
Frequently asked questions
How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?
Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause
reading errors.
Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs.
Do not clean the disc with solvents (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray), which may damage the disc. To clean the disc, follow these steps:
1.
Hold the edge of the disc, and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.
2.
If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface
of the disc from the center out.
3.
Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.
Do not drop or bend the disc.
Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. Follow these steps:
1.
Restart the computer by clicking
Start
and
Shut Down
. When the
Shut Down Windows
dialog box
appears, select
Restart
and click
OK
.
2.
Eject the disc from the optical drive.
3.
Examine the disc for dirt or damage. If the disc is dirty, see
How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?
for
instructions on how to clean it.
What do I do if the drive tray won't open?
Make sure the computer is on.
Press the Eject button on the optical drive.
If the Eject button does not work, double-click the
My Computer
icon on the desktop. Right-click the optical drive
icon, and select
Eject
from the shortcut menu.
If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole to
the right of the Eject button.
What do I do if the optical drive isn't playing my CD or DVD properly?
Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up.
Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged, the computer will stop responding. Follow these steps:
1.
Restart the computer by pressing the
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
keys. Click
Shut Down
on the Windows Security
window. When the
Shut Down Windows
dialog box appears, select
Restart
and click
OK
.
2.
Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive.
3.
Check the disc for dirt or damage. If you need to clean the disc, see
How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?
for instructions.
If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound, follow these steps:
1.
Double-click the
Volume
icon
on the Taskbar Notification area, and click to cancel the
Volume Control
mute check boxes.
2.
Check the volume setting in the audio mixer.
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