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

Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
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 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 —
right corner of your 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.
Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts —
or reenable the integrated speakers.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver —
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If an error message appears, see
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-
See "Reinstalling Drivers and
"Error Messages."
Press to disable (mute)
Utilities."