Sound and speaker problems – Dell Vostro 1200 (Early 2009) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Windows XP:

1 Click StartControl PanelPrinters and Other HardwareScanners

and Cameras.

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

Windows Vista:

1 Click Start

Control PanelHardware and SoundScanners and

Cameras.

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

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T H E

SC A N N E R

D R I V ER

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.

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H E C K

T H E

SP E A K E R

CAB L E

C O N N E CT 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.

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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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T H E

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C O N T RO 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.

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F R O M

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Sound from

the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the

computer’s front-panel headphone connector.

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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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