NEC PowerMate CT Speaker Problems, CD does not eject due to a power failure or software error

!The CD does not eject due to a power failure or software error.

Insert the end of a paper clip into the CD-ROM emergency eject hole. Press inward on the clip to open the CD-ROM door.

!The CD-ROM drive plays music CDs but the sound is not heard. Check that the speaker power is on (see “Speaker Problems”).

If the speaker set has a volume control, adjust the volume control on the speakers. Check the volume control in the system tray along the taskbar.

Check that the cable connecting the CD-ROM drive to the system board CD audio connector is in place and secure.

Speaker Problems

Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution.

!No sound from the speakers.

If the speaker set has a volume control, check that the volume control is turned up.

Check that the speaker power is on. Verify that all speaker cable connections are correct and secure.

Check that the power adapter is connected to the power source and the speaker.

If using a headphone, check that it is not plugged in. Plugging in the headphone turns off the speaker set.

!Speaker volume is too low.

If the speaker set has a volume control, adjust the volume control on the speaker. If the volume is still too low, adjust the volume through the system software. See the Windows Multimedia online help.

!Sound is only coming from one speaker.

Balance the speaker output by adjusting the balance in the sound software. See the Windows Multimedia online help.

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