Speakers and sound

Symptom

Possible solution

 

 

Volume is very

Ensure that you connected the speakers to the Audio Out connector on the back of the

low or

computer. (Additional audio connectors are used for multiple-channel speakers.) Detached

unsatisfactory.

non-powered speakers (speakers without a separate power source, such as batteries or a

 

power cord) do not produce satisfactory sound. Replace the non-powered speakers with

 

powered speakers.

No sound is produced.

For Windows 7:

1.Tap the Start button, tap Control Panel, tap Action Center, and then tap Troubleshooting.

2.Under Hardware and Sound, tap Troubleshoot and audio playback.

If you are using built-in computer speakers, use the Volume button to adjust volume. You can also use My Display TouchSmart Edition to ensure that the volume is set appropriately.

Ensure that you connected powered (active) speakers and that they are turned on.

Turn off your computer, and then unplug and reconnect the speakers. Ensure that the speakers are connected to an audio connector, not a Line In or headphone connector.

To resume from Sleep mode, press the Sleep button (select models only), or press Esc.

Unplug headphones if they are connected to your computer (or speaker system).

When external

When an Audio Line Out connector (such as headphones or external speakers) is

speakers are

connected, the internal speakers are muted.

connected, the

 

audio is muted.

 

 

 

Internet access

Symptom

Possible solution

 

 

Internet programs

Log in to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and start the desired program.

do not start

 

automatically.

 

 

 

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