Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

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Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100Ensure that the speakers are turned on— See the setup diagram suppliedwith the speakers.Adjust the speaker controls— Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls toeliminate distortion.Adjust the Windows volume control— Double-click the yellow speaker iconin the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is turned upand that the sound is not muted.Test the speakers— Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphoneconnector on the side of the computer. Ensure that the headphone volumecontrol is turned up. Play a music CD.Run the speaker self-test— Some speaker systems have a self-test button onthe subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for self-test instructions.Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor— If yourexternal speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is atleast 60 m (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.Eliminate possible interference— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, orhalogen lamps to check for interference.Reinstall the sound (audio) driver— See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printerVerify the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printer cable isconnected (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell Solutions Guide that camewith your computer).Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working bytesting it with another device, such as a lamp.Ensure that the printer is turned on— See the documentation supplied withthe printer.file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LAP...20ok/Inspiron/8100/8100_SERVICE_MAN/solving.htm (5 of 15)6/21/2004 1:08:57 AM