Sharp PCMM20 User Guide - Page 135

Trouble with Floppy Disks, Trouble with Hard Disk, Trouble with CD, Trouble with Communication

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Trouble with Floppy Disks Why can't I use a floppy disk? • Confirm the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected. • Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly. • Confirm the drive or file name is correct. • The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted. Format the disk or use another disk. • If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the small hole. • If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full. Use another disk. Trouble with Hard Disk Why can't I read or write data to/from the hard disk? • Confirm the drive and file names are correct. • Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space. Trouble with CD Why can't I read data from a compact disc or play files? • Confirm the external CD-ROM drive unit is correctly connected to your computer. • Confirm the CD is inserted correctly. • Confirm the drive and file names are correct. • Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched. • Confirm the CD or files are supported. Trouble with Communication Why can't I communicate through the modem? • Confirm the modem card is properly inserted in your computer. • Confirm the dial setting (pulse or tone) of Windows or communication software is matched with the telephone line. • Confirm the country/region setting is appropriate. T-5

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Trouble with Floppy Disks
Why can't I use a floppy disk?
Confirm the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected.
Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly.
Confirm the drive or file name is correct.
The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted. Format the disk or use
another disk.
If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk
and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the small hole.
If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full. Use another disk.
Trouble with Hard Disk
Why can't I read or write data to/from the hard disk?
Confirm the drive and file names are correct.
Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space.
Trouble with CD
Why can’t I read data from a compact disc or play files?
Confirm the external CD-ROM drive unit is correctly connected to your computer.
Confirm the CD is inserted correctly.
Confirm the drive and file names are correct.
Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched.
Confirm the CD or files are supported.
Trouble with Communication
Why can't I communicate through the modem?
Confirm the modem card is properly inserted in your computer.
Confirm the dial setting (pulse or tone) of Windows or communication software is
matched with the telephone line.
Confirm the country/region setting is appropriate.