Sony PCG-F480 Manual

Troubleshooting

I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be

disconnected or turned off appears.
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Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are
properly connected.

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If you are using multiple i.LINK

devices, the combination of the

connected devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, turn off
the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices.
Check the connection, then turn on the power again.

My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click

Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button
assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box. One of the buttons is
assigned to the double-click action.

My computer does not shut down

It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on
the Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed
here, may result in loss of unsaved data. If the Shut Down command does
not work properly, follow these steps:

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Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If this does not
work, press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds to
turn off the power.

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Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery
pack from your computer.

My PC card is not working
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Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows.

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Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not
currently using.

The sound of my computers fan is too loud

Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy
setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU fan speed. See the
PowerPanel Help for more information.