Compaq 250029-001 manual Disk Drive

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Disk Drive

Symptom

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

Unable to read the floppy disk.

A non-formatted disk has been

To format the disk:

 

inserted.

1.

On the Windows desktop, click

 

 

 

Start then click Control Panel.

 

 

 

The Control Panel window is

 

 

 

displayed.

 

 

2.

Select the disk (A) drive.

 

 

3.

Click File, and point to Format.

 

 

4.

Select the desired options, and

 

 

 

click Start to begin formatting

 

 

 

the disk.

 

 

 

 

Floppy disk is damaged.

Replace the floppy disk with a new

 

 

one.

 

 

 

 

“Invalid system disk” message

A floppy disk that does not contain

When drive activity stops, remove the

is displayed.

the system files needed to start

disk and press the Spacebar.

 

your computer has been inserted

The computer should start up.

 

in the drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy disk error has occurred.

Restart your computer by pressing

 

 

the Power button.

 

 

 

Disk drive light stays on.

Floppy disk has been improperly

Remove the disk and reinsert it as

 

inserted.

follows: Insert the edge with the

 

 

sliding cover into the drive, face up,

 

 

and push the disk all the way in until

 

 

it stops.

 

 

 

 

Floppy disk drive is damaged.

Press the Help G button on the

 

 

keyboard to access the Compaq

 

 

Help & Support Center or refer to your

 

 

Certificate of Warranty for details.

 

 

 

Disk drive cannot save

Floppy disk is not formatted.

To format the disk:

information to floppy disk.

 

1.

On the Windows desktop, click

 

 

 

Start then click Control Panel.

 

 

 

The Control Panel window is

 

 

 

displayed.

 

 

2.

Select the disk (A) drive.

 

 

3.

Click File, and point to Format.

 

 

4.

Select the desired options, and

 

 

 

click Start to begin formatting

 

 

 

the disk.

 

 

 

 

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Important Service Information Regulatory Compliance Notices Telecommunications Device Approvals Page Contents CONTENTS-II Welcome to the Web Common Tasks CONTENTS-V CONTENTS-VI Introduction Computer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics UsedUpgrading Your Computer Where Can Find Information?Warranty Certificate Replacing PartsSafety and Comfort SafetyHow Do I Find Information on the Learning More CD? Using the My Presario-Learning More CDIntroduction Using Your Computer What’s in Front 5000 Series? Your Computer at a GlanceWhat’s in Back 5000 Series? What’s in Front 8000 Series? Your Computer at a Glance,What’s in Back 8000 Series? Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Numeric keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsKeyboard Buttons, Using Internet Zone ButtonsMaillaunches your e-mail application Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning the My Program Button Adjusting the VolumeResuming from Stand By Putting Your Computer into Stand ByUnderstanding the System Status Lights System Status LightsSmart Credit Card Internet Keyboard Using the Smart Credit Card FeatureUnderstanding the Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard Installing the Wireless Wheel Mouse Compaq Logitech Wireless Wheel MouseScrolling Scroll Mouse WirelessMaking Screen Selections Opening Software and FilesAutoscrolling Scroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse,DVD-ROM, Using the Disk DriveUsing the Hard Drive Disk Drive, Hard Drive, CD-ROMPress the Load/Eject button 1 to close the drive Playing an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a DrivePlaying a DVD-ROM Movie Creating Your Own CDs Using Your Computer Welcome to 3 the Web What Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Searching the Web Using AOL Connecting with AOLInternet Connection Mail Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Mail,Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Sending an E-mail Using AOL Reading Your AOL E-mail Messages Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail MessagesRestricting Internet Content Content AdvisorWelcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Games Games Digital Audio FilesPlaying Digital Audio Files Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DiskSoftware, Installing Software Downloaded from the InternetCommon Tasks Computer 5 Upgrades Internal Components Accessing Internal Computer Components 5000 SeriesInternal Components, Accessing Internal Computer Components 8000 SeriesUpgrading Computer Memory Upgrading ComponentsAdding an Expansion or Option Card Adding ComponentsComputer Upgrades Help Support Preventative Care Maintenance Need access to drivers and product documentation? Online Service & SupportHow to Access Help How to Access Help, Audio TroubleshootingOr DVD-ROM driver CD has been inserted upside Re-insert the CD with the labelDown Facing up StoresDisk Drive Correct drive letter Disk drive cannot save Floppy disk is write-protectedUnlocked position on the disk ExecutedHard Drive Display Monitor Internet Access Power Keyboard Scroll Mouse Details Down using the keyboardMouse does not respond to Program in use has stopped Mouse roller ball is dirtyWireless Wheel Mouse At startup MemoryTask Press the Help G button Help & Support Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4

250029-001 specifications

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