Trivial Fact
The bloody battle of Magenta gave its name to the colour, synthesized a short
time later by French chemists - magenta, the colour of blood.
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Computer Backup Device
The recent Y2K scare has pointed out the need for us to plan for alternatives
in case something happens to our computer systems
Enclosed with this memo is a "Computer Backup System" device designed to
meet short-term emergency needs in case of a computer operations failure,
or operational delay. This device is the company's Primary Emergency
Network Computer Interface Liaison device (P.E.N.C.I.L.). This device has
been field tested extensively, including certification testing, as well
as volume and stress testing. Properly maintained, the device meets
all the requirements for coding and data input.
Prior to use, the P.E.N.C.I.L. will require preparation and testing.
Tools and supplies required will be: A sharpened knife or grinding device;
and a supply of computer paper (with or without holes).
Gripping the device firmly in your hand, proceed to scrape or grind
the wooded end until it has a cone-like appearance. The dark core
area must be exposed to properly function. (Left-handed employees
should read this sentence backwards, and then go to their supervisor for
assistance.)
Place a single sheet of computer paper on a smooth, hard surface. Take
the backup device, place the sharpened point against the paper, and pull
it across the paper. If properly done, this will input a single line.
CAUTION: Excessive force may damage components of the device or damage
the data reception device. If either the P.E.N.C.I.L. or the paper
are damaged, go back to the preparation instructions above.
Proper use of the device will require data simulation input by the
operator. Placing the device against the computer page forming symbols
as closely resembling the computer lettering system you normally use. At
the completion of each of the simulated letters, lift the device off the
page, move it slightly to the right, replace it against the page, and form
the next symbol. This may appear tedious, and somewhat redundant, but,
with practice, you should be able to increase your speed and accuracy.
The P.E.N.C.I.L. is equipped with a manual deletion device.
The device is located on the reverse end of the P.E.N.C.I.L. Error
deletions operate similarly to the "backspace" key on your computer. Simply
place the device against the erroneous data, and pull it backwards over
the letters. This should remove the error, and enable you to resume data
entries.
CAUTION: Excessive force may damage the data reception device. Insufficient
force, however, may result in less than acceptable deletion, and may require
re-initialization of action as above.
This device is designed with user maintenance in mind. However,
if technical support is required, you can still call your local computer
desk supervisor at (800)-YOU-DUMMY.
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