Sony VAIO Digital Studio - Manual (Page 69)

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3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the device name, “WAN
Network Driver,” select Disable.
Open your AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly
with the WAN Network Driver disabled. If you need to restore this Network
setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable.
Topic: Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during
shutdown?
The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons,
including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive
hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help.
1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The
VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears.
2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A
list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box.
3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the onscreen
instructions according to your specific situation.
Topic: How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?
You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS
Setup Utility). To access System Setup:
1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. Select
Restart.
2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard.
3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen.
4 Select “I/O Device Configuration” and press Enter.
5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter.
6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter.
7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit.
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You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options
using the directional arrow keys.