Sound And Speaker Problems - Dell Precision KP542 Quick Reference Manual

Sound and Speaker Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the
No sound from speakers
NOTE:
The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the
Windows volume setting. Always check to ensure that the volume on the media
player(s) has not been turned down or off.
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H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you purchased
a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card.
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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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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
speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's
front-panel headphone connector.
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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
halogen lamps to check for interference.
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page 41.
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H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "About Your Computer" on
page 11).
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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
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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Quick Reference Guide
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Product Information Guide
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
— See "Drivers" in your User's Guide.
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— Ensure that the speakers are
— Click or double-click the speaker icon
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or
— See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on
— Ensure that the headphone cable is
— Click or double-click the speaker icon
— See the
— Sound from the