Panasonic CF-VDR301U specifications Troubleshooting, Easy Media Creator

Troubleshooting

The computer does not recog-		Check the settings by following the instructions in
nize the drive		“Preparations” (		page 8).
		Is the drive properly mounted in the multimedia
		pocket?
		Restart the computer.
The Multimedia pocket device		Is the disc loaded on the tray correctly?
status indicator	does not light	(	page 8)
Cannot play disc or read data		Is the disc bent, scratched, or dirty?
from it		An error may occur if, after the tray has been closed
		or operation has been resumed from the standby/hi-
		bernation modes, the drive is accessed before the
		Multimedia Pocket device status indicator			goes
		off. Also, an error may occur if the drive is accessed
		by the application software automatically. In a case
		like this, remove the disc, re-insert it, and try again.
“EASY MEDIA CREATOR”		Is writing software other than “EASY MEDIA
do not work properly		CREATOR” installed?
		Uninstall the writing software other than “EASY
		MEDIA CREATOR.”
		Be sure to disable writing to CDs.
		Right-click [(x:)]*1 in [start] - [My Computer], click
		[Properties] - [Recording], then remove the check
		mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive].
		(Remove the check mark for [Enable CD recording
		on this drive] every time a new user is added.)
		*1	“x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to
			suit your preference.
Cannot eject disc		Turn on the computer.
		To remove a disc when the
		computer is powered off, insert
		a pointed object (e.g., the bent-
		out tip of a paper clip)
		into the emergency hole (A). Pushing it completely
		to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled
		out. (The position of the emergency hole differs
		depending on the drive.)
		If a disc with fingerprints or other dirt is used, you
		may not be able to remove it. Use a clean disc.
		(	page 7)
The disc tray does not close		Do not touch the eject button when closing the tray.
Other disc operation problems		Use another drive or media.

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