No Sound From Integrated Speakers; No Sound From External Speakers; No Sound From Headphones; Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems - Dell XPS M1210 Owner's Manual

No sound from integrated speakers

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screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or
treble controls to eliminate distortion.
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No sound from external speakers

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the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate
distortion.
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of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
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disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.
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device, such as a lamp.
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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

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the headphone connector (see page 22).
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of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

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1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click Mouse.
3 Try adjusting the settings.
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and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106.
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Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106.
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85.
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Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner
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Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage,
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Sound from the speakers is automatically
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Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into
See the setup diagram supplied with
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