Operating Basics

Floppy disks

1.Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

2.Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy disk. You could permanently damage it and lose data.

3.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.

4.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.

5.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.

6.Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

7.Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks.

8.Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface.

9.Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields.

Sound system

This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power management.

Volume Control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording.

■To launch Volume Control for playback, click start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click Volume Control.

■To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties, choose Recording and click OK.

■To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume Control.

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