Faulty booting

Fault developed this morning, black screen with message ' insert boot disk', which I do not have.  I am able access the Mac via holding the power key and the command key but not able to boot up normally.  Any advice welcome.
Keith Gentle

Dear Eric,
Thank you for your suggestions, my mini is now working fine.
Thank you again.
Merry Christmas.
Keith Gentle

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