Gateway Laptop User Manual

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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting

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Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again.

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If you are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you have
a DVD drive. For more information, see

“Identifying

drive types” on page 45

.

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The modular drive may not be inserted completely into
the modular bay. Press the module into the bay, then
try to access the disc again.

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Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed and
cannot be read by the drive.

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

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

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Clean the disc. For more information, see

“Cleaning CDs

or DVDs” on page 81

.

An audio CD does not produce sound

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Make sure that the CD label is facing up, then try again.

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

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Make sure that the volume control on your notebook
is turned up. For more information about using your
volume control, see

“Adjusting the volume” on page 38

.

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Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned
up. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control
in Windows, see “Adjusting the volume” in your online
User Guide.

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Make sure that Mute controls are turned off.

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If you are using the built-in speakers, make sure that
nothing is plugged into the headphone jack on the
notebook. For the location of the headphone jack, see

“Front” on page 6

.

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If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they
are plugged in and turned on.

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Clean the disc. For more information, see

“Cleaning CDs

or DVDs” on page 81

.

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

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Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information,
see “Gateway Web site” in your online User Guide.

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