INTRODUCTION
Page 8 S3000XL Operator’s Manual
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DISKS
These floppy disks contain valuable sound data and, as such, should be treated with
extreme care. Please observe the following points, therefore:
1 Never slide the metal cover back and touch the disk. Finger marks may render the
disk unreadable.
2 Don’t leave the disk in the drive wherever possible. When the disk is in the drive, the
metal protective cover slides back exposing the actual disk inside - this makes the disk
susceptible to picking up dust which may cause read errors.
3 Do not leave your disks in a hot car.
4 Do not place your disks next to any magnetic sources such as speakers, amplifiers,
televisions, etc.. Also, try to avoid X-ray machines. At airports, it is sometimes possible
to ask for your disks to be inspected by hand at security desks but, with the added
security at airports these days, this may not be possible. Always check with the
security officer though, just in case. Security X-ray machines are generally safe with
disks, though. If in doubt, make backup copies which should be left at home.
NOTE: Some checked in luggage is X-rayed by quite powerful machines that are not as
safe as those that check hand luggage. It is probably best to take your disks as hand
luggage.
5 Do not leave your disks around when drinking liquids - one accidental spillage could
ruin a lot of work!
6 Always use high quality disks. Whilst cheap ones may be appealing, they are prone to
errors more than good ones.
7 Try to ensure that the write protect tab is switched on (i.e. the tab blocks the hole).
This will prevent accidental erasure, formatting and loss of data. It may be a nuisance
to try to write to the disk and find it write protected but it is less of a nuisance than
accidentally over-writing a set of your favourite samples and programs!
8 Try to get into the habit of labelling your disks - it will pay dividends in the end when
you are searching for something.
9 Invest in a sturdy carrying case for your floppies especially if you are a gigging
musician. Heavy duty metal camera cases are ideal and some flight case
manufacturers now make special heavy duty disk flightcases.
10 Even if you are using a hard disk of any sort, please make sure you have backed up
your work to floppy disks. It can be time consuming but it will be worth it if you ever
have a problem with your hard disk!
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