Solving Audio Problems - HP ProSignia 120 Maintenance And Service Manual

Solving Audio Problems

Problem
Computer does not beep after
the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
Computer beeped five times
and battery light is blinking.
Computer does not beep to
indicate a low-battery
condition.
Audio playback is too low or
too loud.
Internal speakers produce no
sound.
2-18 Troubleshooting
Table 2-16
Solving Audio Problems
Probable Cause
Speaker volume has been
turned down.
Computer has entered a
low-battery condition.
Low-battery warning beeps
have been turned off.
System beeps have been
turned down too low.
The computer volume control
and/or the software volume
control needs to be adjusted.
Volume has been muted.
External speakers or
headphones are connected to
the computer.
Speaker wires are not
connected.
Speakers are bad.
Recommended Action(s)
Adjust the volume with the volume control
buttons located at the top right corner of the
computer.
Immediately save open files and resolve the
low battery condition.
Enable low-battery warning beeps in
Windows 95 Power Properties or in
Computer Setup power management.
Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key
to increase the volume of the system beeps.
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.
Press the increase volume control button to
increase the volume. Press Fn+F5, then
press the right arrow key to increase the
volume of the system beeps
Use the external speakers or headphones or
use the Convenience Base II speakers.
To use the internal speakers, disconnect the
external speakers or headphones or undock
the computer.
Make sure the speaker wires are connected
properly.
Replace the speakers.
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