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If you have a hard drive problem
Network Problems
CHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE— The CD-RW drive
must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an
error occurs. Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also
alleviate the problem.
RUN SCANDISK
Windows XP and Windows 2000
1 In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In
Windows 2000 double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.
2 Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and
then click Properties.
3 Click the Tools tab.
4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5 Click Start.
Windows Me
Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and
then click ScanDisk.
CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS— See page 46.
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR— Ensure that the network
cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the
network wall jack as shown on the
START HERE sheet for your computer.
CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER— A
green light indicates a 10-Mbps network connection, and an orange light
indicates a 100-Mbps network connection. The light blinks amber when there is
any network traffic. If the light is dark, try replacing the network cable.
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