Troubleshooting on a mobile phone deal
Carol relies on her mobile phone more than most, as she suffers from multiple sclerosis. She was spending too much on her Orange pay-as-you-go and visited Carphone Warehouse to change over to a monthly contract deal.
Carol showed Carphone Warehouse the phone that she wanted and says that she was recommended a contract on the T-Mobile network. She told us she also wanted to keep her existing phone number.
"They told me that it would take a few days to change the number over, and in actual fact it took more than a fortnight!"
When her number was eventually transferred to the T-Mobile network, Carol found out that there wasn't any reception in her house.
She says she went back to Carphone Warehouse where the only solution they could offer was an additional SIM card on the Orange network which she could change and put in her phone when she was at home and then revert to the T-Mobile SIM card when she was out and about. However, this proved very difficult for Carol as switching the SIM cards was a very fiddly operation.
"With the MS I've got very little feeling in my hands, so it really is almost impossible to get the back off," she told us."
Carphone Warehouse wouldn't let Carol cancel the contract because she was outside of the 14 day cooling off period. Carol says that this is because the number transfer took so long.
Carphone Warehouse are also saying that they conducted a T-Mobile StreetCheck when she took out the contract which indicated that coverage should have been good at her address - so what is the advice when buying a mobile phone?
Margaret Griffiths a Professor in Consumer Law expert said: "Everyone knows that mobile phone coverage does vary depending on what network you're on or where you are - so really it should be buyer beware. You should take time to check out the information to make certain before you commit to buying a phone.
"If the shop is saying the coverage is good and it's not, then technically you have the right to cancel the contract under the Sales of Goods Act because the product isn't fit for the purpose."
We headed off to Carphone Warehouse to try and sort this one out.
Carphone Warehouse say the network providers' street check advice is generally accurate, but for a minority there may be unforeseen circumstances - which is what happened with Carol.
Carol might be finding her reception about to change - Carphone Warehouse have apologised for the inconvenience and have spoken to T-Mobile who have agreed to cancel the contract with no penalties.
They have found Carol a deal on Orange, and are giving her £40 to cover the difference in line rental. Best of all, she now has a phone that works at home.
Sorted!
Monday, June 30, 2008
PC HARDWARE REPAIRS
How To Diagnose PC Hardware Problems
How-To > PC > ...
Use the general diagnosis table below as a guide to finding the problem component. We have separate diagnostic pages for each component of the PC.
Symptom
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When I turn it on...
It makes no sound and there are no lights
Check the Power Supply
Check the Motherboard
Check the CPU
When I turn it on...
It just beeps
Read our Beep Codes List
Check the Keyboard
Check the Video Card
Check the Memory
Check the Motherboard
When I turn it on...
It sounds normal but the screen is blank
Make sure the monitor has power
Check the connection to the video card
Check the Video Card
When I turn it on...
It starts up but never loads the operating system
Check the Hard Disk
Check the Memory
Check the Motherboard
Check the CPU
When I turn it on...
It freezes BEFORE the operating system starts loading
Check the Keyboard
Check the Video Card
Check the Memory
Check the Power Supply
Check the Motherboard
Check the CPU
When I turn it on...
It freezes WHILE the operating system is loading
This is probably a software problem not covered in this hardware guide. If you are using Windows, try booting into safe mode by holding down the "F8" key or in some cases the "CONTROL" key.
While it is on...
It makes a screeching or other loud noise
Check the Power Supply, CPU, Case or other Internal Fans
Check the CD-ROM
Check the Hard Disk
Check the Floppy Drive
While it is on...
