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HP 3000 Series 9X8LX Computer Systems Getting Started

Getting To Know Your Tape Drive 

When familiarizing yourself with the tape drive and its indicators, here
are some terms for you to know.

   *   Cassette Slot:  is where the tape cassette is inserted and
       removed.

   *   Unload Button:  stops any tape operation, rewinds the tape, and
       ejects the cassette from the tape drive.

   *   Cassette Light and Drive Light:  indicate the status of the tape
       drive.  Both lights are capable of displaying yellow or green
       colors.  The combinations of green lights, yellow lights, and no
       lights, show normal operation status, operation with write
       protect, and caution states.
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