TAG 10 manual Floppy Disk Drive Problems, Hardware Device Problems

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Simultaneous display does not work.

Make sure that you turn on the external monitor before turning on the computer.

Check the Setup item Display Mode on the Main menu of the SCU program is configured correctly.

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

The Floppy Disk Drive In-use Indicator stays on.

Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged.

Make sure that the floppy disk is inserted correctly.

The disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.

Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted.

Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected.

Make sure that you are writing to the correct drive.

Make sure that there is enough space left on the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged.

The disk drive cannot read a floppy disk.

Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted.

Make sure that you are reading the correct drive.

Hardware Device Problems

The computer does not recognize a newly installed device.

The device may not be correctly configured in the SCU program. Run the SCU program to identify the new type.

Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed. (Refer to the documentation that came with the device.)

Troubleshooting

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Contents MIL-BOOK 10 Series Notebook Trademarks Getting Started Unpacking Getting the Computer RunningConnecting to AC Power Positioning the Tablet PC Using the Wireless Keyboard optionGetting Started Turning On Turning On and Off the ComputerRight-Side Components Taking a Look at the ComputerLeft-Side Components Bay Interface Rear ComponentsFront Components IndicatorsSpeaker Bottom-Side Components For this purpose… Do this… Where to Go from HereOperating Your Tablet PC Stopping the Computer Starting and Stopping the ComputerStarting the Computer Operating Your Tablet PC Mouse-control Buttons Using the Wireless Keyboard optionCursor-Control Keys Typewriter KeysNumeric Keypad Euro SymbolFunction Keys Windows KeysTouchscreen Pen Holder Using the TouchscreenTerm Action Configuring the TouchscreenThrough the Tablet PC’s USB Port Using the Floppy Disk Drive optionConnecting the Floppy Disk Drive Through the Expansion Port Plug of the CD-ROM Drive Module Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks Using the Hard Disk Drive Connecting the CD/DVD Drive Using the CD/DVD Drive optionInserting and Removing a CD Operating Your Tablet PC Configuring the Display Modes Using the Video FeaturesResolution Colors Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Audio Features Connecting Audio Devices Using the Modem Using the Communication FeaturesOperating Your Tablet PC Managing Power AC and Car Adapter Charging the Battery Pack Battery PackChecking the Battery Level Initializing the Battery PackBy Gas Gauge Replacing the Secondary Battery PackBattery Low Signals and Actions Managing Power Suspend-to-Disk Suspend mode Power ManagementManual Power Management Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer Connecting a Serial Device Connecting a USB Device Expanding Your Computer For the left side’s IR port Connecting an IR DeviceExpanding Your Computer Inserting and Removing a PC Card Using PC CardsZV Port and CardBus Support Expanding Your Computer System Memory Upgrade Setup Configuration Utility SCU Starting SCU When and How to Use the SCU ProgramWhen to Use Setup Configuration Utility SCU Key Function Moving Around and Making SelectionsDate and Time Main MenuFast Boot IDE SettingsDisplay Mode Boot SequenceCOM Port COM1/2 Advanced MenuCOM Port COM3/4 LPT Port Ir ModeSaveToDisk Warning Message LPT Extended ModeCache Systems Keyboard NumlockPointing Device PS/2 Mouse Hot Key BeepToggle XBay/EBox COM1/COM4 En/Dis Resolution ExpansionSetup Configuration Utility SCU Security Menu System PasswordSCU Password Virus Alert BootSector ProtectEnable Power Management Power MenuCustomize Setup Configuration Utility SCU Intel SpeedStep Tech Exit Menu Installing Software Drivers How to Use the CD Installing Software Drivers 0VMAKFIL -Pnn Other Drivers and Utilities0VMAKFIL Utility Caring for the Tablet PC Protecting the Computer Using the PasswordUsing an Anti-Virus Strategy General Guidelines Taking Care of the Tablet PCLocation Guidelines Battery Pack Guidelines Cleaning GuidelinesWhen Traveling Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Problem Type Go to Solving Common ProblemsCD/DVD drive cannot read a CD Battery ProblemsCD/DVD Drive Problems Operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorterNothing appears on the screen Display ProblemsYou cannot eject a CD External monitor displays nothing Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired settingCharacters on the screen are dim Bad dots appear on the display at all timesHardware Device Problems Floppy Disk Drive ProblemsInfrared Problems Hard Disk Drive ProblemsKeyboard and Mouse Problems PC Card Problems LAN ProblemsModem Problems Printer Problems Power Management Problems for WindowsSound Problems Software ProblemsExternal microphone or audio device does not work Startup ProblemsWhen you turn on the computer, it stops after Post Sound system does not recordDate/time is incorrect Other ProblemsResetting the Computer Specifications Specifications