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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my modem work properly? Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: ❑ Check that the telephone line is plugged into the Line jack. ❑ Check that the telephone line is working properly. You can verify the line by plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for a dial tone. ❑ Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct. ❑ All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer's modem. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options. 3 From the Modems tab, click to select your modem. 4 Click Properties. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in the Device status section. If your modem is not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. ✍ You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See "Reinstalling device drivers" in the online User Guide for more information. 50

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start
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Why doesn
’
t my modem work properly?
Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your
modem is not functioning properly, check the following:
❑
Check that the telephone line is plugged into the Line jack.
❑
Check that the telephone line is working properly. You can verify the line by
plugging in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine
and listening for a dial tone.
❑
Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct.
❑
All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with
your computer’s modem. If you have installed other software, contact the
software publisher for information on how to configure the software in order
to recognize the modem.
❑
If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device
status.
1
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.
2
Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem
Options.
3
From the Modems tab, click to select your modem.
4
Click Properties. The Modem Properties window appears.
5
Review the information in the Device status section. If your modem is
not working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help
and Support Center window appears.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem.
✍
You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See
“
Reinstalling device drivers
”
in the
online User Guide for more information.