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Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Reset the OmniBook. Audio Problems If sounds aren't audible • Roll the volume control wheel forward to increase the volume. • Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar to ensure that Mute is not checked. • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled. If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers • Try reducing the Master volume (Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, Volume Control). • Avoid using both the built-in microphone and the built-in speakers. If sound doesn't record • Check settings in BIOS Setup (System Devices, Audio). • Check software controls for recording sound (Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, Sound Recorders). 7-4

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Troubleshooting
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Reset the OmniBook.
Audio Problems
If sounds aren’t audible
•
Roll the volume control wheel forward to increase the volume.
•
Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar to ensure that Mute is not checked.
•
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled.
If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers
•
Try reducing the Master volume (Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia,
Volume Control).
•
Avoid using both the built-in microphone and the built-in speakers.
If sound doesn’t record
•
Check settings in BIOS Setup (System Devices, Audio).
•
Check software controls for recording sound (Start, Programs, Accessories,
Multimedia, Sound Recorders).