Sony VAIO Personal Computer User Manual


 
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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:
1
Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows
®
task
tray.
2
Click Open Volume Controls.
The Volume Control screen appears.
3
In the Options menu, select Properties.
The Properties screen appears.
4
Change the setting for “Adjust volume for” from Playback to Recording,
then click OK.
5
Decrease the microphone level.
6
If available, click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance.
The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears.
7
Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain (+20 dB), then click the Close button.
8
Close the Recording Control window.
Topic: My mouse does not work
Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE connector.
There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the mouse,
follow these steps:
1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down.
2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning
clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball.
3 Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.
4 Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and
inside the mouse ball socket.
5 Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover.
Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise.