These drives need good care and can be easily damaged by liquids, dust, or smoke. It is inserted into a slot opening in the disk drive, the small flap door is closed, and the computer is then ready to respond to your commands. Each computer has its own unique system. You will need to study the manual for your computer to learn how to use the diskette. Storage of information is performed magnetically on diskettes.
Diskettes have more storage capacity than do cassette tapes.
You must have the correct size diskette for the size of the floppy disk drive. Diskettes must be handled carefully or they will not operate correctly. Diagram 2 lists rules for handling a diskette. Always handle the diskette by the label end, and insert the oval end into the disk slot. Never use force, and close the door completely on the drive.