Topic My microphone does not work | Sony PCV-L640 guide

Troubleshooting

Topic: How do I set up faxing capability in Windows® 98 Second Edition?

Windows® 98 Second Edition does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec WinFax™ Basic Edition software for your faxing needs.

1From the Start menu, select Programs > Symantec WinFax Basic Edition > Configure WinFax Basic Edition.

2Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility.

Topic: My microphone does not work.

Check that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector.

Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise.

If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps:

1Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows® task tray.

2Click Open Volume Controls.

The Volume Control screen appears.

3In the Options menu, select Properties. The Properties screen appears.

4Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording, then click OK.

5Decrease the microphone level.

6If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears.

7Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain (+20dB), then click the Close button.

8Close the Recording Control window.

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