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Never leave diskettes in the drive

Never leave diskettes in the drive, as the data can leak out of the disk andcorrode 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 particlesmay be removed by waving a powerful magnet over the surface of the disk. Anystubborn metal shavings can be removed with scouring powder and steel wool.When waxing a diskette, make sure the surface is even. This will allow thediskette to spin faster, resulting in better access time.Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "Big" Diskettesmay be folded and used in "Little" drives.Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down. The data can fall off thesurface of the disk and jam the intricate mechanics of the drive.Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through a photo copy machine. Ifyour data is going to need to be backed up, simply insert TWO diskettes intoyour drive. Whenever you update a document, the data will be written onto bothdisks.A handy tip for more legible backup copies: Keep a container of iron filingsat your desk. When you need to make two copies, sprinkle iron filingsliberally between the diskettes before inserting them into the drive.Diskettes should not be removed or inserted from the drive while the red lightis on or flashing. Doing so could result in smeared or possibly unreadabletext.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 afew coins before being allowed to access the slot.If your diskette is full and needs more storage space, remove the disk fromthe 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 diskettejacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points to the disk.Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs fromspreading.