Sony VGN-SZ1HP/B, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Speakers
Why won't my speakers work?
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Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound.
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Your speakers may not be designed for computer use.
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If the speakers have a muting button, set the button to off.
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If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound.
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If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack, disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was
supplied with the speakers.
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If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged.
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If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that
came with the speakers for more information.
Why can't I hear sound from my speakers?
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If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged.
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If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. See that
program's help file for more information.
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The speaker volume may be turned off, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled.
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Check the volume controls in Windows.
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If Audio/Modem is disabled on VAIO Power Management power scheme settings, enable the option. See Activating
VAIO Power Management Power Schemes
(page 141) for the procedure.