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    Question RE: Sound Devices (M17)

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Ovrclck350, Apr 3, 2009.

  1. Ovrclck350

    Ovrclck350 Notebook Consultant

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    I forgot to ask when I was on the phone a few minutes ago.

    Although I'm sure it is a function of the driver/hardware, I would like to make sure.

    When plugging devices in, Headphones, HDMI, etc, I often have to go through and ensure that I select them as the default output device and then RESTART whatever program it is I'm using.

    EX: Playing MP3's with Media Player & plug headphones in. I then have to RESTART media player before the sound will come through the headphones. Likewise, when I UNPLUG them, I'll have to restart WMP to have the sound come out of the speakers again.


    It's not a crippling problem so much as it is an extreme annoyance. Is this the normal function of the sound setup on the M17?
     
    Ovrclck350, Apr 3, 2009
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