Panasonic Toughbook CF-71 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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24TroubleshootingThe computer does notrecognize the CD-ROMpackThe access lamp ( ) doesnot lightCannot play CD or readdata from itCannot eject CDA b l u e b a c k g r o u n dappears on the screen withthe MPEG imageDisk OperationsHave you installed the drivers? ( "Using a Multimedia Pocket Device")Did you restart the computer after installing the drivers?Is the CD-ROM pack properly mounted in the multimedia pocket?Is the CD loaded on the tray correctly?Is the CD bent, scratched, or dirty?Is the computer powered on?To remove a CD when the computer is powered off, insert a sharp object such as the bent-outtip of a paper clip into the emergency hole. Pushing it completely to the end will free the trayso that it can be pulled out.Emergency holeDid you open the CD-ROM drive or remove the MPEG CD while it was operating?Re-insert the MPEG CD and close the CD-ROM drive. Press Enter .Key OperationIf you change the videooutput destination bypressing Fn + F3under the condition the fullDOS screen is open (in[Start]-[Programs]-[MS-DOS Prompt]), when youclose the MS-DOS screenby typing “Exit”, thecomputer will return to theoutput destination existingat the time you entered theMS-DOS modePress Fn + F3 again.Dealing With ProblemsUnusual SoundThe computer produces astrange soundIf the computer enters the ECO mode or the LCD is closed while the computer is makinga sound, the computer may produce a strange sound, but this does not indicate a problem.If the computer has not been used for a long period of time, it may produce an unusualsound at start up. The sound may continue for a short period of time, but if the computerstarts up in a normal manner, then the problem is not serious. If, however, the computerfails to start up, contact Panasonic Technical Support.Timeout FunctionThe timeout functions donot workIf the Panasonic Battery Monitor is being displayed, please close it.