Trouble

Possible Causes

Solutions

∙ The CD-ROM drive is not

∙ For Windows 95, the CD-

∙ Turn on the drive, then click Start,

accessible from the

ROM drive was not turned

Eject PC. When prompted, unplug

OmniBook.

on when you plugged it

and reconnect the SCSI adapter

 

into the OmniBook.

cable to the OmniBook.

 

∙ For Windows for

∙ Turn on the drive, then exit

 

Workgroups, the CD-ROM

Windows and press

 

drive was not turned on

CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.

 

when you rebooted the

 

 

OmniBook.

 

∙ The data from the CD is

∙ The SCSI adapter cable is

∙ Connect the SCSI adapter cable

not properly transmitted

not connected properly.

correctly.

to the OmniBook.

∙ Devices with duplicate

∙ Make sure each SCSI device

 

SCSI ID numbers are

connected to the OmniBook has a

 

connected to the

unique ID number.

 

OmniBook.

∙ Change the terminator switch

 

∙ SCSI termination on the

(switch 4) on the CD-ROM drive

 

CD-ROM drive is OFF.

from OFF to ON.

 

∙ There is a problem with

∙ See the OmniBook User’s Guide.

 

the OmniBook software.

 

∙ A “no dISC” message

∙ The CD is upside down.

∙ Reinsert the CD with the label side

appears on the display

∙ The CD is dirty.

up.

after inserting a CD, the

∙ The CD is damaged.

∙ Clean the CD with a soft, dry cloth.

sound skips, or data can

∙ There is moisture on the

∙ Replace with new CD.

not be read.

CD-ROM drive or the CD,

∙ Remove the CD from the CD-ROM

 

possibly due to

drive and do not use for 1 hour.

 

temperature change

 

 

condensation.

 

∙ The CD-ROM drive does

∙ Headphones or amplified

∙ Connect the headphones or

not play sound.

speakers are not

amplified speakers to the CD-ROM

 

connected to the CD-ROM

drive PHONES jack.

 

drive.

∙ Set the VOLUME control to a

 

∙ VOLUME control is set to

higher number.

 

“0”.

 

∙ The control buttons do

∙ CD-ROM drive has been

∙ Open and close the disk cover.

not function.

playing audio CD

 

 

controlled by OmniBook

 

 

software.

 

∙ The control buttons and

 

∙ Disconnect the CD-ROM power

POWER switch do not

 

cable and remove the batteries,

function.

 

then reconnect the power cable

 

 

and reinstall the batteries.

Resolving Docking Station Operating Problems

Below are several scenarios of Docking Station operating problems. Possible causes and troubleshooting tips are provided for each.

If a serial or parallel device, external display, or floppy drive doesn’t work

∙Make sure the OmniBook is fully inserted in the docking system. Connection should be snug.

∙If the green light on the docking system isn’t on, check power to the docking system, then try undocking and docking again.

If an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard doesn’t work

∙Make sure the OmniBook is fully inserted in the docking system. Connection should be snug.

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