HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Reference Manual page 92

Diskette Drive and SuperDisk (available on select models) Drive
Symptom
Not reading drive: A non-formatted diskette has
"Abort, Retry, Fail?" been inserted.
message appears.
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette drive is Diskette has been improperly
continually active.
inserted.
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette drive
Diskette is not formatted.
cannot read a
diskette.
The wrong diskette type is being
used.
Problem
Format the diskette using the following
steps:
1. Double-click the My Computer
2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
3. Click File and point to Format.
4. Select desired options, and click
Replace the diskette with a new one.
Remove the diskette and reinsert the
diskette as follows:
1. Insert the edge with the sliding
2. Push the diskette all the way into
Replace the diskette with a new one.
Format the diskette by following these
steps:
1. From the desktop, double-click the
2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
3. Click File, and point to Format.
4. Select desired options, and click
Check the type of drive you have and
use the correct diskette type.
Troubleshooting Guide
Solution
icon on the desktop.
Start to begin formatting the
diskette.
cover into the drive and facing up.
the drive until the diskette stops.
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My Computer icon.
Start to begin formatting the
diskette.
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