A new purchase, two questions relative ATC & Lower Center Panel

[kenthom 19]

First, I activate the P3D ATC screen but I cannot hear the voices.  I have turned to the ground freq. but again, no voices.  I have checked all the sound adjustments within the sim and PMDG but cannot find anything wrong or anything I should be doing specific to 777.

 

Second,  I cannot aluminate the lower center panel thus I cannot view checklists etc.  I have turned all the knobs for brightness etc with no result.  All other panels are functioning.

 

Suggestions,

 

Thanks.

[kenthom 19]

I was able to get the center panel with a simple reboot. 

 

I also was able to use the standard ATC until I shutdown the plane for a cold and dark start.  Now the ATC popup has no sound and the numbered tasks ( from ground to ASIS etc) do not function on a consistent basis.

 

I suspect it is somewhere within the P3D sim but I have no idea how to fix it.  The sim starts with a stock plane in the window so all should work.

 

Suggestions?

[kenthom 19]

After more research it appears that pushing the radio mic button may have solved the problem. UGH

[77west 139]

After more research it appears that pushing the radio mic button may have solved the problem. UGH

 

You didn't solve a problem, you are learning how to operate the aircraft correctly! That's a good thing! Do the tutorials; they are well worth it and you may well have many "ahhhh" moments.

[kenthom 19]

You are correct.  Still learning the plane and very impatient.  Following directions has never been my strong suit.  

[Boomer 1,619]

At least half the pleasure is learning the jet itself. Bask, enjoy.