Table 2-7Solving Audio Problems (continued)

Sound does not come out of the speaker or headphones.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

CAUTION: 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 any

 

unsaved data.

 

 

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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