Gateway fx530 Reference Guide

CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting

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Sound

You are not getting sound from the speakers 

•

Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. For 
more information, see 

•

Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more 
information, see 

.

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If you are using external speakers:

•

Make sure that the speakers are turned on.

•

See the speaker setup poster to check your speaker 
connections.

•

Make sure that the universal jacks are configured 
correctly. For more information, see 

Restoring your computer

Recovering your system

You can solve most computer problems by following the 
information in this chapter or in the technical support pages 
at 

www.gateway.com

. Problem solving may also involve 

re-installing some or all of the computer’s software (also 
called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides 
everything you need to recover your system under most 
conditions.

For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click 

Help and Support. Type the phrase 

sound troubleshooter in the Search 

Help box, then press E

NTER

.

To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you 

should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. 
For instructions, see 

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