Sony Notebook User Guide
Getting help
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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
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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.
❑ 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.
❑ Make sure that the volume for the microphone is not disabled or low in the Sounds and Multimedia
icon of the Control Panel.