Dell Inspiron 1100 Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual - Page 56

www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 80. CD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD 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 HE R DI S C - Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original disc is defective. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED TO THE SPINDLE ON THE CD DRIVE TRAY 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. C L E A N T H E D R I V E OR D I S C - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How help file for instructions. To access the help file, see page 80. If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down and turned off (see page 40). 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. 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. 56 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a