HP dx5150 From the Control Panel, Device Manager button, Sure Enable digital CD, Speech and Audio

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Solving Audio Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

Sound does not come out of the speaker or headphones.

(continued)

The external speakers

Turn on the external speakers.

are not turned on.

 

 

 

External speakers

See the sound card documentation

plugged into the wrong

for proper speaker connection.

audio jack.

 

Digital CD audio is not

Enable digital CD audio:

enabled.

1.

From the Control Panel,

 

 

 

select System.

 

2.

On the Hardware tab, click

 

 

the Device Manager button.

 

3.

Right-click on the CD/DVD

 

 

device and select Properties.

 

4.

On the Properties tab, make

 

 

sure “Enable digital CD

 

 

audio for this CD-ROM

 

 

device” is checked.

 

 

Headphones or devices

Turn on and use headphones or

connected to the

external speakers, if connected, or

line-out connector mute

disconnect headphones or external

the internal speaker.

speakers.

 

 

 

Volume is muted.

1.

From the Control Panel

 

 

program, click Sound,

 

 

Speech and Audio

 

 

Devices, then click Sounds

 

 

and Audio Devices.

 

2.

Click the Mute check box to

 

 

remove the check mark from

 

 

the box.

 

 

Computer is in

Press the power button to resume

standby mode.

from standby mode.

ÄCAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your unsaved data.

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Contents August Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic FeaturesDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Restoring the Software Protecting the SoftwarePage Safety and Comfort Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsBefore You Call for Technical Support Run the Restore Plus! CDRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Standby modeNum Lock key Solving General Problems Solving General Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsTools. Under Error-checking Drive. Select File PropertiesSelect File Properties Format a /F1440Features Removable Device Position in Advanced BiosPeripherals Onboard FDC ControllerSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSouth OnChip PCI Device Integrated PeripheralsSouth OnChip IDE Device IDE Device OnChip IDE Peripherals South OnChipChannel 0 or PCI Device Onboard ChipSolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Blank screen Solving Display Problems Click Start All Programs Accessories System ToolsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsFrom the Control Panel Sure Enable digital CDDevice Manager button Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsClick Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog boxEnter key Solving Mouse ProblemsWindows logo key to Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet IRQ Resources PnP/PCI ConfigurationsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control Panel Properties Click the Device ManagerSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Page Post Error Messages Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages During memory testing CPU Fan weak RPM Possible Activity Beeps Cause Recommended Action Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Clearing and Resetting the CmosUsing the Cmos Switch to Reset Cmos Cmos switch Backing Up the Cmos Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Page Index Post
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