It shuts itself off
Check the power features in the BIOS
Check the power features in the Windows Control Panel
Check the Power Supply
Check that all fans are working
Check for the accumulation of dust
SAFETY ON RAILWAYS
Online Practice Exams :
Take Practice Exam on SafetyThere is information that from 6th Pay Comminssion Implementation onwards, promotins for Railway Employees will be carried out based on their performance. We can expect manditory departmental exam for all kinds of promotions. There is alread a seperate setup for conducting departmental exams by name Railway Recruitment Cell for each Zonal Railway.In recent days all exams are going to ONLINE for convience. RRB also conducting online exams and framed a model for it. You can check up at RRB-Chennai or RRB-Trivandrum websites. Based on above situation, The Railway Employees Welfare Society wants to provide Online Practice Exams for Railway Employees.
Take Practice Exam on SafetyThere is information that from 6th Pay Comminssion Implementation onwards, promotins for Railway Employees will be carried out based on their performance. We can expect manditory departmental exam for all kinds of promotions. There is alread a seperate setup for conducting departmental exams by name Railway Recruitment Cell for each Zonal Railway.In recent days all exams are going to ONLINE for convience. RRB also conducting online exams and framed a model for it. You can check up at RRB-Chennai or RRB-Trivandrum websites. Based on above situation, The Railway Employees Welfare Society wants to provide Online Practice Exams for Railway Employees.
GENERAL TOPICS FOR INDIAN RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
1: Election Manifesto
SRMU Election Manifesto2: Bharathapuzha - The legendary rail companion.
For Anybody who likes train journey.3: Take care of accident victims - Dont worry abt police formalities
The Supreme Court has ruled that all injured persons especially in the case of road traffic accidents, assaults, etc., when brought to a hospital / medical centre, have to be offered first aid, stabilized and shifted to a higher centre / government centre if required.4: Guidelines for Pensioners
complete refernce regarding pension5: With respect comes responsibility
Self-confidence allows a child to respect himself or herself and others and learn the responsibilities that come with it. Norms and limits are important to facilitate this process. Norms and limits teach children mutual respect and responsibility of their actions — responsibility towards themselves and responsibility towards ensuring other’s rights. This learning starts from childhood. 6: Train your brain
The most important brain functions related to studies are attention, concentration, memory, abstract thinking, comprehension, learning, processing-thinking speed and reasoning. 7: The Wayside Station of Old
Mitchell wrote these words nearly three quarters of a century ago. Having served in the railways since 1963, the mention of naphtha flares and oil-lit jungle stations struck a familiar note for me, bringing back wistful memories of a laid back era when smoke and steam reigned supreme, when the electric telegraph was the prime instrument used for communication, and when the word 'station' hardly ever referred to anything other than a railway station.8: Working of a Junction Station
For the average traveler the excitement and wonder of a large station seldom goes beyond what he experiences when he is traveling himself, or perhaps when he is at the platform to receive a friend. But there is much more to a station than mere arrivals and departures, crowded platforms and reservations. Behind the smooth working of a station lies a whole world of careful planning and strategy which the casual observer can hardly ever discover for himself. Each little detail that is jotted down, every message that is passed on over the phone, each little particular is planned out with such meticulous care and forethought that it can only fill us with wonder and admiration at the ingenuity with which the railways have ordered their day to day working.9: Zonal Reorganization of IR Since Independence
Most of the larger systems had been taken over by the government by 1947, although hardly any attempt was made to rationalize the systems. The new government decided to combine the railways into a smaller number of zones which would result in viable zones.10: Anglo-Indians' Contributions to Indian Railways
The Anglo Indians undoubtedly made the Indian Railways what it is now. Their contribution to the development of the Indian Railways was immense. They dominated the Supervisory and higher management echelons particularly in pre Independence days.
SRMU Election Manifesto2: Bharathapuzha - The legendary rail companion.
