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HELPFUL HINTS
The following are solutions to some problems that you may encounter while
using the PCMCIA CD-ROM.
IF YOU CANNOT ACCESS A CD-ROM
Solutions:
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Make sure there is power to your drive. If you are using power directly
from the PCMCIA socket, be sure that your system has enough power.
Otherwise, you will need an AC adapter to power the drive.
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Make sure the tray has been closed properly. Press gently and firmly
until it clicks into place.
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Make sure that the tray is clean. Any dirt may interfere with the laser
beam.
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Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a
clean tissue.
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Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure the disc is lying flat, with the
label side up. Close the tray completely.
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Check computer’s parallel port setting
IF THE TRAY DOES NOT SLIDE OUT
Solutions:
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Check the power LED to make sure the drive is powered ON.
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There is an emergency hole on the front panel next to the eject button.
Insert a pin-shaped item such as a paper clip to manually eject the tray
Make sure there is no power to the drive.
IF YOUR CD DOES NOT RUN CORRECTLY
Solutions:
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Check the type of the CD you are using. The drive supports ISO 9660,
Audio CD, Video CD.
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The color of the materials used to make the CD can also affect its
reliability. Silver colored CDs are the most reliable, followed by gold-
colored CDs. Green-colored CDs are the least reliable.
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If the CD-ROM drive power selector switch is set to PC, shutdown the
computer. Try to set the switch to DC and connect the AC adapter.
