Dell Inspiron 510m - Manual (Page 53)

Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia
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Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If you have a problem with external speakers
NOTE:
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.
A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — 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. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to
eliminate distortion.
A DJUST THE VOLUME USING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS — Press <Fn><End>
to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.
R EINSTALL THE SOUND ( AUDIO ) DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Software" on
page 79.
C HECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS — See the setup diagram supplied
with the speakers.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E NSURE THAT THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON — See the setup diagram
supplied with the speakers.
A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — 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. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to
eliminate distortion.
T EST THE SPEAKERS — Plug the speaker audio cable in to the connector
on the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. Play a
music CD.
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