User manual SONY VAIO VGC-JS250J

[. . . ] Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Digital Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i. LINK are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Check that the display is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is not in standby mode see Using the Standby Function. My computer or software program "locks up" Close the application that is currently "locked up" by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you locate "(Not responding)" next to an application. Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the attempt is unsuccessful, a second dialog box appears. If you are unable to "unlock" the application, repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears. If the speakers use an external power source, make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If the speakers have their own volume control, check the volume level. If the program you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the application, in the audio Mixer, and in Windows. If you connected headphones to the computer, you will not hear sound from the speakers. My modem connection is slow The computer's modem uses K56flex technology/V. 90. 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. Page 316 If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to this line. My modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. [. . . ] Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (w hich is evidence that the Product is w ithin the w arranty period) must be presented to obtain w arranty service. In addition, if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available, you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope w e provide. The credit card w ill only be charged for SONY's list price for the part if the part has not been returned w ithin thirty days. See the Specifications provided w ith the Product for information on the type of service to w hich you are entitled. [. . . ]