Sony PCG-R505JL quick start Troubleshooting the Printer, My microphone does not work, Cannot print

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start

1Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control panel, then double-click System. The System Properties dialog box appears.

2Click the Device Manager tab.

3Set the sound device to enable.

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

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

❑Check the volume controls in the Windows® taskbar.

❑If you connect external speakers:

❑ Verify that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up.

❑ If the speakers have a mute button, make sure the button is off.

❑ If the speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.

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

❑If you are still experiencing problems, use the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information.

My microphone does not work.

If you are using an external microphone, verify that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. See “Connecting an External Microphone” in the online user guide for more information.

Troubleshooting the Printer

I cannot print.

❑The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In the Sony Notebook Setup screen, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online user guide for information on using Sony Notebook Setup.

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