Audio Problems - IBM NetVista X40i User Manual

Audio problems

Symptom
No audio in Windows
No audio when you play
DOS games or use DOS
programs
Action
1. Check the Windows Volume Control program to ensure
the volume settings are not set too low or that the mute
setting is not enabled. To access the Windows Volume
Control program, do the following:
a. From the Windows desktop, click Start.
b. Select Programs.
c. Select Accessories.
d. Select Multimedia.
e. Click Volume Control.
2. Make sure the program you are using is designed for
use in Windows. If the program is designed to run in
DOS, it does not use Windows sound features and
must be configured to use Sound Blaster Pro or Sound
Blaster emulation.
If these actions do not correct the problem, run the
diagnostic programs (see "Running the IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics program" on page 70). If you need technical
assistance, see "Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and
service" on page 75.
1. Make sure the game or program is configured to use
Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster emulation. Refer to
the documentation that came with your DOS program
for instructions on selecting sound adapter settings.
2. Shut down and restart your computer in MS-DOS
mode. Then try to run the program again.
If these actions do not correct the problem, run the
diagnostic programs (see "Running the IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics program" on page 70). If you need technical
assistance, see "Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and
service" on page 75.
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