Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rom Drive - Toshiba Satellite A80-127 User Manual

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Network and Entertainment.
Problem
You cannot access a
CD/DVD in the drive.
Some CD/DVDs run
correctly, but others do
not.
Cannot write correctly
Toshiba A80
Procedure
Make sure the drive's drawer is securely.
Press gently until it clicks into place.
Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is
properly seated. It should lie flat with the label
facing up.
A foreign object in the drawer could block laser
light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there
is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object.
Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it
with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral
cleaner. Refer to Media care section in Chapter 4
for details on cleaning.
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.
The drive supports:
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video
CD-ROM: CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD™
(single/multi-session), CD-ROM
Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode
2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD
(CD-EXTRA), CD-G (Audio CD
only).
Recordable: CD-R, CD-RW, CD
Check the region code on the DVD. It must match
that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Region
codes are listed in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
If you have trouble writing, make sure you are
observing the following precautions:
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Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA.
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Do not use the mouse or keyboard during
writing.
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Use only the software supplied with the
computer for recording.
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Do not run or start other software during
writing.
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Do not jar the computer during writing.
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Do not connect/ disconnect external devices
or install/remove internal cards during writing.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
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