Problem

Procedure

Computer does not boot from hard drive

Insert a system diskette (refer to Chapter 5, Disks

 

and Disk Drives) and reboot.

 

There may be a problem with your operating system

 

files. Refer to your Windows and DOS documentation.

Slow performance or disk errors

Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK to

 

check the condition of your files and disk. Refer to

 

your MS-DOS documentation or on-line HELP for

 

information on running SCANDISK and the

 

defragmenter.

 

Run the diagnostic test. Write down any reported

 

errors. If TDIAGS does not report any errors and you

 

have exhausted every troubleshooting possibility,

 

make sure you have backed up all your files.

 

As a last resort, reformat the hard disk. Then, reload

 

the operating system and other files.

 

If problems persist, contact your dealer.

CD ROM Drive

For more information, refer to Chapter 5, Disks and Disk Drives.

Problem

Procedure

You cannot access a CD in the drive

Make sure the drive's drawer is securely closed. Press

 

gently until it clicks into place.

 

Open the drawer and make sure the CD 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. Make sure there in no

 

obstruction. Remove any foreign object.

 

Check whether the CD is dirty. If necessary, wipe it

 

with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner.

 

See the CD care section in Chapter 5, for details on

 

cleaning.

 

Check your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to make

 

sure they have the necessary drivers and execution

 

lines. Refer to the CD-ROM driver section in Chapter

 

10, Toshiba Utilities and Drivers.

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