Getting help

Troubleshooting

Sony Notebook User Guide

n N 85

My microphone does not work

If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector.

About the modem

My internal modem does not work

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Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer.

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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.

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Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.

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In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box (Control Panel / Phone and Modem

 

Options), check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab, and that the

 

location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab.

My modem cannot establish a connection

The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line.

To verify the modem settings, see Configuring the modem for use in your Software Guide.

My modem connection is slow

Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following: