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Dvd-rw drive, An audio cd does not produce sound – Gateway SZSL95IN0XXXXXXXX User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting

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DVD-RW drive

The computer does not recognize a disc in the optical disc
drive

Make sure that the disc label is facing front (facing you),
then try inserting it again.

Try a different disc. Occasionally, discs are flawed or
become scratched and cannot be read by the DVD-RW
drive.

Your computer may be experiencing some temporary
memory problems. Shut down and restart your
computer.

Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may
not be able to play these CDs on your computer.

Clean the disc. For more information, see

“Cleaning

optical discs” on page 63

.

An audio CD does not produce sound

Make sure that the disc label is facing front (facing you),
then try inserting it again.

Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may
not be able to play these CDs on your computer.

Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. For
more information, see

“Adjusting the volume” on

page 42

.

Make sure that the mute controls are turned off. For
more information, see

“Adjusting the volume” on

page 42

.

If you have external speakers attached, make sure that
the speakers are turned on and that the cables are
connected correctly and securely.

Clean the disc. For more information, see

“Cleaning

optical discs” on page 63

.

Shut down and restart your computer.

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