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Sony Notebook User Guide

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About sound

My speakers are not producing sound

❑The built-in speakers may be turned off. Press <Fn>+<F3> to turn on the speakers.

❑The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum. Press <Fn>+<F4>, and then press or to increase the volume.

❑If your computer is powered by battery, check that the battery is inserted 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®.

❑If you use external speakers, check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute button, make sure it is off. If batteries power the speakers, check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.

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

The sound of my notebook's fan is too loud

Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed. See PowerPanel Help for more information.

My microphone does not work

If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly.