NorthStar Horizon User Manual page 11

USING THE HORIZON
3.1 HANDLINC FLOPPY DISKETIES
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A floppy diskette consists of a very thin
layer of magnetically treated mylar that is
permanently encased in a plastic jacket.
label
Drive
Spindle
Hole
Floppy Diskette Features
~~~~!
Write
=
-Protect
Notch
_Plastic
Jacket
Disk Surface
Figure 3-1
Do not touch the mylar surface, as this may damage the diskette.
Fingerprints, scratches, or spills can destroy
information stored on the diskette. If ashes
or particles land on a diskette they can
interfere with the storage and retrieval of
information. Likewise, if the diskette is
exposed to a magnetic field, its contents
can be lost. A magnetic field can be gener-
ated by an electric typewriter or a magnetic
paper clip holder, for example. Figure 3-2
provides information on how to handle
your diskettes.
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Important Diskette Precautions
Replace in Jackel
Do Not Bend
Insert Carefully
Never Touch
Diskette
Surface
10" C - 52" C
50" F - 125
0
F
Never Expose to
Magnetic
Field
Figure 3-2