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Check the volume
control on your computer. The sound icon will usually be on the taskbar,
and you can also access the sound options in the Control Panel.
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Most media
programs (such as iTunes or Windows Media Player*) have a volume
control, which will need to be turned up. *Certain DVDs, if played via
Media Player, will not emit sound, you need to use different DVD player
software.
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Make sure the speakers
are turned on, if using external speakers.
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Make sure
external speakers are connected to the correct audio port or a USB port. If
your computer has color-coded ports, the audio output will usually be green.
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Connect
headphones to the correct audio port and determine if sound is audible from the
headphones.