Commodore 1581 - Inserting a Diskette; Using Pre-Programmed (Software) Diskettes

INSERTING A DISKETTE
Grasp the diskette by the side opposite the metal shutter. Hold it
with the label up and the write-protect notch down and to the left (See
Figure 3). Insert the diskette by pushing it straight into the drive with
the access slot going in first and the label last. Be sure the diskette goes
in until it drops into place; you shouldn't have to force it.
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Figure 3. Inserting a Diskette
When the write/protect notch is open, the contents of the diskette
cannot be altered or added to. That prevents accidental erasing of
information you want to preserve.
Blank diskettes may not have a label on them when you purchase
them.
USING PRE-PROGRAMMED (SOFTWARE) DISKETTES
Your software user's guide should list the procedure for loading
the program into your computer. Nevertheless, we've included the
following procedure as a general guide. You'll also use this procedure
to load programs or files from your own diskettes. For purposes of
demonstration, use the Test/Demo diskette included with the disk
drive.