Re: silent computer

  • From: "Gabe Griffith" <Gabe@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 19:29:52 -0800

Thanks for the help.  She said she just got new speakers so hopefully it's
not that.  I will pass along the suggestions though and appreciate the help.

Gabe


----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Patterson" <ericp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 7:20 PM
Subject: RE: silent computer


> If she is losing all her sounds, this leads me to believe that there is
> something wrong with the sound card.  Here are a few things I can think of
> that could be causing the problem:
> 1.  Has anyone tried removing and reinstalling the sound card drivers?  It
> could be a driver issue or a hardware conflict between the sound card and
> another device.
> 2.  Check the cable between the speakers and the sound card.  It could be
> loose or it might need to be replaced.  You might have her see if the
> problem still occurs while using headsets instead of speakers.
> 3.  Try replacing the speakers.  They could have a problem with their
switch
> or circuit.  I hope this resolves her issue.
>
> Eric
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Gabe Griffith
> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:58 PM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: silent computer
>
>
> I mean that the system quits talking but the power does not shut off.  SHe
> is still able to navigate around the computer using ehr braille display
but
> would prefer to have jaws speaking.  It doesn't make any other sounds
either
> such as windows shutting doewn etc.  Yes, she has asked her husband if
there
> are any error messages and there are none.
>
> Gabe
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Patterson" <ericp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:19 PM
> Subject: RE: silent computer
>
>
> > Hi Gabe, I have some questions for you that might help me resolve your
> issue
> > better.  When you talk about a silent computer do you mean that the
system
> > stops talking or do you meant hat the power is turning off?  Has she
asked
> > for any sighted assistance to let her know if any error messages are
> > appearing on the screen when the computer stops talking?  Let me know if
> any
> > of those questions have been answered and I will try and resolve your
> issue.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> > Behalf Of Gabe Griffith
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 5:00 PM
> > To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: silent computer
> >
> >
> > I know a couple of weeks ago there was a discussion on this list about a
> > computer that had gone silent.  A friend of mine just had this happen to
> her
> > but I can't remember what the conclusion was.  She uses a braille
display
> > and is running windows 98.  I'd appreciate any help anyone can give.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Gabe
> >
> >
> > Gabe Griffith
> > gabe@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
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