Compaq 6000 User Manual

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Getting Started

7–9

Finding Help & Support

Diskette (Floppy) Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Unable to read the diskette
(floppy disk).

A non-formatted diskette
has been inserted.

To format the diskette:

1. On the Windows desktop, click Start and then

click My Computer.

2. Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon.
3. Select Format from the pop-up menu.
4. Select the desired options, and click Start to

begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the diskette with a new one.

Invalid system disk
message is displayed.

A diskette has been left
in the drive.

When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and
press the Spacebar. The computer should start up.

Diskette error has occurred.

Restart your computer by pressing the Power button.

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