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Formatting a Floppy Diskette

A floppy disk is, basically, just a thin piece of magnetic tape on

Write Protecting

which data can be stored electronically. Most floppy disks are

a Floppy Diskette

protected with a hard plastic case.

Before a floppy can be used, it must be formatted, or made

ready to accept data.

When the write protect

Note: Many stores sell pre-formatted 3.5" floppy disks.

notch is open, data cannot

1 • Make sure your floppy is not write-protected. (See sidebar

be written to (saved on)

for instructions).

the disk. The notch must

be closed for data to be

2 • Insert the diskette into your floppy drive.

written to (copied on) the

3 • Click on the

disk.

on Windows Explorer.

Write protecting diskettes

is a good way to keep

4 • Point to 3.5" Floppy (A:) under My Computer.

them safe from viruses,

5 • Click on the right mouse button, then select Format.

should you use them in a

different computer.

6 • Click on

Write-Protect Tab

Cautions:

(can be saved on)

• Formatting a disk removes any data that might have been

saved on that disk.

• Be sure to keep your disks away from heat and other magnet-

ic items that can damage the disk and the information on it.

Write-Protect Tab

(cannot be saved on)

Start button, point to Programs, and click

Start.

Using Your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive

Unlike floppy disks, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs can be used

only for putting data into your computer. Your Acer computer

can use two types of CD-ROM discs: audio discs or data discs.

Data CDs can hold a lot of information and very large pro-

grams. One CD can hold more information than is contained

on 450 floppy diskettes.

Press the eject button to manually open or close the CD tray.

To insert a CD or a DVD, place it in the tray with the title side

facing up, then press the CD eject button to close it.

Note: It may take up to 30 seconds for a disc to stop spinning before

the drive opens up. If you try to run the software when you first insert

the CD (or DVD) and you get an error message like Drive Not Ready,

wait a few seconds, then try again.

Note: Your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive will probably emit a sound

like that of a fan. Unless you are having other problems with your

drive, you should not be concerned.

Caring for

your CDs and

DVDs

A CD/DVD has two sides:

• The title side tells you

which CD/DVD it is.

• The data side stores all the

data.

CDs and DVDs are fragile,

so when handling your CDs

or DVDs, hold them by the

edges to avoid leaving

smudges or fingerprints.

Always keep them in a disc

case when not in use to

avoid scratches or other

damage. Any kind of dirt or

damage can affect the data

on the disc, impair the disc

lens reader on the CD-ROM

and DVD-ROM drives, or

stop the computer from suc-

cessfully reading the disc.

To clean your CDs and

DVDs, use a clean, dust-

free cloth and wipe in a

straight line from the cen-

ter to the edge. Continue

around the whole disc.

(DO NOT wipe in a circle.)

You can also periodically

clean your CD-ROM/DVD-

ROM drive to prevent

problems from reading

CDs/DVDs on your com-

puter. For more informa-

tion, refer to the Cleaning

Kit that came with your

system.

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