Using Cds And Dvds; Cd Or Dvd Problems; If You Cannot Play A Cd, Cd-Rw, Or Dvd - Dell PP04S Owner's Manual

Using CDs and DVDs

For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help
file. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 17.
NOTE: The CD drive is only available with the optional media base or the optional Dell D/Bay.
For additional information, see the documentation provided with the media base or the
Dell D/Bay.

CD or DVD Problems

If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, 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.
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Install the floppy drive in the Dell D/Bay or use the optional USB cable to connect the floppy drive to
the computer. See "Using the Dell™ D/Bay" on page 51.
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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
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corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
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Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
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Remove the drive. See "Using the Dell™ D/Bay" on page 51 for instructions.
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Reinstall the drive.
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Turn on the computer.
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instructions. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 17.
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— Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original disc is
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— See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for
— Click the Start button and click My
light is blinking, indicating normal operation.
— Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right
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