Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Problem	Possible Cause	Possible Solutions


LifeBook notebook fails to	Optical drive tray is not	Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that
recognize DVD/CD-	latched shut.	doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device
RW/CD-ROM’s.		from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it latched; this ensures
		that the drive is properly seated.
(continued)
(continued)	Incorrect DVD Player or	Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player Software” on
	Incorrect DVD Player or
	no DVD Player soft-	page 71 for more information.)
	ware is installed.

	Wrong drive designator	Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as
	was used for the disc in	the one used by the operating system. When the operating system
	the application.	is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designations are automatically
		adjusted. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the
		Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -> Com-
		puter Management.

	DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM	Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert.
	is dirty or defective.	It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the
		drive.

The drive access indicator	The Windows auto	This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
on the Status Indicator	insertion function is
Panel blinks at regular inter-	active and is checking
vals with no disc in the tray	to see if a disc is ready
or the drive is not installed.	to run.

Port Replicator Problems

Note: Be sure to power down your LifeBook notebook before adding a printer to the Port Replicator parallel port.

Notebook does not turn on when installed in the optional Port Replicator

Port Replicator AC	Provide power to the Port Replicator.
adapter is not plugged
in.

Notebook is not prop-	Remove and re-dock your LifeBook notebook.
erly seated in the Port
Replicator.