Dell Inspiron 700M - Manual (Page 67)

Solving Problems
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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 integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
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.
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 to disable (mute) or
reenable the integrated speakers.
R EINSTALL THE SOUND ( AUDIO ) DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 50.
E NSURE 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.
A DJUST THE W INDOWS 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.
D ISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is
automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel
headphone connector.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to
check for interference.