For Anybody who likes train journey.3: Take care of accident victims - Dont worry abt police formalities
The Supreme Court has ruled that all injured persons especially in the case of road traffic accidents, assaults, etc., when brought to a hospital / medical centre, have to be offered first aid, stabilized and shifted to a higher centre / government centre if required.4: Guidelines for Pensioners
complete refernce regarding pension5: With respect comes responsibility
Self-confidence allows a child to respect himself or herself and others and learn the responsibilities that come with it. Norms and limits are important to facilitate this process. Norms and limits teach children mutual respect and responsibility of their actions — responsibility towards themselves and responsibility towards ensuring other’s rights. This learning starts from childhood. 6: Train your brain
The most important brain functions related to studies are attention, concentration, memory, abstract thinking, comprehension, learning, processing-thinking speed and reasoning. 7: The Wayside Station of Old
Mitchell wrote these words nearly three quarters of a century ago. Having served in the railways since 1963, the mention of naphtha flares and oil-lit jungle stations struck a familiar note for me, bringing back wistful memories of a laid back era when smoke and steam reigned supreme, when the electric telegraph was the prime instrument used for communication, and when the word 'station' hardly ever referred to anything other than a railway station.8: Working of a Junction Station
For the average traveler the excitement and wonder of a large station seldom goes beyond what he experiences when he is traveling himself, or perhaps when he is at the platform to receive a friend. But there is much more to a station than mere arrivals and departures, crowded platforms and reservations. Behind the smooth working of a station lies a whole world of careful planning and strategy which the casual observer can hardly ever discover for himself. Each little detail that is jotted down, every message that is passed on over the phone, each little particular is planned out with such meticulous care and forethought that it can only fill us with wonder and admiration at the ingenuity with which the railways have ordered their day to day working.9: Zonal Reorganization of IR Since Independence
Most of the larger systems had been taken over by the government by 1947, although hardly any attempt was made to rationalize the systems. The new government decided to combine the railways into a smaller number of zones which would result in viable zones.10: Anglo-Indians' Contributions to Indian Railways
The Anglo Indians undoubtedly made the Indian Railways what it is now. Their contribution to the development of the Indian Railways was immense. They dominated the Supervisory and higher management echelons particularly in pre Independence days.
FINANCE
Perhaps you read this title and thought to yourself, “how is this possible? Is it a trick?” Let me assure you that it is not a trick. Indeed, it is very real. There is no scam. It’s an age-old investing strategy called leverage. Leverage is using the right balance to use a little force to generate a big motion. Investment gurus have been doing it successfully for years in margin accounts to borrow stocks, make money on them, then sell them. The difference in price is their income.But this is not a crazy investment scheme. It’s a tried and true method of investing that you’ll feel completely at ease with.If you own a home, you can get a secured loan to help you leverage the value of your home into a greater amount. Here’s how.When you bought your home, you paid a certain amount for it and although you have been enjoying it over the years, you (like many other people) probably hope that your home will increase in value so when you sell it you’ll make money. Who doesn’t want to do that?So here’s where a secured loan comes in. A loan, when used to improve your home, can help you increase the value of it. And often, the overall value of your home increases at a greater rate than the amount of the loan! That’s great news. And that’s leverage!So you should get a secured loan and build that addition, put on a roof, get new windows, or give your house a paint job. Whatever you decide to do, you’ll be helping to increase the value of your home, which is an investment you can enjoy until you decide to sell.And a secured loan lets you do that inexpensively. This is because a secured loan is a loan that uses the guarantee of an asset to help you secure a loan. When a lending institution is deciding whether or not to give you money, they look at the potential risk they will take. If you have nothing to offer them but your credit rating, the risk is higher than if you have a home, a car, some stock certificates, or some art. Anything of value will help them reduce the perceived risk they feel because they can potentially take the asset and earn back their money by selling it should you not be able to make payments.So if you want to make money on your home, and most people do, you should consider getting a UK secured loan to help you leverage. Get the loan, improve your house, and sell it for a greater amount.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the owner of http://www.best-refinance-loan.co.uk providing Uk homeowners with a free loan quote service. Visit us today for a free no obligation quote.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the owner of http://www.best-refinance-loan.co.uk providing Uk homeowners with a free loan quote service. Visit us today for a free no obligation quote.
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