If You Have A Problem With External Speakers - Dell Inspiron 4100 Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
Adjust the Windows® volume control—
icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is
turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or
treble controls to eliminate distortion.
Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts—
disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—
Utilities."

If you have a problem with 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.
Check the speaker cable connections—
with the speakers.
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the device is plugged into
a surge protector, try plugging it directly into an electrical outlet.
Ensure that the speakers are turned on—
supplied with the speakers.
Adjust the Windows volume control—
icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is
turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or
treble controls to eliminate distortion.
Test the speakers—
connector on the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is
turned up. Play a music CD.
Run the speaker self-test—
button on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test
instructions.
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor—
external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is
at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Plug the speaker audio cable into the line-out
Some speaker systems have a self-test
Double-click the yellow speaker
Press
See "Reinstalling Drivers and
See the setup diagram supplied
See the setup diagram
Double-click the yellow speaker
to
If your