Using The Diskette Drive - Gateway E-Series Reference Manual

Using the diskette drive

The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes
called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful for storing files or
transferring files to another computer.
To load a diskette:
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Drive activity light
Diskette slot
Eject button
Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label
facing up or to the right.
To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click
My Computer. Double-click the diskette drive (for
example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name.
To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity
light is off, then press the eject button.