Sony PCG-FX290 Manual

VAIO Notebook User Guide

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Double click System in Control Panel.

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Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager.

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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 Windows®.

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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 connector, 
disconnect the cable.

If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged 
into the Microphone connector. See “Connecting an External Microphone”  for 
details.

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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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Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a 
power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer 
connection:

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Right-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then select Properties.

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Click the Device Manager tab.