On Handling Floppy Disks; On Handling Discs - Sony VGN-B1XP Hardware Manual

On handling floppy disks

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Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.
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Keep floppy disks away from magnets.
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Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.
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Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid. Do not let the floppy disk get wet. When you are not using the floppy disk, always
remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case.
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If the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is properly attached. If the edge of the label is curled up, the label
may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk.

On handling discs

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Do not touch the surface of the disc.
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Do not drop or bend the disc.
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Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole, as
shown:
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Proper care of the disc is essential to its continious reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinning agents, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
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For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out.
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