Sony PCG-VX89P - Manual (Page 35)

Internet Connections
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Customizing your Internet connection
The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the
Internet. You can change your home page, fonts, language, and colors. You can
also regulate content and set your browsing preferences.
To open the Internet Properties dialog box
1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel.
2 Click Network and Internet connections, and then Internet Options. The
Internet Properties dialog box appears.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t my modem work?
❑ Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack. See “To
connect a telephone cable” for more information.
❑ Make sure the telephone cable is working by plugging the cable into an
ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone.
❑ Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct.
❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer’s
modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.)
❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application
Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the modem drivers. See “Using the Application
Recovery CD(s)” for more information.
Why is my modem connection slow?
Your computer is equipped with a V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may
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 (ISP), follow these steps:
❑ Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line
noise.
❑ If your problem is fax-related, make sure there are no problems with the fax
machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems.