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Sony VGN-FE Apply, Phone and Modem Options, 9Click Apply/OK. Your modem is configured, If you modified your location settings, click

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

7If you modified your location settings, click Apply, and then OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears.

8Check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab.If your modem is not listed, click Add and follow the wizard.9Click Apply/OK. Your modem is configured.

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Before applying new country settings, please make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer.

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V G N - F E s e r i e s n 2 N Contents n 3 N n 4 N n 5 N Before Use Notice ENERGY STAR Documentation Non-printedDocumentation User Guide My Club VAIO ❑Access to Help & Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center ❑Accessories ❑Software ❑Wallpapers Help and Support Center Help and Support Center Further Sources Ergonomic Considerations Viewing angle of the computer's display Lighting Positioning an external display Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports n 16 N Front n 17 N n 18 N Back n 19 N Right n 20 N Left n 21 N Bottom About the Indicator Lights n 23 N Connecting a Power Source To use the AC adapter n 25 N Using the Battery Pack To install the battery pack n 27 N LOCK To charge the battery pack n 29 N To remove the battery pack Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Touch Pad Using Special-functionButtons Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc n 39 N 4Close the tray by pushing it in gently n 40 N Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs n 41 N Notes on writing data to a disc VAIO Zone n 43 N Notes on playing DVDs WinDVD ❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie ❑Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virussoftware before playing a disc ❑Do not switch to power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD To play an audio CD To copy files to a disc To play a DVD Using PC Cards To insert a PC Card n 48 N To remove a PC Card Using the ExpressCard Media To insert an ExpressCard media n 51 N To remove an ExpressCard media Using the Memory Stick Media Write-protectinga Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot To view the contents of the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot Using Other Memory Cards To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable To set up a dial-upconnection to the Internet Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) n 63 N Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) n 66 N 12Enter the network key*2 13Enter exactly the same network key again, for confirmation Select the check box at the bottom of the window To disconnect from a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc)network n 68 N Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network To connect to a wireless network Using the Bluetooth Functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality Bluetooth Security Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device To communicate with another Bluetooth device To see the help file To connect the headset with your computer To disconnect the headset from your computer Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station Front/Left To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station Page n 82 N 6Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place 7Turn on the computer To disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station PUSH RELEASE n 85 N 1Click Start and then Undock Computer Make sure that a message balloon appears and the Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakers Connecting an External Display To connect a computer display n 89 N To connect a multimedia computer display n 91 N To connect a TV to the computer To connect a projector n 94 N Selecting Display Modes To select a display Using the Multiple Monitors Function To select the Multiple Monitors mode Connecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To connect a USB mouse To connect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive Connecting a Printer To connect a printer using the USB port Connecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital video camcorder Connecting to a Network (LAN) Page Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password To add the power-onpassword To change or remove the power-onpassword Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center To use VAIO Control Center Using the Power Saving Modes To activate Standby mode To return to Normal mode To change the Standby mode settings To activate Hibernate mode Page Managing Power with VAIO Power Management To activate VAIO Power Management To restore the default settings To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme Configuring Your Modem To change your modem country settings If you modified your location settings, click Apply 8Check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab If your modem is not listed, click Add and follow the wizard 9Click Apply/OK. Your modem is configured Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory Page To change or add a memory module Page 9Replace the memory module compartment cover 10Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 11Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer To view the amount of memory Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen On Using the Power Source On Handling Your Computer Page On Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera On Handling Floppy Disks On Handling Discs On Using the Battery Pack On Using Headphones On Handling Memory Stick Media On Handling the Hard Disk To avoid damaging your hard disk On Handling the Memory Card Adapter Troubleshooting Page Computer What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer System Time Load default configuration now Save Changes Save configuration changes and exit now What should I do if my computer or software stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer ❑Click Start, point to Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off, press the To restore your computer to normal operating stability To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes Enter Onetime Password Num Lk Caps Lock What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password Why does it take time before my computer starts F11 To change the startup sound volume System Security To download and install the latest security update Battery Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Using Hibernate Mode (page 114) Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode Hibernate Built-inMOTION EYE Camera Why do the images captured by the built-inMOTION EYE camera flicker Why can't I use the built-inMOTION EYE camera Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon System 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab Internet Why is my modem connection slow Networking Why is the data transfer speed slow How do I avoid data transfer interruptions What are channels Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Standard Low Default level Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Why does the message requesting authentication appear Why can't I connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode Why can't I use the Bluetooth utility software when I switch a user Log Off CDs and DVDs What should I do if I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer Ctrl+Alt+Delete Volume Master Volume Mute All Wave Mute Properties Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device Driver What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Follow these steps to change the settings: 1Click Start and then My Computer 2Right-clickthe optical disc drive icon and select Properties 3Click the Recording tab 4Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Display How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen Settings How do I switch the display output from my computer screen to TV Why doesn't my computer screen display a video What should I do if my computer screen is dark To save this preference for the brightness Page Printing Microphone Mouse Speakers Touch Pad Keyboard Floppy Disks PC Cards Audio/Video Memory Stick Media Peripherals Multi Function Bay Docking Station Support Options Sony Support Information e-Support Can I submit my questions at any time Is there a cost involved for using e-Support Trademarks