Operating Instructions (PUM)

The sound skips during digital audio CD playback.

c Another application may be functioning. Exit the

other application.

To playback an audio CD while another

application is functioning, perform the analog

audio connections. See the operating instructions

for the notebook computer.

c The notebook computer may be in power

management mode. Check the CPU speed setting.

See the operating instructions for the notebook

computer.

The sound skips or data cannot be read.

c Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side

facing up when you use a single-sided disc.

c Do not insert a disc that the DVD-ROM drive

cannot play.

c Clean the disc and the DVD-ROM drive lens

(page 26).

c The disc may be scratched. To confirm that the

DVD-ROM drive is not malfunctioning, replace it

with another disc.

c Dirt may have accumulated on the turntable.

Clean it.

c Condensation may have developed in the DVD-

ROM drive or on the disc. Remove the disc and

allow it to stand for approximately one hour.

The “Q*:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready. “

message appears and asks you to select [Retry] or

[Cancel].

* Q (drive name) may be changed.

c Check if the disc is inserted in the DVD-ROM

drive or inserted correctly. Open the disc tray and

insert correctly again while the message appears

and then click [Retry].

c Recognition of a DVD-ROM drive sometimes takes

longer. Insert the disc correctly and access the disc

if the POWER indicator does not light completely.

The data transfer rate is too low.

c The power management mode of your notebook

computer may be active. Be sure to verify the CPU

speed setting. For more information, see the

operating instructions of your notebook computer.

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