Apple IIe - Page 179

Cassette and Disk Storage with the Apple lie 179
Illustration 5-6. Write Protecting a 51;4 inch Diskette
Diskette Handling
Rules
Diskettes are easily damaged. Therefore, certain rules should be
observed
when handling or storing diskettes.
First
of all, keep your diskettes clear of magnetic fields. Most
devices with electric motors contain magnetic fields as do most
telephones . Keep your diskettes clear of appliances with electric
motors and telephones. However, it is safe to place diskettes on
top of the I le or the Disk II unit.
When writing on a diskette label, do so only with a felt tip pen .
Never use a pencil or a ball point pen . Doing so can damage the
diskette surface.
Exposure
to the sun or to extreme heat can cause diskettes to
warp. Be certain to keep your diskettes out of direct sunlight and
away
from heat sources.