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Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
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Using the optional diskette drive
The diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks).
Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
To use a diskette:
1
Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
2
To access a file on the diskette in Windows XP, click Start , then click My
Computer . Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then
double-click the file name.
- OR -
To access a file on the diskette in Windows 2000, double-click the My
Computer icon, the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click
the file name.
3
To remove the diskette, make sure that the diskette drive status indicator
(see
“Status indicators” on page 22 ) is off, then press the diskette eject
button.
Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields.
Exposure could damage the data on the diskette.
Important Your notebook comes with either a built-in diskette drive
or a built-in memory card reader. If your notebook has a
built-in memory card reader and you need to use a diskette
drive, Gateway recommends purchasing a USB diskette
drive. To order a USB diskette drive, visit the Accessory
Store at
accessories.gateway.com .