Winbook SI, User Manual

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PROBLEM: My Floppy Drive won’t read my disk.
ACTIONS:
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Is the disk fully inserted into the disk drive? Disks only fit into the drive
one way. As you insert the disk, the circular metallic object on the disk
must face down, the sliding hatch must face the opening of the comput-
er’s drive, and the notched corner of the disk must face toward the front
side of the computer. In units with a Floppy Diskette Drive, make sure
that the disk springs into position. The drive’s eject button should spring
outward when the disk is properly inserted. In units with an LS-120
drive, the motorized drive should take the disk and properly seat it. You
can press the eject button and then reinsert the disk to make certain that
it is fully seated.
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Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for
use with your WinBook notebook. If your disk is not formatted, or if the
disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows will
notify you. Format the floppy disk by clicking on My Computer, then
right-clicking on the 3 1/2 Floppy icon and selecting Format.
PROBLEM: Diskette will not eject from the diskette drive.
ACTIONS:
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A label may have become detached and is blocking the ejection
of the disk. Visually inspect the slot to see if you can see any
obstruction by the label. Call Technical Support if you observe
an obstruction.
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The metal cover on the diskette might be bent. Call Technical Support.
PROBLEM: My LS-120 drive won’t eject its diskette or LS-120 disk.
ACTIONS:
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Turn the WinBook notebook on. While the power is ON, press the but-
ton on the drive. The disk should eject.
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