Hard drive error occurs.
Cause
Solution
Properties, and then select the Tools tab. Under Error
checking click Check.
2.
Use a utility to locate and block usage of bad sectors. If
necessary, reformat the hard disk.
Computer seems to be locked up.
Cause
Solution
Program in use has stopped responding to commands.
1.
Use the task manager to close programs that do not
respond.
2.
Attempt the normal Windows Shut Down procedure. If this
fails, press the power button for four or more seconds to
turn off the power. To restart the computer, press the power
button again.
Solving media card reader problems
Media card will not work in a digital camera after formatting it in Windows.
Cause
Solution
By default, Windows will format any media card with a capacity
greater than 32MB with the FAT32 format. Some digital cameras
use the FAT (FAT16 & FAT12) format and can not operate with a
FAT32 formatted card.
Either format the media card in the digital camera or select FAT
file system to format the media card in a computer with Windows.
A write-protected or locked error occurs when attempting to write to the media card.
Cause
Solution
Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature
that prevents writing to and deleting from the card.
If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on
the right of the SD card is not in the locked position.
Can not write to the media card.
Cause
Solution
The media card is a read-only memory (ROM) card.
Check the manufacturer’s documentation included with your card
to see if it writable. Refer to the previous section for a list of
compatible cards.
Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature
that prevents writing to and deleting from a card.
If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on
the right of the SD card is not in the locked position.
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