HP 1215EA manual Wrong type of diskette is being used, My Computer g icon

Diskette Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.

Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette.

Diskette is not formatted.

The wrong type of diskette is being used.

Diskette is not formatted.

Diskette is write-protected.

Format the diskette by following these steps:

1.From the desktop,

double-click the

My Computer g icon.

2.Select the

3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.

3.Click File, and point to Format.

4.Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.

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

Format the diskette by following these steps:

1.From the desktop,

double-click the

My Computer g icon.

2.Select the

3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.

3.Click File and point to Format.

4.Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.

Once the format is complete, you should be able to save your information.

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

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