Proper Diskette Care and Usage:
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1. Never leave diskettes in the drive, as the 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 particals may be removed by waving a power magnet over the surface of the disk. Any stubborn metal shavings can be removed with scouring powder and steel wool. When waxing a diskette, make sure the surface is even. This will allow the diskette to spin faster, resulting in better access time.

3. Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the dirve. "Big" diskettes may be folded and used in "Little" drives.

4. Never insert a diskette into a 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 a photo copy machine. If your data is going to need to be backed up, simply insert two diskettes into your hard drive. Whenever you update the document, the data will be written onto both disks. A handy tip for more legible backup copies: keep a container of iron filings at your desk. When you need to make two copies, sprinkle iron filings liberally between the diskettes before inserting them into the drive.

6. If your diskette is full and needs more storage space, remove the disk from the drive and shake it vigorously for two minutes. This will pack the data enough (data compression) to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover all openings with scotch tape to prevent loss of data.

7. Data access time may be greatly improved by cutting more holes in the diskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points to the disk.

8. Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs from spreading.





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