Compaq 1900 manual Formatting a SuperDisk Diskette

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3-12Mobile Internet PC Features

Formatting a SuperDisk Diskette

SuperDisk diskettes are preformatted so you can use them immediately.

If you need to reformat a SuperDisk diskette, complete the following steps:

1.From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer G icon.

2.Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:)H icon, then select Format.

3.Select 120.3 MB for the Capacity.

4.Select Quick, Full, or Copy system files only for the Format type.

•Quick – Deletes all the files from the disk but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. The Quick format option only works on disks that have been previously formatted. You should choose Quick format if you are sure that your diskette is not damaged.

•Full – Prepares a diskette so that you can store information on it. If the diskette has any files on it, formatting will remove the files. If you are formatting a 1.44-MB diskette, it will be scanned for bad sectors after it is formatted.

•Copy system files only – Copies system files to a diskette that is already formatted, without erasing the files on the diskette. A diskette containing system files can be used to start your computer.

5.Click the Start button. Your computer will begin formatting the SuperDisk diskette. A progress bar will indicate its completion status in percentage.

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Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Guide Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Iii Index Text Conventions Using This GuideGlossary TroubleshootingSpecial Messages Locating HelpComments about this Guide Understanding Your Service and Support Options4Using This Guide Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Checking Your ConnectionsConnections Front Components Front of Your Mobile Internet PCInternet Zone Buttons and Status Lights Using Your Keyboard to Access the Internet Internet ZoneUnited States All Other Countries Outside United States Service, and moreDisabling and Enabling the Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function KeysLeft Panel Components Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCRight Panel Components Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCBack Panel Components Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCBottom Components Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PCWedge Components Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCAttaching the Wedge to Your Computer Detaching the Wedge from Your Computer Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Battery Charging TimeSpare or Extra Batteries Unplugging the Computer from AC Power Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power18Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC Mobile Internet PC FeaturesRecovering from a Locked Program or System Recovering from a Locked ProgramRecovering from a Locked System Standard Off Mode Full Off Main Power Off ModeTurning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Using the Numeric Keypad Using the Scroll Button Understanding Your Computer Status LightsIcon Lights up when Using the Function Keys Function Keys Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume Using WindowsIntroducing Your SuperDisk Drive available on select models Features of Your SuperDisk Drive Using Your SuperDisk DriveInserting a Diskette Manually Ejecting a Diskette Ejecting a DisketteWrite-Protecting a Diskette Creating a Startup SuperDisk DisketteFormatting a SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk Copy Disk Enabling and Disabling the SuperDisk Accelerator Handling and Storing DiskettesPerformance Features Learning About Your ModemIdentifying Your Modem Understanding Point-to-Point Connections 56K ITU V.90 StandardHardware Requirements Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkSetting Up a Network Hardware InstallationSelect Microsoft Installing the Network ProtocolsDo not use any blank spaces in the Computer name box Sharing Folders File SecurityCreating a Shared Folder Setting Up Printer Sharing Sharing PrintersSharing a Folder Disabling Printer Sharing Connecting to a Shared Printer\My Documents\Shared Files Mapping a Network Drive8Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Installing Memory Expansion Modules Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCAdding More Memory 2Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC What Are PC Cards? Inserting a PC Card PC Card TypesRemoving a PC Card Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Using Network PC Cards Configuring PC CardsPC Card Software Vendor-Provided PC Card Software Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4