No Sound From Headphones; Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems - Dell Vostro 1500 Owner's Manual

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testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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or halogen lamps to check for interference.
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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 C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio
connectors" on page 29).
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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 P A D S E T T I N G S
Windows XP
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse.
2 Try adjusting the settings.
Windows Vista
1 Click Start
2 Adjust the settings, as needed.
C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E
cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
mouse directly to the computer.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109.
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→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse.
Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights,
Ensure that the headphone
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Click or double-click the speaker
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