Sony PCG-F450 Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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My computer does not shut down
It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on
the Windows 98 Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed
here, may result in loss of unsaved data. If the Shut Down command does
not work properly, follow these steps:
Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If this does not
work, press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds to
turn off the power.
Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery
pack from your computer.
My PC card is not working
Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98.
Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not
currently using.
The sound of my computers fan is too loud
Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy
setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU fan speed. See the
PowerPanel Help for more information.
I cannot print
The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most
printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In
Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode
is set to ECP, change it to bidirectional. If the printer port mode is set
to bidirectional, change it to ECP. See Displaying the Sony Notebook
Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO
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Notebook Computer for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.
Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes
from a power-saving mode. When this occurs, follow the procedures
below to reset the printer connection:
1
Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select
Properties.
2
Click the Device Manager tab.
3
Select Refresh, and then click OK. The printer should now function
properly.