Sound and speaker problems, Video and monitor problems – Dell Precision R5400 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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1.

 

Click Start

® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Scanners and Cameras.

2.

 

If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

Windows XP:

1.

 

Click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Scanners and Cameras.

2.

 

If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

 

Reinstall the scanner driver —

See the scanner documentation for instructions.

 

Sound and Speaker Problems

 

 

No sound from speakers

 

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.

 

Adjust the Windows volume control —

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.

 

Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector —

Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the

computer's front-panel headphone connector.

 

Test the electrical outlet —

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

 

Eliminate possible interference —

Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

 

Run the speaker diagnostics

 

Reinstall the sound driver —

See your computer's Setup and Quick Reference Guide for instructions on reinstalling software.

 

Run the Hardware Troubleshooter —

See

Hardware Troubleshooter

.

 

No sound from headphones

 

Check the headphone cable connection —

Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see your computer's Setup

and Quick Reference Guide for illustrations identifying each connector).

 

Adjust the Windows volume control —

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.

 

Video and Monitor Problems

 

 

The screen is blank

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE:

If your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards;

however, the card is required for troubleshooting purposes. If you remove the card, store it in a safe and secure location. For information about your
graphics card, go to support.dell.com.

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