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Floppy disk care
By following the instructions below, you should have error-free, long-lasting floppy disks.
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.
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 the diskettes, make
sure the surface is even. This will allow the diskette to spin faster,
resulting in better access time.
Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "Big" diskettes may be folded and used in "little" disk drives.
Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down. The data
can fall off the surface of the disk and jam the intricate mechanics of
the drive.
Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through the
xerox machine. If your data is going to need to be backed up, simply
insert two diskettes into the drive. Whenever you update a document,
the data will be written on both diskettes.
Diskettes should not be inserted 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 remains flashing
in what is known as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is
"hooking" you will probably need to insert a few coins before being
allowed access to the slot.
If your diskette is full and you need more storage space,
remove the disk from the drive and shake vigorously for 2 minutes. This
will pack the data enough (Data Compression) to allow for more storage.
Be sure to cover all the openings with scotch tape to prevent loss data.
Access time can be greatly improved by cutting more holes in
the diskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points
to the disk.
Diskettes may be used as coasters for beverage glasses,
provided that they are properly waxed beforehand. Be sure to wipe the
diskettes dry before using. (see item 2 above)
Never use scissors and glue to manually edit documents. The
data is stored much too small for the naked eye, and you may end up
with data from some other document stuck in the middle of your
document. Razor blades and scotch tape may be used, however, provided
the user is equipped with an electron microscope.
Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs from spreading.
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