Toshiba 3000 Guia Do Utilizador
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Learning the Basics
Using diskettes
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Inserting and removing diskettes
1
Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface
points toward the drive.
points toward the drive.
2
Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side
of the computer. When the diskette is in place, the eject
button pops out.
of the computer. When the diskette is in place, the eject
button pops out.
To release a diskette from the drive, push the eject button.
CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer
while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and
damage the diskette or the drive.
while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and
damage the diskette or the drive.
Caring for diskettes
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Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep
them clean.
them clean.
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If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened in
water. Do not use cleaning fluids.
water. Do not use cleaning fluids.
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Never slide back the protective metal cover.
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Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette.
Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data
stored on a diskette.
Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data
stored on a diskette.
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Never twist or bend a diskette.
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Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing
them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.
them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.
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Never place heavy objects on your diskettes.
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Never eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes.
Foreign particles can damage the diskette’s surface.
Foreign particles can damage the diskette’s surface.
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Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism,
such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.
such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.