Troubleshooting
Diskette Drive Problems
Problem Action
The compact disc cannot
be read.
Verify that:
The compact disc is not dirty. Clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit.
The compact disc is not defective. Try another compact disc.
The compact disc is placed in the tray with the label side up.
The compact disc is a compatible format as follows:
– Music CDs
– CD-ROM or CD-ROM XA
– Multisession photo CDs
– Video CDs and CD-i movies (Windows 95 does not support CD-i
movies.)
If the problem persists, see information about SMARTDRV on page 186.
Problem Action
The diskette drive in use
icon stays on.
If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that:
– The internal or externally attached diskette drive connector is firmly
attached to the computer.
– The diskette contains the necessary files to start the system.
– There is nothing wrong with your application program.
– There is nothing wrong with the diskette. Try a backup copy if you have
one.
– The diskette is inserted correctly (label up and metal-shutter end first) in
the diskette drive.
If the preceding items are correct, have the computer serviced.
If there is no diskette in the drive, have the computer serviced.
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