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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 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 - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. 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 - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust the Windows volume control - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-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. 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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 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. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/solving.htm (8 of 22) [2/28/2004 6:52:01 AM]

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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
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 —
See the setup diagram supplied
with the speakers.
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 —
See the setup diagram
supplied with the speakers.
Adjust the Windows volume control —
Double-click the speaker icon in
the lower-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.
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 —
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver —
See "
Reinstalling Drivers and
Utilities
."
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.
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