60VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide

I cannot play a CD-ROM

❑Make sure the label of the CD-ROM is facing up.

❑If the CD-ROM requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the program’s instructions.

❑Moisture condensation may have occurred. Disconnect the CD-ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour.

❑Make sure the CD-ROM drive is properly connected. See “Connecting the CD-ROM Drive” on page 45.

❑Clean the CD-ROM.❑Check the speaker volume.

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

❑Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.

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

My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette

❑The diskette is write-protected. Disable the write-protect feature or use a diskette that is not write-protected.

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

My speaker has no sound

❑The built-in speaker is turned off. Press Fn+F3 to turn on the speaker.

❑The speaker volume is set to the minimum level. Press Fn+F4, and then press X or c to increase the volume. If you connect the external speakers, turn up the volume.

❑If your computer is powered by the battery, check that the battery is connected properly and that it is 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 98.

❑If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the Headphone connector, disconnect the cable.

❑If you connect the external speakers, assure that the speakers are properly connected.