Dell PP05L, 600m Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia, Using CDs and DVDs, CD and DVD Problems

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

Using CDs and DVDs

For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65.

CD and DVD Problems

If you cannot play a CD or DVD

NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.

High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not indicate a defect with the drive or the CD.

E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E — Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Insert a bootable disk and restart the

computer. Verify that the light is blinking, indicating normal operation.

TR Y A N O T H E R D I S C — Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original disc is defective.

E N S U R E T H A T T H E CD I S S N A P P E D T O T H E S P I N D L E .

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 — 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.

R E I N S T A L L T H E D R I V E —

1Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.

2Remove the drive. See "Using the Module Bay" in the Dell Inspiron help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65.

3Reinstall the drive.

4Turn on the computer.

C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C — See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65.

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