Laptop issues post here please.

[2hot6ft2]

I'm having trouble with the sound on my laptop. Headphones work but speaker doesn't what can i do?

Have you tried left clicking on the volume applet in the top panel and selecting Preferences? Then check the Hardware and Output tabs to see if there is something there you can change. Might help to have something playing at the time so you can hear it if the sound starts coming thru the speakers.

System > Preferences > Sound will get you to the same options as well.

[hotrod]

I've allready tried that nothing worked any suggestions?

[Admin-Amir]

Hello hotrod.

Have you installed the alsa+pulse mixer packages?
Have you install support for your Multimedia?

[hotrod]

No i haven't installed alsa+pulse mixer packages. where do i go and how do i install it

[2hot6ft2]

I believe the packages Admin-Amir is referring to are pavucontrol, and alsamixergui. Both of which can be found in Synaptic Package Manager
System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager
Or they can be installed by running this in a terminal
Applications > Accessories > Terminal

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sudo apt-get install pavucontrol alsamixergui

Enter your password when prompted (which wont be displayed) and press Enter
Should be in
Applications > Sound & Video
or
Applications > System Tools
Once installed

[hotrod]

Still no sound only headset

[Admin-Amir]

Hello hotrod.

2 Q for you please.
1- have you upgrade your kernel to 2.6.34?
2- have you download the packages that I have post for Multimedia and install on your machine all the support?

[hotrod]

How can i check my kernal? I did intsall alsamixergui and pavucontrol and where do i go for multimedia support?

[Admin-Amir]

Hello hotrod.

For the process of Kernel upgrade (2 post):
viewtopic.php?f=69&t=4763

For the Multimedia Guide:

viewtopic.php?f=69&t=4760

[hotrod]

Tonight i'll check what kernal i have and if i need to update it. Checking out the page there is a lot to choose from, which one is right for me? I've got the 64 bit edition installed in my HP. Remember i'm new to linux so be pacient with me.