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4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer.
5 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
6 Select System, and the click on Device Manager. Verify that the drivers
are installed properly.
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A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to “hang” while it tries to
read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or
damaged.
Topic: I want to play a CD with Microsoft Windows Media Player™
When you insert a music CD, the Media Bar™ software automatically launches
to play your CD. When the Media Bar is running, the Windows Media Player
does not have access to the CD. Close Media Bar to use Microsoft Windows
Media Player. If you do not hear any music, check all your volume controls.
Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert
the application CD into your drive” appears and the software does not start
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Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s CD-
ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
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Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up.
Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?
You must use 4x CD-RW or 8x CD-R media to achieve optimum performance.
If you must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW
media, change the write speed from 8x to a lower setting. To change the write
speed from the default to a lower speed:
1 From the Start menu, select Programs > Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 >
Create CD.
2 Click Audio, then click Audio CD.
3 On the Tools menu, click CD Drive Properties. The CD Drive Properties
dialog box appears.
4 At the Write Speed drop-down list, select 1x, 2x, or 4x.
5 Click Close.