Compaq 4103TH manual CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM

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Symptom

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start.

Recording audio CDs is difficult or impossible.

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM

Problem		Solution
CD has been inserted	Reinsert the CD with the label facing up.
upside down.

The DVD-ROM drive	Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM
will take longer to start	drive determine the type of media being played.
because it has to	If the disc still does not start, read the other
determine the type of	solutions listed in this topic.
media being played,
such as audio or video.
CD or DVD disc is dirty.	Clean CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, which is
	available in most computer stores.

Windows does not	1.	On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to
detect CD-ROM or		Settings, and then click Control Panel. The
DVD-ROM driver.		Control Panel window is displayed.
	2.	Double-click the System micon. The System
		Properties dialog box is displayed.
	3.	Click the Device Manager tab.
	4.	Click the plus sign ’ next to the CD or DVD
		drive, and select the installed driver.
	5.	Click the Remove button, and click OK twice.
	6.	Restart your computer, and let Windows
		detect the CD or DVD driver.
Wrong or poor quality	Verify that you are using the correct media for
media type.	the drive.
	Try a different brand of media. Quality varies
	widely between manufacturers.

Note: See online Help in the Easy CD Creator software for detailed troubleshooting tips.

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MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition June Part Number Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Creating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Glossary Index Introduction Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting StartedComputer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics UsedFind Information? Where CanSafety and Comfort SafetyHow Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CDUsing Your Computer What’s in Back? What’s in Front?Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My Program D buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning.the My Program Button Adjusting the VolumeWaking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to SleepCursor Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeUnderstanding the System Status Lights NumbersScrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen SelectionsAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersDVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROMPress the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, orPlaying an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a DrivePoint to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Playing a DVD-ROM MovieCreating Your Own CDs Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Inserting a Disk Into the Zip DriveInternet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video CameraUsing Your Computer Welcome to Web What Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLMail Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook ExpressReading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content AdvisorRestricting Internet Content Welcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Digital Audio Files Digital Audio FilesGames Playing Preinstalled Games on Your ComputerSoftware Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DisketteInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Need Some Help? Helpful Hints Entering Bios Cmos Setup Using the QuickRestore CD QuickRestoreCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Diskette drive light stays onDisplay Monitor Failed Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Hard DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index DVD-ROM See also ISP 2-5 Internet Video Camera See also mouse See also Internet Index