HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7954 Supplementary Manual page 71

Symptom
Diskette drive
cannot read a
diskette.
Zip drive (available
on select models)
cannot read a disk.
Zip drive (available
on select models)
indicator light
continuously blinks.
Diskette Drive or Zip Drive
Problem
Diskette is not formatted.
The wrong diskette type is
being used.
Diskette drive has failed.
Windows does not detect Zip
driver.
Wrong disk is being used.
Windows is not enabled.
Zip disk is not inserted
properly.
Troubleshooting Guide
Solution
Format the diskette by following these
steps:
 1. Double-click the My Computer
icon on the desktop.
 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
 3. Click File, and point to Format.
 4. Select desired options, and click Start
to begin formatting the diskette.
Check the type of drive you have and use
the correct diskette type.
Call a Compaq Authorized Service
Provider. Refer to your Warranty Statement
for details.
Reinstall your Zip drive driver.
Verify the disk you have inserted is a Zip
disk and is compatible with your Zip drive.
Zip drive cannot be used in DOS mode.
Push the Disk Eject button to remove
disk, and then reinsert it.
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