Sony PCG-FXA63 - Manual (Page 111)

Frequently asked questions
Why won't my speakers work?
 Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound.
 Your speakers may not be designed for computer use.
 If the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off.
 If you are using battery power, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is charged.
 If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that
was supplied with the speakers.
 Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the drivers. See Using the Application Recovery CD(s) for more
information.
Why can't I hear sound from my speakers?
 If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged.
 If you are using an application that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set.
 Your speakers may be set to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled. See
Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information.
Why don't the Fn+F3 or the Fn+F4 key combinations work?
The computer may not recognize the Fn+F3 and Fn+F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected. Follow
these steps:
1. Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and select Adjust Audio Properties.
2. Select the Audio tab, and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box. The Advanced Audio Properties window
appears.
3. Click the Speakers tab, if it is not already selected.
4. Select the correct stereo speakers from the Speaker setup drop-down list.
Why doesn't my volume control dial work?
 Your volume dial control will work only when the Volume icon is set to an audible level. Use the Volume icon to
increase the volume.
1. Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control window appears.
2. In the Volume Control column, move the slider up to increase the volume. If Mute all is selected, click the
check box to cancel it.
Unlike the Volume icon , the volume dial control adjusts only the sound level from the speakers or
headphones.
 You can also press Fn+F4 to increase the volume. If you double-click the Volume icon on the Windows ® taskbar,
you can view your changes on the Volume Control window.
The Volume icon and Fn+F4 shortcuts will work only when the volume dial control is set to an audible level.
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