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Topic: Why does my modem disconnect when my computer goes into Stand by mode?
The preinstalled Lucent™ Win Modem does not support the Wake On Ring (WOR) feature of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. For optimal use, Sony recommends that you do not change the preset modem settings in the Power Management Properties window.
Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or
1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.
2Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options.
3From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box appears.
4Select the Tone or Pulse option. Click OK.
Topic: My microphone is too sensitive to background noise.
If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps:
1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.
2Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices.
3From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button.
The Recording Control dialog box appears.
4Select the Options menu and click Properties. The Properties dialog box appears.
5In the section, “Adjust volume for,” select the Recording option. Click OK.
6From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down.
7Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window.
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