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Hardware Guide

Precautions

On handling floppy disks

❑Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.

❑Keep floppy disks away from magnets.

❑Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

On handling discs

❑Do not touch the surface of the disc.

❑Do not drop or bend the disc.

❑Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors. Always hold the disc by its edge and central hole, as shown.

❑Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinning agents, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

❑For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out.

❑If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

❑Never put stickers on discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably.