Sony PCV-R558DS, PCV-R553DS, PCV-R556DS manual Topic My modem does not work

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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide

Topic: My modem does not work.

Check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack.

Check that the phone line is working. 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.

Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem. Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem. All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible.

If you suspect your modem is not functioning, you can perform a simple test to find out.

1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Modems.

4 Click the Diagnostics tab.

5 Select COM2.

6 Click More Info.

If your modem is functioning, a More Info dialog box will display. If your modem is not functioning, an error message will appear.

Topic: How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?

1Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

2Click Control Panel and then click Modems.

3Click Dialing Properties.

4Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial radio button next to “Dial using.”

5Click OK.

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Contents Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Vaio Digital Studio Computer User GuideSafety Information and Caution Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Regulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaDisposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Contents Index Welcome Choosing an Ergonomic LocationFront Panel Overview Digital Studio front panelHD drive access indicator light Back Panel Overview PCV-R553DS back panelPCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS back panel Line in connector Vaio Action Setup To change the settings of the S KeysPre-setting i.LINK devices To pre-set your i.LINK device to launch a desired functionChanging the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design of Sony softwareSony Digital Media Park Applications Media BarMovie Shaker Create a Movie using ShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Using Panorama Maker PictureGearManaging Your Pictures Creating a Photo AlbumMaking Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg Using Digital Video Connecting a Digital Video RecorderUsing DVgate When capturing clipsWhen recording AVI files to tape Hard Drive PartitionDefragmenting your Hard Disk Drive To defragment your hard disk driveLink IEEE1394 Compatibility Run Disk DefragmenterEnabling Smart Connect To enable Smart ConnectTo connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device To enable the Ethernet connection Enabling EthernetSystem and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsTo use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM driveUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsTopic My computer does not start TroubleshootingTopic My computer or software program locks up Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? Topic I cannot play a CD-ROM Topic My CD drive tray does not openTopic I cannot play a DVD-ROM Topic I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic Why is there no sound in any application?Topic My modem connection is slow Topic My modem does not work Topic My microphone does not work Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noisePage Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface? Topic Why is my system running slowly?Topic My i.LINK peripheral does not appear on the desktop Topic How do I install a printer? On the Power Source To Reach SonyVaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide On Installation On Disposal of the Lithium BatteryOn Handling On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemOn Using the Hard Disk Drive On Handling a CRT DisplayOn Handling Diskettes On Cleaning CD or DVD MediaOn Handling CD or DVD Media Resources Quick StartSony Service Center For Answers to Your Software QuestionsDirectCD, Easy CD Creator Adaptec, Inc Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Specifications PCV-R553DS MpegSupplied Accessories Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DSLink cable PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS only Index Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide Page Vaio Digital Studio Computer User Guide