Getting help

Sony Notebook User Guide

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About sound

My speakers are not producing sound

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

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

 

or

 

to increase

 

 

 

the volume.

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If your computer is powered by battery, check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.

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

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Check the volume controls in Windows®.

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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.

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If you have connected an audio cable to the headphone connector, disconnect the cable.

My microphone does not work

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

About the docking station

Icannot operate the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or the DVD-ROM drive in the docking station connected to the notebook

To switch on the i.LINKTM network switch, proceed as follows :

1Disconnect your notebook from the docking station.

2Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station if necessary.