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Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad
Question: Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function?
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Perform a software reset by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
.
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If you cannot perform a software reset, press the power switch for more than four
seconds to turn off the system. Five seconds later, turn the computer on.
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If you cannot power off the system with above procedures, insert a fine rod into
the reset switch on the right side of the computer (refer to page 2-3). Wait five
seconds and turn the computer back on.
Question: Why doesn't the glide pad function correctly?
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Confirm the item
Pointing Device
in the
Advanced
menu of the Setup Utility is set
to
Auto
.
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Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and free from dirt and
grease.
Trouble with Floppy Disks
Question: Why can't I use a floppy disk?
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Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly.
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Confirm the drive or the file name is correct.
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The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted.
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If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the
disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole.
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If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full. Use another disk.
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Check whether the supervisor has set a password prohibiting access to the floppy
disk drive in the
Security
menu of the Setup Utility.
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If you cannot format an unformatted floppy disk, restart the computer in MS-
DOS mode; then, type the following command:
FORMAT A:/F:1.44
(for 2HD disk)
FORMAT A:/F:720
(for 2DD disk)
