Handling Diskettes; A.4 Handling Diskettes - Sharp MZ-80B Basic Manual

A.4

Handling diskettes

The m aster diskette must be handled especially carefully. Make a submaster diskette by means of
the diskette-copy p rogram in the OBJ file "Utility" on the master diskette. Be s � re to keep the m aster
diskette in a safe place .
All optional blank diskettes supplied by the Sharp Co. are not initialized. Be sure to initialize them
before use.
N o tes on handling of diskettes
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Fingerprints on a diskette may permanently render i t unusable. Never touch the diskette surface
through the head window.
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I n sert the diskette straight into the drive until it stops, then close the front door gently. Rough
• handling may damage the diskette.
Do not fold or bend the diskette, or it may be rendered unusable.
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Write the index label before it is affixed to the j acket. If it is written after it is affix ed to the
jacket, use a felt marker or other soft tip pen.
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Ashes and drinks are the most common contaminants to guard against.
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Ambient temperature : 4- 5 3 ° C.
Storage temperatures for the diskette are 4° C to 5 3 ° C. Do not leave the diskette exposed to direct
sunlight, or locate it in a place subject to the temperatures exceeding 53° C.
jacket to be deformed and unusable.
When using the diskette, ensure that the temperature range described on the protective envelope is
observe d. Environmental conditions may differ between the storage and operation places.
requires the diskette to be placed under the proper operating environment for a while before use.
Notes on storing diskettes
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Keep the diskettes away from m agnets. Even a m agnet ring or m agnet necklace m ay damage data
on the d iskette. Electrical equipment such as the d isplay unit of the computer, a cassette tape
recorder, or a TV se t generates m agnetic flux, so keep diskettes away from such equipment.
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Keep the diskette in the envelope supplied. Make it a habit to put the diskette in the envelope im­
mediately after it has been take out of the drive. This will preven ts almost all problems which
result from careless handling of diskettes. The master diskette must be handled especially carefully.
The envelopes supplied are m ade of special materials and guard against static electricity and mois­
ture.
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When storing diskettes for a long time, keep the envelopes in the storage case. Be sure the envel­
opes are stored vertically in the storage case. Do not incline or bend the envelope. The m aster
• diskette is not supplied with a storage case.
Do not clip diskettes with paper clips or the like.
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Do not place any heavy objects on diskettes.
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