Sony PCV-E314DS VAIO User Guide (Large File - 39.04 MB) - Page 599
My modem does not work, My microphone is too sensitive to background noise
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My modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Check that the software you are using is compatible with the Sony computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Online Support. My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the mic connector. 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. Click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears. 6. Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain (+20dB), then click the Close button. 7. Close the Recording Control window. 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: o Turn off your computer. See Shutting Down Your Computer for details. o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse. o Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand. o Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket. o Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use To set up the mouse for left-hand use: 1. Click the Start button to display the Start menu. 2. Point to Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. 4. Double-click the Mouse icon. 5. Click the Buttons tab. Page 599