Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide
Getting help
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The reading speed of CD-RWs/DVD-RWs* is slow
Generally, the reading speed of a CD-RW or DVD-RW is slower than that of a CD/DVD-ROM or CD/DVD-R.
The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format.
* Depending on your model
About sound
My speakers are not producing any sound
❑ 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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and in Windows
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Media Player.
❑ If you are playing a MiniDisc, see Volume level when playing a MiniDisc (page 37).
❑ Check that the speakers are connected correctly and turned on, and that the AC adapter is plugged into
the mains (if applicable).
My microphone is too sensitive to background noise
If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you can adjust the microphone gain.
To adjust the microphone settings, proceed as follows:
1 In the Control Panel, choose Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices.
2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties box appears.
3 Click the Voice tab.
4 Under Voice recording, click Volume.
The Recording Control dialog box appears.