Dell DCSLF Sound and Speaker Problems

Solving Problems 79
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 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.
VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS —
Windows XP:
1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Scanners and
Cameras
.
2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
Windows Vista:
1 Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Scanners and Cameras .
If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER —See the scanner documentation for
instructions.
CHECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS —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.
ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP
PROGRAM —See "System Setup" on page185.
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.
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