1.   Never leave diskettes in the disk drive, as data can
     leak out of the disk and corrode the inner mechanics
     of the drive. Diskettes should be rolled up and stored
     in pencil holders.

2.   Diskettes should be cleaned and waxed once a week.
     Microscopic metal particles can be removed by waving a
     powerful magnet over the surface of the disk. Any
     stubborn metallic shavings can be removed with
     scouring powder and soap. When waxing the diskettes,
     make sure the surface is even. This will allow the
     diskette to spin faster, resulting in better access
     time.

3.   Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the
     drive. "Big" diskettes may be folded and used in
     "little" disk drives.

4.   Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down.
     The data can fall off the surface of the disk and jam
     the intricate mechanics of the drive.

5.   Diskettes 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 diskettes into the drive.
     Whenever you update a document, the data will be
     written on both diskettes.

6.   Diskettes 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 diskette is full and you need more storage
     space, remove the disk 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 loss data.

8.   Data access time can be greatly improved by cutting
     more holes in the diskette jacket. This will provide
     more simultaneous access points to the disk.

9.   Diskettes may be used as coasters for beverage
     glasses, provided that they are properly waxed
     beforehand. Be sure to wipe the diskettes 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 diskettes with insecticide to
     prevent system bugs from spreading.