Sound And Speaker Problems; No Sound From Speakers - Dell EC280 Owner's Manual

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CHEC K THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS —
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up
a Printer (USB type)" on page 15).
TEST THE EL ECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.
VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS R EC OG N IZ E D BY WI N DO WS —
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
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Click View installed printers or fax printers.
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
Click Properties, then click the Ports tab. For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following
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port(s): setting is USB.
REINSTALL TH E PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for instructions.

Sound and Speaker Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
"Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48.

No sound from 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.
CHEC K THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the speakers are connected as
shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the
speakers are connected to the card.
ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT A UD IO S OL UT I ON I S ENA BL E D IN T H E BI O S S E T U P
PRO GR AM — See "System Setup" on page 54.
ENSURE THAT THE SUB W O OF ER A ND T H E S P E A KE R S A R E T U R NE 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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Solving Problems

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