Sound And Speaker Problems - Dell PP27L Setup And Quick Reference Manual

Sound and Speaker Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the safety information that shipped with your computer.
No sound from integrated speakers
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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
the lower-right corner of your 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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D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S
disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers.
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page 37.
No sound from external speakers
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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 O N
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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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
icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned
up and that the sound is not muted.
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I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R
the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the
headphone connector.
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E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E
or halogen lamps to check for interference.
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U N T H E E L L I A G N O S T I C S
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.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights,
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See "Reinstalling Software" on page 37.
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 54.
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Double-click the speaker icon in
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Press <Fn><End> to
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See "Reinstalling Software" on
Click or double-click the speaker
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Troubleshooting
See the
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Sound from
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