Troubleshooting audio, My speakers make no sound – Sony PCG-GRX500K User Manual
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VAIO® Notebook Quick Start
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Troubleshooting Audio
My speakers make no sound.
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If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the Fn+F3 keys simultaneously
to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the speakers using the center
Jog Dial™ control.
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If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press the Fn+F4 keys
simultaneously, and then press
or
to increase the volume or you can
use the center Jog Dial™ control to adjust the volume.
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If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn+F3 or Fn+F4 keys
simultaneously, then do the following:
1
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to Settings, point to Control
panel, and then click Sounds and Multimedia. The Sounds and
Multimedia Properties dialog box appears.
2
Select the Audio tab, and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box.
The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears.
3
Make sure the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup
box. Click OK.
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If your notebook is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs are
inserted properly and that they are charged.
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If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that
the volume is turned up.
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Check the volume controls in the Windows® taskbar.
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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.
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If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the
cable.
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If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Driver Recovery CD
to reinstall the drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” for more
information.