Dell 3100, E310 owner manual Sound and Speaker Problems, No sound from speakers

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VE R I F Y T H A T T H E S C A N N E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S —

1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.

2Click Scanners and Cameras.

If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R — See the scanner documentation for instructions.

Sound and Speaker Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

No sound from speakers

NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.

C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S — Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card.

E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.

A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.

TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD activity lightSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAdding a Second Hard Drive optional Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables103 110 104107 109Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to directClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork cable Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Connector Network adapter connector on computerHibernate Mode Standby ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabHibernate Tab About RAID ConfigurationsUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords RAID LevelSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesMedia Card Reader Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsInstalling Memory on Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModule see Installing Memory on Modules without errorRepeat this process for each card. If Determine whether a conflict exists bySee Cards on Then restart the computerLight Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supplyCD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Memory System Board ComponentsDDR2 Memory Overview Securing clips Connector Installing MemoryNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Sliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive PanelDrive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panel Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesIDE Drive Addressing Connecting Drive CablesCD/DVD drives Power cable Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connectorHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsDrive Bracket rails Installing a Hard DriveRail tabs Adding a Second Hard Drive optionalPrimary hard drive Upper bay Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePage Drive Screws Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing and Installing PartsSliding plate lever CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socketRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts System clock MHz data rate Appendix SpecificationsLevel 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache Pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram100 101 102 Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Screen104 System Setup OptionsOr RAID On 105106 Remotely from Suspend Boot SequenceOption Settings 107Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot108 109 Clearing Forgotten Passwords110 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor111 MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only113 Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Contacting Dell114 115 116 117 980-9-15-3978 118592 818 Colombia119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Uruguay 13001344 373 01344 860131 132 Index 133 Index134 Index Index 135 136 Index USBIndex 137 138 Index
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