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During POST, the
computer checks the
drive, comparing its
characteristics with the
system configuration
information. The light
blinks as the computer
performsthischeck.
Inconsistencies in the
manufacturing of CD media
may cause some higher-
speed CD drives to vibrate
more than others. Such
vibration and associated
noise do not indicate a
defect in the drive or the CD.
¡ Make sure the sound is not caused by the application program that is running. The sound could be caused
by a hardware malfunction. See "Help Overview" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance from
Dell.
¡ Verify that the disc is fully seated on the drive spindle.
l When you turn on the computer, you can hear floppy or hard drive activity during the boot routine. If your
computer does not boot, call Dell for technical assistance. Otherwise, see the "Dell Diagnostics."
l Test the drive indicator by typing dir x: at an MS-DOS®prompt, where x is the drive letter, and pressing
<Enter>.
l Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and verify that the drive is recognized by the computer.
Most of the common boot sector viruses cause the drive to "disappear." Use virus-scanning software (if Dell
installed the operating system on your computer, you should already have virus-scanning software) to check for
and remove any viruses.
l Clean the disc using a commercially available cleaning kit.
l Clean the drive using a commercially available cleaning kit.
l Try another CD or DVD.
l Run the IDE Devices tests as described in "Dell Diagnostics."
l Turn off the computer and remove the drive from the modular bay. Replace the drive and turn on the computer.
If the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive button doesn't eject the tray, or if you have a power failure:
1. Make sure the computer is off.
2. Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is
partially ejected.
3. Pull the tray out the rest of the way.
If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the
following steps:
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the computer.
2. If the drive is installed in the modular bay, remove the drive.Ifthedriveisafixedopticaldrive,gotostep6.
3. Reinstall the drive.
4. Reboot the computer. Does the light blink during the boot routine?
Yes. Go to step 6.
No. Go to step 5.
5. Remove and reinsert the drive. Reboot the computer. Does the light blink during the boot routine?
Yes. Go to step 6.
No. Go to step 10.
6. Remove the hard drive and boot the computer from a bootable CD. Does the light blink?
Yes. Go to step 7.
No. Go to step 10.
7. Reinstall the hard drive. Then open the Control Panel, double-click System Properties, and click the Device
Managertab.Istheappropriatedriverinstalled?
Yes. Go to step 8.
No. Load the driver, and return to step 1 to begin this procedure again. (To load the driver, use the
ResourceCDyoureceivedwithyourDellcomputer.)
8. Insert a bootable floppy disk into drive A and reboot the computer.
9. Type x:(where x is the drive) and press <Enter>. Then type dir and press <Enter>. Does MS-DOS display
the root directory contents for the drive?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. Go to step 10.
10. Insert your ResourceCDintothedriveandrebootthecomputer.ThenruntheIDE Devices device group. Does
yourdrivepassallthetests?
Yes. Return to step 1 and perform this troubleshooting procedure again. If you continue to experience
NOTE: Because of different conventions currently used in the industry, not all DVD titles work in
all DVD drives.
- About the AC Adapter 2
- Connecting the AC Adapter 2
- About the Batteries 2
- Checking the Battery Charge 4
- Battery Warnings 5
- Charging the Battery 5
- Detecting Battery Problems 5
- Battery Disposal 6
- Back View 7
- Left Side View 7
- Right Side View 8
- External Monitor 9
- Parallel Devices 9
- Docking Devices 10
- USB Devices 10
- Serial Devices 10
- AC Adapter 10
- Infrared Sensor 11
- Network 11
- TV and Digital Audio 12
- Audio Devices 13
- IEEE 1394 Devices 13
- Overview 14
- International Dialing Codes 14
- Americas Contact Numbers 15
- Europe Contact Numbers 17
- Advanced Testing 24
- Back to Contents Page 35
- Status Lights 36
- Drive access 37
- Caps Lock 37
- Scroll Lock 37
- Technical Assistance 38
- Help Tools 38
- Problems With Your Order 39
- Product Information 39
- Before You Call 40
- Finding Information 41
- Safety and EMC Symbols 41
- Safety Instructions 41
- EMC Instructions 43
- When Using Your Computer 43
- Ergonomic Computing Habits 44
- Conservation Tips 46
- Power Conservation Modes 46
- Power Options Properties 47
- Power Management Properties 48
- Activating Standby Mode 48
- Activating Hibernate Mode 48
- Activating Suspend Mode 49
- ENERGY STAR®Emblem 49
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only) 50
- IC Notice (Canada Only) 52
- CE Notice (European Union) 52
- Battery Disposal 53
- VCCI Notice (Japan Only) 53
- BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) 56
- CE Mark Notice 57
- About Passwords 63
- Using a Primary Password 63
- Using a Hard Drive Password 63
- Assigning an Asset Tag 64
- The System Setup Screens 67
- Changing the Boot Sequence 68
- Changing Printer Modes 68
- Changing COM Ports 68
- Enabling the IR Sensor 68
- During POST, the 77
- Processor 82
- PC Cards 82
- Connectors 83
- Display 85
- Keyboard 85
- Battery 85
- AC Adapter 86
- Physical 86
- Environmental (Computer) 87
- Touch Pad 87
- Track Stick 88
- Supported CD/DVD Formats 88
- Fixed Optical Drives 88
- Identifying Your Computer 89
- Packing the Computer 89
- Travel Tips 89
- Traveling by Air 90
- Modular Bay 91
- Floppy Drive 93
- CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive 93
- Keyboard and Keypad Controls 95
- DellAccessDirect™Key 96
- Speaker Controls 96
- Cursor Controls 97
- Latitude 101
- C800 User's Guide 101
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