Sound And Speaker Problems - Dell XPS DC01L Owner's Manual

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→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras.
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If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
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instructions.

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 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.
C 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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setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls,
adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.
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
in the lower-right corner 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
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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halogen lamps to check for interference.
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Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System" on page 93.
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Troubleshooting
— See the scanner documentation for
— Ensure that the speakers are
— Click or double-click the speaker icon
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or
— See "Drivers" on page 90.
T R O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Troubleshooting Software and
M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S —
— See the
— Sound from the