User manual SONY VAIO VPC-L216FX

[. . . ] 1­12 2 Connecting to a Network Connecting a Network Cable . 2­2 Modem & Networking iii 1 Using an Internal Modem Your notebook has an internal modem, an RJ-11 telephone jack, preinstalled modem drivers, and a modem cable. The internal modem: Supports applications running under Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, and Windows XP Professional operating systems. Supports V. 34 ITU (International Telecommunications Union) analog modem recommendations for speeds up to 33. 6 Kbps. [. . . ] Plug the modem cable 4 into the country-specific modem adapter. Connecting the modem using a country-specific modem adapter 1­4 Modem & Networking Using an Internal Modem Viewing the Current Country Selection To see the current country setting for your modem, follow these steps: Windows 98: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Modems > Dialing Properties. The current country selection appears in the I Am In box. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Under Settings for the Current User, view the country that is displayed under Your Locale. Double-click the Regional & Language Options icon. Under Location, view your present location. Modem & Networking 1­5 Using an Internal Modem Adding New Locations When Travelling The internal modem is configured to meet only the operating standards in the country where you purchased the notebook. When travelling internationally, you can add new location configurations that comply with standards in other countries. Ä CAUTION: Do not delete your current modem country settings. To enable modem use in other countries while preserving your home country configuration, add a new configuration for each location in which you will use the modem. The drop-down lists described below may include countries not supported by the modem. Unless you select a supported country, the country selection will default to USA or UK. Ä CAUTION: Selecting a country other than the one in which it is located may cause your modem to be configured in a way that violates the telecommunications regulations/laws of that country. In addition, your modem may not function properly if the correct country selection is not made. To add a new country location, follow these steps: Windows 98: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Use the following procedures to set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing: Windows 98: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Modems icon > Select your modem. Select Properties > Connection tab > Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box. If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error message after clearing the check box: a. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click Modem > Dialing Properties. Select your location in the I Am In drop-down box. Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon > Modem tab. Select Properties > General tab. Modem & Networking 1­9 Using an Internal Modem 5. [. . . ] Clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box. Modem & Networking 1­11 Using an Internal Modem Accessing Preinstalled Communication Software To use preinstalled modem software for terminal emulation and data transfer, follow these steps: Windows 98: Select Start > Programs > Accessories > HyperTerminal. Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications. Select the appropriate terminal emulation program or internet connection wizard. Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional: 1. [. . . ]