Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual - Page 47

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron help file. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. CD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. 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 H E R D I S C - Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original disc is defective. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED TO THE SPINDLE. 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. REINSTALL THE DRIVE - 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 2 Remove the drive. See "Using the Module Bay" in the Dell Inspiron help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. 3 Reinstall the drive. 4 Turn on the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 65. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 47