Dell Latitude D430 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 88)

88 Troubleshooting
Sound and Speaker Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 129) as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
No sound from integrated speakers
A D J U ST TH E W INDO WS V O L U M E C O N T 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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E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 96.
No sound from external speakers
E N SU RE T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S PE A KE R S ARE TU RN 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.
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D J U ST TH E W INDO WS 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.
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I SC 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 TO R — Sound from the speakers is automatically
disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.
T
E ST T H E E L E CT R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such
as a lamp.
E
L I M I N A TE PO S S I B L E I N T E RF ER E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for
interference.
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E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O D RI VE R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 96 .
R U N TH E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71.
NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening
to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.
No sound from headphones
C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E CA BLE C O N N E C TI O N — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the
headphone connector.
A
D J U ST TH E W INDO WS 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.
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
C H E C K T H E T O U C H PAD SE T T I NG S —
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse.
2 Try adjusting the settings.