Sony PCV-L400 VAIO User Guide (Large File - 39.26 MB) - Page 867

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 one of the PS/2® connectors on the keyboard. The other connector connects the keyboard to the computer.  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 of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter-clockwise. 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. Secure the cover by turning the ring clockwise. I cannot find the Windows taskbar  Check that the taskbar is not hidden or shrunken.  Use the mouse to point to the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. See Read Me First for additional information on using your Sony computer. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Specifications Model PCV-L400 PCV-L600 Processor 400 MHz Pentium® II 500 MHz Pentium® III Hard Disk Drive 6.4 GB Ultra DMA 10.8 GB Ultra DMA Page 867