Dell 4000 manual Sound and Speaker Problems, Integrated Speakers, External Speakers

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

Sound and Speaker Problems

Integrated Speakers

AD J U S T T H E WI N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Double-click the yellow speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

CH E C K T H E V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S — Press both volume control buttons simultaneously or press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.

RE I N S T A L L T H E SO U N D (A U D I O ) D R I V E R — See page 44.

External Speakers

VE R I F Y 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.

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.

EN S U R E T H A T 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.

AD J U S T T H E S P E A K E R C O N T R O L S — Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.

AD J U S T T H E WI N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Double-click the yellow speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

TE S T T H E S P E A K E R S — Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone connector on the side of the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. Play a music CD.

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Solving Problems

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Contents Solutions Guide Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Solving Problems Adding Parts Appendix Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerSafety Instr uctions Safety Instructions When Removing or Installing Memory Modules Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions Setting Up Hint Dellnet is not Setting Up Dellnet Accessing the InternetAccessing Your E-Mail Viewing Your Account InformationResetting E-Mail Address Settings Sending and Receiving E-MailParallel Printer Connecting a PrinterInstalling the Printer Driver Notches Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows Turning Off the ComputerUSB Printer Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Using the Modular BayWindows Bottom of computer Swapping Devices While Windows Is Running Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows MeSetting Up the APR to Connect to a Network Setting Up the APR for Windows Me and WindowsSetting Up the APR for Windows Setting Up Solving Problems Finding Solutions SeeSolving Problems Accessing Help Files Power Problems If the display is blank Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture qualityExternal Speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIntegrated Speakers Printer Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Modem ProblemsEnsure that the Print to the following port setting is USB Scanner Problems Touch Pad ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Drive ProblemsUnexpected Characters If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you have a hard drive problem If you cannot play a DVD movieIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Click Check NowNetwork Problems Windows Error MessagesProgram stops responding General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Internet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Dellnet accountSolid blue screen appears Modems Properties window, click Dialing PropertiesMail Problems If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReinstalling Windows Reinstalling Windows Me and WindowsReinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click NextSolving Problems Boot Restart Your Computer With the Drivers and Utilities CD Recreating the Hibernate File Windows 98 OnlyDelete the Old Hibernate File Create the Hibernate FileSolving Problems Adding Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Palm rest Adding Parts Using the Advanced Port Replicator Replacing the Display CoverConnecting External Devices to the APR USBConnect a parallel device, such as a printer Connect an external monitorAPR Controls and Indicators Docking the ComputerDocking connector Eject/locking lever Alignment rails Undocking the Computer Monitor Stand Adding Memory Securing Clip Memory module Replacing a Hard Drive Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorPorts and Connectors Audio Keyboard Track Stick AC Adapter Standard Settings System Setup PagesViewing the System Setup Pages Contacting DellContact Numbers and Addresses Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website http//support.euro.dell.comBelgium Brussels BrazilCanada North York, Ontario Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen Czech Republic PragueDenmark Horsholm Finland HelsinkiGermany Langen Home and Small BusinessCorporate Italy Milan Home and Small Business Hong KongIreland Bray Latin America Japan KawasakiWebsite http//support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Luxembourg MacauMalaysia Penang Mexico Colonia GranadaNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandNorway Lysaker Poland WarsawSingapore Singapore South Africa Johannesburg09/091 Southeast Asian and PacificSweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandBracknell A. Austin, Texas Regulatory Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBattery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Warranty and Return Policy Information Información para NOM únicamente para MéxicoMacrovision Product Notice Appendix D ex Printer setting up, 16 troubleshooting Index Index