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    Volume control indicator missing VGN AR810E

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by cantona, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. cantona

    cantona Newbie

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    Hi,

    I've searched the whole forum with my issue but haven't been able to find a resolution for my problem.
    Maybe I didn't use the right keywords so if the answer is on the forum please show me.

    I recently bought a Sony Vaio Ar810E and did a clean install of Windows Vista. Since this install my on screen volume control indicator isn't visible anymore?

    My volume button works, but when I had the pre-installed software on the notebook it showed an inidcator and you heard a sound when turning up and down the volume.

    Can anybody tell me how to get this function/indicator back.

    Thanks in advance
     
    cantona, Aug 28, 2008
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  2. PWR

    PWR Notebook Guru

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    Hi,
    if you're talking about Vista 32bit you should get everything working. (AFAIK Sony does not provide all drivers+tools for Vista64 yet, especially for AR models)

    Get those files from http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=VGNAR810E

    I have an older AR model and this is my recommended installation order:

    1. SFEP (Sony Firmware Extension Parser) driver, via Device Manager "Unknown Device"
    2. Sony Shared Library
    3. VAIO Event Service (from Sony Notebook Utilities)

    Your mentioned pop-up indicator + beep plus some special keys like eject, Fn+Brightness (graphics driver required) should work by now.

    Additional tools are optional - I only recommend installing what you really need – it'll bloat up your OS
    e.g. Setting Utility Series (tool for various settings like special key setup etc.), AppMon is just for switching logo lamp ...

    PWR
     
    PWR, Aug 29, 2008
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The vanishing indicator is an odd one...
    It may be related to your antivirus (had some problems with Kapersky once, not on my SZ though)
    It may also be a registry bug, or the simplest:
    The "show in taskbar" box somewhere under the Audio Controls is unchecked.
    If you can, check the sound-sheme with someone - the "beep" may be Vaio specific, I don't think my Medion had it.
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 29, 2008
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  4. cantona

    cantona Newbie

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    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply guys. I d/l all three utilities you mentioned from the Sony wesbite PWR, and you we're right. Everything works again. My on-screen indicator is back.

    Am rnning Vista64 so will just wait for other updates. Thanks a lot for the help.
     
    cantona, Aug 30, 2008
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