Audio problems – Lenovo S310 All-in-One User Manual

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“Serial port problems” on page 37

“USB problems” on page 37

Audio problems

Select your symptom from the following list:

“No audio in Windows” on page 27

“An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a drive”

on page 27

“Sound comes from one external speaker only” on page 27

“No audio in DOS applications or games” on page 28

No audio in Windows

Symptom: No audio in Windows

Actions:

• If you are using powered external speakers that have an On/Off control, verify that the On/Off control is

set to the On position and the speaker power cable is connected to a properly grounded, functional ac
electrical outlet.

• If your external speakers have a volume control, verify that the volume control is not set too low.

• Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. A master volume-control window opens.

Verify that the Mute settings are not checked and none of the volume settings is set too low.

• Some models have a front audio panel you can use to adjust volume. If you have a front audio panel,

verify that the volume is not set too low.

• Verify that your external speakers (and headphones, if used) are connected to the correct audio connector

on the computer. Most speaker cables are color-coded to match the connector.

Note: When external-speaker or headphone cables are attached to the audio connector, the internal
speaker, if present, is disabled. In most cases, if an audio adapter is installed in one of the expansion slots,
the audio function built into the system board is disabled; use the audio jacks on the adapter.

• Make sure that the program you are running is designed for use in the Microsoft Windows operating

system. If the program is designed to run in DOS, the program does not use the Windows sound feature
and must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation.

• Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. See Microsoft Windows help system for more

information.

An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is
inserted into a drive

Symptom: An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a drive

Action: See “CD problems” on page 28.

Sound comes from one external speaker only

Symptom: Sound comes from one external speaker only.

Actions:

• Ensure that the speaker cable is inserted completely into the connector on the computer.

• Make sure the cable that attaches the left speaker to the right speaker is securely connected.

Chapter 7

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Troubleshooting and diagnostics

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