User manual SONY VAIO VGN-NW330F/W

[. . . ] Along with the Table of Contents, an Index has been provided to help you locate information. In addition, many application programs include extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available to you when you use the Microsoft Windows® operating system or the various application programs. [. . . ] You can also purchase third-party CD burning software for writing files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. More information about copying CDs reliably can be found in the "Technical Reference" section of this manual under "CD Facts. " WARNING!Unless you own the copyright or the permission of the owner of the copyright, unapproved copying of copyrighted CDs or DVDs violates national and/or international laws and can result in serious punishment. 42 MAIN COMPONENTS THE SOUND CARD Your Notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2. 0. This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games. If you wish to alter the base volume, click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar. By means of the key combinations possibility to regulate the volume. By using the keys you decrease it. ( page 34) you still have the you increase the volume and by using Components Appendix THE SOUND CARD 43 Aid EXTERNAL AUDIO PORTS Your Notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The connection of a Hi-Fi system increases the sound quality significantly. The use of the external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your notebook to external devices. Audio Out (13) For sound reproduction via external stereo equipment such as loudspeakers (active) or headphones. If necessary, set the network driver to the compatible speed. If two PCs should be linked you require a crosslink cable, otherwise use a patch cable. In addition, check the protocols and the configuration. The data transmission is incorrect or very slow. Maybe you have the wrong cable (UTP / CAT3 or lower) or the problem is the proximity of a power cord or another source of interference. THE NETWORK 47 Appendix Aid For further hints on troubleshooting search for "network errors" in Windows Help and Support. Components Handling Safety TROUBLESHOOTING WITHIN THE NETWORK WIRELESS LAN Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network link with an access point or directly with another wireless-enabled PC. ( p. 34) you can enable or disable the wireUsing the keys ( p. 16) less LAN function and the corresponding LED for WLAN will light. ATTENTION: Make sure the Wireless LAN option is switched OFF in any environment where it might interfere with critical and sensitive devices, e. g. , on aircraft, in hospitals and other medical centres, etc. CONDITIONS An access point is a wireless transmitter that communicates with your notebook and controls access to the network connection (e. g. , a home network or a broadband connection such as DSL). Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports, universities or Internet cafés. They offer access to networks or to the Internet. Access authorizations are normally needed. [. . . ] 73 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Screen resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Securing your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]