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What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
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If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. See the
program's help file for more information.
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The volume may have been turned off by the muting button. Press the button once again.
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The volume may have been minimized by the volume down button. Press the volume up button several times or keep
pressing the button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound.
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Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar.
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Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. To change the sound output device, see
How do I
change the sound output device?
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What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
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Check the suggestions in
What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
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Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound.
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Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use.
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If your speakers have a muting button, set the button to off.
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If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that
came with your speakers for more information.
