30 Solving Problems
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Printer Problems
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
ADJUST THE SPEAKER CONTROLS—Adjust the volume, bass, or treble
controls to eliminate distortion.
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.
TEST THE SPEAKERS—Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone
connector on the side of the computer. Ensure that the headphone 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 for self-test
instructions.
MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR—
If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is
at least 60 m (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE—Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.
REINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER—See page 42.
VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS— Ensure that the printer
cable is connected as described on page 14.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET—Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON—See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
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