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5 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CD or DVD Problems
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If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
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If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
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If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
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If the CD-RW drive stops writing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sound and Speaker Problems
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If you have a problem with integrated speakers
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If you have a problem with external speakers
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Copying CDs and DVDs
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How to Copy a CD or DVD
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Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
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Helpful Tips
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6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Network Setup Wizard
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Network Problems
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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
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Determining Your Network Type
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP. . . . . 45
7 Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Error Messages
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Video and Display Problems
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If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read
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If only part of the display is readable
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Scanner Problems
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