Sound And Speaker Problems; If The Display Is Difficult To Read; If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable; If You Have A Problem With Integrated Speakers - Dell Inspiron 2600 Service Manual

Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet —
that the computer turns on.
Adjust the Power Properties —
Windows 2000). See "Accessing Help."
Switch the video image — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press

If the display is difficult to read

Adjust the brightness — See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness (see
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor —
subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
Eliminate possible interference —
Rotate the computer to face a different direction —
Adjust the Windows display settings
Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes.
3. Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon and then click the Settings tab.
3. Try different settings for Colors, Screen area, and Advanced Settings.
See "Error Messages" — If an error message appears, see

If only part of the display is readable

Connect an external monitor
1. Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see
"Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual that came with your computer).

Sound and Speaker Problems

If you have a problem with integrated speakers

Adjust the Windows® volume control —
turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts —
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
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in
If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
"Error
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is
Press
See "Reinstalling Drivers and
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
to switch the video image to the display.
Messages."
to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.
Utilities."
"Accessing Help").