Sound problems
No sound can be heard
from the speaker even
when the volume is turned
up.
Battery problems
Your computer shuts down
before the battery status
indicator shows empty.
-or-
Your computer operates
after the battery status
indicator shows empty.
The operating time for a
fully charged battery is
short.
The computer does not
operate with a fully charged
battery.
The battery does not
charge.
A hard disk drive problem
The hard disk drive does
not work.
•
Make sure that:
- The Mute function is off.
- The headphone jack is not used.
- Speakers are selected as the playback device.
•
Discharge and recharge the battery.
•
For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2.
•
The surge protector in the battery might be active.
Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the
protector, then turn on the computer again.
•
For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2.
•
In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure
that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot
priority order correctly.
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