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Question posted by teamveezi on August 27th, 2011

Error Hardware Message Issues

when i'm trying to convert on my external dvd supermulti drive,model no. pa3454u-1dv2, half way thru the progress a message comes up that reads error hardware message issues..whether if i'm trying to convert a dvd or cd..is there a way to fix this problem or any direction you can point me into fixing it..    please and thank you   

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User Guide - Page 4

... future reference. 4 VCCI Class B ITE External DVD SuperMulti drive safety instruction The DVD SuperMulti drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser system. Location of the required label *Laser properties of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for DVD 662 nm To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Should...
User Guide - Page 8

... Device Description 14 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 15 Connecting the External DVD SuperMulti Drive to the computer 15 Chapter...DVD-Video 31 Basic for TOSHIBA 27 Data Verification 28 DLA for TOSHIBA 29 Video 30 When WinDVD Creator Platinum is used:........30 How to remove a disc 21 Playing audio CDs 21 Reading data DVDs 21 Playing DVD movies 22 Burning CDs/DVDs 22 Important message...
User Guide - Page 10

... and application CD-ROM ❖ Quick Start Card ❖ Instruction Manual for purchasing a External DVD SuperMulti drive. Sonic RecordNow! (data writing) - This user's guide describes how to connect the external drive to your computer's USB port. After installing the external drive, you for Safety and Comfort ❖ Bundled Software - InterVideo WinDVD Creator (movie editing...
User Guide - Page 12

12 Media formats The External DVD SuperMulti drive supports the following formats: Support formats to Read Support formats to Write Type I and Type II Special drivers may be required for some of the External DVD SuperMulti Drive. The disc cover can be moved while it is in a horizontal position, and should not be opened without power being supplied to 35...
User Guide - Page 13

... before trying to operate it, as speakers or cell phones. Do not operate the device near a heat source. Use a soft, and dust free cleaning cloth to the drive. Do...up inside the device. otherwise, damage can occur to clean the External DVD SuperMulti Drive. Avoid contact with any liquids. The External DVD SuperMulti drive should not be used in dusty or humid conditions. 13 If the...
User Guide - Page 14

Chapter 1 Device Description The illustration below shows the features of the External DVD SuperMulti drive. Indicator Green: Power on Orange: Active Mode switch Open Button Default setting All switches (1-4) : OFF Disc Cover Emergency Open Lever USB Interface The External DVD SuperMulti drive major features
User Guide - Page 15

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Connecting the External DVD SuperMulti Drive to the computer 1 Turn on your computer (if it is not already on). 2 Attach the smaller connector of the USB cable to the External DVD SuperMulti drive Attaching the USB cable to the external drive's USB interface.
User Guide - Page 20

... side of the disc may cause read errors, poor performance or failed operation. Removing Discs 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the OPEN button to continue using the disc lift the cover fully and then re-close it. 20 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive When the OPEN button is pressed the drive will stop before you remove...
User Guide - Page 21

... on your computer. ❖ Use the built-in speakers on your computer. Reading data DVDs You can manually open lever to remove a disc 1 If you need to remove a disc without power to your External DVD SuperMulti Drive, you can play audio CDs on your external drive with the Media Player application included with the Windows operating system or...
User Guide - Page 22

... interface and functions. 1 Click Start. 2 Point to All Programs. 3 Point to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this product. If you fail to do so, the External DVD SuperMulti drive may be caused by Sonic Solutions and InterVideo WinDVD Creator, which is used to either...
User Guide - Page 23

... rewriting errors may occur. Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you use DVD-RAM discs that can be able to disc quality or problems with this product, or for computers or other DVD players may not be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge. 23 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive ❖...
User Guide - Page 24

... not to delete data from a CD-RW or DVD-RW/+RW/-RAM disc cannot be recovered. 24 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive ❖ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in Windows 2000 without DVD-RAM Driver Software. ❖ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be...
User Guide - Page 26

...a modem. ❖ Apply impact or vibration to reproduce music or voice. ❖ Open the External DVD SuperMulti drive. ❖ Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand. ❖ Keep mobile phones... or rewrite to a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc. ❖ Do not perform any of the following : ❖ PC card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices. ❖ Use...
User Guide - Page 27

... Copy" function of RecordNow! to back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc. ❖ Do not use the "Exact Copy" function of RecordNow! 27 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive ❖ Always copy data from the HDD to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW using the "Exact Copy" function of RecordNow...
User Guide - Page 28

... the Verify data written to read it might not be sure the source drive supports recording to read the added data under some circumstances. It cannot be sure to use the same type of the oprrating system. ❖ RecordNow! 28 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive ❖ If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that data is...
User Guide - Page 29

... disc and writing to it . ❖ Do not use the Cut & Paste function for files and folders. 29 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive DLA for the program to a disc formatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc, an error may occur. You can run Setup. If DLA Format menu may appear when inserting...
User Guide - Page 33

... voice. - 33 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive ❖ Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN. 2 Before recording the video to DVD ❖ When you record to DVD disc, Please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer. ❖ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to...
User Guide - Page 36

...-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon for Windows 2000. 2 Click Stop, and then click OK. 3 After the message "The device can connect and disconnect the external drive while the computer is in use. To avoid data loss, never remove or unplug the external drive while it is running. 36 Using the External DVD SuperMulti Drive Hot swapping You can...
User Guide - Page 37

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you have problems with your External DVD SuperMulti drive, check the following: ❖ The USB cable is properly connected ❖ The computer being used meets the hardware requirements needed for the drive (see "System requirements" on page 11) ❖ Review whether requirements stated in the instructions on disc have been followed correctly If audio playback...
User Guide - Page 40

... information available when contacting Toshiba: ❖ Serial number of your External DVD SuperMulti drive ❖ Version number for operating system and software involved ❖ Precise description of error and error messages that occur during operation ❖ Name and model of your computer and any internal hardware ❖ Notes on when the problem occurs and under what conditions...

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