Compaq 310200-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 138

Solving Diskette Drive Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Diskette drive cannot Diskette is not write to a diskette formatted. Diskette is writeprotected. Format the diskette. If you are running Windows 95: 1. From the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on My Computer. 2. Click on 3½ Floppy. 3. Click File Æ Format. 4. Fill in the appropriate information, then click Start. If you are running Windows NT, format the diskette by entering format a: at the system prompt. Use a diskette that is not write-protected. If the contents of the diskette may be added to or deleted, remove write-protection from the diskette by sliding the tab on the corner of the disk until the window is closed. Computer is writing to the wrong drive. Check your application to see which drive it is trying to access, then change the drive letter and/or path if necessary. Not enough space is Copy the information onto a left on the diskette. diskette that has more free disk space. Diskette drive is disabled. Enable the diskette drive through Device Manager or through Computer Setup. Continued Troubleshooting 16-7 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:55 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch16.doc