• Do not place them in a humid and dusty environment.
• Do not overlay too many labels (causes clogging in the drive).
• Keep the hard disk free from condensation or moisture.
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Inserting or removing a floppy disk
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Use DOS/V formatted floppy disks. Operation with other types of floppy disks is not guaranteed.
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Inserting a floppy disk
With the label side of the floppy disk facing upward, insert the floppy disk (from the shutter side)
into the drive.
The floppy disk eject button pops out with a click.
10 Floppy Disk
Floppy disk eject button
Shutter
Label
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