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• Write information on the index label before attaching it to the jacket. If something
must be written on a label which is already attached, use a felt marking pen or
similar soft-tip instrument; do not use a pencil or ball-point pen.
• Smoking, eating or drinking in the vicinaty of the floppy disk drive or floppy disks
should be discouraged, or should
be
done only if great care is taken that ashes,
food particles or liquids do not get into the floppy disk drive or on the floppy disks.
Notes regarding the storage of noppy disks
• Absolutely avoid placement or storage near sources of magnetism. Data on disks
can be erased by magnetized rings, necklaces, etc., so the wearing of any item
which might possibly be magnetized should be carefully avoided when floppy disks
are handled. Note also that it is also dangerous to bring floppy disks near other
equipment or devices which generate or emit magnetism. Note, for example, that
computer CRT displays, cassette recorders and household television sets all
generate magnetism, so floppy disks should always be kept away from these and
similar equipment.
• Be sure to store the floppy disk in its protective sleeve when it is not being used.
The habit should be formed to immediately insert the floppy disk in the sleeve
when it is removed from the floppy disk drive. By following this practice, the
majority of handling errors and accidents can be prevented. Special care should be
taken regarding the master disk: place it in the floppy disk drive only when it is to
be used, and when it is not being used it should be immediately and carefully stored
in a safe place.
The protective sleeve is made of a special material in order to prevent damage by
static electricity and moisture, so be sure to always store the floppy disk only in this
sleeve.
• For storage, insert the floppy disk in its protective sleeve and then place it in the
storage box. The box should be placed so that the disks inside stand vertically.
Avoid any storage conditions in which the disk is not standing vertically straight or
in which it is bent or apt to become bent.