Troubleshooting 103
Sound Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
A
DJUST 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.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E
LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or
halogen lamps to check for interference.
R
EINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER — See "Drivers" on page 129.
R
UN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See "Troubleshooting Software and
Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™
Operating Systems" on page 131.