Diskette problems – Epson Y16499100301 User Manual

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1. Turn off the computer.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an

electrical outlet and let the battery charge for at least 12
hours.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Turn on the computer, but do not insert a diskette and do

not use the computer. Leave the computer in this condition

for three hours. If the low battery

(LOW BAT)

indicator

light comes on before the three hours are up, the battery is
faulty. Take your computer to your dealer to have the

internal battery pack replaced.

Diskette Problems

If you have trouble with a diskette, check the following

questions:

1. Is the diskette damaged? Copy the diskette and repeat the

operation that caused the problem using the copy. (If you

have trouble copying the entire diskette, some of the

sectors may be bad. Try to copy single files with the COPY
command.) If the operation works using the copy, the

original diskette is probably damaged. Make another copy
to use as a backup.

2. Have you inserted the right type of diskette? The diskette

type is normally shown on the manufacturer’s label. In the

computer’s internal drives, which have a storage capacity of

720KB, use 3

720KB, double-sided, 135 TPI (tracks

per inch), soft-sectored diskettes.

If you have a 5 -inch external diskette drive, use 360KB,

double-sided, double-density, 48 TPI, soft-sectored diskettes

in this drive.

3. Is the diskette write-protected? The write-protect switch may

be set on a 3 -inch diskette or there may be a write-
protect tab over the notch of a 5 -inch diskette. Before

you move the switch or remove the tab, check the directory

B-4

Troubleshooting

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