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CD-ROM Drive Problems
LIFEBOOK notebook fails to recog-
nize optical discs.
The disc is not pushed down
onto raised center circle.
Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.
Optical drive tray is not
latched shut.
Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that doesn’t work,
pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device from the bay, then re-
insert the drive until it latched; this ensures that the drive is properly seated.
Incorrect DVD Player or no
DVD Player software is
installed.
Install DVD Player software.
Wrong drive designator was
used for the disc in the appli-
cation.
Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as the one used
by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a DVD/CD,
drive designations are automatically adjusted. Note that the drive designation
can be changed with the Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -
> Computer Management.
The disc is dirty or defective.
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. It if still will
not work try another disc in the drive.
Drive access indicator on the Sta-
tus Indicator Panel blinks at regu-
lar intervals with no disc in the
tray or the drive is not installed.
The Windows auto insertion
function is active and is
checking to see if a disc is
ready to run.
This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
Port Replicator Problems
Note:
Be sure to power down your LIFEBOOK notebook before adding a printer to the Port Replicator parallel port.
Notebook does not turn on when
installed in the optional Port Rep-
licator
Port Replicator AC adapter
isn’t plugged in.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Notebook not properly seated
in port replicator.
Remove and re-dock your LIFEBOOK notebook.
You cannot access your hard drive.
Security is set so password is
required to start OS.
Verify your password and security settings.
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