HP 8380 (US/CAN), 8370 (US/CAN) manual Sound, My computer doesn’t make any sound

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Make sure that you are in the Windows desktop, not MS-DOS. (The MS-DOS interface is a plain screen with a prompt that looks like this: C:\>) If you are in MS-DOS, type EXIT and press the Enter key.

It’s possible that your system has crashed. Try rebooting your computer by pressing the On button, waiting a few seconds, and turning the computer back on.

Does the pointer move on the screen when you move your mouse? If not, try this:

1Remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of the mouse.

2Clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth (not paper).

3Use your finger to move the rollers in the mouse ball housing.

4Replace the mouse ball and screw on the cover.

Sound

My computer doesn’t make any sound.

Check the headphone and microphone cables at the back of the computer to be sure they are not switched. The colors should match. Be sure the blue sound plug is pressed firmly into the jack.

Locate the Volume knob on the keyboard.

The knob is at the top of the keyboard, near the center. Turn up the volume by turning the knob clockwise. As you do this, you’ll see the volume indicator increase on your screen.

20Getting Help

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Contents Getting Help Page Contents Upgrading and Servicing Finding Information and Solving Problems Where to Go for Help Getting Help from the HP Support Center Using System Tools HP Support Center OptionsGetting Help from the Internet HP Utilities in the HP Support CenterRunning the System Recovery Program Restoring Your SoftwareTo restore certain applications Turn on your computer Restoring ApplicationsCalling HP Support Troubleshooting General Problems My computer won’t turn on at allMy computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be working General Protection Fault error occurred Non-System Disk error occurred Need more space on my hard diskMy computer is taking longer to start up than it did before Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work Answering MachineThink my computer has a virus Computer’s answering machine never answers the phoneDouble-click the Volume icon on the taskbar Can’t hear messages as they are leftCan’t hear phone messages when I play them back Can’t record an outgoing messageCD-ROM or DVD is playing erratically Display Fax and PhoneCan’t dial out Message Check error log appears in the status window Incoming faxes are not picked up automaticallyKeyboard Mouse My mouse doesn’t work, even though everything else doesSound My computer doesn’t make any soundSpeakerphone Volume is either too loud or too soft Windows DesktopCan’t hear the other person clearly or at all ’m having trouble understanding the Windows desktopMy taskbar disappeared My program window disappearedAre underlined Turn off the Internet Explorer Channel BarMy desktop has a toolbar that belongs in the taskbar Getting Help Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Connecting External Components Connecting to a Stereo System Creating Audio Files Connecting to a Television Set Connecting the PC to Your TV Composite Connection Connecting the PC to Your TV S-Video Connection Connecting a Digital Camera Removing the Computer Covers and Other Components Before You Begin Removing the Back Panel Removing the Right Side Panel Removing the Left Side Panel Removing the Fan Replacing the Battery Adding Memory 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MBInstalling a Dimm SdramGetting Help Removing a Dimm Installing Add-in Cards Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Attached to the card. Then, holding the card by its Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Reach inside the frame and remove the expansion slot cover D What Is Plug and Play? If the New Card or Device Isn’t WorkingAdding Drives Replace the back panel see Replacing the Back Panel on Replacing Computer Covers and Other Components Replacing the FanReplacing the Left Side Panel Replacing the Right Side Panel Replacing the Back Panel Using the Bios Setup Program Starting the Bios Setup ProgramBios Settings Setting Auto Suspend in the Bios MainTo disable Auto Suspend, choose Disable Index General Protection Fault error Single-click mode, turning off, 24 software 5967-6539