Sony PCV-R538DS Manual

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

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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
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Check that the mouse is plugged into the 

 connector.

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There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism. To clean the 
mouse, follow these steps:

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Turn off your computer. See “Shutting Down Your Computer” on 
page 15 for details.

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

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

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

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Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball 
cover.