Sony PCG-FX270K - Manual (Page 127)

Troubleshooting
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❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, and then press
or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to
control the volume.
❑ If nothing is displayed when you press Fn+F3 or Fn+F4.
1 Double click System in Control Panel.
2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager.
❑ If your notebook is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs are
inserted properly and that they are charged.
❑ If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that
the volume is turned up.
❑ Check the volume controls in the Windows ® taskbar.
❑ If you connect external speakers, check that the speakers are properly
connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute button,
make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the
batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.
❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the
cable.
❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Driver Recovery
CD(s) to reinstall the drivers. See “Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)” for
more information.
My microphone does not work.
If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged
into the Microphone jack. See “Connecting an External Microphone” for more
information.
Troubleshooting the printer
I cannot print.
❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If
you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook
Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it
to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to
ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for details on using
Sony Notebook Setup.
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