Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
A DVD does not produce sound on a TV
Audio is not transmitted through the TV out jack. Use the built-in speakers,
a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your
notebook to a stereo system to hear sound while playing a DVD.
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made
especially for the purpose.
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device
Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ)
conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict.
To check IRQ usage in Windows XP:
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Click
, then click
Start
If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
.
Maintenance
Click/Double-click
System
. The Device Manager window opens.
Manager
Click
, then click
View
. All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed.
(IRQ)
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. The Control Panel window opens.
Control Panel
, click the
Hardware
. Double-click
Resources by type
Performance and
tab, then click
Device
Interrupt request