Proper
Handling of Diskettes
1. Never leave diskettes
in the disk drive, as data can leak out of the disk
and corrode the inner mechanics of the drive. Diskettes
should be rolled up and stored in pencil holders.
2. Diskettes should
be cleaned and waxed once a week. Microscopic metal
particles can be removed by waving a powerful magnet
over the surface of the disk. Any stubborn metallic
shavings can be removed with scouring powder and
soap. When waxing diskettes, make sure application
is even. This will allow the diskettes to spin faster,
resulting in better access time.
3. Do not fold diskettes
unless they do not fit in the drive. "Big" diskettes
may be folded and used in "little" disk drives.
4. Never insert
a disk into the drive upside down. The data can
fall off the surface of the disk and jam the intricate
mechanics of the drive.
5. Diskettes cannot
be backed up by running them through the Xerox machine.
If your data needs to be backed up, simply insert
two diskettes together into the drive whenever you
update a document; the data will be recorded on
both diskettes.
6. Diskettes should
not be inserted into or removed from the drive while
the red light is flashing. Doing so could result
in smeared or possibly unreadable text. Occasionally
the red light continues to flash in what is known
as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is
"hooking" you, you will probably need to insert
several dollars before being allowed to access the
disk drive.
7. If your diskette
is full and you need more storage space, remove
the disk from the drive and shake vigorously for
two minutes. This will pack the data ("data compression")
enough to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover
all the openings with scotch tape to prevent loss
of data.
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