Getting help

Troubleshooting

Sony Notebook User Guide

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When I double-click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM drive appears and the software does not start.

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Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s DVD-ROM /

 

CD-ROM disk. Insert the disk and try starting the program again.

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Make sure you place the disk in the tray with the label side facing up.

My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette

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The diskette is write-protected. Disable the write-protect feature or use a diskette

 

that is not write-protected.

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Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive.

About sound

My speakers are not producing sound

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The built-in speakers may be turned off. Press <Fn>+<F3> to turn on the speakers.

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The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum. Press <Fn>+<F4>, and then

 

press V or b to increase the volume.

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If your computer is powered by battery, check that the battery is inserted properly

 

and that it is charged.

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If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that the

 

volume is turned up.

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Check the volume controls in Windows®.

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If you use 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

 

batteries power the speakers, 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.