Owner`s manual

CHAPTER 6
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Your computer requires little care. However, preventive maintenance is an integral part of
keeping any computer running at peak efficiency. To safeguard your investment, we
recommend you establish a regular maintenance schedule for your equipment.
This chapter contains some recommended maintenance procedures for:
Diskettes, DAT, and streamer tape cartridges.
The diskette drive, as well as DAT and streaming tape drives.
The main enclosure.
DISKETTES
In order to protect your data, diskette must be handled and cared for properly.
Here are some hints to remember:
1.The recording surface for diskettes is contained within a protective
enclosure—never try to remove this enclosure or touch the recording media within.
2.Treat diskettes gently. Fingerprints, scratches, spills, and dirt can ruin them.
3.Keep your diskettes stored in a dust-free environment. This helps them stay clean.
4.Never expose diskettes to an electromagnetic field—doing so could cause your
data to disappear! For example, do not leave diskettes on top of the computer or
terminal since various items within the enclosure emit a strong magnetic field.
5.Avoid temperature extremes. Do not expose diskettes to temperatures below 50
degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) or above 125 degrees Fahrenheit (52
degrees Celsius). Do Not leave your diskettes next to a window where radiant
heat from direct sunlight can cook them.
Eagle Series Computer Owner’s Manual, Rev. 03