Dell Inspiron 8600, Owner'S Manual

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69
C
HE C K T H E D R IV E F O R E R R O R S
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If the drive is a fixed drive:
1
Remove the hard drive and floppy drive.
2
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the computer.
3
Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation.
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
1
Ensure that the computer is turned off.
2
Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly
until the tray is partially ejected.
3
Gently pull out the tray until it stops.
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
• Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
• Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.
D
IS AB L E S T A N D BY MO D E I N
W
IN D O W S BE FO R E W R I T I N G T O A
CD-RW — Search for the
keyword standby in Windows Help . To access the help file, see page 94.
C
HA NG E THE W R I T E S P E E D T O A S LO W E R R A T E
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See the help files for your CD creation
software.
E
XI T A L L O T HE R O P EN PR O G R A MS
— Exiting all other open programs before writing to the
CD-RW may alleviate the problem.
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
A
D JU S T T H E
W
I N D OW S ® V O L U ME 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.
Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
A
D JU S T T H E V O L U ME USI NG KE Y B OA R D BU T T O N S
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Use the keyboard buttons to ensure
that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
R
E I NS T AL L THE SOUN D
(
AU D IO
)
D R IV E R
— See page 103.
If you have a problem with external speakers
C
HE C K T H E S P E A KE R CA B LE C ON N EC T I O NS
— See the setup diagram supplied with the
speakers.
T
E S T T HE EL E CT R I C AL O U T L E T
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.