Troubleshooting

My modem connection is slow

Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may 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:

Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise.

If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems.

If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems.

If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to that line.

Troubleshooting audio

My speakers have no sound

If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.

If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4 to increase the volume.

If your notebook is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.

If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up.

Check the volume controls in Windows®.

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.

If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector, disconnect the cable.

Reinstall the sound driver. For details, see “Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)” .

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