T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notebook fails to recognize

 

Wrong drive designator was

Verify the drive designator used by the application is

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM’s.

 

used for DVD/CD-RW/CD-

the same as the one used by the operating system.

(continued)

 

ROM in the application.

When the operating system is booted from a DVD/

 

 

 

 

CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows DVD/CD-RW/CD-

Start the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM from the desktop

 

 

ROM auto insertion function

or application software or re-enable the Windows

 

 

is disabled.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM auto insertion function.

 

 

 

 

(See Automatic Insertion Function on page 54 for

 

 

 

 

more information)

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is

Wipe DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM with a non-abrasive

 

 

dirty or defective.

CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. It if still will not

 

 

 

 

work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in

 

 

 

 

the drive.

 

 

 

 

The DVD/CD-RW/CD-

 

The Windows DVD/CD-RW/

This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.

ROM Access indicator on

 

CD-ROM auto insertion func-

(See Automatic Insertion Function on page 54 for

the Status Indicator Panel

 

tion is active and is checking to

more information)

blinks at regular intervals

 

see if a DVD/CD-RW/CD-

 

when no DVD/CD-RW/

 

ROM is ready to run.

 

CD-ROM is in the tray or

 

 

 

 

the DVD/CD-RW/CD-

 

 

 

 

ROM drive is not installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port Replicator Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notebook does not turn

 

Port Replicator AC adapter is

Provide power to the Port Replicator.

on when installed in

 

not plugged in.

 

Port Replicator

 

 

 

 

 

Notebook is not properly

Remove and re-dock your notebook.

 

 

 

 

seated in the Port Replicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You cannot access your

 

You tried to write to a write

Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable. (See

floppy disk.

 

protected floppy disk.

Preparing a Disk for Use on page 47 for more informa-

 

 

 

 

tion)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floppy disk is not

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.

 

 

loaded correctly.

(See Ejecting a Disk on page 47 for more information)

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS setup utility states

Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to

 

 

Diskette Controller:

enable Diskette Controller. (See BIOS Setup Utility

 

 

Disabled.

on page 33 for more information)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The floppy disk drive may not

Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.

 

 

be properly installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security is set to protect access

Verify your password and security settings.

 

 

to floppy disk data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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