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Proper Diskette Care & Usage
- Never leave diskettes in
the drive, as the data can leak out of the disk and corrode the inner
mechanics of the drive. Diskettes should be rolled up and stored in
pencil holders.
- Diskettes should be cleaned
and waxed once a week. Microscopic metal particles may be removed by
waving a powerful magnet over the surface of the disk. Any stubborn
metal shavings can be removed with scouring powder and steel wool. When
waxing a diskette, make sure the surface is even. This will allow the
diskette to spin faster, resulting in better access time.
- Do not fold diskettes unless
they do not fit into the drive. "Big" Diskettes may be folded
and used in "Little" drives.
- Never insert a diskette
into the drive upside down. The data can fall off the surface of the
disk and jam the intricate mechanics of the drive.
- Diskettes cannot be backed
up by running them through a photo copy machine. If your data is going
to need to be backed up, simply insert TWO diskettes into your drive.
Whenever you update a document, the data will be written onto both disks.
A handy tip for more legible backup copies: Keep a container of iron
filings at your desk. When you need to make two copies, sprinkle iron
filings liberally between the diskettes before inserting them into the
drive.
- Diskettes should not be
removed or inserted from the drive while the red light is on or flashing.
Doing so could result in smeared or possibly unreadable text. Occasionally,
the red light remains flashing in what is known as a "hung"
or "hooked" state. If your system is hooking, you will probably
need to insert a few coins before being allowed to access the slot.
- If your diskette is full
and needs more storage space, remove the disk from the drive and shake
vigorously for two minutes. This will pack the data enough (data compression)
to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover all openings with scotch
tape to prevent loss of data.
- Data access time may be
greatly improved by cutting more holes in the diskette jacket. This
will provide more simultaneous access points to the disk.
- Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs from spreading.....
Article: 4238 of rec.humor.funny
Author:
Unknown
Received: January 1995