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If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
• Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
• Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-RW — Search for the
keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see "Accessing Help" on page 86.
C
HANGE THE WRITE SPEED TO A SLOWER RATE — See the help files for your CD creation
software.
E
XIT ALL OTHER OPEN PROGRAMS — Exiting all other open programs before writing to the
CD-RW may alleviate the problem.
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
ADJUST THE WINDOWS
®
VOLUME CONTROL — 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.
Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
R
EINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Software" on
page 103.
If you have a problem with external speakers
NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you
have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did not turn the player volume down
or off.
C
HECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS — See the setup diagram supplied with the
speakers.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.
E
NSURE THAT THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON — See the setup diagram supplied with the
speakers.
A
DJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — 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. Adjust
the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
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