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Problems Writing to a CD/DVD-RW Drive
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L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S
If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try closing all programs before you write to the
CD/DVD-RW.
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U R N O F F
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T A N D B Y M O D E I N
on page 45 or search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center for information
on power management modes.
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H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray
1 Ensure that the computer is shut down.
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
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Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
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Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.
Hard Drive Problems
L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N
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system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on.
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H E C K
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I S K
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1 Click the Start button and click My Computer.
2 Right-click Local Disk C:.
3 Click Properties.
4 Click the Tools tab.
5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
6 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
7 Click Start.
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE:
Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it is connected to
a digital telephone network.
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Troubleshooting
The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing.
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I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A
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See the help files for your CD or DVD creation software.
A hot hard drive may prevent the operating
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See "Standby Mode"
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