Sony PCG-XG18 Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow, My microphone does not work

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My modem connection is slow

The computer’s modem uses K56flextechnology and V.90 capability. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following:

Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise.

If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems.

If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems.

If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to that line.

My microphone does not work

If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector. See “Connecting an External Microphone” on page 65 for details.

My mouse does not work

If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector. See “Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard” on page 55 for details.

If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer.

If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector.

My touchpad does not work

You may have disabled the touchpad while no mouse was connected to the computer. If so, you must restart the computer to make the touchpad work again.

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Contents Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Features WelcomeUnpacking Your Vaio Notebook Vaio Notebook User GuideRecovery CDs ManualsSoftware CDs OtherPage Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Right Locating the Controls and ConnectorsBack Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerClosing the Front Panel To close the intercooler flapRegistering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerVaio Action Setup Jog Dial ControlVaio Action Setup Launcher mode Guide modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide mode Software that does not support the Jog Dial ControlSoftware that supports the Jog Dial Control Action DescriptionLink Interface Internal TimerVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination FunctionIndicator Function IndicatorsLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To Use as an External DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To use as an internal driveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo insert a disc Close the tray by pushing it gently To play DVDsTo remove the DVD-ROM drive To insert the DVD driveUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with another computerApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes To activate System Suspend modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking StationBack Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Vaio Notebook User Guide Left RightDocking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station To connect a printerConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station To connect a floppy disk driveConnecting AV Devices Connecting AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device To connect a TV or a video deckBefore using the printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo select a display Connecting an External Display To connect a projectorPress Result Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMy computer does not start Vaio Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything Can’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking StationMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesPointer does not move Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My modem does not workVaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My computer does not shut downMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudPower Management Vaio Notebook User Guide Cannot printUsing the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software Replacing a Keycap To replace a keycapReplacing a Keycap Enter KeyAdding Memory To remove a memory moduleAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs Adding Memory To view the system memorySpecifications Specifications Model AccessoriesService Limited WarrantyBattery DimensionsWeight TemperatureIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15