Epson 386/33 PLUS Manuel D’Utilisation

Using a hard disk is similar to using a diskette. However, the

hard disk provides several advantages:

A 40MB hard disk can store as much data as approximately

thirty-three 1.2MB diskettes, and a 100MB hard disk can

store as much data as approximately eighty-two 1.2MB

diskettes.

Your computer can perform all disk-related operations

faster.

You can store frequently used programs and data files on

the hard disk, eliminating the inconvenience of swapping

diskettes to access different files.

The added storage capacity makes it easy to move back and

forth between different programs and data files. However,

because it is so easy to add programs and files to your hard

disk, you may find yourself trying to organize hundreds of files.

Most operating systems let you keep related files together in

directories and subdirectories so they are easy to find and use.

See your operating system manual for instructions on

managing your files and directories.

A hard disk must be partitioned and formatted before you

can use it. Be sure you have performed the procedures

described in your operating system manual to prepare your

hard disk for use.