Taking care of diskettes – Toshiba VIRTUALTECH C6609-1201M1 User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Using optional external diskettes

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2

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On the menu bar, click File, then click Send To.

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Click the icon for 3½ Floppy (A:).

The operating system copies the file(s).

HINT: You can also copy a file to diskette by clicking the file (or
files) you want to copy with the secondary button, then pointing to
Send To and clicking 3 ½ Floppy (A:).

Taking care of diskettes

To protect the data stored on your diskettes:

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Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to
protect them and keep them clean.

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Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing
them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.

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Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism,
such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.

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Clean dirty diskettes with a soft cloth moistened in water.
Do not use cleaning fluids.

Avoid:

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Sliding back the protective metal cover.

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Touching the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints
can prevent the drive from reading the data held on a
diskette.

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Twisting or bending a diskette.

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Placing heavy objects on your diskettes.

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Eating, smoking or using erasers near your diskettes.
Foreign particles can damage the surface.

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