8–12 Users Guide
Solutions
Mass-Storage
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Mass-Storage media include CDs, CD-RWs,
DVDs, DVD/CD-RWs, floppies, and the hard disk.
CD or DVD Drive
Symptom Problem Solution
CD/DVD drive
cannot read a disc
or takes too long to
start.
The DVD drive takes
longer to start
because it must first
determine the type of
media being played.
Wait at least
30 seconds to let the
DVD drive determine
the type of media
being played. If the
disc still does not
start, refer to the
“Using Online Help
and Support” section
found earlier in this
chapter.
DVD player
performance is poor
when running other
programs
simultaneously.
DVD playback
requires large
amounts of
processing power;
therefore, the system
cannot process other
tasks simultaneously
at maximum
performance.
To p rovi de max imu m
performance, close
all other programs
while playing DVD
media. It may also
be necessary to
restart Windows to
free all resources.
Display is corrupted
when playing some
DVD movies.
Copyright material at
the beginning of
movie causes a
momentary
corruption.
Wait a few seconds
for the video
corruption to clear
up. If it does not
clear up, then stop
and restart the DVD
movie.