Sony PCG-F480 User Manual
Troubleshooting
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When I click an application icon a message appears, such as You must insert
the application CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the software does not start
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Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s
CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
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Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
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If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or
use a diskette that is not write-protected.
use a diskette that is not write-protected.
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Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive.
My speakers have no sound
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If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the
speakers.
speakers.
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If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, and
then press
then press
or
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to increase the volume.
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If your computer is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs
are inserted properly and that they are charged.
are inserted properly and that they are charged.
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If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check
that the volume is turned up.
that the volume is turned up.
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Check the volume controls in Windows 98.
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If you connect external speakers, check that the speakers are properly
connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute
button, make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries,
check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are
charged.
connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute
button, make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries,
check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are
charged.
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If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector,
disconnect the cable.
disconnect the cable.
My modem does not work
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Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See
“Connecting a Phone Line” on page 44 for details.
“Connecting a Phone Line” on page 44 for details.
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Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by
plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone.
plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone.
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Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.
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Check that the software you are using is compatible with the
notebook modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call
the software publisher or Sony Customer Support.
notebook modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call
the software publisher or Sony Customer Support.
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