Troubleshooting 8-12
Distorted sound is produced.
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Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low. In
most cases, a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the
sound.
The sound system does not record.
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Adjust the playback or recording sound levels.
The external microphone or audio device does not work.
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Make sure that the microphone is connected to the proper connector
on the computer.
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Make sure that your computer is equipped with the driver needed.
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Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows
volume control.
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Check the volume control of your computer.
Startup Problems
When you turn on the computer, it does not respond and the Power
Indicator does not light.
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If you are using an external AC power, make sure that the AC adapter
is correctly and securely connected. If so, make sure that the electrical
outlet works properly.
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If you are using the battery power, make sure that the battery is not
discharged.
When you turn on the computer, it stops after POST.
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Restart your computer.
The message “
Operating system not found
” appears on the
screen after you turn on the computer.
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If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk,
insert a bootable disc in the DVD drive and check the condition of the
hard disk.