Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 73

If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound

• Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
• Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.

If the CD-RW drive stops writing

DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A
CD-RW — Search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To
access help, see "Accessing Help" on page 98.
CHANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE —See the help files for
your CD creation software.
EXIT ALL OTHER OPEN PROGRAMS —Exiting all other open programs before
writing to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem.
Sound and Speaker Problems

If you have a problem with integrated speakers

ADJUST THE WINDOWS® VOLUME CONTROL —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. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to
eliminate distortion.
ADJUST THE VOLUME USING THE VOLUME CONTROL BUTTONS —Press
the volume control buttons and mute button, which are located above the keyboard.
REINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER —See "Reinstalling Drivers and
Software" on page 115.

If you have a problem with external speakers

NOTE: The volume
control in some MP3
players overrides the
Windows volume setting.
If you have been listening
to MP3 songs, make sure
that you did not turn the
player volume down or
off.
CHECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS —See the setup diagram
supplied with the speakers.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET —Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
ENSURE THAT THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON —See the setup diagram
supplied with the speakers.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL —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. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate
distortion.