Teac FD-55 Series - 205

2-1-2. Disk Handling
Disk is aprecision recording media. Be sure to observe the following
precautions.
(1) Oe not tear, fold, or distort the jacket or disk.
(2) Oe not install a damaged disk in the FDD, damaged disk not only disturbs
the normal read or write operation but also it may damage the FDD.
(3) Oe not touch the opening areas of the jacket (magnetic coating area of
the disk). Fingerprints left on the disk will cause errors.
For manual handling of the disk, it is recommended to hold the label
area in Fig.202.
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(Fig.202) Protective envelope and label area of the disk
(4) Return the disk to its envelope for the protection of the window area
whenever it is removed from the FDD. The disk should not be left
outside of the protective envelope such as on a desk even for a while.
(5) For a long term storage, keep the disk in a protective container with
the envelope in an upright position.
Far a short term storage, a few disks may be piled horizontally without
a container. Da not lean the disks and do not place any heavy objects
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