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No sound from headphones, Touch Pad or Mouse Problems - fan control
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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 - Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the headphone connector. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. 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 - Click or 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. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Windows Vista 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 132 Troubleshooting