Dell E310, 3100 owner manual CD and DVD drive problems, Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive

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TE S T T H E D R I V E —

•Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.

•Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.

C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 110.

C H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S

R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 54.

R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — See page 51.

CD and DVD drive problems

NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD.

NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.

A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L —

•Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.

•Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up.

•Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked.

C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R — See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 43.

Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive

C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S — The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try closing all programs before you write to the CD/DVD-RW.

TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A CD/DVD - RW D I S C — Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help.

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Contents Service Tag CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities103 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesAdding a Second Hard Drive optional 104 107109 110Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to When you useService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License LabelFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableConnecting to the Internet USB connector on computer USB printer cableSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttonsCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful TipsSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterPower Management Network Setup WizardConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network cablePower Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Advanced TabAbout RAID Configurations Using RAID with Hard Drive PasswordsRAID Level Hibernate TabConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID VolumeCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsError Messages Use these characters in filenamesMedia Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionLight Pattern Problem Description Module see Installing Memory onModules without error Installing Memory onDetermine whether a conflict exists by See Cards onThen restart the computer Repeat this process for each card. IfLight Pattern Problem Description Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Windows XPRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdownBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts CD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer System Board Components MemoryDDR2 Memory Overview Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel Sliding plate lever Drive panelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insert Drive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panelDrives Replacing the Drive PanelCD/DVD drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Drive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Power cableConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveTabs Hard drive Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Drive Bracket railsPrimary hard drive Upper bay Adding a Second Hard Drive optionalRail tabs Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DrivePage Installing a Floppy Drive Drive ScrewsPower cable Data cable Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader ScrewsCD/DVD Drive FlexBay cable Media Card ReaderData cable Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Sliding plate lever CD/DVD driveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery Battery socket Replacing the Computer CoverRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Level 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cachePipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram System clock MHz data rate Appendix100 101 102 System Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screen OverviewSystem Setup Options 104105 Or RAID On106 Boot Sequence Option Settings107 Remotely from Suspend108 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords 109Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 110Mouse Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 111Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B 113114 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 115 116 117 118 592 818Colombia 980-9-15-3978119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 01344 37301344 860 Uruguay131 132 Index Index 133134 Index Index 135 USB 136 IndexIndex 137 138 Index
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