Disable standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD-RW - Search for the keywordstandby in Windows Help.Change the write speed to a slower rate - See the help files for your CD creation software.Exit all other open programs - Exiting all other open programs before writing to the CD-RWmay alleviate the problem.If you have problems with a hard driveAllow the computer to cool before turning it on - A hot hard drive may prevent theoperating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperaturebefore turning it on.Check the drive for errorsRun the Windows error-checking tool:In Windows XP, click the Start button and click My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click My Computer.1.Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then clickProperties.2.Click the Tools tab.3.Under Error-checking, click Check Now.4.Click Start.5.Run the IDE Drives tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics."PC Card ProblemsCheck the PC Card - Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows - Ensure that the card is recognized byWindows - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware (Unplug or Eject Hardware inWindows 2000) icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.Run the PC Card diagnostics test - See the documentation that came with the PC Card forinstructions if a diagnostics test was provided with the card.If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card - Contact Dell.If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell - Contact the PC Cardmanufacturer.
