Sound And Speaker Problems; Integrated Speakers; External Speakers - Dell Inspiron 2500 Solution Manual

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.
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Solving Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Integrated Speakers

A W
D J U S T T H E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L
speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. In Windows Me and
Windows 2000, double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your
screen. Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
C
H E C K T H E V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S
buttons simultaneously or press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the
integrated speakers.
R S
E I N S T A L L T H E O U N D

External Speakers

E
N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D
—
See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
O N
A
D J U S T T H E S P E A K E R C O N T R O L S
adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.
V
E R I F Y T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T IO N S
are connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
T
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E
N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N
supplied with the speakers.
A
D J U S T T H E S P E A K E R C O N T R O L S
controls to eliminate distortion.
— In Windows XP, click the
— Press both volume control
( ) —
See page50.
A U D I O D R I V E R
— If your speakers have volume controls,
— Ensure that the speakers
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
—
Adjust the volume, bass, or treble
— See the setup diagram