Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

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Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100Ensure that the speakers are turned on— See the setupdiagram supplied with the speakers.Adjust the speaker controls— Adjust the volume, bass, or treblecontrols to eliminate distortion.Adjust the Windows volume control— Double-click the yellowspeaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure thatthe volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.Test the speakers— Plug the speaker audio cable into theheadphone connector on the side of the computer. Ensure that theheadphone 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 forself-test instructions.Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor— Ifyour external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure thatthe subwoofer is at least 60 m (2 ft) away from the computer orexternal monitor.Eliminate possible interference— Turn off nearby fans,fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.Reinstall the sound (audio) driver— See "Reinstalling Driversand Utilities."Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printerVerify the printer cable connections— Ensure that the printercable is connected (see "Connecting a Printer" in the Dell SolutionsGuide that came with your computer).Test the electrical outlet— Ensure that the electrical outlet isworking by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/solving.htm (6 of 18) [2/28/2004 7:37:13 AM]