Acer S Series manual System cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc

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Troubleshooting

A: Check the following:

The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function.

If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off.

Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information.

A: Check the following:

Make sure that you are using the correct type of media.

Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. If not, format it again.

Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.

Make sure the diskette, CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly.

Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched.

Check your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) diskette or a good disc. If your floppy drive, CD or DVD drive can not read the information on the good diskette, CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance.

Q: System cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc.

A: Check the following:

Make sure the media is not write-protected.

Make sure that you are using the correct type of diskette. Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. If not, format it again.

Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.

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Contents Aspire S Series User’s GuidePage Contents Macrovision copyright protection notice System Tour Front panelRear panel Multimedia System FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityKeyboardPS/2 or USB, manufacturing option System peripheralsMousePS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Speakers Open the computer System upgradeSet up new components Select location Setting up your computerNecessary to know before Setup Open packageConnecting the peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computerTroubleshooting Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot upSystem cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc Taking Care of your computer Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard Important tipsTo clean your optical mouse When to contact a service technicianTo clean your pointing device To clean your monitorFCC Caution Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceFCC notice Use conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions TBREnglish Lithium battery statement VarningLaser compliance statement Declaration of Conformity Standard Description Results CriteriaStandard Description Results Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity English