Dell 1501 Laptop User Manual


 
76 Solving Problems
Scanner Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer.
C
HECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION
See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting
information.
CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION
See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting
information.
UNLOCK THE SCANNER
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS
See the scanner documentation for cable connection information.
Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.
VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Scanners and Cameras
.
If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.
REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER
See the scanner documentation for instructions.
Sound and Speaker Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
No sound from integrated 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.
ADJUST THE VOLUME USING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the
integrated speakers.
REINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 80.
No sound from external speakers
ENSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON
See the setup diagram supplied with
the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate
distortion.