Troubleshooting >
Optical Discs
What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
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Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward.
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Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps:
1
Press the
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Delete
keys and click the arrow next to the
Shut down
button and
Restart
to restart the computer.
!
Turning off your computer with the
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Delete
keys may cause loss of unsaved data.
2
Remove the disc from the optical disc drive.
3
Check the disc for dirt or damage. If you need to clean the disc, see
Discs
for instructions.
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If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do any of the following:
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The volume may have been turned off by the
Fn
+
F2
keys or the muting (S1) button. Press the keys or the button once
again.
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The volume may have been minimized by the
Fn
+
F3
keys. Keep pressing the
Fn
+
F4
keys to turn up the volume loud
enough to hear sound.
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Right-click the volume
icon on the taskbar and click
Open Volume Mixer
to check the settings.
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Check the volume setting in the audio mixer.
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If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the
speakers and your computer.
