Table 8-6Solving Audio Problems (continued)

Sound does not come out of the speaker or headphones.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The application is set to use a different audio device than

Some graphics cards support audio over the DisplayPort

speakers.

connection (if applicable), so multiple audio devices may be

 

listed in Device Manager. Make sure the correct device is

 

being used.

 

To access Device Manager in Windows 7, click Start, select

 

Control Panel, and then select Device Manager.

 

To access Device Manager in Windows 8, from the Start

 

screen, type c, select Control Panel from the list of

 

applications, and then select Device Manager.

 

 

Some applications can select which audio output device is

Make sure the application has selected the correct audio

used.

device.

 

 

The operating system controls may be set to use a different

Set the operating system to use the correct audio device.

audio device as the default output device than what is

 

expected.

 

 

 

Sound from headphones is not clear or muffled.

Cause

Solution

Headphones are plugged into the rear audio output connector. The rear audio output connector is for powered audio devices and is not designed for headphone use.

Plug the headphones into the headphone connector on the front of the computer.

Computer appears to be locked up while recording audio.

Cause

Solution

The hard disk may be full.

Before recording, make sure there is enough free space on the hard disk. You can also try recording the audio file in a compressed format.

Line-in jack is not functioning properly.

Cause

Solution

Jack has been reconfigured in the audio driver or application software.

In the audio driver or application software, reconfigure the jack or set the jack to its default value.

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HP 800 G1 manual Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics, Control Panel, and then select Device Manager

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