Sony SCPH-10281 Instruction Manual page 38

Troubleshooting (continued)
A connection to the network cannot be
established (modem only).
t The telephone cord is not properly connected.
Check that the telephone cord is properly connected.
t The telephone line is already in use.
Check that the telephone line is not being used.
t The line you are using is not a home-use phone line.
PBX phone lines, home network and business telephone
lines cannot be used to connect to a network.
t You are using software that can only be used with certain
providers.
Depending on the telephone company you are using, you
may not be able to establish a connection when using
software that requires connection to certain Internet service
providers. For details, refer to the instructions for the
software in use, or contact your Internet service provider.
The data transmission rate is slow (modem only).
t Interference is being generated at your location.
Do not run your telephone cord near electronic devices
such as microwave ovens, PC monitors, TVs, radios or
speakers that generate telephone line noise. You should
also avoid using general-use extension phone cords
(audio-only type), or cords with other phones or fax
machines connected.
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