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Diskette Drive Problems, Hard Disk Problems

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6. Try formatting a blank diskette to determine if the diskette drive is operating properly. If you cannot format a diskette, see the next section. Diskette Drive Problems If you are having problems with the diskette drive, check the following: 1. If the drive does not seem to be working, try performing a similar operation with a diskette in another computer's drive, if you have access to one. 2. Make sure the diskette drive is set to the correct type in the System Configuration utility. See Chapter 1 for instructions. 3. If the drive is making loud or unusual noises, stop the current operation immediately and contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. Hard Disk Problems If you have problems with your hard disk drive, check the following: 1. If you have set an inactivity time period in the Hard D i s k option on the Power Management screen and the drive powered down, the hard disk may still be coming back up to speed. Your drive needs about 15 seconds to resume speed when you access it again. 2. Check the Hard Disk Activity icon. If you enter commands that access the hard disk, the icon should appear in the System Window. If the icon is blinking continually, there may be a problem with the hard disk; contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. 5-12 Troubleshooting

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6. Try formatting a blank diskette to determine if the diskette
drive is operating properly. If you cannot format a diskette,
see the next section.
Diskette Drive Problems
If you are having problems with the diskette drive, check the
following:
1. If the drive does not seem to be working, try performing a
similar operation with a diskette in another computer’s
drive, if you have access to one.
2. Make sure the diskette drive is set to the correct type in the
System Configuration utility. See Chapter 1 for instructions.
3. If the drive is making loud or unusual noises, stop the
current operation immediately and contact your
Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection.
Hard Disk Problems
If you have problems with your hard disk drive, check the
following:
1. If you have set an inactivity time period in the
Hard
Disk
option on the Power Management screen and the drive
powered down, the hard disk may still be coming back up
to speed. Your drive needs about 15 seconds to resume
speed when you access it again.
2. Check the Hard Disk Activity icon. If you enter commands
that access the hard disk, the icon should appear in the
System Window. If the icon is blinking continually, there
may be a problem with the hard disk; contact your
Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection.
5-12
Troubleshooting