Radius GM300 - Making Backup Copies of RSS Diskettes

Getting Started GM300 Radio Service Software Manual
2-20 6880902Z36-B October, 1996
Starting RSS
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2.7.1 Making Backup Copies of RSS Diskettes
As with any program, it's important to make a backup copy of the RSS diskette before you begin to use it.
Whenever you receive a new version of RSS, you should make a backup copy.
If your computer has both 3.5" and 5.25" diskette drives, use one size diskette you received from us as
your working copy and the other size for your backup copy. Both sizes we deliver contain the exact same
files. If one becomes damaged, immediately make a working copy from the backup one.
If your computer has only one size diskette drive, the other size diskette(s) will be useless to you. For
example, if you have only a 5.25" diskette drive, the 3.5" diskette will not work in your drive. In this case,
make a backup copy of the 5.25" diskettes.
We recommend making a backup copy of the RSS diskette whose size matches your computer's diskette
drive, even if you have a hard disk. To make a backup copy, follow the steps in Table 2-11 on page 2-19.
These steps assume you have one diskette drive named A or you have two diskette drives that are not the
same size and density, and that DOS is loaded. (DISKCOPY will not copy from one drive to another if the
drives are not the exact same size and density.)
Table 2-12. Steps to Backup the RSS Diskettes
Instruction What to Type Explanation
1. Insert RSS diskette Put supplied RSS diskette into drive
A; close the door.
2. Make the backup copy DISKCOPY A: A: This copies the data on the source
diskette in drive A (supplied RSS
diskette) to the target diskette (the
newly-formatted diskette). Careful
- accidentally reversing the insertion
order of the diskettes will erase the
contents of the RSS diskette. DOS
will tell you when to insert the
source diskette (RSS one) and when
to insert the
target diskette (the
newly-formatted one). When the
diskcopy is complete, use the target
diskette as the new working copy.
(If you have 5.25” diskette drives,
do another diskcopy for the second
diskette).
3. Keep originals safe Store the original RSS diskettes in a
safe place - away from magnets,
moisture, heat and where they
won’t be bent.