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66 Learning the Basics Using optional external diskettes 6 On the menu bar, click File, then click Send To. 7 Click the icon for 3½ Floppy (A:). The operating system copies the file(s). HINT: You can also copy a file to diskette by clicking the file (or files) you want to copy with the secondary button, then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 ½ Floppy (A:). Taking care of diskettes To protect the data stored on your diskettes: ❖ Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to protect them and keep them clean. ❖ Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost. ❖ Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data. ❖ Clean dirty diskettes with a soft cloth moistened in water. Do not use cleaning fluids. Avoid: ❖ Sliding back the protective metal cover. ❖ Touching the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data held on a diskette. ❖ Twisting or bending a diskette. ❖ Placing heavy objects on your diskettes. ❖ Eating, smoking or using erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the surface.

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66
Learning the Basics
Using optional external diskettes
6
On the menu bar, click
File
, then click
Send
To
.
7
Click the icon for 3
½
Floppy (A:).
The operating system copies the file(s).
HINT: You can also copy a file to diskette by clicking the file (or
files) you want to copy with the secondary button, then pointing to
Send To and clicking 3 ½ Floppy (A:).
Taking care of diskettes
To protect the data stored on your diskettes:
❖
Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to
protect them and keep them clean.
❖
Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing
them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.
❖
Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism,
such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.
❖
Clean dirty diskettes with a soft cloth moistened in water.
Do
not
use cleaning fluids.
Avoid:
❖
Sliding back the protective metal cover.
❖
Touching the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints
can prevent the drive from reading the data held on a
diskette.
❖
Twisting or bending a diskette.
❖
Placing heavy objects on your diskettes.
❖
Eating, smoking or using erasers near your diskettes.
Foreign particles can damage the surface.