If You Have A Problem With External Speakers; Printer Problems; Modem And Internet Connection Problems - Dell Inspiron 8200 Manual

Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—

If you have a problem with external speakers

HINT: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that you did
not turn the player volume down or off.
Check the speaker cable connections—
Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the speakers are turned on—
Adjust the Windows volume control—
turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
Test the speakers— Plug the speaker audio cable into the line-out connector on the computer. Ensure that the headphone volume control is
turned up. Play a music CD.
Run the speaker self-test— Some speaker systems have a self-test button on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test
instructions.
Eliminate possible interference—
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—

Printer Problems

Check the printer cable connections—
Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer.
Test the electrical outlet—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the printer is turned on—
See the documentation supplied with the printer.
Verify that Windows® recognizes the printer
1. Click the Start button.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Printers and Other Hardware.
4. Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printer icon.
5. Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
Reinstall the printer driver— See

Modem and Internet Connection Problems

NOTICE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone wall jack only. Connecting the modem to a digital telephone network damages the modem.
NOTICE: Modem and network connectors look similar. Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
HINT: If you can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly. If you are sure that your modem is working
properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP.
Check the telephone wall jack—
Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone. Listen for a dial tone. Ensure that you have touchtone
telephone service. Try connecting the modem to a different telephone wall jack.
Slow connection speeds can be caused by telephone noise as well as by telephone line or network conditions. Contact your telephone
company or network administrator for more information.
Connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack—
If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then
bypass them and use the telephone line to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack.
Check the connection—
Verify that the telephone line is connected to the modem.
Check the telephone line—
Try using a different telephone line. If you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.
Irregular dial tone —
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."
See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."