Dell Latitude C540 - Manual (Page 70)

If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive
Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive - In Windows XP, click the Start button and
click My Computer. In other operating systems, double-click My Computer. If the drive is not
listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses
can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restart
the computer. Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation.
Ensure that the disk is not write-protected - You cannot save data to a write-protected
disk.
Try another floppy disk - Insert another disk to eliminate the possibility that the original
disk is defective.
Reinstall the drive
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 1.
Remove the drive from the module bay. See " Using the Module Bay " for instructions. 2.
Reinstall the drive. 3.
Turn on the computer. 4.
Clean the drive - See " Cleaning Your Computer " for instructions.
Check the drive for errors
If a drive error message appears, see " Error Messages " for an explanation.
Run the Diskette tests as described in " Using the Dell Diagnostics ."
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. The noise does not indicate a defect with the
drive or the CD.