Floppy Disk Drive - Toshiba Tecra M2 User Manual

Troubleshooting
Cannot write correctly

Floppy disk drive

For more information, refer to Chapter 4,
Problem
Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection. Check
Some programs run
correctly but others do
not
You cannot access the
external 3 1/2" floppy
disk drive
9-12
Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The
drive supports:
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-
R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
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),
Addressing Method 2
Check the region code on the DVD. It must
match that on the DVD±R/±RW drive. Region
codes are listed in the Optical media section in
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.
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
duringwriting.
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.
Operating
Procedure
the connection to the computer and to the drive.
The software or hardware configuration may be
causing a problem. Make sure the
hardwareconfiguration matches your software
needs.
Try another floppy disk. If you can access the
floppy disk, the original floppy disk (not the drive)
is probably causing the problem.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
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