L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s - S e c t i o n F i v e
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Problem
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54
Problem
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
Port Replicator Problems
LifeBook notebook does
not turn on when installed
in optional Port Replicator
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access your
floppy disk.
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Possible Cause
The volume is turned too low.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Headphones are plugged into
your notebook.
BIOS audio settings
are incorrect.
Software driver is not config-
ured correctly.
Sound could have been muted
with function keys.
Port Replicator AC adapter is
not plugged in.
Notebook is not properly
seated in the Port Replicator.
You tried to write to a write
protected floppy disk.
Floppy disk is not
loaded correctly.
BIOS setup utility states
Diskette Controller:
Disabled.
The floppy disk drive may not
be properly installed.
Security is set to protect access
to floppy disk data.
The USB floppy disk drive is
not selected in the BIOS.
Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Possible Solutions
Adjust the volume control on your notebook.
Adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software, operating system and applications.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values
within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu.
See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 29.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Press [F3] while holding the [Fn] key to toggle the
sound on and off.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Remove and re-dock your notebook.
Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.
See "Preparing a Disk for Use" on page 39.
Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.
See "Ejecting a Disk" on page 39.
Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to
enable Diskette Controller. See "BIOS Setup Utility"
on page 29.
Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.
Verify your password and security settings.
Verify that the USB Support is enabled in the BIOS
Advanced menu. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on
page 29.
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