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2.5 Precautions for Handling Storage Media
2.5.1 Floppy disk
The following explains how to handle the floppy disk media of this instrument.
Front Rear
Fig. 2-1 3.5-inch Floppy Disk
(1) Precautions
The plastic case of the 3.5-inch floppy disk has a shutter to protect the disk
inside. When the disk is inserted into the disk drive, the shutter opens to expose
part of the disk. Do not touch the shutter.
The following care must be taken for handling the disk.
(a) When a floppy disk is inserted, and LED lamp on the disk drive lights, do
not eject the disk. Otherwise, the memory contents may be damaged, re-
sulting in disk drive failure.
(b) Do not directly touch the magnetic surface with your hand or any object.
(c) Do not expose the disk to dust.
(d) Do not place the disk near any magnetic objects.
(e) Do not place the disk in direct sunlight or near heater.
(f) Store the disk under a temperature range of 4° to 53°C, and humidity of 8
to 90% (no condensation).
2.5 Precautions for Handling Storage Media