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Checklist for Solving Problems, Table 2-8, Solving Audio Problems

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Checklist for Solving Problems If you encounter a minor problem with the computer or software applications, go through the following checklist for possible solutions: I Is the computer connected to an external power source, or does it have a fully charged battery pack installed? I Are all cables connected properly and securely? I Did the diskette drive contain a nonbootable diskette when you turned on the computer? I Are all the needed device drivers installed? I Are printer drivers installed for each application? If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. Table 2-8 Solving Audio Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Computer does not beep after the System beeps have been turned Use the Fn+F5 hotkeys to turn up the Power-On Self-Test (POST). down. system volume. Internal speaker does not produce Volume may be turned off or set sound when an external audio too low. source is connected to the stereo line-jack. Line input may not be connected properly. Headphones or speakers are connected to the stereo speaker/ headphone jack, which disables the internal speakers. Volume may be muted I Adjust the overall volume by pressing the Fn+F5 hotkeys. I Adjust the sliding mixer controls by double-clicking the speaker icon on the Windows taskbar. Check line input connection. Disconnect the head-phones or speakers to enable the internal speakers. Uncheck the mute box in the volume properties. Continued Troubleshooting 2-13

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Troubleshooting
2-13
Checklist for Solving Problems
If you encounter a minor problem with the computer or software applications, go
through the following checklist for possible solutions:
■
Is the computer connected to an external power source, or does it have a fully
charged battery pack installed?
■
Are all cables connected properly and securely?
■
Did the diskette drive contain a nonbootable diskette when you turned on the
computer?
■
Are all the needed device drivers installed?
■
Are printer drivers installed for each application?
If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation
provided with the software.
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-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 line input connection.
Headphones or speakers are
connected to the stereo speaker/
headphone jack, which disables
the internal speakers.
Disconnect the head-phones or
speakers to enable the internal
speakers.
Volume may be muted
Uncheck the mute box in the volume
properties.