| 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 into the drive.
"Big" diskettes may be folded and used in
"little" 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 is going to need 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. Occasionally the red light continues to flash in
what is known as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If
your system is "hooking" you will need to insert a few
coins 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 enough (Data Compression) to allow for more storage.
Be sure to cover all the openings with scotch tape to prevent loss
of data. |
| 8. |
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. |
| 9. |
Diskettes
can be used as coasters for beverage glasses provided they have been
properly waxed beforehand. Be sure to wipe the diskettes dry before
inserting into drive. (See Item 2 above.)
|
| 10. |
Never
use scissors and glue to manually edit documents. The data stored is
much too small to be seen with 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, provided the user is equipped
with an electron microscope. |
| 11. |
Periodically
spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs from
spreading. |
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