Jane Elizabeth Smith wrote:
I recently bought a powerbook G4 from an online auction site. The machine was meant to be in excellent working condition & I wanted it mainly to play old games on that I can't bear to part with. When I switched it on, it didn't make the usual characteristic apple 'chime' which puzzled me, though it did work. Then when I installed my games, there was no sound within the short movies inside the games, though the sound works for other things. I've checked up the software & installed 'Tiger' OS X 4.11 with classic support in order to play the games without a problem. The seller suggested I reset the P ram but this hasn't made any difference at all. I don't know what it can be that's wrong. Can anyone help?
- no Startup chime
- with no startup chime, how are you judging whether or not you have successfully reset the PRAM? (it is that audible clue - the 2nd chime that let's you know)
- no sound in embedded QT movies of game(s)
- the sound works for other things
This last tells you that it is not the sound card OR speakers OR your Mac 'thinking' there is headphones connected
What exactly do you mean by " ... I've checked up the software & installed 'Tiger' OS X 4.11 ..." ??
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