Dell Precision M6300 User Manual page 145

Optical drive problems
NOTE:
High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which
does not indicate a defect in the drive or the media.
NOTE:
Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all
DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
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• Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up.
• Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked.
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Problems writing to an optical drive
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L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S
during the writing process. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try closing all
programs before you write to the optical.
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Windows XP
If are using Windows XP , see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 58 or
search for the keyword standby in Windows Help and Support for information on
power management modes.
Windows Vista
If you are using Windows Vista, click the Power
display the Power icon flyout window and under Select a Power Plan, click High
Performance Plan. The system will not go to sleep while it is plugged in, so you can
finish burning your disc. After you have finished burning your disc, click the Power
icon and select your preferred power plan again.
Hard drive problems
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Windows XP:
Click Start and click My Computer.
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Right-click Local Disk C:.
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Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now.
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Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start.
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Windows Vista:
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— See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 155.
— The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data
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icon in the notification area to
Troubleshooting
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