Some monitors have speakers built into them. To activate these keys hold the Fn key at the secondary function key at the same time. The volume controls may be buttons (shown in picture), or a secondary function of another key indicated with blue text. If you are using a laptop computer with no external speakers connected, make sure the volume is turned up with the controls on the keyboard.
Every pair of speakers with knobs increases the volume by turning it left to right, otherwise known as clockwise. Verify that the volume knob on the speakers is turned up enough to produce a sound. This step may seem trivial, but problem-solving works best when you start with the basics. If you are experiencing problems with the volume of your computer's audio, following these steps may help you fix the problem. The troubleshooting sections below should be followed in order, because they help you identify your problem through the process of elimination. On this page, we provide information about the most common causes for speakers not working and how to fix those issues.
