TROUBLESHOOTING

User's Manual

Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions:

Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA.

Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing.

Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording.

Do not run or start other software during writing.

Do not jar the computer during writing.

Do not connect/ disconnect external devices or install/remove internal cards during writing.

If problems persist, contact your dealer.

DVD-R/-RW drive

For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Problem

Procedure

You cannot access

Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely

a CD/DVD in the drive

closed. Press gently until it clicks into place.

 

Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is

 

properly seated. It should lie flat with the label

 

facing up.

 

 

 

A foreign object in the drawer could block laser

 

light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there

 

is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object.

 

 

 

Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe

 

it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral

 

cleaner. See the Media care section in Chapter 4

 

for details on cleaning.

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Toshiba A10 Series user manual DVD-R/-RW drive