Handling Floppy Disks - Toshiba GX1C000JZF10 Instruction Manual

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Systems/Peripherals
CAUTION

Handling floppy disks

Always handle floppy disks with care, to prevent the loss of stored data.
Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location. Never apply a
new label on top of an existing one. The label could come loose and
damage the floppy drive.
Writing on a floppy disk label
Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label. Pencil lead dust could
cause a system malfunction. Always use a felt-tipped pen. When writing a
title on a label, first write on the label, then apply the label to the floppy
disk.
Caring for floppy disks
Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may
contact it or where it is excessively damp. It could cause data loss. Never
use a wet or damp floppy disk. It could damage the floppy disk drive or
other devices.
Caring for CDs for DVDs
Take proper care of your CD/DVDs to avoid data loss or damage to the
disc or to the optical drive.
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Always use AC power when writing to the optical drive
When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC
adaptor to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum
performance. If data is written powered by the batteries, writing may
sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur.
Never bend a CD/DVD.
Never damage the surface of a CD/DVD.
Never place the CD/DVD in direct sunlight.
Never expose the CD/DVD to extreme heat or cold.
Never place a heavy object on a CD/DVD.
Never write on, or otherwise mar, the read surface of a CD/DVD.