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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
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Using CDs and DVDs
For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the
Tell Me How
help
file. To access the help file, see page 94.
CD or DVD problems
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
NOTE:
Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not indicate
a defect with the drive or the CD.
E
NSU R E
T H A T
M
IC R O SO FT ®
W
I ND O W S®
R E CO G N IZ E S
T H E
D R I VE
—
In Windows XP,
click
the
Start
button and click
My Computer
.
In other operating systems
, double-click
My Computer
. If
the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses.
Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restart
the computer. Verify that the
light is blinking, indicating normal operation.
T
R Y
A N O T HE R
D I S C
—
Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original disc is
defective.
E
NSU R E
T H A T
T H E
CD
IS
S N A P P ED
T O
THE
SP IN D LE
O N
THE
CD
D R I VE
T R A Y
A
D JU S T
T H E
W
I N D OW S
V O L UM E
C O NT R O L
—
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right
corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
I
D E NT IFY
THE
D IS C
T H AT
I S
NO T
P L A Y I NG
—
If you have one CD, CD-RW, or DVD in the
fixed drive device and one in the module bay device:
1
C
lick the
Start
button and click
My Computer.
2
Double-click the drive letter of the device that you are verifying.
R
E I NS T AL L
THE
D R IV E
1
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
2
If the drive is installed in the module bay
, remove the drive. See page 51 for instructions.
If the drive is a fixed drive
, review "Check the drive for errors" on page 99.
3
Reinstall the drive.
4
Turn on the computer.
C
L E A N
THE
D R IV E
O R
D IS C
—
See the
Tell Me How
help file for instructions. To access the help
file, see page 94.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 8600
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Page 18: ...18 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 32: ...32 A Tour of Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 66: ...66 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 86: ...86 Using CDs DVDs and Other Multimedia w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 90: ...90 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 112: ...112 Solving Problems w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...