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Using the diskette drive
The optional 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, click Start, then click My Computer.
Double-click the diskette drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then
double-click the file name.
3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity indicator (a small
LED) is off, then press the diskette eject button.
Using the CD or DVD drive
You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on
the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos:
Activity indicator Diskette eject button
If your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... Use your drive for...
CD drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data.
CD-RW drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs.
DVD/CD-RW drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing
DVDs.