Follow all of these instructions carefully for error-free floppies and perfect discs (the media)!!

1. Never leave the media in the disk drive, as data can leak out and corrode the inner mechanics of the drive. Diskettes should be rolled up and stored in pencil holders. CDs should be carefully stacked on your desk.
2. The media should be cleaned and waxed once a week. Microscopic metal particles can be removed by waving a powerful magnet over the surfaces. Any stubborn metallic shavings can be removed with scouring powder and soap. When waxing the media, make sure the surface is even. This will allow the diskette to spin faster, resulting in better access time.
3. Do not fold the media unless they do not fit into the drive. “Big” diskettes may be folded and used in “little” disk drives.
4. Never insert the media into the drive upside down. The data can fall off the surface of the media and jam the intricate mechanics of the drives.
5. The media cannot be backed up by running them through the Xerox machine. If your data is going to need to be backed up, simply insert two discs into the drive. Whenever you update a document, the data will be written on both discs.
6. The media should not be inserted or removed from the drive while the red light is flashing. Doing so could result in smeared or possibly unreadable text. 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 a few coins before being allowed access to the slot.
7. If your media is full and you need more storage space, remove the disc from the drive and shake vigorously for 2 minutes. This will pack the data enough (Data Compression) to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover all the openings with scotch tape to prevent lost data.
8. Access time can be greatly improved by cutting more holes in the floppy diskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points to the disk.
9. Media may be used as coasters for beverage glasses, provided that they are properly waxed beforehand. Be sure to wipe them dry before using. (see item 2 above)
10. Never use scissors and glue to manually edit documents. The data is stored much too small for the naked eye, and you may end up with data from some other document stuck in the middle of your document. Razor blades and scotch tape may be used, however, provided the user is equipped with an electron microscope.
11. Periodically spray the media with insecticide to prevent system bugs from spreading.