Sound And Speaker Problems; No Sound From Integrated Speakers; No Sound From External Speakers - Dell Inspiron PP23LA Owner's Manual

U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R
R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T R Y T H E S C A N N E R A G A I N
C H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
• See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
V E R I F Y T H A T T H E S C A N N E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click Scanners and Cameras.
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R

Sound and Speaker Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.

No sound from integrated speakers

A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L
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.
A 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
integrated speakers.
E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D
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No sound from external speakers

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
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the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate
distortion.
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
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of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
D 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
disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
device, such as a lamp.
E 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
for interference.
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Solving Problems
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
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See the scanner documentation for instructions.
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Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 81.
A U D I O D R I V E R
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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 81.
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M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S —
Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the
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Sound from the speakers is automatically
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See the setup diagram supplied with