
Getting Started
7–9
Finding Help & Support
Diskette (Floppy) Drive
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Unable to read the diskette
(floppy disk).
A non-formatted diskette
has been inserted.
To format the diskette:
1. On the Windows desktop, click
Start
and then
click
My Computer
.
2. Right-click the
3½ Floppy (A:)
icon.
3. Select
Format
from the pop-up menu.
4. Select the desired options, and click
Start
to
begin formatting the diskette.
Diskette is damaged.
Replace the diskette with a new one.
Invalid system disk
message is displayed.
A diskette has been left
in the drive.
When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and
press the Spacebar. The computer should start up.
Diskette error has occurred.
Restart your computer by pressing the Power button.
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