Sound and speaker problems, If you have a problem with integrated speakers, If you have a problem with external speakers – Dell Inspiron 8600 User Manual

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

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C

HE C K

T H E

D R IV E

F O R

E R R O R S

— If the drive is a fixed drive:

1

Remove the hard drive and floppy drive.

2

Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and turn on the computer.

3

Verify that the

light is blinking, indicating normal operation.

If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray

1

Ensure that the computer is turned off.

2

Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly

until the tray is partially ejected.

3

Gently pull out the tray until it stops.

If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound

• Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
• Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly.

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IS AB L E

S T A N D BY

MO D E

I N

W

IN D O W S

BE FO R E

W R I T I N G

T O

A

CD-RW — Search for the

keyword standby in Windows Help. To access the help file, see page 94.
C

HA NG E

THE

W R I T E

S P E E D

T O

A

S LO W E R

R A T E

— See the help files for your CD creation

software.
E

XI T

A L L

O T HE R

O P EN

PR O G R A MS

— Exiting all other open programs before writing to the

CD-RW may alleviate the problem.

Sound and Speaker Problems

If you have a problem with integrated speakers

A

D JU S T

T H E

W

I N D OW S ®

V O L U ME

C O NT R O L

— 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.
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D JU S T

T H E

V O L U ME

USI NG

KE Y B OA R D

BU T T O N S

— Use the keyboard buttons to ensure

that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
R

E I NS T AL L

THE

SOUN D

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AU D IO

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D R IV E R

See page 103.

If you have a problem with external speakers

C

HE C K

T H E

S P E A KE R

CA B LE

C ON N EC T I O NS

— See the setup diagram supplied with the

speakers.
T

E S T

T HE

EL E CT R I C AL

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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