Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
71
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.
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
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 104.
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
—
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
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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
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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
—
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 113.
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.
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