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Windows 98 does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec WinFax® Basic Edition for your faxing needs. To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs, choose Symantec WinFax Basic Edition, and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility. 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: 1. Turn off your computer. See Shutting Down Your Computer for details. 2. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse. 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. My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use To set up the mouse for left-hand use: 1. Click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup. 4. In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next. 5. Select the radio button next to "Left side of the keyboard." 6. Click Next three times, and then click Finish. 7. Click Apply. My keyboard does not work Check that the keyboard is plugged into the keyboard connector. Page 272

Section	Page
Notice to Users	1
Read Me First	2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)	6
Supplementary Information	10
Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000	14
Standby Mode	18
Upgrading Your Computer	22
Hard Drive Partition	26
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards	30
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings	34
Memory Upgrade Specifications	38
Restoring Outlook Express	42
Self-launching CDs	46
Enabling Smart Connect	50
If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial	54
For Answers to Your Software Questions	58
Welcome	62
Features	66
Unpacking Your Computer	70
Computer and Supplied Accessories	74
Manuals	78
Recovery CDs	82
Other	86
Software Library	90
Back Panel Overview	94
Front Panel Overview	98
Setting Up Your Computer	102
Registering Your Computer	106
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse	110
Connecting the Optional Palmrest	114
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software	118
VAIO Action Setup (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only)	122
Using the Wheel Mouse	126
Using the Standby Function	130
Standby Mode Indicators	134
Shutting Down Your Computer	138
Sony Digital Media Park Applications	142
Media Bar™	145
DVgate™ Applications	148
PictureGear™	151
Smart Capture	154
Using Digital Video	157
Connecting a Digital Video Recorder	160
Using DVgate	163
Hard Drive Partition	166
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver	169
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility	172
Enabling Smart Connect	175
Troubleshooting	178
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	191
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	204
About the Software on Your Computer	217
About Your Recovery CDs	230
For Answers to Your Software Questions	243
Sony Service Center	256
Specifications	269
Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer	282
Removing the Cover	290
Inserting an Add-in Board	298
Adding Memory	306
Replacing the Lithium Battery	314
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive	322
Replacing the Cover	330
Consumer Information Guide	338
Choosing a Location for Your Computer	344
Resources	350
Notes on Use	356
On the Power Source	362
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	368
On Handling	374
On Installation	380
On Moisture Condensation	386
On Upgrading the System	392
On Handling an LCD Display	398
On Handling a CRT Display	404
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	410
On Handling Diskettes	416
On Handling CD or DVD Media	422
On Cleaning CD or DVD Media	428

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Windows 98 does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec WinFax

Basic

Edition for your faxing needs. To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs,

choose Symantec WinFax Basic Edition, and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition. Follow the

on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility.

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:

Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower-right Windows

task tray.

Click Open Volume Controls. The Volume Control screen appears.

In the Options menu, select Properties. The Properties screen appears.

Change the setting for "Adjust volume for" from Playback to Recording, then click OK.

Click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. The Advanced Controls for

Microphone screen appears.

Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain (+20dB), then click the Close button.

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:

Turn off your computer. See

Shutting Down Your Computer

for details.

Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse.

Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.

Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball

socket.

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:

Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.

In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.

Select the radio button next to "Left side of the keyboard."

Click Next three times, and then click Finish.

Click Apply.

My keyboard does not work

Check that the keyboard is plugged into the

keyboard

connector.

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