Dell T5400 manual Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers

U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button).

R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T R Y T H E S C A N N E R A G A I N

C H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S —

•See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections.

•Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.

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 —

Windows XP:

1Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras.

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

Windows Vista:

1Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras.

2 If 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.

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