Compaq 6000 - Manual (Page 31)

Getting Started 3–1
3
Using the Computer
Inserting and Removing a Diskette
The diskette drive (also known as a floppy drive) uses a 3 1/2"
diskette (or floppy disk) to store files. A diskette can hold up to
1.44 MB of data. Once information is copied onto a diskette, it
remains there until you delete or overwrite it.
To insert or remove a diskette from the drive, follow the procedure
below.
1. Hold the diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the
diskette pointing toward the drive; then gently push the diskette
into the drive.
Inserting and Removing a Diskette
2. To remove a diskette, press the Eject button 1 on the diskette
drive.
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CAUTION: Wait until the diskette drive activity is complete (the activity
light 2 stops glowing) before removing a diskette. Removing a diskette
when the drive is reading from or writing to the diskette can damage the
diskette or the information stored on it.
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Remove the diskette from the drive prior to shutting down Microsoft
Windows. If you do not remove the diskette, your computer will not
start until you remove the diskette from the drive.