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 MI C R O S O F T W I N D O W S

Windows XP:

1Click StartControl PanelPrinters and Other HardwareScanners and Cameras.

2If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

Windows Vista:

1Click Start Control PanelHardware and SoundScanners and Cameras.

2If the 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 in the Product Information Guide.

No sound from speakers

NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Always check to ensure that the volume on the media player(s) has not been turned 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.

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Dell 1200 owner manual Sound and Speaker Problems, No sound from speakers