How to Load a disk into the disk drive on a Tatung Einstein TC-01

How to Load a Disk into the Disk Drive on a Tatung Einstein TC-01

1. Power on the computer.
   Make sure your Tatung Einstein TC-01 is connected to the TV or monitor and switched on.
2. Insert the floppy disk.
   • Hold the disk with the label facing up and the metal shutter end first.
   • Gently push it into the drive slot until it clicks into place.
   • The drive light may come on briefly — that’s normal.
3. Close or latch the drive door (if your drive has one).
   Some 3-inch drives have a lever or latch that must be flipped down to secure the disk.
4. Load software or access the disk.
   • The Einstein’s operating system (usually Xtal DOS or MOS) will access the disk automatically if it’s a bootable system disk.
   • If it isn’t bootable, you’ll need to boot from your system disk first, then insert your program disk and use the correct command (for example, LOAD, RUN, or CAT to list files).
5. When finished:
   • Make sure the drive light is off before removing the disk — this means it’s no longer reading or writing.
   • Release the latch (if fitted) and gently pull the disk out.

Tips:

• Never remove a disk while the drive light is on — it can corrupt the data.
• Keep disks away from magnets and dust; store them in sleeves when not in use.
• If the drive doesn’t read the disk, try cleaning the drive heads with a cleaning disk.

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