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Inserting a Tape Cartridge
To insert a tape cartridge:
1. Ensure that the drive is powered-on.
2. Ensure that the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge is properly set (see
3. Grasp the cartridge so that the write-protect switch faces you (see 1 in
4. Slide the cartridge into the tape load compartment.
Figure 3-1. Inserting a cartridge into the drive
Removing a Tape Cartridge
To remove a tape cartridge:
1. Ensure that the drive is powered-on.
2. Press the Unload Button. The drive rewinds the tape and partially ejects the
3. After the cartridge partially ejects, grasp the cartridge and remove it.
"Write-Protect Switch" on page 4-2).
Figure 3-1).
Note:
a. If the cartridge is already in an ejected position and you want to
reinsert it, remove the cartridge then insert it again.
b. If the cartridge is already loaded and you cycle the power (turn it off,
then on), the tape will reload.
cartridge. The Ready light flashes while the tape rewinds, then goes out before
the cartridge partially ejects.
Important: Always remove an ejected cartridge before reinserting.
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