Compaq M300 manual Solving Audio Problems, 15-2Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

15-2Troubleshooting

❏If the computer is running on a battery pack, is the battery pack in the computer fully charged?

■Is the system turned on?

■Is the latest available system ROM installed?

NOTE: For instructions, refer to “Updating the System ROM” in Chapter 13.

■If the problem relates to an external device

❏Is the device securely connected to the appropriate connector?

❏Is the device receiving reliable electrical power?

❏Is the device turned on?

❏Are all necessary device drivers installed and loaded?

Solving Audio Problems

Solving Audio Problems

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
System warnings or	Volume is muted.	To increase volume, press the Fn+F5
alerts are not audible.		hotkeys, then adjust the volume.
	The system warning	To enable low battery and critical low
	or alert is disabled.	battery warnings, refer to Chapter 4,
		“Managing Power.”
		To enable Intelligent Manageability
		fault management alerts, refer to
		“Using Fault Management Alerts” in
		Chapter 12.
Internal speakers	Volume is muted or	Press the Fn+F5 hotkeys, then adjust
produce no sound.	turned down.	the volume.
		Adjust the volume in Multimedia or in
		the software application.

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