Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8000
Eliminate possible interference—
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
Rotate the computer to face a different direction—
Eliminate sunlight
glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
Restore the recommended settings—
Restore the original resolution
and refresh rate settings. For more information, see the
help
file for instructions.
Adjust the Windows display settings—
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
and
Screen area
.
Sound and Speaker Problems
Integrated Speakers
Adjust the Windows volume control—
Double-click the yellow speaker
icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Be sure that the volume is
turned up and that the sound is not muted.
Check the volume control buttons—
Press both volume control buttons
simultaneously or press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the
integrated speakers.
Reinstall the sound (audio) driver—
See "
External Speakers
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.
Verify the speaker cable connections—
Ensure that the speakers are
connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
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