External Speakers; Printer Problems - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—

External Speakers

HINT: 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.
Verify the speaker cable connections—
as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
Test the electrical outlet—
with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the speakers are turned on—
the speakers.
Adjust the speaker controls—
eliminate distortion.
Adjust the Windows volume control—
the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is turned up and that
the sound is not muted.
Test the speakers—
the side of the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up.
Play a music CD.
Run the speaker self-test—
subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test instructions.
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor—
speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm
(2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
Eliminate possible interference—
halogen lamps to check for interference.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—

Printer Problems

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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it
Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to
Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone connector on
Some speaker systems have a self-test button on the
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or
See "Installing Drivers and
Ensure that the speakers are connected
See the setup diagram supplied with
Double-click the yellow speaker icon in
See "Installing Drivers and
Utilities."
If your external
Utilities."