HP 18XL280 manual Wrong type of diskette is being used

Diskette Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

(cont’d)

Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.

Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette.

The wrong type of diskette is being used.

Diskette is not formatted.

Diskette is write-protected.

Diskette is full or file is too big.

File save command was not properly executed.

Diskette is damaged.

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.

Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce the file size.

When saving information to the diskette drive, verify you are using the correct drive.

Replace the damaged diskette.

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