Compaq Presario 1200 series User Manual page 128

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1200 S
ERIES
Symptom
Diskette drive
cannot read
a diskette.
Diskette drive
cannot save
information
to diskette.
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ET UP UIDE
Diskette Drive
Problem
Diskette is not
formatted.
The wrong type of
diskette is
being used.
Diskette is not
formatted.
Diskette is
write-protected.
Solution
Format the diskette by
following these steps:
1. From the desktop,
double-click the
g
My Computer icon.
2. Select the
3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
3. Click File, and point
to Format.
4. Select the desired
options, and click Start
to begin formatting
the diskette.
Check the type of drive you
have and use the correct
diskette type.
Format the diskette by
following these steps:
1. From the desktop,
double-click the
g
My Computer icon.
2. Select the
3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
3. Click File and point
to Format.
4. Select the desired
options, and click Start
to begin formatting the
diskette.
Once the format is complete,
you should be able to save
your information.
Slide the write-protection tab
to the unlocked position on
the diskette.
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