Troubleshooting Solving Problems Audio Problems If sounds aren’t audible • Check that the volume is not muted. Press Fn + F7 to toggle muting on and off. • Press Fn + UP-ARROW to increase the volume. • Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar to ensure that Mute is not checked. • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled. If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers • Press Fn+F7 to stop the noise. • Try reducing the Master volume (Start, Programs, Multimedia, Volume Control).
If sound doesn’t record • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled. • Check software controls for recording sound (Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, Sound Recorders). 7-5