Dell manual Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide

•FM Sound Playback Test

Tests whether the system can synthesize sounds and play them through the built-in speaker(s)

•Analog Sound Playback Test

Tests whether the system can play sampled sounds through the built-in speaker(s)

•Record and Playback Test

Checks the ability of the audio controller to generate a sampled sound from signals received from the built-in microphone

The last three Audio subtests are interactive. In both the FM Sound Playback Test and the Analog Sound Play- back test, a series of musical tones is played through the computer’s built-in speaker(s). A message on the display asks if you hear the tones. Type y if you hear the tones; otherwise, type n.

The third interactive test, the Record and Playback Test, checks the computer’s built-in microphone and speaker(s). When prompted, press any key on the built-in keyboard and say your name in a normal tone of voice.

NOTE: After you press the key, you have only a few sec- onds to speak your name.

When prompted again, hit any key on the built-in key- board to play back your voice through the built-in speaker(s). Type y if you hear your voice; otherwise, type n. If you press n, you are given another opportunity to run the Record and Playback Test. When prompted, type y if you want to try the test again (for instance, if you did not speak quickly enough after pressing a key to begin the test). Otherwise, press n.

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