Mitsumi electronic Pedion Laptop - Manual (Page 74)

OWNER’S HANDBOOK
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 7 / 3
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Problem Possible solutions
System does not boot from
disk Use BIOS Setup to check that the hard disk drive (primary master) is
defined correctly and that the boot options are also correct.
Certain Windows system files may have become corrupted. Use the
emergency startup diskette mentioned in the “Welcome” chapter.
Make sure that the diskette drive does not have a diskette in it.
Windows does not start
correctly from the hard disk Restart Windows in Safe Mode by pressing F8 at the Starting Windows
prompt.
Disk contents cannot be read If the system has recently been subject to extreme or rapidly changing
temperatures, allow at least one hour for the system to reach the new
ambient temperature and for any condensation to evaporate.
CD-ROM
Problem Possible solutions
Drive does not work or CD
cannot be read Check that the CD is inserted correctly.
Check that the CD is free from fingerprints and dust.
Check that the Pedion is properly connected to the Multimedia Pack.