Atari 1050 Owner's Manual page 9

The swtace of a diskette
is
coated
with a sensitive magnetic mate·
rial that records and stores data.
To ensure long life and reliable
performance, careful handling of
diskettes
is
required.
Each diskette
is
permanently
enclosed in a protective black
envelope and
is
normally stored
in a paper sleeve. Most diskettes
have a small "write-protect" notch
on one edge of the black enve·
lope. Cover this notch with a rec-
tangular adhesive tab (provided
by the diskette manufacturer) to
prevent accidental erasure or
recording over other data.
Turn the disk drives on or off
only when you have removed
your diskette.
Use a soft brush or compressed air
from a spray can to remove dust
from diskette swtaces. Do not wet
or wash diskettes.
Do not damage the protective
envelope, as damage to the
diskette can result.
Do not bend diskettes; they must
tum
freely in the protective enve-
lopes. Load and unload them
carefully
TAKING CARE Of YOUR DISKETTES
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constantly improving and updating our computer sonware and hardware. ATARI. INC cannot guarantee the
accuracy
ot
printed material otter the date
ot
publication and disclaims liability tor changes. errors. or omissions.
Store diskettes, standing on edge,
in paper sleeves.
Protect diskettes from excessive
heat. Do not store them in direct
sunlight.
Do not write on diskettes with
pencils or ball-point pens. Use a
felt-tip pen to mark the labels or
write on the labels before affixing
them to the diskettes.
Do not use erasers on diskette
labels. Eraser dust
is
abrasive
and can damage the
magnetic material.
Do not attach paper clips to
diskettes.
Store diskettes away from electri-
cal devices, including telephones
and especially television sets.
Strong magnetic fields can erase
data.
Never touch the part of a diskette
exposed through the protective
envelope. Fingerprints can dam·
age the magnetic material.
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