Dell 2300 Scanner Problems, Sound and Speaker Problems, No sound from speakers

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See the printer documentation for instructions.

Scanner Problems

HINT: Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. If you need technical assistance for your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. See the scanner documentation for the correct phone number.

Check the scanner documentation —

See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

Unlock the scanner —

Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.

Restart the computer and try the scanner again

Check the cable connections —

•If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on.

•Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.

Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft® Windows® —

1.Click the Start button.

2.Click Control Panel.

3.Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4.Click Scanners and Cameras.

If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

Reinstall the scanner driver —

See the scanner documentation for instructions.

Sound and Speaker Problems

No sound from speakers

HINT: 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.

Check the speaker cable connections — Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.

Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are turned on — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.

Adjust the Windows volume control — 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.

Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.

Enable digital mode — Your speakers do not work if the CD or DVD drive is not operating in digital mode. To enable digital mode:

1.Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

2.Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

3.Click the Hardware tab.

4.Double-click the name of your CD drive.

5.Click the Properties tab.

6.Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box.

Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

Run the speaker diagnostics — Some speaker systems have self- diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics instructions. Reinstall the audio (sound) driver — See "Reinstalling Drivers."

Check for interrupt request conflicts — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities."

No sound from headphones

Check the headphone cable connection — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector.

Adjust the Windows volume control — 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.

Disable digital mode — Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is operating in digital mode. To disable digital mode:

1.Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

2.Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

3.Click the Hardware tab.

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell DimensionAbbreviations and Acronyms Creating a Restore Point Advanced TroubleshootingUsing System Restore Beep CodesDrivers Undoing the Last System RestoreWhat Is a Driver? Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstalling Drivers and Software Reinstall the appropriate driversFinding Information for Your Computer DocumentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Removing the Computer Cover Adding and Replacing PartsShutting Down the Computer Click Turn offLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Remove the computer cover Removing Cards Adding MemoryReplace the computer cover Removing the Front Panel Close the computer coverRemove the computer cover Hard Drive Removing the Front-Panel InsertRemove the computer cover Remove the front panel Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Replacing the CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD/DVD Drive Replace the front panel Replace the computer coverReplacing the Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Replacing the System Board Removing the System BoardRemove the computer cover Remove the floppy drive Installing the System BoardRemove the microprocessor heat sink Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replace the floppy drive Replace the computer coverReplacing the Battery Replacing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Floppy drive problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Finding Help InformationProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems DVD drive problemsComputer stops responding Error MessagesGeneral Problems Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsOther technical problems General hardware problems Solid blue screen appearsMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from headphones Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is difficult to readTechnical Specifications Audio PowerVideo Controls and LightsOverview System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Main ScreenAdvanced Screen Option FunctionIDE Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuDescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu IDE Primary Master Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu ModePower Screen Security ScreenBoot Screen Last StateExit Screen Clearing Forgotten PasswordsShut down the computer Clearing Cmos Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewDC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connector P8 Back View Controls and LightsFront View Front View Back ViewBack to Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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