Toshiba Satellite A300D - Manual (Page 156)

9-8 User’s Manual
A300/A300D
Diskette drive
Some CD/DVDs run
correctly, but others do
not The software or hardware configuration may be
causing a problem. Make sure the hardware
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.
Problem Procedure
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
correctly but others do
not The software or hardware configuration may be
causing a problem. Make sure the hardware
configuration matches your software needs.
You cannot access the
external 3 1/2" diskette
drive Try another diskette. If you can access the
diskette, the original diskette (not the drive) is
probably causing the problem.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.