Compaq Presario EZ Series User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Diskette drive cannot
save information to
diskette.

Diskette is not formatted.

To format the diskette, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the My Computer

G

icon on the

desktop.

2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
3. Click File, and point to Format.
4. Select desired options, and click Start to begin

formatting the diskette.

Diskette is write-protected.

Slide the write-protection tab to the unlocked
position on the diskette.

Diskette is full or file is too big.

Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce
the size.

File save command not properly executed.

When saving information to the diskette drive, verify
that you are using the correct drive letter.

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the damaged diskette.

Diskette drive has failed.

Call a Compaq Authorized Service Provider. Refer to
your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Diskette drive cannot
read a diskette.

Diskette is not formatted.

To format the diskette, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the My Computer

G

icon on the

desktop.

2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
3. Click File, and point to Format.
4. Select desired options, and click Start to begin

formatting the diskette.

The wrong diskette type is being used.

Check the type of drive you have and use the correct
diskette type.

Diskette drive has failed.

Call a Compaq Authorized Service Provider. Refer to
your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Zip drive cannot read a
disk.
(available on select
models)

Windows does not detect Zip driver.

Reinstall your Zip drive driver.

Wrong disk is being used.

Verify that the disk you have inserted is a Zip disk
and is compatible with your Zip drive.

Windows is not enabled.

Zip drive cannot be used in DOS mode.

Zip drive indicator light
continuously blinks.
(available on select
models)

Zip disk is not inserted properly.

Push the Disk Eject button to remove disk, then
reinsert.

Diskette Drive or Zip Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

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