Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Procedure

 

Some CD/DVDs run

The software or hardware configuration may be

 

correctly, but others do

causing a problem. Make sure the hardware

 

not

configuration matches your software’s needs.

 

 

Check the CD/DVD’s documentation.

 

 

Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. Refer

 

 

to Chapter 1, Introduction for more information.

 

 

Check the region code on the DVD. It must

 

 

match that on the drive. Region codes are listed

 

 

in the Optical disc drive section in Chapter 2, The

 

 

Grand Tour.

 

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.

 

 

 

Diskette drive

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Procedure

 

Drive does not operate

There may be a faulty cable connection. Check

 

 

the connection to the computer and to the drive.

 

 

 

 

Some programs run

The software or hardware configuration may be

 

correctly but others do

causing a problem. Make sure the hardware

 

not

configuration matches your software needs.

 

 

 

 

You cannot access the

Try another diskette. If you can access the

 

external 3 1/2" diskette

diskette, the original diskette (not the drive) is

 

drive

probably causing the problem.

 

 

If problems persist, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

Pointing device

If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation.

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