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Using the diskette drive
The optional diskette drive (not available on all systems) uses
Drive activity light | Diskette slot | Eject button |
To use a diskette:
1Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
2To access a file on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer.
3To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the diskette eject button.
Using an optical drive
You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features using optical disc drives, which include CD drives,
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos:
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| accessing data, and creating CDs. |
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| DVD | Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing |
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