Dell XPS Gen 2 Laptop User Manual


 
Solving Problems 75
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78.
RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS See "When to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 59.
CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted
into the headphone connector. For more information, see "Audio Connectors" on page 20.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL 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.
CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Mouse
.
3
Try adjusting the settings.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for
damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD
1
Shut down the computer.
2
Disconnect the mouse.
3
Turn on the computer.
4
At the Windows
desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it.
If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
REINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78.
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