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Troubleshooting
2-21
Solving Audio Problems
Table 2-19
Solving Audio Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Recommended Action(s)
Computer does not beep after
the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
Speaker volume has been
turned down.
Adjust the volume with the volume control
buttons located at the top-right corner of the
computer.
Computer beeped five times
and battery light is blinking.
Computer has entered a
low-battery condition.
Immediately save open files and resolve the
low-battery condition.
Computer does not beep to
indicate a low-battery
condition.
Low-battery warning beeps
have been turned off.
Enable low-battery warning beeps in
Windows 95 Power Properties or in
Computer Setup
➔
Power Management.
System beeps have been
turned down too low.
Press
Fn+F5,
then press the right arrow key
to increase the volume of the system beeps.
Audio playback is too low or
too loud.
The computer volume control
and/or the software volume
control needs to be adjusted.
In Windows 95, adjust the computer volume
control buttons and adjust the volume control
in Multimedia Properties.
NOTE:
The volume control in Multimedia
Properties only affects the “Wave” audio
sources such as system sounds and *.wav
file playback. To change other sources such
as MIDI, video sound, and game effects, use
the Volume Control application in
Accessories/Multimedia.
In Windows NT, adjust the multimedia
volume control under the Accessories folder.
Internal speakers produce no
sound.
Volume has been muted.
Press the right volume control button to
increase the volume.
External speakers or
headphones are connected to
the computer, or the computer
is docked in the
ArmadaStation.
Use the external speakers or headphones or
use the ArmadaStation speakers.
To use the internal speakers, disconnect the
external speakers or headphones or undock
the computer.
Speaker wires are not
connected.
Make sure the speaker wires are connected
properly.
Speakers are bad.
Replace the speakers.
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