User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS220J

[. . . ] For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony VAIO® computer!Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. [. . . ] For optimum performance, verify that your ISP point of presence (POP) telephone number is compliant with V. 90 standards. If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that they are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem through another telephone line, if available. Page 60 About the Modem Why is my modem connection slow? Many factors can influence modem connection speed, such as: Telephone line noise. Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems. Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following: Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from 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. For optimum performance, verify that your ISP point of presence (POP) telephone number is compliant with V. 90 standards. If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that they are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem through another telephone line, if available. Page 61 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 modem line jack. Check that the telephone line is working properly. If your speakers use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. [. . . ] VAIO Hints and Tips provides helpful information about using your computer's preinstalled hardware and software. You can find suggestions on improving system performance, answers to frequently asked questions, and creative ways to tap into your computer's multimedia capabilities. As you become familiar with your computer's features, your creative VAIO® computer experience expands. For support information, see Click to DVD VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]