Troubleshooting

Memory expansion

ProblemProcedure

The computer hangs up and issues beep sounds. (A long beep, three short beeps, three short beeps, and then a long beep.)

Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer.

If an incompatible module has been installed, follow the steps below.

1.Turn off the power.

2.Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripheral devices.

3.Remove the battery pack.

4.Remove the memory module.

5.Replace the battery pack and/or connect the AC adapter.

6.Turn on the power.

Sleep/Hibernation

Problem

Procedure

The system will not

Is Windows Media Player open? The system

enter Sleep/Hibernation

might not enter Sleep/Hibernation, if Windows

 

Media Player is either playing a selection or

 

finished playing a selection. Close Windows

 

Media Player before you select Sleep/

 

Hibernation.

Modem

Problem

Procedure

Communication

Make sure the computer’s internal modem

software can’t initialize

settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem

the modem

Options Properties in the Control Panel.

You can hear a dial tone

If the call is going through a PBX machine, make

but can’t make a call

sure the communication application’s tone dial

 

detection feature is disabled.

You place a call, but a

Make sure the settings are correct in your

connection can’t be

communications application.

made

 

After making a call you

Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your

can’t hear a ring

communications application is set correctly.

Communication is cut-

The computer will automatically cut-off

off unexpectedly

communication when connection with the carrier

 

is not successful for a set time interval. Try

 

lengthening this time interval.

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