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-RWSearch 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

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.

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.

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