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Table 2-8, Solving Audio Problems, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution - sound problem

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Table 2-8 Solving Audio Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Computer does not System beeps have Use the Fn+F5 hotkeys to beep after the Power- been turned down. turn up the system On Self-Test (POST). volume. Internal speaker does Volume may be not produce sound turned off or set too when an external low. audio source is connected to the stereo line-in jack. s Adjust the overall volume by pressing the Fn+F5 hotkeys. s Adjust the sliding mixer controls by double-clicking the Speaker icon on the Windows taskbar. Line input may not be connected properly. Check the line input connection. Headphones or speakers are connected to the stereo speaker/ headphone jack, which disables the internal speakers. Disconnect the headphones or speakers to enable the internal speakers. Volume may be muted/ Uncheck the mute box in volume properties. External microphone does not work. You are using the wrong type of microphone or microphone plug for the computer. Check to see if you are using a monophonic electret condenser microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. The microphone may Ensure that the not be connected microphone plug is properly. properly connected to the mono microphone jack. Continued 2-18 Troubleshooting

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2-18
Troubleshooting
Table 2-8
Solving Audio Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Computer does not
beep after the Power-
On Self-Test (POST).
System beeps have
been turned down.
Use the
Fn
+
F5
hotkeys to
turn up the system
volume.
Internal speaker does
not produce sound
when an external
audio source is
connected to the
stereo line-in jack.
Volume may be
turned off or set too
low.
■
Adjust the overall
volume by pressing
the
Fn+F5
hotkeys.
■
Adjust the sliding
mixer controls by
double-clicking the
Speaker icon on the
Windows taskbar.
Line input may not
be connected
properly.
Check the line input
connection.
Headphones or
speakers are
connected to the
stereo speaker/
headphone jack,
which disables the
internal speakers.
Disconnect the
headphones or speakers
to enable the internal
speakers.
Volume may be
muted/
Uncheck the mute box in
volume properties.
External microphone
does not work.
You are using the
wrong type of
microphone or
microphone plug for
the computer.
Check to see if you are
using a monophonic
electret condenser
microphone with a
3.5-mm plug.
The microphone may
not be connected
properly.
Ensure that the
microphone plug is
properly connected to the
mono microphone jack.
Continued