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Solving Audio Problems
Problem | Probable Cause |
Solution(s)
Computer beeps once after you turn it on.
Computer does not beep after the
Computer is beeping and battery light is blinking.
Computer does not beep to indicate a
Volume is too low or too loud.
Internal speakers produce no sound.
This is typical; it indicates successful completion of the
Speaker volume is off or is turned down.
Battery charge is low.
Warning beeps are disabled.
Speaker volume is off or is turned down.
The computer volume control and/or the software volume control needs to be adjusted.
Speaker volume is off or is turned down.
External speakers or headphones are connected to the computer, or the computer is docked in one of the expansion bases.
No action is required.
If the speaker icon is not visible on the status panel, press the Fn+F5 hotkey to turn the speakers on, then adjust the volume.
Immediately save any open file(s). Then do any one of the following:
■Connect the computer to an external power source to charge the battery pack.
■Initiate Suspend and replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack.
■Turn the computer off or initiate Hibernation until you can find another power source or charge the battery pack.
Run Computer Setup and enable the
If the speaker icon is not visible on the status panel, press the Fn+F5 hotkey to turn the speakers on, then adjust the volume.
Adjust the computer volume control or the volume control in Multimedia Properties.
If the speaker icon is not visible on the status panel, press the Fn+F5 hotkey to turn the speakers on, then adjust the volume.
Use the external notebook speakers or headphones or the expansion base speakers.
To use the internal speakers, disconnect the external speakers or headphones or undock the computer.
Troubleshooting
