Solving Audio Problems - Compaq Armada 1505DM User Manual

Solving Audio Problems

Problem Possible Cause
Internal speaker Volume may be turned
does not produce off or set too low.
sound when an
external audio
source is
connected to
the stereo line-in
jack.
Line input may not be
connected properly.
Headphones or speakers
are connected to the
stereo speaker/
headphone jack, which
disables the internal
speakers.
Volume may be muted.
External You are using the wrong
microphone does type of microphone or
not work. microphone plug for the
computer.
The microphone may not
be connected properly.
Sound source not
selected.
Audio settings are not set
correctly.
Volume control on the
computer is turned down.
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Solution
Adjust the overall
volume by pressing
the Fn+F5 hotkeys.
Adjust the sliding
mixer controls by
double-clicking the
speaker icon on the
Windows taskbar.
Check line input
connection.
Disconnect the
headphones or speakers
to enable the internal
speakers.
Uncheck the mute box in
the volume properties.
Check to see if you are
using a monophonic
electret condenser
microphone with a
3.5-mm plug.
Ensure that the
microphone plug is
properly connected to the
mono microphone jack.
Ensure that microphone
is selected as the
recording source in
Control Panel!
Multimedia and that the
recording level is
adjusted.
Check the game
program's audio settings.
Adjust the computer
volume with the Fn+F5
hotkeys.
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