The
swtace
of a diskette is
coated
with
a sensitive
magnetic
mate·
rial
that records
and
stores
data.
To
ensure
long
life
and
reliable
performance, careful
handling
of
diskettes is required.
Each
disketteis
permanently
enclosed
in
a protective
black
envelope
and
is
normally
stored
in
a
paper
sleeve. Most diskettes
have
a
small
"write-protect"
notch
on
one
edge
of
the
black
enve·
lope. Coverthis
notch
with
a rec-
tangular
adhesive
tab
(provided
by
the diskette manufacturer)to
prevent
accidental
erasure
or
recordingoverotherdata.
Turn
the
disk
drives
on
or
off
only
when
you
have
removed
your
diskette.
Use
a
soft
brush orcompressed
air
from a spray
can
to remove dust
from diskette swtaces. Do
not
wet
or
wash
diskettes.
Do
not
damage
theprotective
envelope, as
damage
to
the
diskette
can
result.
Do
not
bend
diskettes;
they
must
tumfreely
in
the
protective enve-
lopes.
Load
and
unload
them
carefully
TAKING
CARE
Of
YOUR
DISKETTES
Every etlort
has
been
made
to
ensure the
accuracy
of this
product
documentation
.However.
because
we
are
constantly
improving
and
updating
our
computer
sonware
and
hardware
.
ATARI.
INC
can
not
guarantee
the
ac
cu
racy
ot
printed
material
otter
th
e
date
ot
publication
and
disclaims
liability
tor
changes
.errors.or omiss
io
ns.
Store
diskettes,
standing
on
edge,
in
paper
sleeves.
Protect diskettes from excessive
heat.
Do
not
store
them
in
direct
sunlight.
Do
not
write
on
diskettes
with
pencils
or
ball-point
pens
.
Use
a
felt-tip
pen
to
mark
the labels
or
write
on
the
labels
before affixing
them
to the diskettes.
Do
not
use erasers
on
diskette
labels. Eraser dust is abrasive
and
can
damage
the
magnetic
material.
Do
not
attach
paper
clips to
diskettes.
Store diskettes
away
from electri-
cal
devices,
including
telephones
and
especially television
sets.
Strong
magnetic
fields
can
erase
data.
Never
touch
the
part
of a diskette
exposedthrough
the
protective
envelope.Fingerprints
can
dam·
age
the
magnetic
material.
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