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Heat, humidity, dust, and magnetic fields are all harmful to diskettes, so keep stored diskettes
protected from these conditions.
3.1.8
A Word of Encouragement
All these precautions sound laborious, but they will quickly become familiar. Developing good
habits will make your work with the ADVANTAGE considerably more enjoyable, and save you
expense and frustration.
3.2
ADVANTAGE MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots at the back of the computer should be kept clear. Position the computer
as least several inches away from a wall to make sure that air can circulate freely around the
ADVANTAGE.
Do not rest drinks, cigarettes, or small objects like paper clips on the top of the
computer or on the keyboard. The ADVANTAGE electronics can be damaged if
foreign materials penetrate the enclosure.
When you want to clean the cabinet and keys, use a cloth that is slightly damp, but not wet.
If you use the ADVANTAGE frequently, leave the power on until the end of the day.
Once a week or so, it is advisable to run the diagnostics included on the Demonstration Diag-
nostic Diskette, to make sure that the ADVANTAGE is functioning properly in all respects.
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