No Sound From Headphones; Video And Monitor Problems; If The Screen Is Blank - Dell DIMENSION E510 DCSM Owner's Manual

R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R
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on page 53.

No sound from headphones

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into the headphone connector (see "headphone connector" on page 61).
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corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

Video and Monitor Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE:
See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures.

If the screen is blank

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• Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
• If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is
defective.
• Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
• Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing
pins.)
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the monitor is turned on. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is
blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.
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device, such as a lamp.
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Solving Problems
— See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 52.
T R O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
— Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted
— Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right
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— If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
— See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.