Sony PCV-R545DS Online Help Center (VAIO User Manual) Owner's Manual page 194

Windows 98 does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec WinFax
Edition for your faxing needs. To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs,
choose Symantec WinFax Basic Edition, and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition. Follow the
on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility.
My microphone does not work
Check that the microphone is plugged into the mic connector.
My microphone is too sensitive to background noise
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
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
Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse 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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1. Turn off your computer. See
2. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse.
3. Turn the mouse upright, and drop the mouse ball into your hand.
4. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball
socket.
5. Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover.
My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use
To set up the mouse for left-hand use:
1. Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.
3. In the Quick Setup tab, click Device Setup.
4. In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next.
5. Select the radio button next to "Left side of the keyboard."
6. Click Next three times, and then click Finish.
7. Click Apply.
My keyboard does not work
Check that the keyboard is plugged into the keyboard connector.
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