User manual SONY VAIO VGN-P788K/Q

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] For reception through an external source of sound. For sound reproduction with a surround system for speakers back. Microphone In (13) Line In (29) Surround (28) For sound reproduction via an external surround system (Surround) for external speakers in 8CH speaker mode. 58 MAIN COMPONENTS By using the external connections you have the possibility to connect your notebook with a 7. 1 surround system. The bundled software allows you to make the necessary settings: 1. Click the following symbol in the taskbar: The help program for the audio configuration is now invoked. A large number of settings can be carried out with this. It is also used to set the loudspeaker configuration you are going to use for the surround sound. Click on `Audio-I/O', in order to set the system according to your requirements. Five configurations modes are available to you: - headphones - 4CH speakers for 4 loudspeaker output - 6CH speakers for 5. 1. -loudspeaker output - 8CH speakers for 7. 1. -loudspeaker output Appendix 59 - 2CH* speakers for stereo loudspeaker output THE SOUND CARD Aid Components Handling Safety * Your notebook is factory set to 2-channel mode. 60 MAIN COMPONENTS MODEM The modem is fitted with an RJ-11 interface, into which a standard telephone lead can be plugged. WHAT IS A MODEM? The term "modem" is an abbreviation of Modulator/ DEModulator. A modem changes the bit stream of the PC into analogue signals which then can also be transmitted via the telephone line (modulation). The modem on the other side reverses the conversion (demodulation). Simplified, a modem converts outgoing data into tone and tone incoming via the telephone line back into data. The built-in modem is able to receive data according to the ITU standard for V. 90 transmissions with up 56 Kbit/s. 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 65 Appendix Aid 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. Please read the necessary prerequisites before activating this feature. you can enable or disable the wireUsing the Quick Start Key less LAN function. A corresponding announcement will appear on the screen. 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. 66 MAIN COMPONENTS 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. A fee may be required to use a public access point. To set up a wireless network to share Internet access, files, and printers at home, you will need an access point, a router, and a broadband (DSL or cable) modem. [. . . ] 68 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Set-Up Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]