Dell D830, PP04X manual Using Multimedia, Playing CDs or DVDs

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Using Multimedia

Playing CDs or DVDs

NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive.

NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs.

1Press the eject button on the front of the drive.

2Pull out the tray.

3Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle.

NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries).

4Push the tray back into the drive.

To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer.

NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs.

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Contents User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Traveling With Your Computer 100 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116102 104134 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 133135 137What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Dell Support Website support.dell.com What Are You Looking For?To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset Front View About Your ComputerV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Start the Files and Settings Transfer WizardClick Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Windows Vista Page Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby ModeClick Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. or Hibernate ModeReplacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power Management Display Functions Touch Pad Mouse Properties window Changing the Track Stick CapCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeVolume Control Window Volume Control ButtonsAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplayMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Using the Ambient Light SensorAmbient light sensor Using the Display Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To OptionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a WlanCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WwanChecking Your Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell WirelessLocation Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Button → Help and Support Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorInternet Connection Firewall Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Using CardsCard Types Card BlanksExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Securing Your Computer Installing a Smart CardSecurity Cable Lock Smart CardsPasswords Type of Password Features Using a Primary/System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Test System Run System Diagnostics Exit Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows VistaProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click Start→ My ComputerMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Click Device ManagerUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Click Task Manager→ click ApplicationsGeneral Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readableViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens OverviewPerforming a One-Time Boot Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports System Setup Program Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device ManagerManually Reinstalling Drivers Click Start→ Help and Support Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Enabling System Restore Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows Before You BeginReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer100 Hard Drive101 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Media BayRemoving the Device Security Screw 102103 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices104 Hinge Cover105 Keyboard106 107 Memory108 109 110 111 Wireless CardsSubscriber Identity Module SIM Card 112 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards113 114 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards115 FCM Flash Cache Module116 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology117 118 Coin-Cell Battery119 120 121 Dell QuickSet122 123 Specifications124 Ports and ConnectorsMemory CommunicationsAudio 125Video Display 126127 BatteryKeyboard Touch PadPhysical 128AC Adapter Environmental 129130 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining Assistance132 AutoTech Service133 Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 134 Before You Call135 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell 136 Visit support.dell.comAppendix Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadCleaning an Optical Mouse Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Class B 139140 141 GlossaryDevice driver See driver 142Docking device See APR 143144 145 Module bay See media bay 146147 148 149 150 Video resolution See resolution
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